HP's Economic Development Partnership in Baltimore

HP and its Baltimore Digital Village partners recently marked the third anniversary of a community initiative designed to address critical social and economic needs through the innovative application of technology.

Since the Baltimore Digital Village was launched in 2001 with a $5 million HP grant to the East Baltimore Empowerment Zone, the program has enhanced education, spurred entrepreneurship and job creation, and strengthened community relations through a thriving "e-living" culture that integrates HP technology in schools, local businesses and the community at large.

"HP began this endeavor three years ago by listening to the community and together we developed an innovative and sustainable approach to address the community's needs through the use of HP technology," said Debra Dunn, senior vice president, Corporate Affairs and Global Citizenship, HP. "We are proud of the many achievements in education and economic development that have resulted from the collaboration between the Baltimore community and HP."

HP, Baltimore City Public School System, Empower Baltimore Management Corporation, Morgan University, Baltimore City Community College and other partners are celebrating the anniversary today at a community event at the Hippodrome in East Baltimore. Activities include a community tour of key Baltimore Digital Village programs, including The Door Community Technology Center and The Chance Center, presentations on project achievements by residents, and remarks by Dr. Bonnie Copeland of the Baltimore City Public School System as well as HP executives.

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