Meet our 2024 Women Who Mean Business panelists - Maryland news - NewsLocker (2024)

The BBJ has assembled five of Greater Baltimore's top executives who can share how to "Be Bold" in business.

Homicides in U.S. Continue to Fall from Pandemic Highs

An analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice cautions that progress has been uneven, with the trend being driven by declines in a handful of big cities

One of Orioles' largest sponsors ceases betting operations in Maryland

The company had trouble competing with the dominant sports betting rivals in the market.

Columbia builder enters software business for new revenue source

The company created software when giant Post-it notes no longer worked to manage the company's many projects.

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Maryland background check startup merges with African company

The financial technology industry in Africa boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic. One Maryland company provides services to help many online banks and similar financial institutions verify their customers' identities.

D.C. pizza company to open first Maryland location

The restaurant's co-owner says he is looking for more franchise locations in Greater Baltimore.

8 things to know: Topgolf adds former Baltimore casino exec as COO

Good morning readers. It is Bluesday.We'll keep this introduction short and sweet, with a reader poll: What's your favorite Olympic event to watch?
A doctor asked me the question yesterday, and I was a bit unprepared. I finally settled on beach volleyball, remembering the glory days of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings bringing home gold medals.Other patients yesterday had answered the 200-meter sprint, the marathon and skateboarding.
The games kick off in Paris on Friday. What events&h

Mortgage refinancing activity slowly ticks up in Greater Baltimore

Interest rates haven't fallen as expected in 2024. Here's how that has affected refinancing activity and what that could mean for the housing market.

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Crofton HVAC company expands to Canada with acquisition

The company said it might open a Maryland factory if demand for its product keeps growing.

Maryland cannabis company, lender settle lawsuit over asset sale

The case could have set an important precedent determining what assets could be considered collateral for a cannabis loan.

Tastee Diner redevelopment takes key step

The new building would incorporate the now-closed Tastee Diner’s 800-square-foot original dining car, which is deemed historic.

Retailer offers Orioles fans free furniture with World Series win

Hold onto your receipts. This local furniture retailer wants to offers fans an incentive to shop there.

Constellation leans into clean energy initiatives with youth summit

A free camp provided high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to learn about climate change and clean energy career paths at Constellation.

Here's a first glimpse at new West Baltimore MARC station designs

The station is part of a large-scale overhaul of Baltimore's rail system that includes the $50 million Frederick Douglass Tunnel project.

Global IT outage hampering BWI Airport

The outage is stemming from a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.

OpEd: More funding needed to train city's young entrepreneurs

A new report from Coppin's entrepreneurship center says more needs to be done to encourage the city's young people to become business owners.

These are Greater Baltimore's wealthiest ZIP codes

This Anne Arundel community remains the wealthiest ZIP code. See why it topped The List even in a three-way tie.

Bakery to open fourth store this year, eyes franchising

After a big expansion push this year, the bakery is eyeing franchising in 2025.

8 things to know: Baltimore waterfront hotel unveils 'Skyview Terrace'

Good morning and TGIF!
A massive global technology outage has grounded planes and shut down medical services, banks, broadcasters and other businesses around the world this morning. The problem is being blamed on a software update issued by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, the New York Times reports. The update has led to crashes of machines running the Microsoft Windows operating system. I hope the issue is solved by the time you're reading this — and that you're not stuck in an airport

City design panel warms up to latest Harborplace designs

The entry to the new version of Harborplace off of Calvert Street will be widened to 75 feet to be more welcoming and possibly hold a farmer's market or other retail.

Community college to establish center for trades careers

President Rose Mince believes the trades center could be a path to adding a new trades-focused building to the college's campus.

Ekiben to expand NIL program

The restaurant chain is looking for poets and chess players, not football and basketball players.

Cushman broker finds his voice leading the 'Natty Brohs' band

The longtime broker isn't worried about the down office market. He sees companies starting to slowly come back.

Small Harford County town prepares for big growth wave

Bel Air officials and local business owners are actively working to reset the small town for generations to come.

Shuttered downtown hotel to reopen under new brand

The change comes shortly after the hotel property sold.

Forvis Mazars: Global to see the big picture and local to understand it

Over the past two years, our firm has been on an exciting growth journey — one that has increased our global reach while simultaneously expanding our local impact. In June 2024, we took a bold step with the launch of Forvis Mazars, our new global network. This unique opportunity allows us to better serve our clients, including those with international needs and support our people on a path of continued growth.
As Forvis Mazars, we remain deeply committed to staying rooted in the local comm

8 things to know: Grocery store to open in Baltimore County

Good morning readers. It is Bluesday.I'll be out of the office for the next few days, so you'll be without me for a couple newsletters. I'm sure this comes as good news to some of you, but I won't dwell on that.
For the many who are probably wondering: No, I was not selected to play in the MLB All-Star Game. Maybe next year, if I can stay healthy. Anyhow, I'll be at the top of your inbox again Monday morning.Now for the news.Greater Baltimore's fastest-growing grocery chain is opening a…

Small houses in East Baltimore to offer new life for homeless families

The blighted, abandoned site was acquired for $27,000 by developer Mark Sapperstein and his family out of the Vacants to Value program.

Local bank opens first-ever loan office

The bank has hired four lenders in recent years to build out its commercial and industrial lending portfolio.

Clues emerge on concept for former Cafe Hon space

The restaurant will fill a space on Hampden's Avenue that has been vacant since 2022.