Nearly every large company has one thing in common – at one time it was no more than an idea in one person's head. Cities and nations are built on the backs of enterprising souls eager to own a business of their own. Baltimore has its fair share of big name entrepreneurs such as the late Reginald F. Lewis and Under Armour's Kevin Plank, but the city also has a wealth of small business owners living their dream as bakers, biotech developers, booksellers, filmmakers, real estate developers, restaurateurs, and more.
Alex Jackson
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Consumers’ demand for artisanal, local products has led many beer lovers to turn their hobbies into new ventures. Several new breweries and beer-themed restaurants are in the works for Greater Baltimore as craft brew makers savor an uptick in sales.
Paul Sturm
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Seawall Development has turned a vacant building in Remington into a thriving apartment and office complex for teachers and nonprofits. It is on the verge of completing a similar redevelopment in Hampden. Now, the Baltimore developer is about to take its socially responsible mission to other cities.
Julekha Dash
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
It's been nearly seven years since Susan G. Dunn launched local shopping magazine Paper Doll. Now, she has started a new magazine -- this time online -- called Baltimore Fishbowl. We sat down with the editor to learn more about her plans for the publication.
Cassie Paton
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
It’s no secret that Station North has been making some changes. Over the years, it’s evolved from a run-down neighborhood known for its crime into a thriving arts community. But the past couple of years have been especially busy for Station North. There’s been a sharp increase in the number of businesses opening up, and its monthly Final Friday events are attracting new crowds. But can the neighborhood sustain this momentum once it loses a key anchor later this year?
Julekha Dash
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Can free tickets and the use of social media draw younger audiences to the stage? Philip Arnoult, founder of the Theatre Project, and Buck Jabaily, co-founder of Single Carrot Theatre, are about to find out. The pair have launched Baltimore Open Theatre with seed money from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation. Performances will begin this fall in either the west side or Station North.
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