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Salisbury U. looking for a few good startups
With a $1 million grant from the Philip E. and Carol R. Ratcliffe Foundation creating a five-year program to fund promising startups, Salisbury University is striving to make its Franklin P. Perdue School of Business a household name.
Businesses see boost when O’s play in October
The Orioles are in the hunt for October again, and city businesses are buzzing, with many expecting increased traffic after last year’s surprise playoff run brought in more customers.
Riverboat sold at Canton auction for $357K
The Liberty Belle, a 400-passenger riverboat that was once used as a restaurant in Philadelphia, was sold at an auction in Canton on Thursday for $357,500 to Julia Pledger, representing the Captain JP Cruise Line from Troy, N.Y.
Baltimore Innovation Week spotlights industry
If asked to name America’s biggest tech hotspot, many people might say Silicon Valley; a few could offer Boston’s Route 128.
Signal of upturn for downtown?
A long-running Baltimore accounting firm’s move to 400 E. Pratt St. is just part of Baltimore’s attempt to revitalize its downtown business district, even as other neighborhoods have been attracting more buzz.
Baltimore tourism numbers on the rise despite areas of concern
Despite its annual report noting some areas of concern, Visit Baltimore’s yearly business meeting Wednesday celebrated a successful year of “continued rebound” for the tourism industry.
Price, quality, divide market share for grocery stores
At one time, grocery shoppers made their purchasing decisions based solely on whichever supermarket offered the best value.
Smooth (and cheaper) sailing for boaters
Good news for frugal Maryland boaters — a partnership between the Inner Harbor-based Baltimore Marine Centers and three Annapolis marinas allows annual slip holders in one city to receive a docking discount at the other.
Fans hit bus tours for Ogden’s Canton induction
In honor of former Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, AAA Mid-Atlantic and Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel are offering fans a chance to witness a historic moment in Baltimore sports.
McCormick joins social responsibility movement
Spice manufacturer McCormick & Co. Inc. has joined the ranks of other companies with nationwide reach that are seeking to brand themselves as socially responsible.
Food truck vendors praise 2011 changes to parking, licensing laws
It’s lunchtime, and a crowd gathers around a kitchen rich with the aroma of Carolina-style pulled pork and chicken at Commerce and Pratt streets. Not too far away, Central American-style tacos compete with Korean bulgogi and bibimbap at Charles and Baltimore.
Running Dirty in Frederick
Despite reports of injuries and even a recent fatality at an out-of-state “Tough Mudder” competition, a Howard County firm is betting that mud runs and obstacle races will continue to grow in popularity among those who want a serious challenge.
