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Businesses face insurance questions after riot
It was a bright sunny spring day on Wednesday, but you really couldn't tell inside Golden Apple Watch and Jewelry on the East Fayette Street because its windows and doors were boarded up. The glass had been knocked out two days before when rioters swept through portions of downtown. The looters helped themselves to diamond watches, silver jewelry and "grillz," jewelry that is worn over the tee[...]
Harmed by riots, small businesses now face a curfew
Casey Yang, owner of Coffee-Land, usually closes his shop downtown at about 5 p.m. and is out the door about 15 minutes later. But on Monday, there were a few late sandwich orders that kept the store open longer and delayed his going home. That delay proved to be fateful. As he was preparing to leave, he noticed a group of teenagers gathering in front of his store on Charles Street downtown. [...]
Businesses close early, soldier on in face of protests
A few large planters along West Pratt Street in front of Luna Del Sea restaurant remained smashed on the sidewalk on Monday afternoon, and two windows at a Subway eatery next door were bashed out and boarded over. These were a few of the lingering reminders of damage caused when protests over the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, who was injured in police custody, got out of hand on Saturday. [...]
Business sees mostly positives in legislative session
Business leaders say there were signs of progress in creating a more business friendly climate in Maryland during the 2012 General Assembly session. But they also feel there's still a lot of work to be done before the state is truly "open for business."
Maryland SPCA head to step down
The executive director of the Maryland SPCA will leave the animal-rights organization this summer after more than 15 years at the helm. Aileen Gabbey, who began as a volunteer nearly […]
Baltimore proposes changes to business fees
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s administration announced plans to eliminate or reduce some fees the city charges businesses.
A key to business success: Telling your story
It took 17 years and a career switch, but Hopkins prof Keith A. Quesenberry figured out what works.
Emerging, existing job trends are focus for Maryland institutions
Maryland schools are working hand-in-hand with business and government, using collaboration and targeted assistance to prepare the state’s workforce for emerging and existing workforce needs.
Honest Tea remains true to healthy roots
For some companies, wellness programs are nothing new. Bethesda-based Honest Tea is no rookie when it comes to employee health — the company’s culture is steeped in wellness.
Md. companies place a priority on employees’ health
More employers across the state are unveiling new health and wellness initiatives, or expanding existing ones, in an effort to fight back against rising health care costs while maximizing the benefits of a healthier, fitter workforce.
Maryland business community gives back
On Giving Tuesday, 2014, nonprofits in Maryland kicked off their year-end fundraising efforts by participating in the Maryland Gives More campaign. The goal of the campaign was to celebrate the important work of nonprofits.
UM’s global business center gets $1M
The business school at the University of Maryland, College Park has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) through 2018.
