Featured Stories

A Tale of Two Chefs

Tracey Middlekauff Tuesday, November 06, 2012

It was the best of times...Oh wait, wrong tale. This one's about two Baltimore chefs. One has left the Brewer's Art to open his own restaurant while the chef at the popular Mount Vernon hangout has crafted a new menu to match its Belgian-style brews.

Commercial Real Estate , Development, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Hospitality, Innovation, Nightlife

Federal Hill, Hampden, Mt. Vernon

Entrepreneurs Go From Farm to Retail

Renee Beck Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The owners of some of your favorite lunch spots and bakeries started out as vendors at area farmers markets, where they learned invaluable lessons about customer service and marketing. Find out how these entrepreneurs made the transition from the markets to standalone retail operations.

Baltimore County, Commercial Real Estate , Development, Diversity, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Marketing, Retail, Shopping

Downtown, Fells Point, Harbor East

Q&A: Hilary Phelps Shares Her Pride in Genuine Joy

Diane Macklin Tuesday, October 23, 2012

You might know Hilary Phelps as the sister who cheered on her decorated brother at the London Olympics. But she is also the creator of an interactive website, Genuine Joy, which explores food, fashion, fitness and culture. Phelps talks about the inspiration for the site and her plans to expand it.

Entertainment, Entrepreneurship , Fashion, For Foodies, Innovation, Media, Retail, Shopping, Sports & Recreation

Crowdfunding Jumpstarts New Ventures in Unlikely Places

Lee Chilcote and Julekha Dash Tuesday, October 16, 2012

As lending from banks and venture capitalists shrinks, many entrepreneurs have turned to crowdfunding to launch their startups. Using Kickstarter and other sites can also offer a valuable way to test new ideas and get exposure for a new company. But getting money from strangers requires a lot of planning.

Community, Entrepreneurship , Howard County, Innovation, IT, Venture Capital

Locust Point Resident Hopes Airport-Themed Cable TV Show Takes Off

Julekha Dash Tuesday, October 09, 2012

A former state marketing executive dreams of turning her love of small airports and the businesses that depend on them into a cable TV show. Andrea Vernot has partnered with a Washington, D.C., media production firm to help launch Air Fare America.

Entrepreneurship , Film, For Foodies, Hospitality, Marketing, Museums, Transportation

Locust Point

Nurturing Success: Growth in Store for Towson Incubator

Barbara Pash Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Clay Hickson, recently named executive director of TowsonGlobal Business Incubator, talks about its expansion plans. Hickson wants the incubator to be the hub of entrepreneurship and innovation in the region.

Baltimore County, Community, Development, Emerging Technologies, Entrepreneurship , High Technology, Innovation, Medical Research and Innovation

Social Enterprises Profit From Doing Good

Will Morton Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Many organizations have grand plans to do good. But making the money you need to bankroll those efforts — while staying true to your mission — takes some ingenuity. Attendees of a recent Baltimore conference on social enterprises highlighted successful efforts in doing just that.

Baltimore County, Entrepreneurship , Innovation, Philanthropy, Transportation

Mt. Vernon

Step OUT: For Baltimore Innovation Week

Bmore Staff Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Participate in networking events, lectures and conferences that celebrate innovation in Baltimore's tech community.

Biotechnology, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship , Events, High Technology, Innovation, Internet, IT

Foodie Queen: One Baltimore Woman's Journey in the Culinary World

Dara Bunjon Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Woodberry Kitchen's Spike Gjerde and other renowned chefs credit one Baltimore entrepreneur for helping to raise their profile in the food world. Antoinette Bruno, CEO of StarChefs.com shares the recipe for her success — and her mother's crab cakes.

Community, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Hospitality, Innovation, Media, Visit Baltimore

Hampden, Harbor East

Don't Break the Bank: Nonprofit Teaches Kids to Manage Money

Elizabeth Heubeck Tuesday, August 28, 2012

A new state mandate now requires Maryland schools to teach financial literacy. Junior Achievement of Central Maryland is leading the way with programs that teach students how to manage credit card debt and live within their means.

BRAC & Defense, Community, Diversity, Education, Entrepreneurship , Howard County, Kid-centric, Philanthropy

What's Next for North Avenue?

Julekha Dash Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Several building owners hope to breathe more life into the neighborhood's northern section by renovating buildings along North Avenue.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Design, Development, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Hospitality, Preservation , Reuse / Rebuild

Station North

Thinking of the City as a Startup

Tracy Certo Tuesday, August 07, 2012

The editor of a sister publication tackles the question: Can we make cities better by treating them as startups?

Community, Development, Diversity, Education, Entrepreneurship , Events, Higher Education, Innovation, Venture Capital

Social Enterprises Need New Funding Models

Jim Kucher Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Many entrepreneurs dream of launching a venture that not makes money, but also benefits the community. But how do you get money for this? Our columnist tells us.

Community, Entrepreneurship , Innovation, Venture Capital

Bmore Media Welcomes New Publisher

Bmore Staff Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Bmore Media welcomes a new publisher who has more than 15 years of experience in marketing, management and business development. Troi Barnett has led business development and training for the Women Entrepreneurs of Baltimore prior to launching an independent consulting firm.

Community, Diversity, Entrepreneurship , Media

Getting Crafty

Douglas Trattner and Julekha Dash Tuesday, May 15, 2012

A number of creative professionals are leaving the cubicle to pursue their passion for making things. From potters to purse makers, these individuals take DIY to a new level.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship , Fashion, Howard County, Innovation

Lauraville

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