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In Good Company: Coworking Spots Cater to Solo Workers

Will Morton Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Tired of hearing their dog bark and seeing dirty dishes in the sink, some independent workers are fleeing the distractions of home for shared office space. 

A Desk of One's Own: A Guide to Coworking in Greater Baltimore

Will Morton Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Thinking of chucking the home office for a collaborative space? Here's a list of some coworking spots, including what you can expect to pay and the amenities they provide. Where can you find a foosball table?

Universities Unleash Students' "Inner Entrepreneur"

Barbara Pash Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Entrepreneurship is the latest buzzword on college campuses to help students get jobs at startups and small companies. Schools like the University of Baltimore are enhancing their entrepreneurship programs and teaching startup skills to all students — not just those studying business. 

Step OUT: To Get a Sneak Peek of the BMA's New Contemporary Wing

Bmore Staff Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Check out the Baltimore Museum of Art's expanded contemporary wing when the museum hosts an after-hours event Nov. 17, the night before the wing officially opens. The evening will feature live music, a cash bar and conversations with artists.

Step OUT: To Examine the Role of Africans in Renaissance Europe

Bmore Staff Tuesday, October 23, 2012
A current exhibit at the Walters Art Museum explores the little known impact of Africans and their descendants on Renaissance Europe. A number of lectures complement the exhibit "Revealing the African Presence in Renaissance Europe," which runs through Jan. 21. 

Spotlighters Shines the Path to its Future

Daniel Collins Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre has been a cornerstone of the Mount Vernon neighborhood for the last 50 years. Adding new education programs and sprucing up the space are among its plans for the future. 

Step OUT: To See John Travolta and John Waters

Bmore Staff Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Maryland Film Festival brings screen legend John Travolta to Baltimore for a conversation at the Maryland Institute College of Art. The actor takes the stage with director John Waters for the Nov. 10 fundraising event. 

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. 

Making a Big Difference With Small Change

Tracey Middlekauff Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Baltimore's GiveCorps seeks to connect a new crop of donors to worthy causes that often go under the radar. It has devised a unique giving model that lets donors give money online to specific projects and offers a reward for doing so — such as a gift certificate to Woodberry Kitchen. Think Kickstarter meets LivingSocial. 

Step OUT: For Wind Powered Baltimore Week

Bmore Staff Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Raise a glass at various networking events to support alternative energy as Clean Currents hosts Wind Powered Baltimore Week. 

Step OUT: For the Halloween Lantern Parade & After Party

Bmore Staff Tuesday, October 09, 2012
See Patterson Park lit up with paper lanterns while listening to live music at the Halloween Lantern Parade & Festival Oct. 27. The Creative Alliance is also hosting a parade after-party for the first time, featuring "Lantini" cocktails. 

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. 

Arts Collective EMP Ready For Next Act in New Space

Rachel Wilkinson Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Arts group EMP Collective is ready for the spotlight. It's moving into a new space in downtown Baltimore's west side and expects its budget to double this year. 

Buck Jabaily Cooks Up a New Venture With Performance Kitchen

Jolene Carr Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Buck Jabaily has launched a new arts initiative called Baltimore Performance Kitchen, which lets the audience provide feedback for the shows it creates. He chats with BmoreMedia about its lineup. 

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. 
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