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Startup Sites Work to Rewrite Baltimore's Media Map

Neal Shaffer Tuesday, February 22, 2011
It's worth remembering that there was a time, not terribly long ago, when "media" meant the morning paper and the 6 o'clock news. When a handful of large, powerful voices dominated the conversation. No more. Today, startups on a shoestring can speak as loudly and clearly as more established outlets. We took a look at the emerging media scene in Baltimore and found five sites making a name for themselves by doing just that.

Storytelling, Evolved: Shine Creative Carves a New Niche in Video

Staci Wolfson Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Shine Collective was for years one of Baltimore's go-to boutiques, a one-stop shop that offered an exceptionally well-curated retail experience. The shifting tides of economic upheaval took their toll, however, and the store closed last year. But the story doesn't end there. Rather than fold up entirely, the boutique evolved. Owners Jamie Campbell and Melissa Kirby teamed up with Campell's husband, filmmaker Drury Bynum, to form Shine Creative. Together they're bringing the same keen eye that made the boutique a success to the emerging market of online film and video.

Turk of Tech: 24 Hours With Dave Troy

Dan Collins Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Spend even a little bit of time in or around Baltimore's technology and entrepreneurial communities and it won't be long before you hear the name Dave Troy. From his work with startups to efforts like Bmore Fiber and TEDx MidAtlantic, he's a driving force behind Baltimore's emerging economy. Last year, in partnership with Next American City, we set out to discover what it's like to walk a day in his shoes.

Video: Venture Capital in Maryland

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
In this video feature Bmore takes a look at the state of the Venture Capital scene in Maryland with Frank Dickson of the Maryland Venture Fund and Susan Aplin of recent VC recipient bambeco.com.

Creating Create: How Baltimore's Latest Grassroots Conference Came to Life

Sam Hopkins Tuesday, January 18, 2011
From JHU to lung cancer research to house painting to MBA applications, Scott Burkholder's journey is as interesting as it is nontraditional. His latest move was on display this past Saturday at Create Baltimore, of which is he is a co-founder. We sat down with him to learn more about how he ended up here and how his personal story helps shape the vision for Create.

How UB is Changing Baltimore, One Entrepreneur at a Time

Paul Sturm Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Founded in 2004, the University of Baltimore's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center (EOC) has spent the past seven years helping over 2,500 local professionals realize their goals of starting, owning, or improving a business. We went behind the scenes to find out more about the whys and hows.

Maker's Mark(et): Art and Artisans Pop Up at Becket Hitch

Staci Wolfson Tuesday, November 09, 2010
On Saturday, November 13th a handpicked group of artisans and craftspeople will convene at Woodberry Kitchen for Becket Hitch, a one-of-a-kind pop-up shop and self-described "makers market." We sat down with the event's co-founders -- Kohli Flick and Katie McDonough Kutil -- to learn more about the ideas and inspiration behind the event.

From Gifts to Growth for Biggs & Featherbelle

Staci Wolfson Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sisters Kelley and Kasey Evick had other goals in mind -- they never really imagined they'd start a natural bath and body products business. Yet that's exactly where they are today with Biggs & Featherbelle. We caught up with the Hampden-based entrepreneurs to learn more about how they got here and where they're headed next.

Neighborhood Life: Waverly Businesses Show the Value of Resilience

Sam Hopkins Tuesday, October 26, 2010
As with all things, there's more than one way to view the Great Recession. For some it's a tale of banking malfeasance and abstract approaches to risky investment. That's fine as far as it goes, but what about the human component? We took to the streets of Baltimore's Waverly neighborhood and found three small business owners who each have their own stories to tell about challenge, hardship, and perseverance.

Socially Conscious Corporations Get a Place of Their Own in Maryland

Walaika Haskins Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Entrepreneurs in Maryland can now build social good into their business plans thanks to the recently created "benefit corporation" designation.

Men's Style Gets an Upgrade With the Arrival of Sixteen Tons

Neal Shaffer Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Entrepreneur and shopkeeper Daniel Wylie looks to plug a hole in Baltimore's menswear market with Sixteen Tons, a new Hampden venture steeped in classic American style.

Puree By the Pedal

Sam Hopkins Tuesday, September 28, 2010
What's the human equivalent of the energy it takes to power a blender? Entrepreneur Natan Lawson helps us find out by bringing bike-powered smoothies to Baltimore.

Tech Crawl East Showcases Baltimore Innovation At Its Best

Walaika Haskins Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Innovators, investors, and interested parties come together to celebrate and explore the best in Baltimore tech.

A great meal + community + a great idea = STEW

Lisa Cleary Tuesday, August 24, 2010
How does a community better itself? By encouraging residents to get involved. What's the best way to encourage involvement? A good meal, of course. That's just one of the secret ingredients behind the success of Baltimore's STEW dinners -- good food, transparency and choice.

It's Fashion Week, dahling! Here're a few designers to watch

Sarah Perry Tuesday, August 17, 2010
While Christian Siriano's rise to the heights of the U.S. fashion scene via the Project Runway fasttrack was an anomaly, his talent wasn't. The Baltimore area is replete with young designers toiling over muslin, pressing the sewing machine peddle  to the metal to bring their designer visions to life. As Baltimore's Fashion Week looms on the horizon, here's a peek at a few style makers we think have the goods.
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