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The Land of Biotech Opportunity

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Twenty years ago it was possible to travel the length and breadth of Maryland and miss the few biotechnology firms in the state. Fast forward to 2010 and in key regions of Maryland its hard to go down the street without tripping over one biotech company after another. We wondered what it is that's attracting researchers, entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies to Maryland. So we sent a video crew out to find out.

Baltimore jobs, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship , Healthcare, Innovation, Life Sciences, Medical Research and Innovation, Move to Baltimore, Venture Capital

Lights! Camera! Baltimore!

Julekha Dash Tuesday, April 27, 2010

It doesn't take a multi-million dollar budget to be a good filmmaker. It does take vision, passion and a compelling talent for story-telling. Just ask John Waters. Or better yet, ask Matt Porterfield. With Baltimore as his backdrop, Porterfield is earning top marks in the indie film scene for his portrayal of working-class Baltimoreans. Our Julekha Dash sat down with Porterfield as he prepares for the Md. Film Festival.

Arts and Culture, Community, Entrepreneurship , Move to Baltimore, Visit Baltimore

Baltimore's Lady Birds Hit the Gridiron

Kim Polyniak Tuesday, April 06, 2010

They run the ball. They score touchdowns. They tackle opponents. They sack quarterbacks. But Bmore Media's Kim Polyniak found out the Baltimore Nighthawks are also daughters, mothers, sisters and wives.

Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Kid-centric

Fast CEOs -- Martin Roesch

Monday, April 05, 2010

Martin Roesch, Founder and CEO of Sourcefire, a Maryland-based cyber security firm, talks about starting his company in his livingroom, why the Greater Baltimore Area is a great place to launch a business and what you should do if you think you have a "great idea."

Emerging Technologies, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Innovation, Internet, IT

On Pins and Needles

Walaika Haskins Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Not too long after she became an acupuncturist, Cara Michele noticed something -- women were not taking care of themselves. An unhealthy women means an unhealthy family, so she set out to help women make a change. Part of our "Women Taking the Lead" series, read how Cara Michele is helping women find their way back to wellness.

Community, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare

Fast CEOs -- Neil Davis

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

What makes Baltimore a great place to start a business? We caught up with the Emerging Tech Centers' Neil Davis and asked him what the city and state have going for them that attract both fledgling startups and established businesses.

Entrepreneurship, Move To Baltimore

Fast CEOs -- Matt Goddard

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The R2integrated CEO talks about building his business from just 5 employees to 60, what makes Baltimore a great community for the tech biz sector, and why the company plans to stay in Baltimore..

Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Internet, IT

Changing Lives One Episode at a Time

Meredith Bower Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Few TV series have helped to elucidate the plight of a city's underserved citizens the way HBO's The Wire has done for Baltimore. Now the show's cast, led by Sonja Sohn, have a new production that flips the script and gives new meaning to the term "Reality TV"

Community, education, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Kid-centric, Philanthropy

Women Taking the Lead -- Encore Path's Kris Appel

Sara Michael Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Kris Appel didn't have an idea so much as she had a vision and desire to lead, all she needed was the right technology. She found it and now she's ready to watch her company, Encore Path, and it's Tailwind device soar.

Emerging Technologies, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Medical Research and Innovation

Fast CEOs -- Shirley Collier

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Shirley Collier, CEO of Optemax, a wireless optical networking technology firm, talks about her company and why Maryland is a great place to live and build a business.

Emerging Technologies, Entrepreneurship

Bmore Media Welcomes Julekha Dash to the Team

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

After a long search, Bmore Media welcomes Julekha Dash as our new Development News Editor.

Commercial Real Estate, Development, Entrepreneurship, Rehab/Renovation, Residential Real Estate

Baltimore's Top Chefs: Ted Stelzenmuller

Walaika Haskins Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Baltimore claims its title as THE place for all things blue crab-related with pride. But, in case you haven't noticed, the city's culinary scene has expanded way beyond crab cakes and sauerkraut. One chef leading the way? Ted Stelzenmuller.

Entrepreneurship, For Foodies, Innovation, Move To Baltimore, Visit Baltimore

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A Natural Beauty

Dan Collins Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Carole Langrall sees more in nature than you or I. In flora and fauna, Langrall sees a world of artistic possibilities. They are more than just flower arrangements to Langrall and her admirers they are works of art.

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Innovation

Fast CEOs -- Dave Troy

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

A self-described "serial entrepreneur," Dave Troy has created several successful ventures in Baltimore. He's perhaps best known now as the guy trying to connect the disparate parts of Baltimore to each other. Just before collecting the GBTC's 2009 Connector Award, Troy sat down with us to talk about startups, Baltimore and what he's planning for the future.

Community, Entrepreneurship, Internet, IT

TEDx Mid-Atlantic -- Tells Stories to Inspire

Walaika Haskins Tuesday, November 10, 2009

It's an international phenomenon that showcases people with ideas worth spreading. The conference, held last Thursday at Maryland Institute College of Art, brought a host of speakers from the realms of government, health care, performing arts, and other cultural areas. How did Baltimore become the latest TEDx site? We've got the story.

Community, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Move to Baltimore, Visit Baltimore

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