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Baltimore lumber company salvages fallen trees, protecting the environment
May 13, 2024 -

A Baltimore company is using sustainable practices to recycle and produce wood. The company has been doing it for 15 years. They’ve recovered thousands of trees from Baltimore City and Baltimore County. “I’ve never seen such beautiful wood. You just don’t think about it until you come to a place like this. What a unique place and a unique company,” a customer named Mike said.

Read More: WBALTV
Pimlico redevelopment plan primed for summer start with governor’s signature
May 13, 2024 -

With a scribble of his pen and a smile for the cameras on Thursday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pushed an ambitious plan to remake Pimlico Race Course. Moore signed a new law that enables the state to take ownership of the historic thoroughbred racetrack in Baltimore, spend hundreds of millions of dollars renovating it and eventually running races there. It’s a big bet to rescue a failing but economically important industry.

 

Read More: The Baltimore Banner
Conair, Gov. Moore celebrate opening of largest distribution center in Maryland
May 13, 2024 -

Dozens of business and government officials, including Gov. Wes Moore, celebrated the grand opening Friday of the Conair distribution center along Downsville Pike — a distribution center Conair officials said they believe is the largest in the state. Conair President and CEO Kristie Juster said “wow,” as she shared a statistic she learned Friday — that at more than 2.1 million square feet, every NFL team plus two practice fields would fit in the facility.

 

Read More: Herald Mail Media
Washington County Career Expo draws 787
May 13, 2024 -

The Washington County Career Expo at Hagerstown Community College hosted 1,100 participants on Wednesday, April 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Athletic, Recreation and Community Center (ARCC) on the HCC campus. The event included 170 organizations, with 342 representatives and 787 attendees. Participants and employers networked about job opportunities, resources and pathways to employment in Washington County.

Read More: Herald Mail Media
Atlas plans chophouse, tequila bar to replace Pusser’s in Annapolis
May 13, 2024 -

Two new restaurants will fill the rum-soaked void left by Pusser’s Caribbean Grille in Annapolis after it closes this fall. A tequila bar called Armada and an Italian chophouse, Marmo, will replace Pusser’s, a destination on the Annapolis waterfront that’s slated to shut down in November after three decades in business.

Read More: Baltimore Sun
Exclusive: Massive scale of data center development plans in Frederick County addressed by company co-founder
May 10, 2024 -

A big hurdle standing in the way of a controversial data center development in southern Frederick County was swept away Thursday. Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a bill exempting data centers from existing regulations on the fleet of massive diesel generators needed for backup power. Moore said he aims to “supercharge” the data center industry’s expansion into Maryland.

Read More: WUSA
South Baltimore Gateway Partnership announces nearly $1M in community grants
May 10, 2024 -

The South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP) Thursday announced $932,787 in community grants to support 24 projects across south and southwest Baltimore, the largest collective Community Grants funding amount yet. This round of funding attracted proposals totaling more than $2.4 million.

Read More: The Daily Record
How tiny food companies get products in hundreds of grocery stores
May 10, 2024 -

Baltimore food startups put their products in hundreds of stores despite often having less than a dozen staff members. Here’s how they manage complex manufacturing and supply chain issues.

Read More: Baltimore Business Journal
Nonprofit buys West Baltimore warehouse for $25.1M
May 10, 2024 -

The nonprofit acquired the 180,701-square-foot facility earlier this spring.

Read More: Baltimore Business Journal
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Restaurant Association of MD opening apprenticeship program
May 9, 2024 -

The Columbia-based Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM), the only trade association that represents every segment of the foodservice industry in Maryland, is now accepting applications from restaurant employers and prospective apprentices to participate in its Restaurant Manager Apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship is a two-year program that includes on-the-job training and coursework.

Read More: The Daily Record

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