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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.

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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
World Market opens Baltimore County store at The Avenue at White Marsh
May 9, 2024 -

World Market, a retail chain specializing in a variety of products from all over the world, Wednesday announced the grand opening of a new location at The Avenue at White Marsh in Baltimore County. The retailer secured a lease for a 15,000-square-foot space at 8125 Honeygo Blvd., its second in Maryland, joining its store in Rockville.

Read More: The Daily Record
Fed plan to reschedule cannabis could save Md. businesses millions
May 9, 2024 -

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration is considering rescheduling cannabis. Here’s what it would mean for Maryland cannabis businesses.

Read More: Baltimore Business Journal

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