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A glut of discounted office buildings in Baltimore? Unlikely, experts say
Industry insiders aren't anticipating a glut of discounted office properties hitting the Baltimore market via lender sales, despite a recent report.
Older office buildings could still show some life
Opportunities abound for older office buildings to improve their standing despite new headwinds.
Cybersecurity experts warn lack of urgency to warnings is greatest threat
A panel of four experts warns executives' lack of urgency in fixing vulnerabilities, lax data security and complacency about safety measures present the most significant cybersecurity threats to businesses.
Companies update the office to lure employees back from home
After two years of allowing remote work, many companies have told their employees to return to the office this spring. The question is how to lure back employees who have adjusted to working virtually.
Eastern Shore focused on highlighting economic diversity
As the Eastern Shore continues to recover from the pandemic, there’s a growing desire to show its marketplace is more complex than cool waves and fried chicken.
Washington metro area becoming economic driver for Maryland
According to local leaders, if Maryland’s economy fully recovers from the chaos inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Washington metro must lead the way.
Baltimore metro area sees economic swings across sectors
The extent to which COVID-19 created turmoil in the Baltimore metro area’s economy has swung wildly from sector to sector. “Everyone has been affected by the pandemic, but not everybody’s been impacted equally,” said Brent Howard, president and CEO of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce. While industries, such as the hospitality sector, endured what […]
Western Maryland looks to capitalize on opportunities
The regional economy in western Maryland differs significantly between the region’s eastern and western halves. Maryland’s two westernmost counties, Garrett and Allegany, have arguably traversed the most challenging path to sustained economic growth in Maryland — and that was before COVID-19. Hammered by a decline in manufacturing and natural resource harvesting, those jurisdictions have[...]
Maryland economy looks to continue post-pandemic rally in 2022
Maryland’s local economies look to rally in 2022 after spending the better part of two years absorbing punishing body blows from COVID-19.
Q&A: Bill Henry targets big changes to Baltimore comptroller’s office
In an interview with The Daily Record, Bill Henry said that since he took over as Baltimore’s comptroller, his team has made changes in the office’s culture.
Dionne Joyner-Weems: ‘You control your story’
Dionne Joyner-Weems is a marketing professional who helped lead Baltimore’s marketing efforts for years, first as an account executive for a local advertising agency and then at Visit Baltimore in various roles, including vice president of marketing and community affairs. Joyner-Weems, who grew up in Sandtown-Winchester and graduated from Morgan State University, created the #MyBmore [&helli[...]
Video interview: Erricka Bridgeford and walking ‘in the values that I talk about’
Our fourth interview in the "Young, Black, Homegrown and Leading in Baltimore" series is with Erricka Bridgeford, who, after her younger brother was murdered in 2007, helped create Baltimore Ceasefire 365 in a bid to quell the violence that plagues the city.
