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Christian S. Johansson

Aug 22, 2012

Maryland opening trade office in Africa

Maryland’s economic development agency announced Wednesday that it will open a trade office in Africa in an attempt to lure companies and jobs to the Free State.

Jul 2, 2012

Lower Shore development agency gets new HQ, seeks to boost small business

SALISBURY — Maryland’s secretary for business and economic development rallied Lower Shore leaders behind a state venture capital initiative that seeks to invest millions of dollars into companies and entrepreneurs with innovative ideas. The state is poised to award a total of $84 million raised through an online tax credit auction earlier this year, but […]

May 4, 2012

Towson’s ‘golden triangle’ facing scrutiny

The 14-acre strip of land that some regard as the entry to Towson is under the microscope for possible redevelopment these days. Called the “golden triangle,” this small collection of food spots, small businesses and the Towson American Legion Post No. 22 hall is located on the west side of York Road, just north of […]

Jan 6, 2012

Brooklyn bagels coming to Pikesville

Watch out, Brooklyn bagels are coming to Pikesville. The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. will soon open Maryland’s first location in 2,865 square feet of space in Hooks Village at 25 Hooks Lane. Known for its bagels made with the not-so-secret ingredient of “real Brooklyn” water (which company officials claim they have cloned through a […]

Mar 3, 2011

Johansson: Economy is turning around — just not fast enough

While poised to lead the economic rebound, Maryland has holes in its game it must shore up if the state is to retain its front-running role in a global economy driven by high-tech innovation, the state’s top economic development official said. Maryland was shielded from the worst of the recession by its highly educated work […]

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