Every year, millions of Americans resolve to get their financial house in order. Then, as the year slips away, so do their good intentions. Does this approach sound familiar? If […]
Pounding the Keyboard: 2018’s Fearless Predictions
“And is there no relief?” — “Othello: A Tragedy,” William Shakespeare Yes, the Fearless Predictions column has returned for … what, its 15th (20th?) year of pointlessness. Speak up if […]
BBB Advice: New Research Confirms Santa Claus Was Right
In the 1947 Christmas classic “Miracle on 34th Street,” Macy’s accidentally hires the real Santa Claus to work in its flagship store in midtown Manhattan. Surprisingly, Santa directs parents to […]
Chamber Corner: Central Maryland Chamber
CMC Rings in the New Year, New Programs The Central Maryland Chamber (CMC) is rolling out new programs for the new year and inviting the business community to get involved. […]
Chamber Corner: Howard County Chamber
Taking Action Although the topic of paid sick leave, and the future of legislation dealing with it, dominated the discussion at the Howard County Chamber of Commerce’s (HCCC) 2018 Legislative […]
Business Briefs
Capitol Seniors Housing Breaks Ground on Arbor Terrace Maple Lawn Capitol Seniors Housing, a senior living investment and development firm, has started construction on Arbor Terrace Maple Lawn, an assisted […]
Pinnacle Prize Awarded at HCC’s Fall Entrepreneurial Celebration
Thirteen Howard Community College (HCC) students pitched their innovative business ideas to a panel of entrepreneurial business professionals at the Fall Entrepreneurial Celebration. The bi-annual event is sponsored by HCC’s […]
Sheraton Columbia Sold: Extensive Upgrades, New Flag Planned
Columbia-based Costello Construction has purchased the Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel and will soon proceed with a $10 million renovation of the property, which is nestled amid the major redevelopment of […]
Laurel Mayor Moe Writes to Hogan, Gives Thumbs Down on MAGLEV
Laurel Mayor Craig Moe has written a letter to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to express his opposition to the proposed MAGLEV high speed train. The text follows. “I have listened […]
Capitol Seniors Housing Breaks Ground on Arbor Terrace Maple Lawn
Capitol Seniors Housing, a senior living investment and development firm, has started construction on Arbor Terrace Maple Lawn, an assisted living and memory care community in Fulton. The $27.5 million, […]