As Maryland faces a $1.4 billion deficit, tourism could help bridge the gap, but its budget for promotion is lower than surrounding states.

When Hasina and Joshua Thomas wanted to open a business in 2023 to prepare pre-kindergarten children for public school, they went the franchise route with Building Kidz. After paying the $60,000 ...

For Caplan's Auction & Appraisal Co., which specializes in antiques and collectables, a modern playbook drives their success ...

Stephen Conti once worked for a franchise in the personal care services industry. While he learned its ins and outs, he also ...

Most small business owners know that addressing information technology challenges is part of entrepreneurship. But what they don’t know is that fixes are available, and they’re often free.

Next year will mark the 50th anniversary of The Vertical Connection Carpet One, which is yet another business of humble beginnings that’s evolved into a regional staple. After all, it was founded in ...

It was a late January day when the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and CEO Mary Kane welcomed U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive ...

The unique aspect of the collection, besides the rarity of some of the bottles, is the shelving on which the entire lot is ...

Howard County residents will see a leadership turnover in 2026. County Executive Calvin Ball (D) is unable to seek reelection ...

Now that Maryland intends to acquire Laurel Park to replace Shamrock Farm as Pimlico Race Course’s training center, a lot of things have to go right quickly.

A new natural burial ground in Silver Spring is expanding access to more sustainable practices in Maryland’s funeral industry ...

Howard County homeowners who want to add a detached residential unit on their land now have that option: County Executive Calvin Ball recently signed into law Council Bill CB3-2026, which expands ...