Tips for Busy Entrepreneurs: Where to Start with Your Business Plan

It’s back to school season, which means it’s back to a hectic fall schedule for many of us. Owning a business is challenging enough, and entrepreneurs who are parents must keep the business going while managing their kids’ busy schedules. Entrepreneurs are busy by nature. Writing a business plan may be at the bottom of your priority list, but it should be at the top – especially if you’re a startup or emerging business – and this article can help you through it.

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3 Key Takeaways from the Black & Latino Economic Summit

While the United States has made some progress in addressing disparities between BIPOC and white communities, the racial wealth gap continues to persist. A cohort from Baltimore seeking to close that gap traveled to Clearwater, Florida last week to serve as panelists for the annual National Black & Latino Economic Summit, hosted by the National Minority Community Reinvestment Co-Operative.

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Snug Books: A Community Hub

Katie Beltz and her husband, Emanuel Figueroa, have always dreamed of opening their own bookstore. When they came across a vacant storefront in the Hamilton-Lauraville neighborhood of Northeast Baltimore, they decided it was time to make their dream come true.

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2022 New Year Address: A letter from our President & CEO

Dear Colleagues and Friends, First and foremost, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that we are two years into a pandemic that has impacted every one of us in profound ways. During this time of immense need, we remain committed to the important work of improving the lives of the people and communities we serve.

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Fashion Spa House is thriving since receiving a grant from BCL and Truist

If you’re like a lot of people, just the thought of being at the airport may induce feelings of anxiety. But one visit to Fashion Spa House at BWI Airport will leave you feeling uplifted with a smile on your face. It’s not just a clothing and skincare store; it’s a specialty retail experience created and curated by the owner, Cynthia Rumph, for the stylish self-care enthusiast.

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