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Setting the Thanksgiving Table with Cureate Courses and Baltimore Community Lending
With Thanksgiving now two weeks away, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll be bringing to the table. The good news is that local small businesses participating in Cureate Courses, supported…
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Quiet Quitting: What Small Businesses Need to Know
You’ve probably heard the phrase “quiet quitting,” which has made headlines and is being debated on social media. If you’re a small business owner who has employees, or is thinking about hiring…
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Baltimore Restaurants to Support During National Seafood Month
October is National Seafood Month, and what better way to celebrate than by supporting Baltimore’s local restaurants. We’ve put together a list of small businesses that offer some of the best seafood…
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The 5 C’s of Credit: How Banks & Lenders Decide Whether to Approve Loan Applications
If you’re applying for a loan, you’ll want to know what banks and other lenders are looking for so you can increase your chances of getting approved. Lenders often request financial documents…
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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…
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Needles and Stix is building a “sunflower” fashion empire
Fashion is Jessica LaPrade’s destiny. Growing up, Jessica never settled for clothing off-the-rack and loved sketching her own designs; in particular, she remembers drawing her dream fifth-grade graduation dress in full detail.…
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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…
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Aspiring real estate developers “focus on the positive” through fellowship program
2022 Real Estate Fellows at University of Baltimore: Lamar Purnell, Amber Jones, Wesley Hawkins, Thomas Anderson, Na’Quon Willett, Bob Ezumah.
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Hoodfellas Bistro & Catering offers atmosphere, food, and community
On a Tuesday afternoon, Hoodfellas Bistro & Catering is humming with activity as customers enjoy their lunches. Many are on break from performing their civic duty at the courthouse directly across the…
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Black-owned businesses to support in honor of Juneteenth
As awareness of Juneteenth is becoming more widespread, more people are looking for ways to honor the holiday. Juneteenth, also known as Black Freedom Day or African American Emancipation Day, commemorates the…
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