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Feb 28, 2025 | 
wbaltv.com | Ben Terzi
As a first-generation immigrant from Nigeria, Olamiposi Lawal noticed a lack of restaurants serving original West African dishes in Baltimore and decided to fill it. "What was missing was that authenticity," Lawal said.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
bizjournals.com | Ben Terzi
Law firm M&A is expected to continue increasing in 2025. Here's what to know about the trend. One of the largest law firms in the country entered the Baltimore market in 2024 by taking over the lease and lawyers of longtime local firm Shawe Rosenthal, a sign that a wave of consolidation in the industry is impacting even the most established outfits.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
wbaltv.com | Ben Terzi
Notre Dame of Maryland University is the region's fastest-growing college, two years after deciding to admit male students for the first time in its history. The North Baltimore Catholic university saw its fall full-time undergraduate and graduate enrollment grow 14% this fall from 2023, compared to an average increase of about 1% among all Greater Baltimore colleges. The gains come as colleges continue to see their enrollment recover from the pandemic.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
bizjournals.com | Ben Terzi
Notre Dame of Maryland University is the region's fastest-growing college, two years after deciding to admit male students for the first time in its history. The North Baltimore Catholic university saw its fall full-time undergraduate and graduate enrollment grow 14% this fall from 2023, compared to an average increase of about 1% among all Greater Baltimore colleges. The gains come as colleges continue to see their enrollment recover from the pandemic.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
bizjournals.com | Ben Terzi
The Columbia contractor saw its revenue increase by nearly $300 million to $725 million last year, an increase that CEO Ben Nichols attributed to its success with projects in the Carolinas. While Harkins has long done work outside of Maryland, the company has opened offices in Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, and Richmond, Virginia, over the last few years.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
wbaltv.com | Ben Terzi
Talk about a raise. The average pay for top executives in Greater Baltimore has nearly doubled over the past six years. The median pay for the region's top executives has risen 92% from $1.64 million in 2017 to $3.16 million in 2023. This sharp increase highlights the growing gap between the region's corporate leaders and its average workers as executive compensation continues to surge.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
bizjournals.com | Ben Terzi
See how local executives' compensation last year compared to the typical worker salary. And find out who topped our List of Highest-Paid Public Company Executives. Talk about a raise. The average pay for top executives in Greater Baltimore has nearly doubled over the past six years. The median pay for the region's top executives has risen 92% from $1.64 million in 2017 to $3.16 million in 2023.
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Aug 23, 2024 | 
bizjournals.com | Ben Terzi
Think traditional media is outdated? Think again. See how these advertising agencies incorporate it in the digital age. Traditional vs. digital media? Both remain relevant ways to advertise your business. Local advertising executives admit that agencies are relying more on metrics to better quantify campaign results and find more innovate ways to market their clients and get a leg up in an a constantly evolving industry.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
bizjournals.com | Ben Terzi
These are the record-breaking numbers behind Greater Baltimore's housing market from 2019 to the present. Your next home costs $80,000 more now than it did five years ago. Home seekers face rising costs with Greater Baltimore’s housing prices significantly increasing annually since 2019. This yearly trend has pushed homeownership and its benefits, such as stability, freedom and a sense of belonging, to an unattainable American dream.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
wbaltv.com | Ben Terzi
A local artificial intelligence company is banking on the surging demand for infrastructure improvements nationwide to continue its impressive growth. Columbia-based company Rekor Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR) creates machine learning technology that allows its customers to monitor traffic, capture vehicle descriptions and collect real-time roadway data. Rekor saw its revenue jump from $19.9 million in 2022 to $34.9 million in 2023 — a 75% bump.
