Business

Shareef’s Latest Expansion (BALTIMORE – February 18, 2025) – Today marked the grand opening of The Madison 801, a new upscale sit-down restaurant in East Baltimore, just steps from Johns Hopkins Hospital. This latest venture further solidifies Shareef’s brand as a Greater Baltimore metropolitan area staple. The restaurant’s success is a testament to the vision and dedication of Shareef Faulcon and his wife, Sydney Shaw, who deserve high praise for their entrepreneurial spirit. The Madison 801 results from efforts led by The Harbor Bank of Maryland, a historic Black-owned institution founded by Joseph Haskins. Decades after Haskins went door to…

MBE Night in Annapolis, Feb. 20

(ANNAPOLIS – January 31, 2025) – Join us for MBE Night in Annapolis. This is the largest conference for minority businesses in Maryland. This event offers an unparalleled networking opportunity, connecting entrepreneurs, business leaders, legislators, and state officials to promote diversity, inclusion, and economic empowerment. Maryland has one of the highest percentages of minority-owned businesses in the United States. These entrepreneurs and pioneers contribute significantly to the national economy generating approximately 2 trillion in annual revenue. We will also recognize the efforts of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland for their ongoing commitment to advocating and advancing economic opportunities for…

Adrian Harpool to be Recognized at Black Wall Street EXPO, 2.22.25

(BALTIMORE – January 30, 2025) – Be sure to save the date: Sat., Feb. 22, 2025 (10 am – 3 pm). BMORENews.com, in conjunction with the Maryland-Washington Minority Contractors, Bishop Barry Chapman of Bishop Pest Control and Bishop Bail Bonds, and Joseph H. Brown Funeral Home, present the Black Wall Street EXPO 2025 featuring panels, workshops, and the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. We’ll also present our second cohort of Black Wall Street YOUTH AWARDS. RSVP to BlackWallStreetEXPO2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award include Adrian Harpool. Who is Adrian? Adrian Harpool is a distinguished political strategist and communications expert, currently serving as the principal of Adrian Harpool Associates, a Baltimore-based…

Kendra Adams to be Recognized at Black Wall Street EXPO, 2.22.25

Continuing the Legacy of JJ Adams Fuel Oil Company  (BALTIMORE – January 26, 2025) – Be sure to save the date: Sat., Feb. 22, 2025. BMORENews.com, in conjunction with the Maryland-Washington Minority Contractors, Bishop Barry Chapman of Bishop Pest Control and Bishop Bail Bonds, and Joseph H. Brown Funeral Home, present the Black Wall Street EXPO 2025 featuring panels, workshops, and the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. We’ll also present our second cohort of Black Wall Street YOUTH AWARDS. RSVP to BlackWallStreetEXPO2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award include Kendra Adams. Who is Kendra?  Kendra Adams is…

BLACK DI COLLEGE ATHLETES MUST SUBMIT CLAIMS FOR PROPOSED .8B NIL SETTLEMENT BY 1/31/25

(NEW YORK – January 22, 2025) – Black athletes have been essential in building Division I basketball and football into a multi-billion-dollar industry. The NCAA is on the brink of settling two cases for approximately $2.8 billion concerning specific antitrust claims involving name, image, and likeness. Due to limited advertising specifically to Black audiences, the settlement threatens to leave some deserving Black athletes with nothing. The estimated average payment for each football and men’s basketball player is $91,000, up to $280,000. If you are, or know, a Black college athlete who played Division I sports, including basketball or football, between…

Community Leaders Invited to West North Avenue Development Authority Meeting, 1.25.25

(BALTIMORE – January 22, 2025) – The next WNADA Resident Coordinating Meeting for neighborhood association leaders is on Saturday, January 25, from 10 am to 12 noon, at the Walbrook Mill Apartments at 2636 West North Avenue. Each staff member will provide an annual update on their accomplishments and ongoing project activities at the meeting. You will also be able to ask direct questions of team members, who will answer them individually. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday! ________________________ Chad Williams, Executive Director West North Avenue Development Authority 2500 W. North Avenue Baltimore, MD 21216

Dr. Lance London, Serial Entrepreneur, to Keynote Black Wall Street EXPO, 2.22.25

(BALTIMORE – January 22, 2025) – BMORENews is pleased to announce our keynote speaker for the Black Wall Street EXPO on Sat., Feb. 22, 2025 at noon. It’s Dr. Lance London, a serious serial entrepreneur who takes no prisoners. He is quite possibly the greatest motivational speaker one has ever heard! RSVP to BlackWallStreetExpo2025.eventbrite.com. Who is Dr. London? Dr. Lance London: A Visionary Leader in Southern Cuisine and Community Engagement The Journey of Big City Foods In January 1996, Dr. Lance London embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by founding and operating Big City Foods. With a dedication to delivering the…