Business

From the union hall to the radio mic, the East Baltimore native says it all goes back to one lesson: turn the money around for the community. (RANDALLSTOWN – October 30, 2026) – Bishop Barry Chapman got his business plan before he ever had a business. It came from his grandmother, the Rev. Beatrice Burnham. If he ever made some money, she told him, he had to bring it back home. “You got to turn that money back around for the community,” Chapman recalled. “You got to lift the community up.” He has spent a lifetime doing just that, as…

(BALTIMORE – January 15, 2025) – On the next edition of the Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show on Friday, January 17, 2025, prepare for another exciting edition hosted by the award-winning BMORENews.com publisher. Our guest will be Donna Stevenson. The show streams LIVE (Monday through Friday) at 9 a.m. EST on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Who is Donna? Donna S. Stevenson is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Early Morning Software, Inc., a national minority and women-owned Software Research and Development Laboratory. Early Morning Software is the manufacturer of PRISMCompliance.com (PRISM), the nation’s most comprehensive Supplier Diversity, Contract Compliance Management and Economic Inclusion Software-as-a-Service platform. Early Morning Software…

(BALTIMORE – January 15, 2025) – BMORENews.com proudly names Shelonda Stokes as our 2024 Woman of the Year. A dynamic entrepreneur and transformative leader, Shelonda has dedicated her career to empowering others and driving economic growth in Baltimore. From her pivotal role on the Morgan State University Board of Regents to her innovative leadership as President of the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, she embodies purpose-driven excellence. As a longtime supporter of BMORENews.com, Shelonda has consistently championed opportunities for the Black community, making her an inspiring force for positive change. Our selection was guided by four essential questions: What has she achieved?…