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Dear Friends & Partners, As I wrap up my first full month as president & CEO of the BDC, I want to share a bit about what I’ve been focused on since stepping into this role. I’ve spent these first weeks listening to our staff, small businesses, community organizations, and partners across the city. Baltimore is full of people who care deeply about its future, and these conversations have reinforced one key truth: we have a big job on our hands to make reality stronger than perception in Baltimore. That means telling a new story. One that reflects the hard…
Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit A Celebration of Legacy, Leadership & Black Excellence Friday, June 27 | 7–10 PM Baltimore Unity Hall | 1505 Eutaw Place Black Tie Optional Join us for a night to remember as we honor Doni Glover’s 60th birthday—a milestone moment celebrating his legacy of journalism, activism, and community empowerment. Doni Glover 6.0 isn’t just a birthday party—it’s a bold celebration of Black excellence, resilience, and purpose. Set in the heart of Baltimore, this evening will spotlight the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, recognizing trailblazing Black entrepreneurs and community leaders making history today. Honorees…
(NEW ORLEANS – May 4, 2025) – Be sure to RSVP for the long-anticipated Black Wall Street NOLA. It’s our 10th Anniversary! It will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, beginning at 7 pm at Corey “Bing” Mathis’ 2 Phat Vegans at 303 Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70116. RSVP to blackwallstreetnola2025.eventbrite.com today! BMORENews.com has joined forces again with 2 Phat Vegans for this 10th Anniversary Celebration in Nawlins. Our first event in New Orleans in 2015 also marked a decade since Hurricane Katrina. “Bing” is the consummate architect of great gatherings and fully comprehends the Black Wall Street mindset.…
(BALTIMORE – April 23, 2025) – Yesterday marked a major milestone for East Baltimore as East Baltimore Development, Inc. (EBDI) celebrated the groundbreaking of its Phase 2B Public Roadway Infrastructure Project—a transformative $9.6 million investment aimed at modernizing transportation infrastructure in the heart of the Eager Park neighborhood. Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2025 and continue through spring 2026. This project represents the next major step in EBDI’s long-standing mission to build a vibrant, mixed-use, mixed-income community in East Baltimore. Since 2002, EBDI has led revitalization efforts backed by more than $1.8 billion in combined public and private…
(BALTIMORE – April 23. 2025) – Yesterday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 4 and House Bill 258 into law—historic legislation aimed at revitalizing West Baltimore and the West North Avenue corridor, one of the city’s most historic yet long-neglected commercial and residential areas. Signed as an emergency measure, the bill responds to decades of disinvestment in West Baltimore neighborhoods and affirms the State’s commitment to reversing these trends. The legislation officially designates the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) as Maryland’s lead economic development agency for Baltimore City. “I’m proud of the collaboration between Governor Moore, Senate President…
(BALTIMORE – April 19, 2025) – It was a perfect spring Saturday in Baltimore, with temperatures in the 70s and a gentle breeze carrying the season through the streets. As a proud advocate for Black-owned businesses, I often take time to visit local apparel makers across the city. On this day, I started on the west side and worked my way east. Over the years, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the art of making clothes. My earliest influence? My mother. In addition to being a registered nurse, she was a professional seamstress who also made custom draperies and crocheted…
The mission of the Collegiate Association of Startup Entrepreneurs (CASE) is to inspire and empower college students to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations. CASE aims to provide a platform for students to showcase their innovative ideas, connect with like-minded individuals, and learn from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts. The organization strives to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the college community, equipping the next generation of leaders with the necessary skills, resources, and networks to transform their ideas into successful ventures. By promoting entrepreneurship, CASE seeks to create a supportive and dynamic ecosystem that encourages students to explore their…
The mission of the Collegiate Association of Startup Entrepreneurs (CASE) is to inspire and empower college students to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations. CASE aims to provide a platform for students to showcase their innovative ideas, connect with like-minded individuals, and learn from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts. The organization strives to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the college community, equipping the next generation of leaders with the necessary skills, resources, and networks to transform their ideas into successful ventures. By promoting entrepreneurship, CASE seeks to create a supportive and dynamic ecosystem that encourages students to explore their…
Come celebrate the legacy of Black Wall Street on 25th Street with music, food, and community support! (BALTIMORE – April 3, 2025) – Welcome to Black Wall Street TWENTY-FIFTH STREET! Join us on Thurs., Apr. 17, 2025, from 5-7:30 pm at Terra Cafe for a night of celebration, networking, and empowerment. This event is a tribute to the historic Black Wall Street and the thriving businesses that line TWENTY-FIFTH STREET today! Come connect with like-minded individuals, support local entrepreneurs, and be inspired by the resilience of the Black community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of something special. See you there! RSVP…
One of the only Black tugboat captains in America (BALTIMORE – March 31, 2025) – Maryland, a state with a long and storied maritime history, prides itself on its thriving port system, expansive waterways, and commitment to economic development. Yet, one glaring question remains unanswered: Why has Captain Darwin Peguese, a highly credentialed U.S. Navy veteran and seasoned entrepreneur, struggled to secure significant maritime contracts in Maryland? Captain Peguese, the president and owner of Island Breeze Marine, Inc. (IBMI), boasts more than 25 years of experience in the maritime industry, including 11 years specializing in maintenance dredging and wetland development.…
(BALTIMORE – March 29, 2025) – For 23 years, I have leveraged my journalism expertise and interpersonal skills to provide strategic guidance and valuable insights to individuals, organizations, nonprofits, corporations, and municipalities seeking to effectively engage the two-million-strong Black community in the Maryland/DC corridor. My firm, DMGlobal Marketing & Public Relations, LLC, is the creator of BMORENews.com and BlackUSA.News—two multimedia news platforms dedicated to highlighting Black-owned businesses and politics. Baltimore, Prince George’s County, and Washington, D.C. are home to some of the most engaged voters and discerning consumers in America. They value truth, ownership, and forward mobility—always striving for higher…
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