Many artists struggle with the day-to-day tasks involved in running a business. Unless you have a business background, you may not know how to be profitable, or even how to get started. Founded by Wendy Rosen in 1994, The Arts Business Institute is a non-profit organization created to serve a crucial need in the handmade, fine art maker communities – practical business education for creative entrepreneurs.

On January 13, 2020 Baltimore City passed the Comprehensive Bag Reduction Act to reduce the use of single-use plastic bags and encourage the use of reusable bags.

Baltimore Fishbowl reports the fun, factual and sometimes controversial scoop on local schools, real estate, money and power, culture, lifestyle, and community. Find daily posts Monday through Friday, longer original weekly stories, assorted columns and curated news from around the region, all accompanied by photos and video.

The CVLab Accelerator program is an intensive 4-month study in Consciousness, Customers and Capital. That is, building a foundation of purpose for your business, and helping you to develop no-nonsense customer acquisition capabilities. We will then align you with like-minded sources of capital.

Welcome to EnterpRISE 2020! Since 2017, we've invested $54,000 in Baltimore-based manufacturing companies.

We are compiling resources that are available and may be of assistance to businesses in Baltimore and throughout the state during this time of crisis, and will continue to update as new information becomes available.

Baltimore now offers personal property tax credit to grocery stores locating or making significant renovations within targeted areas in the City. Lack of access to healthy food choices contributes to disparities in life expectancy, which can differ up to 18 years. In addition, quality supermarkets often serve as a catalyst for increased economic development in the community.

Invisible Majority is a Baltimore-based creative community incubator providing space, services and support to Baltimore's independent creative business community.

The Board of Liquor License Commissioners is an agency of the State responsible for regulating the sale, storage, and distribution of retail alcoholic beverages in Baltimore City.

Our local businesses are what make our community feel like home. We're proud to highlight what makes them shine with our Virtual Spotlight Shop. The Spotlight Shop’s mission is to shine a spotlight on local businesses in Baltimore and create a space for the community.

MADE@DENT teaches students to become better makers and entrepreneurs while preparing them for the workforce.

Find local Made in Baltimore Member Makerspaces, Retailers and Production Spaces.

Baltimore City is home to a vibrant community of talented makers. With nearly 200 member businesses in the Made In Baltimore network, we can connect you to a full range of locally made products. From cutting boards to kimchi, jewelry to jam, you’ll find a link to it here.

This $5 million incentive program helps Maryland manufacturers to produce personal protective equipment and other items identified as Critical Needs Items by MEMA and DGS, that are urgently needed by the State of Maryland, Maryland-based hospitals and healthcare facilities, and emergency and first responders. Please note: This is solely a grant program to assist manufacturers with the production of Critical Need Items. It is not a promise or guarantee by the State of Maryland to procure goods and services.

Funded by the Kauffman Foundation & Etsy and in partnership with Open Works Baltimore & Baltimore Etsy Sellers, The Moms Makers Academy provides moms who are "makers" an opportunity to receive entrepreneurship training, Etsy education and training & certifications on equipment they utilize to make their product or to offer their services.

During this time, we must cap our shop capacity at 50% to maintain social distancing. These restrictions have made it difficult to offer in-person classes. As an alternative, we are excited to now offer an online hybrid class system so you can earn your safety certifications and get in the shop!

We develop and promote wearables. Our goal is to assist 100 wearable startups by 2030 led by traditionally under resourced and underrepresented founders.