Companies and Corporations

Ocean City cigarette smuggling ring had ties to terror groups, police say

2013-05-17 16:34:02

The Palestinian immigrant and his brother lived next door to each other in homes in West Ocean City, over the years opening a number of businesses throughout the area — three pizza shops, a Mexican restaurant, a liquor store, gas stations, and...

Jos. A. Bank expects drop in 1Q earnings per share

2013-05-13 10:51:00

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. expects first quarter earnings of 27 cents to 30 cents per diluted share, down from 53 cents per share in the first quarter of 2012, the Hampstead-based retailer said Monday. Sales for the quarter that ended May 4 dipped 3...

Three operators submit bids for license for Prince George's casino

2013-05-10 13:44:02

Two more bidders emerged Friday to compete against MGM National Harbor for the right to build a casino in Prince George's County. Penn National Gaming submitted a proposal to the state's gaming control agency for a $700-million Hollywood Casino Resort at...

Under Armour founder Kevin Plank sees himself as the underdog

2013-05-09 13:19:00

Kevin Plank may have sold the first Under Armour shirts from the back of his car, but as his reach has grown, so too have his wheels: These days, he jets around the world, recently to five Asian cities in six days, but managed to get back home to...

Mikulski to propose bill in wake of alleged Harford payroll firm tax fraud

2013-04-27 18:38:00

Small businesses would be protected from the type of fraud allegedly committed by Harford County payroll firm AccuPay Inc. under legislation being proposed by Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski. The Maryland Democrat plans to introduce a bill that would require...

Baltimore Co. hopes to attract thousands of jobs to Sparrows Point

2013-05-03 18:07:08

A new marine terminal could bring 9,000 jobs to the Sparrows Point peninsula, Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz said Friday as he laid out the county's vision for remaking the land around its closed steel mill. A terminal in the peninsula's...

Legg Mason CEO awarded 500,000 in options to purchase stock

2013-05-03 11:19:00

Legg Mason Inc.'s compensation committee awarded CEO Joseph A. Sullivan options to purchase a half million shares of the company stock at $31.46 per share, the Baltimore-based money manager announced in a regulatory filing. The company said the...

Legg Mason reports $29.2M fourth-quarter profit, loss for year

2013-04-30 14:38:14

Legg Mason Inc. reported Tuesday that it earned $29.2 million in its fourth quarter, down about 62 percent from a year earlier due to added real estate expenses. The Baltimore-based money manager's results still beat analysts' expectations, and its stock...

With Michael Phelps on hand, Under Armour pledges new jobs, growth

2013-04-30 17:25:13

Under Armour plans to hire hundreds of workers at its Locust Point headquarters this year, expand facilities on its campus and bring its brand of sports apparel and footwear to new markets in the U.S. and around the world. CEO Kevin Plank outlined the...

Ritz Camera in Towson is one of only 13 in U.S. to stay open

2013-04-08 11:43:00

Ritz Camera & Image in Towson will be one of only 13 Ritz stores left in the U.S., part of a company strategy to retain a limited number of locations while focusing on the camera chain’s online imaging business. Owner C&A Marketing Inc. acquired...

Five questions with ... John Kennedy

2013-04-07 00:00:00

Helping companies save money on postage can bring in the big bucks. Baltimore-based Three Dog Logistics picks up mail from clients with high volumes, "commingles" it with other client mail going to the same ZIP code and delivers it closer to the end...

With 'Appalachian Spring' Baltimore School for the Arts breaks new ground

2013-04-05 12:18:00

If there is a single work that captures the essence of America in sound and movement, it's "Appalachian Spring," the ballet with music by Aaron Copland and choreography by Martha Graham that premiered in 1944 at the Library of Congress. Although the...

, FL 32801 Contact: 407-481-9100 The lowdown: Eola Wine Company, a cute little vino vendor that's part bar and part wine shop. The wine list changes every 10 to 14 days, but there are always interesting sips to sample with a good mix of wines from various countries.

2013-05-16 00:00:00

Kevin Donnelly has been named chief executive of Chicago-based health information technology company EMRapproved. Donnelly takes over from former CEO David Gorter, who will stay on as the company�s president and chairman of the board.

2013-01-28 09:46:00

Why we're watching: While the Chicago Tribune's parent company, Tribune Co., has just emerged from bankruptcy protection under new ownership, Ferro enters his second year in the challenging publishing industry.

2013-01-07 00:00:00