Anirban Basu

Carroll economy 'on the move,' economist says

2013-05-29 15:40:00

Carroll County is steadily recovering from the recession, as evidenced by recent unemployment rates and real estate data, economist Anirban Basu said Wednesday. "This county is now on the move," Basu said at an Economic Outlook breakfast presented by...

'VEEP' and 'Cards' bringing money, glam to our gritty city

2013-05-03 12:20:00

Only three years ago, Baltimore and Maryland were all but out of the TV and film production business. After the glory years of “Homicide,” “The Corner,” “The Wire” and tens of millions of HBO dollars spent here on...

General Motors unveils its new electric motor in White Marsh

2013-04-16 16:51:00

General Motors officially launched its new electric motor in White Marsh Tuesday, a milestone in U.S. manufacturing — and a key part of the company's bet that the electric-vehicle market is poised to grow. With production under way at the...

Construction industry expects big boost from Annapolis spending measures

2013-04-01 18:58:00

For Maryland's building industry, the good times may be coming back. The construction sector, which has been in the tank for the better part of five years, is on the verge of receiving a sizable infusion of money from recent decisions in Annapolis....

Agencies in Maryland dodge furloughs — for now

2013-03-30 12:36:31

A month after across-the-board federal spending cuts began, there are signs that one of the most troubling potential consequences for Maryland — the furloughing of federal employees — might not be as widespread as initially feared. But the...

Economic development professionals come together for summit

2013-03-05 16:40:31

Hosted by the BWI Business Partnership, economic development professionals from around the Baltimore-Washington corridor will gather for a Regional Economic Development Summit, Thursday, March 14 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Baltimore BWI...

Md. businesses hope for more influence in Annapolis

2013-02-24 00:00:00

Maryland's business leaders are increasing efforts to speak with a louder, more unified voice to state officials, seeing in looming federal budget cuts the necessity — or opportunity — to focus more attention on the private sector. The...

Report paints dire picture of city's finances

2013-02-06 15:54:16

A report by a consultant hired by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's administration paints a dire picture of future city finances — opening the door for Baltimore officials to propose widespread cuts, including to city employees' health and pension...

A year of challenges for city residents

2012-12-29 14:18:00

A year ago, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake gave an inaugural address that was both lofty in vision and grounded in reality — the poetry of growing Baltimore by 10,000 residents in the next decade tempered by the prose of how to get there. "We...

Aquarium generates more than $300 million for Maryland

2012-12-04 21:01:00

Attendance at the National Aquarium this year is expected to tick up a little more than 1 percent to 1.33 million, but remains significantly below levels experienced several years ago before the recession. Still, an economic impact report to be released...

Datebook

2012-11-30 00:00:00

Sunday, Dec. 2 Choral music Columbia Pro Cantare Chorus will sing the Christmas portion and selections from parts II and III of Handel's "Messiah" at 7:30 p.m. at the Jim Rouse Theatre, Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Road in Columbia. Tickets are...

Change Maryland argues for change at state's economic development agency

2012-11-26 13:34:59

A group formed by a Maryland businessman argued in a report released Monday that the state's Department of Business and Economic Development is a political marketing organization rather than the job-creation agency it should be. The department needs to...

Economist Anirban Basu

2013-05-29 14:00:00

Economist Anirban Basu delivered his annual Washington County Economic Summit presentation Wednesday at Fountain Head Country Club near Hagerstown.

2011-11-16 19:48:43

Economist Anirban Basu argues for a tax holiday to persuade U.S. corporations to repatriate overseas profits -- and invest them in job creation here.

2011-08-23 15:05:34