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D.C. Brau to expand, triple its brewing capacity

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D.C. Brau, the oldest modern brewery currently operating in the Washington, is poised to triple its brewing capacity in 2017. The brewer will expand into a 13,875-square-foot space adjacent to its Bladensburg Road NE facility, which is just over the Maryland line. The space was formerly home to the Central Union Mission food bank, according to a release. D.C. Brau plans to install a 30-barrel brewing system in the new space, adding to its current 15-barrel system. The new capacity will bring the…

Maryland gains 700 jobs in October

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Maryland gained 700 jobs in October, boosted by gains in manufacturing and professional services. The state’s preliminary unemployment held steady at 4.2 percent for the second straight month, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Department of Bureau and Labor Statistics. In October, professional and business services jobs rose 2,600, while education and health services positions increased by 2,500. Manufacturing jobs grew by 900. During the month, government jobs decreased by 1,500 from…

Coupon: $25 off at IKEA through Christmas Eve

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Just in time for the holidays, IKEA is offering a rare coupon to save $25 on a $150 furniture purchase.

See what’s new in Swedish retailer’s 2017 catalog available in stores, by mail or free download.

Save more by joining the free IKEA Family reward club to get freebies and exclusive discounts…

8 things you need to know this morning

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Happy Friday! Expect sunny skies and temperatures creeping up to around 70. Here are eight things to know this morning. • Two female Maryland Democratic lawmakers, citing Hillary Clinton’s disappointing loss and the sudden absence of women in the state’s congressional delegation, said they are considering running for statewide positions in 2018. The lawmakers are Del. Maggie L. McIntosh (Baltimore City) and Del. Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk (Prince George’s). [Washington Post] • At $44,979,…

Here are the 5 largest manufacturers in Greater...

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This Thanksgiving, you might use Pumpkin Pie spice made by one of the largest manufacturers in Baltimore. Or perhaps serve fresh bread and rolls made by another. McCormick & Co. and H&S Bakery are among the largest manufacturers in Greater Baltimore, as ranked on this week’s List in the BBJ. The largest local manufacturer remains defense contracting giant Northrop Grumman. Below, you can see the top five manufacturers on this week’s List, which was ranked by Baltimore-area staff. Subscribers can…

TEDCO overhauls 'confusing' application process...

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Entrepreneurs have been having trouble figuring out how to apply for funds from Maryland Technology Development Corp. And now TEDCO is trying to fix the problem. TEDCO conducted its own market research study this summer to see how the organization was doing, how customers felt about it and how it could improve services. Since its founding in 1998, state-backed TEDCO has provided over $16 million in funding to entrepreneurs and startups through about 15 different programs. But the market study revealed…

Morgan Stanley takes Pratt Street office space,...

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Morgan Stanley is expanding its presence in Baltimore with a new Pratt Street office and plans to create 800 jobs over the next four years, a display of continued interest along the prime downtown stretch. The New York investment giant has taken 57,000 square feet of space in the Bank of America building at 100 S. Charles St. Morgan Stanley currently has about 1,000 employees at its Harbor Point office at Thames Street Wharf, which opened in 2010. The new jobs are all internal operations positions…

Flying Dog CEO talks growth strategies, craft beer...

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Jim Caruso doesn’t pay attention to the competition. He doesn’t taste-test craft beers or read industry publications or beer reviews. As CEO of Frederick-based Flying Dog Brewery — the largest beer maker in Maryland — Caruso is simply focused on what he’s doing internally. He also takes pride in the fact that other breweries don’t know what he’s up to on a day-to-day basis. “A lot of people look at what we’ve been doing, but they don’t know what we have planned. You always…

BDC approves $250K toward Baltimore Convention...

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A $250,000 payment was approved Thursday by the board of the Baltimore Development Corp. to help fund a feasibility study for expanding the Baltimore Convention Center. The BDC’s board voted to approve the payment, made from state funds, toward the $1 million tab to explore the prospects for the expansion, a long-discussed project. The study is to begin in early 2017 and be completed later in the year. The Maryland Stadium Authority will oversee the study, which it approved in August. If the study…

Sandwich and craft beer restaurant opening in...

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Ellicott City native Kevin Curley is opening a new restaurant, RegionAle, that looks to combine sandwiches from across the country with local craft beers. Curley, who worked under James Beard Award nominated chef Cindy Wolf, will open his new restaurant Nov. 21 at 5705 Richards Valley Road. The fast-casual menu will highlight 13 sandwiches, including vegetarian options. “We are in a perfect location to embrace the neighboring businesses and Ellicott City residents, who are looking for a fresh meal…