The Silver Tsunami: Who Will Own Our Neighborhood Businesses?
Breakout Session The Silver Tsunami: Who Will Own Our Neighborhood Businesses? Room: Conference Room Many neighborhood businesses are led by owners who […]
Read morePublic Safety & Neighborhood Economies
Breakout Session Public Safety & Neighborhood Economies Room: Main Stage Public safety is directly connected to how neighborhoods are experienced, understood, and […]
Read moreThe Hidden Economy: Power, Precarity, and Possibility
Breakout Session The Hidden Economy: Power, Precarity, and Possibility Room: Conference Room Baltimore’s neighborhood economies are sustained by more than formal businesses […]
Read moreThe Debt Trap: How Capital Drains Our Communities
Breakout Session The Debt Trap: Small Business Lending & Predatory Capital Room: Main Stage Across Baltimore, many small business owners are not […]
Read moreBaltimore Neighborhood Economics Lab
Thursday, May 28, 2026 University of Baltimore Welcome Center Register Today About the Lab The Baltimore Neighborhood Economics Lab is a one-day […]
Read moreBaltimore Neighborhood Economics Lab 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026 University of Baltimore About the Lab The Baltimore Neighborhood Economics Lab is a one-day experience designed to explore […]
Read moreDonte Hayes Founder, Another Man’s Trash Leah Hairston Founder, Sweet Bee Services Melissa Chin Founder, Melissa T Music Nicole Francis & Ebonee […]
Read moreResonate Baltimore
Discover an intimate event space just outside Baltimore — versatile, stylish, and perfect for gatherings big and small. Whether you’re planning a […]
Read moreThe Urban Oyster
Urban Oyster is Maryland’s first female- and Black-owned oyster bar, founded by Chef Jasmine Norton. Known for its signature chargrilled oysters and […]
Read moreThe Empanada Lady
The Empanada Lady isn’t just about food—it’s about creating a space where culture, connection, and community thrive. Founded by an Afro-Latina woman […]
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