 We are excited to announce that the final draft Baltimore Together report is now available for public comment and we want to hear from you. Baltimore Together is a public-private initiative to support the creation of a common vision of inclusive economic growth in our city. Baltimore Development Corporation worked with a diverse group of stakeholders to develop a comprehensive economic development strategy, which builds on Baltimore’s strengths, acknowledges its challenges, and identifies a range of steps that will help create an inclusive and vibrant economy for all. Please share this link to the report with your community as we want to hear from as many people as possible.
Our team has been working with international grocery chain Lidl for many years and we are happy to announce that the former BiRite on Belair Rd will be the next location for a new store. Demolition has begun at this location and we welcome yet another Lidl to Baltimore City.
To celebrate National Black Business Month, we want to spotlight a Made In Baltimore business, Personal Best Ceramics. Founder Whitney Simpkins began selling ceramics as a way to part with all the extra cups and bowls that hadn’t been given away to friends and now, anyone can order her beautiful ceramics online. Please support black-owned businesses this month and every month.
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Colin TarbertPresident & CEO |
We are excited to announce that the final draft Baltimore Together report is now available for public comment and we want to hear from you. Baltimore Together is a public-private initiative to support the creation of a common vision of inclusive economic growth in our city. Baltimore Development Corporation worked with a diverse group of stakeholders to develop a comprehensive economic development strategy, which builds on Baltimore’s strengths, acknowledges its challenges, and identifies a range of steps that will help create an inclusive and vibrant economy for all. Please share this link to the report with your community as we want to hear from as many people as possible. 
Baltimore Together will serve as the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Baltimore City over the next 5 years. Please comment on the report via the Konveio platform by clicking this link. Anyone can comment on either the full report or on specific sections. Comments will be reviewed and incorporated as appropriate into the final report. The deadline for public comment is September 30, 2021. Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram or TikTok.
Demolition of the former BiRite at 5950 Belair Rd has begun, making way for the new Lidl at that location. Lidl is a German international retail chain that operates more than 11,000 grocery stores, including the United States. Their mission is to offer high quality fresh produce, meat, baked goods and household products at low prices.
To celebrate National Black Business Month, we are spotlighting Personal Best Ceramics, which provides modern, handmade functional ceramics, made to be used every day. Personal Best Ceramics makes beautiful handmade cups, mugs, bowls and other pieces with simple forms and designs. Please visit the Website to see all the product offerings.