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University of Maryland Medical Center to begin layoffs this month

By Andrea K. Walker, The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:46:00 EDT

Number of jobs to be cut still being finalized

The University of Maryland Medical Center will send layoff notices to employees at the end of the month as it looks to cut costs in the wake of federal budget cuts and what it and other state hospitals have called inadequate rate increases.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers hiring 100 for new Crofton restaurant

Lorraine Mirabella — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:25:00 EDT

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is opening a restaurant in Crofton, where it plans to hire more than 100 workers.

Baltimore ranks No. 8 in U.S. for concentration of STEM workers

By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:12:00 EDT

Nearly one in four jobs requires science, engineering, math skills, Brookings study shows

Nearly one in four jobs in the Baltimore area requires skills in science, technology, engineering and math, a concentration that ranks among the top 10 in the country and brings wealth to the region, according a report released Monday.

Professionals buying into perfect jobs

By Lorraine Mirabella , The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 1 Jun 2013 18:03:00 EDT

Timing is right for some to start or buy into businesses

Annette Walter was chief operating officer of a fast-growing Baltimore real estate company. Her husband, Shawn, a former construction project manager, had launched a successful career in sales.

Aldi is hiring for Harford County grocery stores

Lorraine Mirabella — Tue, 4 Jun 2013 16:36:00 EDT

Discount grocer Aldi is hiring for its two Harford County supermarkets, a new location in Aberdeen and the existing one in Edgewood.

City Council approves local hiring mandate

By Luke Broadwater, The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 20:47:00 EDT

GBC sought to kill bill requiring contractors to hire city residents

The City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a bill that would require require businesses getting large city contracts or financial support to hire 51 percent of new workers from Baltimore.

Defense contractor reverses course, keeps Baltimore location

By Jamie Smith Hopkins , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 15:40:00 EDT

Cobham says it won't close facility after all, citing costs, risks and customers

A British defense contractor said Monday that it has decided not to close its Baltimore facility after all, though it expects to lay off about 35 employees there.

Fort Meade workers getting furlough notices

By Matthew Hay Brown , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 29 May 2013 21:16:17 EDT

More than 500 civilians to be sent home one day a week during the summer

More than 500 civilian workers at Fort Meade will receive furlough notices over the next week, base officials said Wednesday.

Amid scandal, Obama focuses on jobs in Baltimore

By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:07:00 EDT

President visits school, local manufacturer

President Barack Obama told several hundred people gathered at a Baltimore manufacturing plant on Friday that he would keep his administration focused on the economic recovery -- despite a series of political scandals that have rocked the administration in recent days.

Domino's Pizza hiring 200 in Baltimore area

By Lorraine Mirabella — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:39:00 EDT

Domino's Pizza is growing in the Baltimore area. And it's looking to hire.