small businesses

Monument Bank of Bethesda has received $11.4 million in federal funds to increase lending to small businesses, the U.S. Treasury announced Wednesday.

Health exchanges can help consumers and small businesses find affordable care, but only if they can access licensed, professional insurance agents through the new marketplace

Excessive regulation: Congress should get to approve any rule costing more than $100 million, Maryland business owner says

Besieged by a drop in business, the Postal Service needs financial help, not default, to right itself. .

When the new health insurance exchanges come into effect under the federal health care reform law, small businesses will be able to shop for more affordable coverage and choose among a variety of options to offer plans that are best for their employees.

In the last couple of weeks the planned State Center project has faced challenges that at the least could shift public opinion or lead to delays, but state officials vowed to push ahead with the project.

Maryland General Assembly: Legislators have a chance to boost employment by cutting taxes and spending

Maryland lawmakers voted this year to raise the sales tax on alcohol by three cents on the dollar. But when the increase kicks in on Friday, bar owners say, drinkers could see prices going up by several times as much.

Northern Harford State Sen. Barry Glassman warned a local business group recently that some key issues from the 2011 Maryland General Assembly, like gay marriage and a gasoline tax increase, are likely to surface again during the special session planned in October to approve legislative redistricting.

Maryland commuters are stuck with a big bill

Otis Rolley critiques Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's op-ed on the death of William Donald Schaefer and the lessons his legacy offers for the city.