Archive: September 2019

Why Baltimore rose to the ‘top of the list’ when this biotech team needed a new HQ

Sep. 30, 2019 5:20 pm

Why Baltimore rose to the ‘top of the list’ when this biotech team needed a new HQ

With a move from St. Louis to the University of Maryland, Baltimore, KaloCyte CEO Elaine Haynes said the team would be in one space within a unique university environment, and close to federal partners.
Visa brought its workshop for women entrepreneurs to DC

Sep. 30, 2019 3:41 pm

Visa brought its workshop for women entrepreneurs to DC

She’s Next, Empowered by Visa is a program that hosts workshops for women entrepreneurs and business owners to learn about how to fund, run and grow their small businesses.
These startups won big money at PACT’s live, ‘Shark Tank’-like pitch event

Sep. 30, 2019 3:25 pm

These startups won big money at PACT’s live, ‘Shark Tank’-like pitch event

Two out of three local companies raised a little over half a million dollars during the hour-long "Lion's Den." Yes, it got kind of dramatic.
This letter-savvy viral baby has Delaware roots

Sep. 30, 2019 1:55 pm

This letter-savvy viral baby has Delaware roots

That baby that went viral over the weekend in a funny alphabet lesson is the son of Delaware entrepreneur Pedro Moore.
Alexa gets a new skill to help Baltimore seniors find connections

Sep. 30, 2019 1:44 pm

Alexa gets a new skill to help Baltimore seniors find connections

Working with the AARP Foundation, Texas-based Aunt Bertha launched a skill to help seniors find social help as part of a program that launched in a local affordable housing community.
MAVA announces 10 growth-stage companies set to present at SURGE 2019

Sep. 30, 2019 1:20 pm

MAVA announces 10 growth-stage companies set to present at SURGE 2019

The new conference from the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association set for Oct. 2 named these companies to present because of their proven customer traction and growth trajectory.
The global Overwatch finals solidified Philly’s esports cred

Sep. 30, 2019 12:59 pm

The global Overwatch finals solidified Philly’s esports cred

The global, ABC-broadcasted Overwatch League Grand Finals were held last night at the Wells Fargo Center, and organizers and local fans showed up to represent.
Coderrific Academy has a new home

Sep. 30, 2019 10:52 am

Coderrific Academy has a new home

The Newark youth coding school's new location will help meet rising demand.
These 4 DC-area accelerators each nabbed $50K in federal funding

Sep. 30, 2019 10:46 am

These 4 DC-area accelerators each nabbed $50K in federal funding

The Growth Accelerator Fund Competition put on by the Small Business Administration provided a total of $3 million to 60 accelerator and incubator programs around the U.S.
WordCamp Philly returns this weekend in all its open-source, community-powered glory

Sep. 30, 2019 10:24 am

WordCamp Philly returns this weekend in all its open-source, community-powered glory

Celebrate WordPress IRL alongside business leaders, writers, designers, developers, freelancers and students at the annual two-day technical conference.