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1. The upside of the downturn

Author

Graham, Scott, Sams, Rachel, Dash, Julekha, Sernovitz, Daniel J., Sullivan, Joanna, and Dance, Scott

Subjects
Baltimore, Maryland -- Economic aspects, Venable L.L.P. -- Management, Venable L.L.P. -- Economic aspects, Profitability -- Management, Depressions -- Influence, Consulting services -- Management, Consulting services -- Economic aspects, Law firms -- Management, Law firms -- Economic aspects, Restaurants -- Management, Restaurants -- Economic aspects, Company business management, Business, Business, regional, Economics
Abstract

Seven businesses which managed to remain upbeat and profitable despite the economic downturn in Baltimore are presented. Included in the list are consulting company Entrepreneur's Source, Baba's Mediterranean Kitchen, which is a restaurant, and the law firm Venable L.L.P. Advices on managing a business amid a downturn are also supplied.

Published
2009

2. Muppet master

Author

Potkewitz, Hilary

Subjects
Puppeteers -- Performances, Depressions -- Influence, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

kevin clash was just a puppeteer performing bit parts on Sesame Street when Elmo fell in his lap. The fuzzy red Muppet was a new addition to the children's show, [...]

Published
2009

3. Life after Duke Realty: two former 'Dukies' share their triumphs and despair of launching real estate firms in the worst economy since the Great Depression

Author

Bade, Aasif

Subjects
Commercial real estate -- Economic aspects, Commercial real estate -- Forecasts and trends, Commercial real estate -- Market share, Depressions -- Influence, Real estate industry -- Economic aspects, Real estate industry -- Market share, Real estate industry -- Industry sales and revenue, Company market share, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Aasif Bade I'd had plenty of sleepless nights even before the idea came late last year to start Ambrose Property Group. But these nights were different. I was [...]

Published
2009

4. Catholic Relief tries to avoid layoffs

Author

Dash, Julekha

Subjects
Layoffs -- Planning, Depressions -- Influence, Employee benefits -- Planning, Layoff, Employee benefits, Company personnel management, Company financing, Company business planning, Business, Business, regional, Economics, Catholic Relief Services -- Human resource management, Catholic Relief Services -- Finance
Abstract

The fourth-largest nonprofit organization in Baltimore, Catholic Relief Services, has cut 70 jobs and plans to freeze salaries in 2009 in preparation for shrinking donations amid an economic downturn. CRS executive vice president for human resources Dave Piraino says that the agency is planning to reduce worker benefits to avoid layoffs in 2009. The effect of the economic downturn on CRS is examined.

Published
2009

6. Companies that survive adversity will be better for the experience

Subjects
MapInfo Corp. -- Management, MapInfo Corp. -- Economic aspects, Computer software industry -- Management, Computer software industry -- Economic aspects, Depressions -- Influence, Company business management, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

The turnaround of the software firm MapInfo Corp. to profitability is discussed. The companies which survive through the tough times learn valuable lessons.

Published
2003

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