Monday, July 3, 2017

8 things you need to know this morning

Good morning, and happy Monday. For those of you who are actually at work today, I hope you manage to have a productive day. “8 things” — and the rest of the BBJ — will be off tomorrow for the Fourth of July. Today is going to be a scorcher, with temperatures in the low 90s and an even higher heat index. We could see a few showers tomorrow, but nothing that should impact fireworks. Here are eight things to know to get your day started. Still undecided on what you’re going to do for the Fourth?…



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Inside Pr. George's first marijuana plant set to open this summer

We finally know when the first medical marijuana will become available in suburban Maryland.



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Podcast: Saint Agnes CEO on health care law, changing demands

Keith Vander Kolk believes health care has become to politicized. Vander Kolk, the CEO of Saint Agnes Healthcare, says both Republicans and Democrats care too much about who wins and who loses, and are overlooking conversations about the impact of health care legislation and bypassing discussions on actual policy. On this week’s episode of the BaltBizCast, reporter Morgan Eichensher talks to Vander Kolk about the various health care bills floating around Congress, and what the uncertainty means…



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McCormick wants to become a part of your morning routine with new breakfast products

Breakfast toppers, pasta seasonings and new gravies are among the products McCormick will launch later this year.



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This Baltimore firm is making it easier for small businesses to access federal contracts

Fearless’s map highlights designated Historically Underutilized Business Zones, or HUBZones. The HUBZone program helps small businesses in low income, high unemployment gain preferential access to federal contacting opportunities.



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8 things you need to know this morning

Good morning, and happy Monday. For those of you who are actually at work today, I hope you manage to have a productive day. “8 things” — and the rest of the BBJ — will be off tomorrow for the Fourth of July. Today is going to be a scorcher, with temperatures in the low 90s and an even higher heat index. We could see a few showers tomorrow, but nothing that should impact fireworks. Here are eight things to know to get your day started. Still undecided on what you’re going to do for the Fourth?…



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