New Locations for Federal Hill Businesses
Three businesses that started in Federal Hill have added new locations. Mi & Yu Noodle Bar will open its third location in Hampden at The Rotunda in the fall. The new 1,230 sq. ft. restaurant will offer beer and wine. Mi & Yu opened its second location last year at Mount Vernon Marketplace.
Women’s clothing store Brightside Boutique announced on Facebook it is opening a third location in Hampden at 915 W. 36th St. Its second location is in Fell’s Point. The Hampden location will also sell men’s clothing and goods.
Pure Raw Juice opened a second location at 6809 York Rd. in Towson in December.
Prime Real Estate Heads to Auction
1100 S. Charles St. will head to an Alex Coopers Auctioneers Inc. auction on April 13th at 12pm, according to Baltimore Business Journal. The large property comprised of a former auto body shop, a rowhome with a storefront and an apartment, and a parking lot has been the site of two restaurant proposals that did not come to fruition. Michael’s Café pulled out of a deal in 2013 to build a new restaurant and event space at the property, and a proposal for Federales fell through around 2010 after the parties failed to reach a lease agreement.
Potential Partnership for Under Armour and Real Madrid
The Baltimore Sun reported that Under Armour could soon have an apparel deal with soccer-powerhouse Real Madrid. From the article:
Under Armour is in negotiations with soccer powerhouse Real Madrid on a possible sponsorship deal, a Spanish sports newspaper says.
A deal to replace Adidas at the Spanish megaclub would significantly boost Under Armour’s presence in the coveted European market and could be one of the richest deals of its kind.
Asked about the report, Under Armour said it didn’t have a spokesperson available to comment.
Adidas has sponsored Real Madrid since 1998, according to Marca, the newspaper.
Real Madrid includes a star-studded lineup with players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, James Rodriquez, and Gareth Bale.
Ronnie Stanley and His Dog from BARCS to Appear on Animal Planet
Last year, Ronnie Stanley, offensive lineman for the Ravens, visited BARCS in South Baltimore and said, “We are looking for a dog that’s been here a long time and is maybe not-so-adoptable.” He adopted 6-year old Winter, which he renamed Lola, and the story was shared on Facebook and went viral.
Stanley and Lola’s story will get more national attention now as Animal Planet’s “Stars to the Rescue” will be featuring the duo this Saturday at 8pm.
Photo courtesy of BARCS
Ravens Sponsor ‘Innovation Challenge’
The Baltimore Ravens have partnered with Light City Baltimore on a pitch competition for startup companies with the winner receiving a $200,000 marketing package from the team. From a press release:
The Baltimore Ravens Innovation Challenge at Light City is a live pitch competition where six startup companies present in front of a panel of judges to win a year-long marketing package with a value of $200,000 from the Baltimore Ravens. Applications are now being accepted from Baltimore City and Baltimore County-based startups who wish to participate in the competition taking place at SocialLab@Light City on Thursday, April 6 from 6:00-8:00pm. Applications are available on www.lightcity.org and can be found here: http://bit.ly/InnovChallengeLightCity.
Six finalists will be selected from submissions received by Monday, March 6, 2017. The finalists will then pitch to a live audience of attendees and a panel of judges featuring investors, Baltimore Ravens personnel and members of the startup and innovation communities. The winning company will receive a one year in-stadium marketing and advertising package from the Baltimore Ravens with an approximate value of $200,000. The package includes LED Signage at M&T Bank Stadium, digital advertisements on the Ravens’ website, print advertising in the Ravens Yearbook and Ravens Gameday publications and exposure at RavensWalk, Ravens Training Camp and the Ravens Flock Festival. Once selected, the winning company will work directly with the Baltimore Ravens to execute the sponsorship.
LEN The Plumber Hiring
South Baltimore’s LEN The Plumber is hiring for the following four positions:
- Marketing & Brand Manager
- Customer Service Manager
- Customer Service Supervisor
- Customer Service Reps
Applicants can apply online.
MetroPCS Coming to Pigtown
A MetroPCS location will open soon at 781 Washington Blvd. in Pigtown. The space was previously the home of two short-lived businesses in recent years.
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