Capital News Service met with more than 70 small business owners and staff across Baltimore to understand how they survive in the era of big box stores and online shopping. What we found was a bit unexpected: a deeper understanding of how small businesses contribute to the social fabric of Baltimore.
Small Businesses in Baltimore: ‘Our Own Little, Bitty Town’
BALTIMORE - Despite existing in a major city, Baltimore’s small business community is tight-knit, interwoven and passionate about where they live. Bobby LaPin, owner of Boat Baltimore which sails out of Port Covington Marina, said while city regulations make it…