The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency announced January revenue numbers for the state’s four casinos–Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County, and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. January’s combined statewide revenue totaled $66,222,363. Casino at Ocean Downs generated $3,170,217… Read more »
Business
Going for speed, comfort on water
BERLIN—Just off quiet Friendship Road, a short jump from the frenzied Route 90 corridor leading to Ocean City, Eric Fiori has opened the second location for his company Bayside Jet Drive, L.L.C., a dealership for personal watercraft and jet boats. Some may remember what these toys for water-based adrenaline addicts started out as—basically more fun… Read more »
Funds available for entrepreneurs
WORCESTER COUNTY–Some Worcester County entrepreneurs may benefit from more than $500,000 available in loans this year to create new jobs and support business expansion. In 2013, Worcester County’s share of VOLT (Video Lottery Terminal) funds for small, minority and women-owned businesses was $500,000. “We’re looking to get more than that this year,” Merry Mears, deputy… Read more »
Italian gun manufacturer Beretta chooses Tennessee
MARYLAND—In direct response to Maryland’s new gun law, executives from Beretta USA, which has operated a manufacturing facility in Accokeek since 1978 and affiliate operations in Pocomoke, announced on Jan. 29 the company has chosen Gallatin, Tenn., as the site for a new $45 million manufacturing facility for a needed expansion of its U.S. operations…. Read more »
Like Denver, pizza business a bust for Sunday’s big game
Hours before the Seahawks trounced the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII last Sunday, workers at Domino’s Pizza on 64th Street prepared for the game day delivery rush, but the boom never came. On a day that’s historically a high point for delivery companies, drivers only answered 43 calls, the pizzeria’s general manager Joshua Price said…. Read more »
Important to research eligibilities before opening new IRA
As April 15 approaches, many taxpayers should make sure that they contribute to their IRAs so as to receive the related tax benefit. If you do this, it’s important to make sure that you satisfy the contribution eligibility requirements in order to avoid penalties. Following are some important reminders to help you to meet these… Read more »
Outten sees Berlin as ‘Antiques Capital of the Eastern Shore’
BERLIN—Bill Outten is a man with a mission: to help make Berlin the “Antiques Capital of the Eastern Shore” and he is well on his way to accomplishing that goal. Outten launched a soft opening for his new venue “Uptown Antiques” on Jan. 15. The official grand opening is scheduled for Feb. 1, which is… Read more »
Where everyone knows your name…in Berlin
BERLIN—It’s not that hard to be compelled to hum the theme song from the 1980’s sitcom “Cheers” when walking into the new Burley Inn Tavern, on 16 Pitts Street. One can practically see Cliff and Norm at the end of the bar chatting up Coach and Woody as they pour the drafts. Owner Cody Bates,… Read more »
Several financial resolutions to consider in 2014
About 45 percent of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions, according to a survey from the University of Scranton. But the same survey shows that only 8 percent of us actually keep our resolutions. Perhaps this low success rate isn’t such a tragedy when our resolutions involve issues like losing a little weight or learning… Read more »
With new year, it’s time to think about how to do it better
As we get ready to start a new year, it’s a good time to push forward and think about all the things you’d like to do better or differently in 2014. As part of your planning for this year, consider taking action to improve your personal finances. To get started, here are some goals for… Read more »