Heading into the new week, Patch highlights the previous week's top business stories from across Maryland. Below is a roundup of those stories. You can catch up on other business news by clicking here.
Holiday Maker Mart, Open House Moves To New Location
This year's Holiday Maker Mart and Open House offers the highly anticipated, locally crafted artwork and gifts, as well as the opportunity for people to visit artists' studio spaces — but in a new space in historic Ellicott City.
Teas'n You Fusion Tea House To Open 1st Maryland Base In Montgomery County
A popular Northern Virginia tea house is set to open a new branch in Montgomery County by late September, marking its first location in Maryland.
1 MD Restaurant Made Elite List Of America's Best By New York Times
One of the most popular book retailers is eyeing a November opening for its newest Baltimore County branch. The Barnes & Noble bookseller will open its branch at 130 W. Ridgely Road, next to the Old Navy store in Timonium's Lutherville Station Shopping Center.
Freeze-Dried Indian Food Line Launched In Ellicott City
A Howard County couple introduced their line of freeze-dried Indian food this summer, and it has quickly become a hit with area residents.
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard To Take Over Former Rockville Restaurant
A new tenant has signed on to take over the former home of a beloved Chinese restaurant that served residents for decades.
Car Wash Proposal Advanced By Howard County Planning Board
Plans for a car wash in Elkridge have been approved by the Howard County Planning Board.
Layoffs Affect All Employees At PepsiCo In Cheverly
PepsiCo laid off all 143 workers at its Cheverly facility, town officials disclosed this week.
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