Coffee Shop Opens + Food Celebration + New Spot For Founding Fathers: MD Business News

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.

Founding Fathers Opens New Multi-Purpose Headquarters In Prince George's

A farmer-owned restaurant, full-service catering, and distilling business has expanded into Prince George's County. Founding Fathers now has its full-service catering and events company there, plus a contact center, coffee roasting, pastry making, a handcrafted chocolate program and more.

Vintage Market Returns To Annapolis — With A Twist

The organizers behind Naptown Flea are returning with another opportunity for residents to sift through vintage goodies. The event will be run in partnership with the Lucky Girl Market, a touring vintage group known for its unique fashion offerings.

Artists Capture Beauty Of Harford Co. During 12th Annual Plein Air Festival

The 12th annual Harford Plein Air Festival kicked off this week and features professional painters from across the country capturing the aesthetics of Harford County on canvas. New this year, attendees can commission an original, custom piece of artwork from one of the festival's 30 participating artists.

Taste Of Bethesda Returns This October: See Participating Eateries

Nearly 50 restaurants will join Bethesda’s annual celebration of food, music and downtown dining for the Taste of Bethesda festival in the Woodmont Triangle area on Oct. 3. Four stages will offer live music throughout the afternoon, while a children’s area will feature face painting, among other arts and crafts activities.

Food Distributor Breaks Ground On New Columbia Headquarters, Plans 107 New Jobs

Saval Foods has broken ground on a new 230,000-square-foot headquarters and distribution center in Columbia, a project expected to create more than 100 jobs while consolidating several of the company's Howard County operations.

New Coffee Shop To Open In Annapolis Amid City Dock Troubles

A longtime ice creamery in Annapolis will open a new coffee shop this month. The new "Storm's a Brewing" business will offer breakfast and pastry options.

More Business News:

• Land With Forests, Vernal Pools Added To Anita C. Leight Estuary Center In Abingdon
• Minimum Wage Increase Comes To Workers At BWI Marshall Airport: What To Know
• 4 New Stores Coming To Anne Arundel County Shopping Center
• Howard Co. Educator A Finalist For Maryland Teacher Of The Year
• Prince George's Educator, Former Air Force Cryptologic Linguist A Finalist For MD Teacher Of The Year
• Howard Co. Ceremony Marks 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks
• Harford Co. Ceremony Marks 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks
• ​​2 Montgomery Co. Events Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks
• Prince George's Ceremonies Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks
• 3 Anne Arundel Co. Events Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks
• 6 Baltimore Co. Events Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks
• Joppatowne Now Part Of MD Sustainable Communities Program
• Maryland State Fair Enters Final Weekend: Dates, Tickets, What To Know
• Entries Needed For 36th Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade

Restaurant-Related Business News:

• Salad Shop Sets Opening Date For Its First MoCo Eatery

Crime-Related Business News:

• Man Arrested In Laurel Vandalism Incidents
• Plane Carrying 2 People Makes Emergency Landing At MoCo Airpark
• Baltimore Co. Man Snags $1 Million Scratch-Off During Pizza Run
• Baltimore County Cracks Down On For-Profit House Parties