Howard County's Koreatown quietly drives business, tourism

Happy Friday, readers.

With summer around the corner, we hope you find the time to enjoy some well-earned vacation days.

The Orioles look like a playoff contender, the beaches are filling up, and happy hours are becoming happy days.

Let's not waste any more time — save that for the beach. Here is the most important Baltimore business news of the week.

The business owners behind Howard County's bustling Koreatown

Howard County's designated Koreatown in Ellicott City is one of only a handful in the United States. With an influx of businesses, the area has become an economic driver and a spotlight on the large Korean and Asian population that resides in the affluent county.

Our Morgan Simpson spoke with business owners about the community and what it contributes to the local economy in this week's cover story.

Read about the people making it happen.

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The Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday showcased the progress crews have made on the first portion of the team's $430 million in renovations at M&T Bank Stadium. Our Garrett Dvorkin was on site and has the details. | Take a look

Baltimore company shakes up C-suite after $350M deal

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Family-owned printing business changes owners after 47 years

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Shopping center market heats up

We've got two properties to keep an eye on in Greater Baltimore's competitive retail market:

• A 24,000-square-foot strip mall in a popular Howard County suburb has traded for $5.4 million. | The deal
• A Baltimore County shopping center has hit the market for the first time since 1981. | The scoop

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