UMD student Tessa Schwartz turns love of gaming dice into licensed business
Schwartz makes handmade, custom 'Dungeons & Dragons' dice sets for her business, AsseT Dungeoneering.
Capitol Kettle Corn to bring unique flavors to College Park with new storefront
The store will be in the Hollywood Shopping Center, the same plaza that houses MOM’s Organic Market and Proteus Bicycles.
Slut for Yarn: UMD sophomore starts sustainable crochet business
Anna Boyd's business sells crochet clothing and accessories through her Instagram page.
‘Treat yourself’: A UMD student’s luxury cosmetic brand offers quality lashes, lip glosses
Chery Cosmetics launched in September 2020, and now some customers say the quality — and Aiyana Chery's dedication — make the company stand out.
After going viral on TikTok, UMD student launches fashion brand sierrasinvogue
The company sells custom handmade woven clothing, including pants, crewnecks and sweaters.
College towns should be protecting businesses like Bagel Place
College Park and other college towns need to act before they lose their character.
WaterHole promotes health with fresh, cold-pressed juices in Mt. Rainier
With not many local business in the Mt. Rainier community, locals flock to support WaterHole juice.
UMD opens center to support veteran entrepreneurs in the mid-Atlantic
The center is a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
UMD students launch small businesses born out of pandemic hobbies
The return to in-person sales has provided a long-awaited payoff for students who spent months of the pandemic perfecting their handmade crafts.
Ritchie’s Colombian Restaurant attracts locals with authentic cuisine
The restaurant opened in September.