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This week the price for gold hit a record high. If you've seen the commercials promising cash for your old gold you may be wondering how it works, is it for real or how much you stand to make. Craig Nusinov of Get Gold Cash takes Jeff through the process and talks about how to find a dealer you can trust

Jeff talks with Maryland's new Secretary of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Alex Sanchez about the latest labor statistics, and job placement assistance for Marylanders seeking work.

It’s no secret that bike ridership among women has increased over the years. More bikes specifically designed for women are being built and one local store owner is capitalizing on that trend by putting ladies first. Yolanda Vazquez explains in this week's Made in Maryland.

If you've lost money on the sale of your home, you're not alone. 36% home sellers who bought this decade and sold in the first half of 09 are settling for loss.

On-the-job experience can be a powerfully transformative tool for professional growth—in fact, research indicates it may be the primary vehicle for learning critical leadership skills. Many companies use job assignments to groom high-potential managers, but what kinds of experiences are really valuable for developing manager potential?

In this edition of Smith Business Close-Up with the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, Paul Tesluk talks about how to help employees stretch to develop into top managers. Tesluk and co-author Joyce E. A. Russell, Ralph J. Tyser Distinguished Teaching Fellow, with former Smith PhD student Lisa Dragoni, now at Cornell University, and In-Sue Oh, University of Iowa, examine the effectiveness of “stretch assignments” in new research in the Academy of Management Journal.

There is no hotter topic right now then health care and the business of healthcare. University of Maryland Medical System CEO, Robert A. Chrencik talks to Jeff about the business end of health care and what health care reform might mean for hospitals. The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has evolved into a multi-hospital system with academic, community and specialty service missions reaching every part of the state and beyond.

It took nearly two years to develop her baby boutique concept, but one mom-preneur is making a name for herself in the “oh-so-chic” retail market with eco-friendly clothing. Yolanda Vazquez explains in this week's Made in Maryland.

The promise of successful Aqua-culture in Maryland hasn’t always delivered. But a researcher in Baltimore may have unlocked the key to sustainability. Charles Robinson explains.

Does the time of year effect your ability to buy or sell your house? Some insight in this week's Baltimore Sun Extra.

Planning a party or a big event can sometimes wear you down. There’s the music, caterer, flowers, photographer, wouldn’t it be great if all of these services were in one place? Yolanda Vazquez introduces us to a new “party central” in this Made in Maryland.

In this edition of Smith Business Close-Up with the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, Haluk Ünal talks about his new research that finds executive compensation may not be the negative force it’s made out to be.

Renée M. Winsky recently took over as the CEO of the Tech Council of Maryland. Tonight we'll hear of her plans for the groups future. The Tech Council of Maryland is Maryland's largest technology trade association which brings its members access to technology industry leaders in Maryland, DC and Virginia.

Whether it’s big-game fishing on the open water or recreational fishing right here in good ‘ole Patterson Park, one bait and tackle shop has just about anything a fisherman might want. In this Made in Maryland, Yolanda Vazquez explains why the nearly century-old store is a good catch for those who love the sport of fishing.

Can being fired from your job actually be a blessing in disguise? Some insights in this week's Baltimore Sun Extra.

Twitter has gained a lot of attention in the social networking world and now some businesses are finding new ways to use the instant messaging service to their advantage.

Dale Martin joins us today from his office on wheels for a look at his unique business model.

Congratulations you've just earned a college degree, now can you land that first job? The employment outlook for new graduates in our Baltimore Sun Extra.

In this edition of Smith Business Close-Up with the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, Reed Alexander Atkin, a recent MBA graduate, talks about how, despite the recession, he launched anonline service business with the help of the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship.

You’ve probably never heard of them, but they represent some of the biggest brand names in the country, including McCormick & Co, Phillips Seafood, Manischewitz and Covergirl makeup. In this Made in Maryland, Yolanda Vazquez finds out what it takes to create a successful marketing campaign for today’s shoppers.

A group of University of Maryland Baltimore County students may have found the horse power to develop alternative energy. Charles Robinson explains how they hope to move their idea from the classroom to the real world.

New advice for end of life planning.

A local shoe store in Baltimore has become a popular shopping venue for WNBA players, high-profile models and famous celebrities. In tonight’s Made in Maryland, Yolanda Vazquez visits this one-of-a-kind ladies shoe store.

Jason Hardebeck, founder of Baltimore firm, WhoGlue, talks about the company's highly publicized lawsuit against social networking giant Facebook. The firm accuses Facebook of infringing on a key patent the company holds.

In this edition of Smith Business Close-Up with the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, Michael Faulkender, assistant professor of finance, shares his findings from research into executive compensation practices and how firms decide what to pay their CEOs.

T. Rowe Price Financial Planner Stuart Ritter joins us with advice on how to get your college savings and retirement plans back on track.

Have you noticed more credit card advertisements in the mail lately? Why that just might be the case in tonight's Baltimore Sun Extra.

In tonight's Made In Maryland, we meet an entrepreneur whose tasty vegan treats are turning specialty desserts into profits.

Jeff talks with Maryland Zoo's CEO Don Hutchinson. In the year and a half Hutchinson has been at the zoo, he has taken it from the brink of collapse and brought it out of debt and out of danger of losing it's accreditation.

Whether you?re looking for that perfect cocktail dress for the company holiday party or an elegant gown for an upscale, black-tie affair-- one local business in Baltimore County has you covered. In tonight?s Made in Maryland, Yolanda Vazquez shows us why a high-end clothing boutique has been chosen ?Best of Baltimore? for special occasion wear.

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