The buzz word was growth at this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards on Thursday night in Baltimore as seven companies took home top honors in the annual competition that rewards innovation and financial performance.
The black-tie gala at the Marriott Waterfront showcased EY's 24 finalists for the Maryland region before the winners were announced.A common theme was that many started in their living room or basement before becoming companies that in some cases employ hundreds of people.