Money is a problem for the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, the nonprofit organization that manages the fair. The coronavirus pandemic canceled last year’s state fair and cost the society nearly 80% of its expected revenue.
New businesses that opened or reopened in 2020 faced challenges of maintaining business throughout the pandemic. Owners describe the layoffs and adjustments they had to make, and are hoping 2021 will be the year restrictions fall and customers can return to their establishments.