When once asked where I would live if not Chicago, my response was: Baltimore. While the Second City is first with me, I have always liked Baltimore—from its lively inner harbor to its small-town feel to its big-city conveniences. Most of all I like that Baltimore has a deep reverence for the past. Hence its nickname, Charm City. Perhaps this recognition of the past has produced an approach to doing business that has stood the test of time. As difficult as it is to generalize about a city's commercial character, there's no doubt that some of my most profitable investments have been in Baltimore-area companies. Still a bustling seaport, Baltimore today hosts a bevy of industries ranging from heavy manufacturing to finance.
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