Prince George’s County continues to strengthen its entrepreneurial infrastructure, as leaders and partners gathered to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting of Venture X College Park.
PGCEDC President & CEO Ingrid S. Watson joined stakeholders, partners, and members of the business community to mark the opening of the flexible workspace—reinforcing the County’s commitment to supporting business growth, innovation, and long-term economic development.
Local media coverage of the event further amplified this milestone. We appreciate CTV News for highlighting the ribbon-cutting and continuing to spotlight the developments shaping Prince George’s County’s economy.
Owned and operated by entrepreneur Moniesha Jackson Shorter, Venture X College Park introduces a high-quality, flexible workspace designed to support startups, remote professionals, and growing companies.
A Strategic Investment in Business Growth
The opening of Venture X College Park represents more than a ribbon-cutting—it reflects a broader strategy to expand the County’s economic ecosystem by investing in spaces that enable businesses to launch, scale, and collaborate.
Located in the Discovery District, the space provides critical infrastructure for:
Entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses
Remote and hybrid professionals
Companies seeking scalable workspace solutions
PGCEDC’s role in supporting this project reflects its commitment to providing end-to-end business support that extends beyond initial engagement.
“We are here to support from the beginning to the end—and there’s no end, actually—because we’re here all the way through,” said Ingrid S. Watson, President & CEO of PGCEDC. “We look forward to helping her market her business and bring small businesses to you.”
This approach underscores a key differentiator in the County’s economic development strategy: ongoing partnership, not one-time support.
Strengthening the County’s Innovation Ecosystem
Flexible workspaces like Venture X play a key role in modern economic development by lowering barriers to entry and fostering collaboration across industries.
By supporting projects like this, Prince George’s County is:
Expanding opportunities for business formation
Retaining talent within the region
Creating environments that support innovation and growth
These investments contribute to a more connected, resilient, and competitive local economy.
Watch the Coverage
Watch highlights from the ribbon cutting and hear directly from leadership on the impact of Venture X College Park:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re6HME1houk
Economic Development Takeaway
The takeaway is clear: sustained business support drives sustained economic outcomes.
By investing in both infrastructure and long-term partnerships, Prince George’s County is not only supporting today’s businesses—it is building a stronger, more scalable economic ecosystem for the future.