Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation Signs Historic MOU with Nuevo León, Mexico to Strengthen International Economic Collaboration
Largo, MD — Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the State of Nuevo León, Mexico, marking a significant milestone in international partnership and global economic cooperation.
On Friday, July 25, 2025, a high-level delegation from Nuevo León visited the offices of PGCEDC to formalize the agreement aimed at promoting mutual investment, trade opportunities, and shared innovation in advanced manufacturing, logistics, data infrastructure, and sustainable development.
The MOU was signed by Ebony Stocks, interim President & CEO of PGCEDC and Undersecretary of Foreign Direct Investment in Nuevo Leon, Emmanual Loo. In attendance was Martin Ezemma, Director of International Business at PGCEDC, and representatives from the Nuevo León delegation. Jose Burnes, PGCEDC Business Development Manager for Manufacturing, Warehousing & Data Centers, also participated in the historic signing and strategic dialogue.
“This agreement opens a powerful new channel for cross-border collaboration, positioning Prince George’s County as a welcoming and competitive hub for global business,” said Ebony Stocks, Interim President & CEO, PGCEDC. “We are excited to work alongside Nuevo León to foster joint ventures, innovation exchanges, and new trade routes that will benefit both regions.”
The signing ceremony symbolized the growing alignment between Prince George’s County and international regions focused on economic transformation, workforce development, and the pursuit of advanced technologies in the 21st-century economy.
“We believe that building strong international alliances is key to the future of economic development in Prince George’s County,” said Martin Ezemma. “Nuevo León’s dynamic industrial sector, combined with our strategic location and infrastructure, creates an ideal environment for collaboration and growth.”
Nuevo León, often referred to as the industrial capital of Mexico, is home to a robust manufacturing ecosystem, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and energy sectors. Prince George’s County, meanwhile, continues to attract global interest due to its proximity to Washington, D.C., access to international trade routes, and forward-thinking economic strategies.
The MOU represents the shared intent of both regions to pursue joint business opportunities, exchange best practices, and explore co-investment initiatives in areas such as clean energy, smart logistics, and digital innovation.
For more information about PGCEDC’s international business development efforts, visit www.pgcedc.com.
Media Contact:
Rhett Butler
Marketing & Communications Manager
Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation
rbutler@co.pg.md.us | (301) 583-4650