Last Wednesday, County Executive Rushern Baker delivered his 2017 'State of the Economy' Address at the Colony South Hotel in Clinton, Maryland. Co-hosted by the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation and Greater Prince George's Business Roundtable, the event drew a crowd of over 500 local business leaders, developers and elected officials who were eager to hear Mr. Baker's vision for the economy.
The Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is excited to announce the award recipients of its Women's Excellence and Leadership Awards, honoring women who have made remarkable contributions in Prince George's County. Each of the honorees reflect this year's event theme, 'Yes! You Can Have It All.' The Awardees will be honored at the EDC's 1st Annual Women's Excellence & Leadership Luncheon (WELL) which will take place on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the MGM National Harbor Hotel.
During the month of May, the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation has partnered with the Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council in collaboration with Pen America, World Voices Festival as part of its 2017 Festival of Literary Arts (FOLA). The Festival, taking place in Prince George's County and New York City from May 3 - May 13, 2017, will celebrate the intersection of authors, poets, screenwriters, visual artists, and literary entrepreneurs of all ages. Through a panel of workshops and events, FOLA is meant to inspire dreams and reinvigorate dormant ideas, while celebrating cultural and creative diversity from around the world.
The Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) announced today that renowned international speaker Dr. Gloria Mayfield Banks will deliver the keynote address at its 1st Annual Women's Excellence and Leadership Luncheon, which will be held at the MGM National Harbor on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Under the theme of "Yes! You Can Have It All," this highly anticipated event will also feature a panel discussion and conclude with the recognition of five dynamic women for their exemplary work ethic, performance, and dedication to Prince George's County.
The Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is excited to announce its 1st Annual Women's Excellence & Leadership Luncheon, which will be held at the MGM National Harbor on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Under the theme of "Yes! You Can Have It All" this highly anticipated event will feature a panel discussion and a keynote address to inspire the business women of Prince George's County and the surrounding region. This inaugural networking event will conclude with the recognition of five dynamic women for their exemplary work ethic, performance, and dedication to Prince George's County.
On Tuesday, the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) welcomed a delegation of investors from Cheonan City, Korea. The delegation is exploring investment and business opportunities in the United States and the Greater Washington Metro Area in particular. EDC 'Chief Excitement Officer', Jim Coleman, was very happy to welcome the delegation and to share with them just how great Prince George's County is for business.
The Prince George’s County Local Workforce Development Board (WDB) is currently accepting proposals for the delivery of comprehensive workforce services to out-of-school youth (OSY) ages 18-24 under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA-Title I). Individual and consortium-based proposals should offer innovative approaches to assist OSY in obtaining jobs in high growth occupations within in-demand industries in the region. Through this Request for Proposal (RFP), a total of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00)is anticipated to be available for OSY program.
On Tuesday, the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) participated in the 8th Annual Minority Business Expo hosted by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC). EDC President and Chief 'Excitement' Officer Jim Coleman was among the economic development and business leaders that greeted the events guests and participants. Lead by Angela Franco, former CEO of the GWHCC, the event boasted over 200 business participants and over 1,500 attendees from around the Greater Washington region and beyond.
On Wednesday, County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III joined a host of County dignitaries and well-wishers at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Capital Court, an exciting new redevelopment project on the former site of the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Largo. Brokered by Monique Anderson Walker, Principal of Fleur De Lis, LLC and purchased by developer Steve Sandler of L.M. Sandler & Son, this groundbreaking represents new life and new energy in the Largo community. County Executive Baker was pleased by what the new development will mean as a part of the overall vision for 'Downtown Largo'.
