For the second year in a row, the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Workforce Services Division opened the windows of opportunity to local Veterans at its Veterans Jobs and Resource Fair at Dave and Buster's yesterday. More than 200 Veterans were introduced to 80 private sector employment and resource partners ready to provide them with game-changing career opportunities. Walter Simmons, Executive Director of the EDC's Workforce Services Division, and James Rzepkowski, Assistant Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) kicked off the day with encouraging words to the Veterans and the employers.

Yesterday, the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation's President and CEO Jim Coleman was among the featured speakers participating in National Disability Employment Awareness Month at The Arc of Prince George's County's 2nd Annual 'Inclusion Works' Breakfast. Robert Malone, Executive Director of The Arc Prince George's County, Jim Estepp, Director of Operations of The Greater Prince George's Business Roundtable, along with top executives from Comcast NBCUniversal and the Federal Communications Commission were also in attendance to celebrate the important role individuals with disabilities play in workforce diversity.

On Wednesday, four entrepreneurs shared their newest innovations with the local businesss and technology community at Prince George's County's September TechBreakfast event. Hosted by the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), in partnership with TechBreakfast, founded by Ron Schmelzer, TechBreakfast's 'Chief Event Wrangler', tech industry professionals gathered at Spartan Business & Technology to learn about amazing new products. EDC President and CEO Jim Coleman was extremely pleased to provide a platform for entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts to meet and greet.

For eleven consecutive years, the Workforce Services Division of the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has held its annual KEYS (Knowledge Equals Youth Success) Graduation and Employment Awards Ceremony to acknowledge the achievements of County youth enrolled in the program.

Today, the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) welcomed the sixth company into its India Business Center as MIG Media Neurons, Ltd. opens its first office in the United States. Joined by key officials from SelectUSA and other companies recently added to the India Business Center, EDC President and CEO Jim Coleman and EDC Executive Vice President Dr. Pradeep Ganguly celebrated this new addition to the business accelerator with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and words of encouragement to MIG Media Neurons.

On Friday, innovative and advanced manufacturing took center stage in Prince George's County as the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) launched its first 'Innovative Manufacturing Roundtable', connecting advanced manufacturer challenges to public sector problem solvers.

his morning, more than 100 bilingual job seekers came out to the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to participate in its first 'Bilingual Latino Job Fair and none were disappointed. Residents looking for access to well-paying job opportunities met with more than 30 employer partners, all of whom had immediate needs for positions to be filled. Of the 100 job seekers in attendance, more than 70% left with multiple job offers. EDC President and CEO Jim Coleman and Workforce Development Director Walter Simmons were joined by County Council Member Deni Taveras (Dist. 2), and Daisy Rickert, County Executive Rushern L. Baker's Latino Affairs Liaison who came out to encourage and support the Job Fair attendees.

Yesterday, over 150 Prince George's County residents met with County resource providers to gain access to free occupational skills training and job search assistance at the 'Workforce & Training Round-Up'. Organized by the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation's (EDC) Workforce Services Division in partnership the Prince George's County Workforce Development Board, the event served to connect County job seekers with the resources they need to be successful in their job searches. EDC President and CEO, Jim Coleman, was extremely pleased with the outcome of the event.

Last week, the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation, hosted its first ‘Unrestricted Thinking’ Forum in partnership with the Computer Science Departments from the University of Maryland College Park, Capitol Technology University, Bowie State University and the Prince George’s Community College. The purpose of this endeavor was to connect State and Federal agencies with academic solution providers, encouraging them to think outside the box to introduce ways to generate new results, with less money, at a faster pace using the innovative minds of students.

Last weekend, the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation's (EDC) International Business Development team participated in the SelectUSA Conference and brought home some major wins. After meeting with a number of internationally based business leaders, the EDC's team convinced four companies to open U.S. operations in Prince George's County this Wednesday and signed an agreement to house sRs McCoy Inc. in its accelerator. EDC President & CEO, Jim Coleman, was exhilarated at his team's success.