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March 1 Deadline For Town Meeting Volunteers And Table Facilitators

Friday, February 26th, 2010
We are recruiting table facilitators and volunteers for the March 20th Envision Prince George's 21st Century Town Meeting. If you are interested, please complete the appropriate application March 1st. Register to volunteer. Register as a table facilitator.

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Participant Guide: Property Value

Friday, February 26th, 2010
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County. In today’s excerpt, we take a look at Property Value: Blessed and burdened by lower property values Lower property values in the county contribute to its affordability, however, lower property values hamper the ability to raise revenue for government services. The value of propert

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Public Hearing For Fy 2011 Budget

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Do you have a comment or concern about the priorities for the FY 2011 budget? Then attend the public hearing on Wednesday, March 3. Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson will host a public hearing on Wed., Mar. 3 to receive public input on the county’s FY 2011 budget priorities. People who wish to testify are asked to call 301-952-3969, TTY 301-925-5167 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday for placement on the speakers

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Community Calender: Feb 25th- Mar 3rd

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
There is alway something happening in Prince George's, check out some of these great options for the week. Feb. 26 "EVERYBODY'S HERO: THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY" This musical play, recommended for third-graders and older, recounts the events that shaped Jackie Robinson's life and the ways that he changed the national pastime -- and the nation. 10:15 a.m. and noon. Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly. 301-277-1710. http://www.pgpar

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Less Then A Month Till The 21st Century Town Meeting!

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
21st Century Town Meeting Virtual Tour On March 20, 2010, Envision Prince George's will host the largest public engagement in county history under the auspices of the AmericaSpeaks' 21st Century Town Meeting. Join us for a virtual tour of this groundbreaking process and Register today! Add your voice, have your say in this critical effort to inform the direction of the future of the county. Register for the Envision Prince

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Participant Guide: Driving

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County. In today’s excerpt, we take a look at Driving: Heavy reliance on driving Annual vehicle miles traveled were consistently highest in Prince George’s County between 2000 and 2008. The annual vehicle miles traveled in the county for 2008 was 8.7 billion miles, 17 percent more than in M

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75 New Jobs In Beltsville

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Limbach Co. will receive $120,000 from Prince George's County as incentive to move to a bigger location, and add 75 new jobs. Limbach Facility Services LLC will receive $120,000 in public funds as incentive for relocating and expanding in Prince George’s County. The Pittsburgh firm, which specializes in mechanical construction and construction services, currently has 150 employees at its 10110 Senate Drive offices andwill move to 40,00

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Spanish Language Forum Tonight!

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Sign up for the Envision Prince George’s Community Forum - A Conversation for the Latino Community This Forum will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Envision Prince George's is a call to action to develop a vision for the future of our county with a high quality of life for all. What does that mean? That means if you work, live, and more in Prince George's County, we need you to share YOUR vision about the future and current issues.

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Participant Guide: Economy

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County. In today’s excerpt, we take a look at the Economy: Large public sector economy Today Prince George’s economy is dominated by a large public sector (federal, state, and local governments), accounting for about 28 percent of jobs in the county. Other sectors with relatively higher c

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African American Buying Power Approaches $1t

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Packaged Facts reports we should see an increase in marketing efforts towards African Americans. With a population of 40 million and buying power approaching $1 trillion in 2010, African Americans are a key segment in an economy that increasingly depends upon the needs and preferences of multicultural consumers, according to The African American Market in the U.S., 8th Edition by leading market research publisher Packaged Facts. “With su

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