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Entrepreneurs Apply Now For The Business Development Reserve Program

Sunday, February 17th, 2013
The Supplier Development and Diversity Division (SDDD) is inviting local business owners to apply for the Business Development Reserve Program. The Reserve Program will provide participants with essential business and financial training from renowned instructors, and mentorship to assist business owners in securing contracts with Prince George's County. Fifty (50) business owners will be chosen by a lottery system to compete for contracts with

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Groundbreaking Ceremony For Tanger Outlets

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker will join Steven Tanger, President and CEO of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, and Milt Peterson, Chairman of The Peterson Companies at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tanger Outlets at National Harbor. The ceremony takes place on Thursday, November 29, 11 a.m., on Waterfront Street at National Harbor. In a press release dated November 28, County Executive Baker stated that he was very ex

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Members Of Financial Advisory Committee Named To Oversee $50 Million Economic Development Fund

Monday, June 25th, 2012
County Executive Rushern Baker recently announced appointees to the seven-member Financial Advisory Committee that will assist County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Brad Seamon in reviewing loan and grant applications for the Economic Development Incentive (EDI) Fund. Signed into law in November 2011, the EDI became operational in March 2012 and is designed to make much-needed capital available to the small business community in Prince Georg

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Md Department Of Housing And Community Development Announces Relocation To County

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
On Monday, September 19, 2011, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III joined Governor Martin O’Malley, Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown, and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Secretary Ray Skinner to announce the relocation of DHCD from its current location in Crownsville, Maryland, to a building that will be newly constructed in New Carrollton, Maryland.  This will be the first State of

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Farmers Market Opens On Branch Avenue

Friday, July 15th, 2011
In an effort to rejuvenate the Branch Avenue corridor, particularly near the Branch Avenue Metro station, a farmers market has opened in the area. The market operates from 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays until November 19. The farmers market consists of six vendors, three of whom are farmers. Organizers look to attract five farmers as well as other vendors. For more information visit: http://tinyurl.com/6glh5pf.

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Prince George’s County Receives Top Rating For Economic Strength

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
Prince George’s County received a perfect score of AAA from Wall Street’s three major bond rating agencies. The bond ratings are equivalent to a personal credit score and indicate to investors the economic strength of the county. The AAA rating means that the county can borrow money at a lower interest rate which could save the county millions. Read more at The Gazette.

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Congressman To Host Meeting With Small Business Owners

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
Congressman Chris Van Hollen is hosting a “Small Business Listening Session” for small business owners in Maryland. The event will take place Wednesday June 8, 9:00 -10:30 a.m. at the Colmar Manor Town Hall and Community Center at 3701 Lawrence St. Colmar Manor, Maryland.  Attendees will discuss challenges facing local entrepreneurs and receive advice and assistance regarding their businesses. RSVP by June 3 to Julius West at Juliu

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Prince George’s County Council Passes 2012 Budget

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
The Prince George’s County Council unanimously approved a $2.65 billion budget for fiscal year 2012. This is the first budget for County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III. While the budget does not include any county tax increases for residents, county employees will not receive pay raises for the third year in a row. Read more at The Gazette.

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Water And Sewer Bills To Increase 8.5 Percent In July

Friday, May 27th, 2011
Beginning in July, water and sewer rates will increase 8.5 percent for customers of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). Prince George’s and Montgomery counties approved the increase along with a $1.19 billion budget for the utility. The increase will affect 1.8 customers living in the two counties. Read more at The Gazette.

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Space Incubator May Be Located In Prince George’s

Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Governor Martin O’Malley wants to start an incubator for space-related businesses in an effort to “unlock the enormous economic and employment potential of Maryland’s space sector.  Maryland is home to several space sector businesses, including the NASA Goddard Space Center located in Prince George’s County.  It is anticipated the Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) with direct this effort.Â

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