Up front from left to right: David Iannucci, PGCEDC President & CEO, Lori Valentine, PGCEDC VP of Policy & Public Relations, Rocio Treminio-Lopez-Lopez, PGCEDC Latin Business Manager, Ebony Stocks, PGCEDC EVP
Photo Credit: Justin Gibbs / PGCEDC
MEDA Announces 2024 Economic Development Marketing Award Winner:
PGCEDC Latin Business Show "Creando Exitos"
PGCEDC Original Programming's Spanish-language informational show for the Latino business community wins on eve of sixth production season
Largo, MD - Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC) celebrates winning the 2024 Economic Development Marketing Award for Creando Exitos at the 2024 Maryland Economic Development Association Annual Conference on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Cambridge, Maryland.
The Spanish-language Creando Exitos, or "Creating Success," is an informational program for the Latino Business Community designed to promote the services offered by PGCEDC and highlight other business resources available in Prince George's County to support and grow their companies. Just last year, around April 13, Creando Exitos entered its fifth production season.
"We are excited to be recognized by MEDA for our marketing efforts regarding our PGCEDC Original Programming: Creando Exitos," said Lori Valentine, PGCEDC VP of Policy and Public Relations. "We are on the eve of production for our sixth season of the Program, and this is truly a full-circle moment for PGCEDC and our Latin Business division."
"We are excited to be recognized by MEDA for the original programming we have to support our emerging Latino business community of Prince George's County," said David Iannucci, President & CEO of Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation. "The program provides a platform for Latino businesses to learn more about the County's Economic Development Incentive Fund, FSC First, Department of Permitting, Inspection and Enforcement (DPIE), banking services, and other programs to help them create success and showcase why Expansion Starts Here."
Late last month, PGCEDC and M&T Bank launched their second annual 0-100 Business Accelerator Program. The Program gives Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs the guidance and skills to build strong companies, spur economic growth in Prince George's County, and help build generational wealth. In past episodes, Creando Exitos has featured partners for the Program.
"This honor from MEDA is an example of when outreach to the Latin business community is done right," said host Rocio Treminio-Lopez, Latino Business Manager of PGCEDC. "Creando Exitos showcases interviews with successful Latino entrepreneurs who have found opportunity and created a business right here in Prince George's County!"
According to U.S. Census data, nearly 20 percent of Prince George's population is Hispanic, and the county has the second-largest number of Hispanic-owned businesses in Maryland.
PGCEDC has posted past episodes of the Program on the PGCEDC YouTube channel. The Program covers topics for the Spanish-language community, including Financing/Access to Capital, Properties/Permits, Business registration, the Purple Line Project, Tax Incentives, Work Services, and more.
PGCEDC's Original programming line-up includes TakeOut Tuesday, hosted by Nicole Hall, Business Spotlight by Larry Hentz, and the upcoming podcast Expansion Starts Here. Each Program amplifies the business community of Prince George's County by industry sector and is hosted by the PGCEDC Business Development Director overseeing that industry.
About MEDA
The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members, encourages partnerships and networking among people committed to bringing jobs and capital to Maryland, and promotes economic development as an investment in Maryland. MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals.
About Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation
PGCEDC's mission is to cultivate and promote a strong local economy that supports the growth and prosperity of entrepreneurs and businesses, dedicated to strengthening communities through business development and job creation. For more information about the services the Economic Development Corporation provides to local companies, visit www.pgcedc.com.