Statewide Pitch Competition Makes a Stop at the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation

Statewide Pitch Competition Makes a Stop at the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation

Last Wednesday, the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) along with 12 Innovation Station Accelerator partners hosted the Global Entrepreneurship Week StartUp Maryland Pitch Competition. Several local entrepreneurs participated, poised to share their latest innovations, products and services giving potential investors and supporters an up-close look at their value propositions. EDC President and CEO Jim Coleman was excited to host the event in Innovation Station.

First Ever Partnership Event in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

First Ever Partnership Event in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

College Park, MD – Last Thursday, the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) and the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC) came together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. More than 150 guests attended the celebration at The Hotel at the University of Maryland, which included local business owners and government officials from across the metro area together to network and partner with their culturally diverse colleagues.

Investors from Around U.S. Tour Hottest Development Opportunities in Prince George's County

Investors from Around U.S. Tour Hottest Development Opportunities in Prince George's County

Largo, MD - Last Friday, the Prince George’s County Economic Corporation’s (EDC) business development team took a group of African-American investors on a tour of the County to showcase development opportunities. The United Developers Council (UDC), visiting the area for the Congressional Black Caucus sessions, were treated to a private tour of hundreds of millions of dollars of development projects and investment opportunities. 

Economic Development Corporation and Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Join Forces to Provide Resources for the Latino Business Community

Economic Development Corporation and Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Join Forces to Provide Resources for the Latino Business Community

College Park, MD - Last Thursday, the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) teamed up with the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to host the first annual ‘Latino Business Celebration & Networking Extravaganza’. Over 100 of Prince George’s County’s top Hispanic business leaders and entrepreneurs came out to the Penthouse Ballroom at The Hotel at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD to celebrate the success that the Hispanic business community has experienced.

Prince George's County celebrate $1 billion in capital investment and the impact of over 120,000 jobs: Economic Development Incentive Fund proves to be a Great Return on Investment!

Prince George's County celebrate $1 billion in capital investment and the impact of over 120,000 jobs: Economic Development Incentive Fund proves to be a Great Return on Investment!

Yesterday, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, joined officials from the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Financial Services Corporation (FSC First) at a press conference to highlight and celebrate the success of the Economic Development Inc.

Economic Development Corporation Announces Nigeria Trade Mission Delegation Ambassador: Miss Africa USA, 1st Princess poised to connect her county with her country

Economic Development Corporation Announces Nigeria Trade Mission Delegation Ambassador: Miss Africa USA, 1st Princess poised to connect her county with her country

The Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation has just announced its official Delegation Ambassador for the upcoming Nigeria Trade Mission taking place August 13 – 19, 2018. Elaine Alale, Miss Africa USA, 1st Princess has agreed to spearhead the delegation to connect Prince George’s County to her country of origin.