This week was about new beginnings in Prince George's County. Ribbon cuttings and ground breakings marked the abundant opportunity and growth in
the County. See the stories below:
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Prince George's County and Howard County joined together to celebrate a newly-constructed sidewalk along U.S. Route 1 on September 21, 2021. State, county, local officials, and community members were in attendance. Both physical and symbolic, the sidewalk connects Howard County to the City of Laurel and Prince George’s County, providing a safe pedestrian link.
Local officials, including Prince George's County DCAO Angie Rodgers was joined by by State Senator Guy Guzzone, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Laurel Mayor Craig Moe, Howard County Councilwoman Christiana Rigby, and Senior Vice President of Development for 1st Properties Mark Thompson at the new Paddock Pointe Condos to celebrate.
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On September 21st, Ebony Stocks, the Executive Vice President of The Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC) and Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz officially broke ground on the Sonepar/Capital Electric expansion project in Upper Marlboro, MD.
This development project will be a 362,880 SF state-of-the-art distribution center that sits on a 68-acre parcel of land. When completed in Q4 of 2022, this office and warehouse will serve customers in seven states and accommodate Capital Lighting and Supply’s 240 employees. It will also be the largest development project for Sonepar in Prince George’s County since they moved their headquarters to the County in 2008.
Partial funding for this project came from the Prince George’s County Economic Development Incentive Fund (EDI FUND) as well as the Maryland Economic Development Assistance Fund (MEDAF).
The PGCEDC and the State of Maryland are extremely pleased that Capital Lighting and Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French company, Sonepar chose to expand their operations in Upper Marlboro and look forward to great success from this project.
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Today, September 22nd, is American Business Women’s Day honoring the accomplishments of businesswomen across the nation. Take a moment to reflect on the contributions, achievements, and impact of the millions of women in the workforce, especially here in Prince George's County.
How To Observe #AmericanBusinessWomensDay
- -Give a shoutout to a businesswoman you know. Attend a seminar, workshop, Ted Talk, or other resources to increase your business knowledge. Sponsor a leadership conference or speak at a local school. Attend a career fair and offer your expertise as a businesswoman to aspiring youth.
- Support businesswomen in your area, whether they’re experienced or just starting out. Join forces with other business leaders and create a positive environment for women in business.
Share your business style, strengths, and creativeness using
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Every Monday PGCEDC starts their week off right with a Tip for our local business owners/operators on Social Media. Can this week's Tip work for your business? |
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We hope you're hungry for a taste of Prince George's County.
Takeout Tuesday is back!
It's time for the Takeout Tuesday/ Creando Exitos crossover in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Jordyn and Rocio visit Pollo Granjero in the heart of Langley Park to try traditional cuisine from multiple Latin countries.
Luis Villatoro shares the story of this family run and operated restaurant and some must try dishes from their kitchen.
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EXPANDING PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
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ABC7
DMV Hispanic-owned businesses continue to rise, 7News shares resources, programs available
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Commercial Observer
Target to expand Pr. George's distribution center into what may be region's largest
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Washington Informer
Good Food Markets Open Location in Prince George’s County
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Washington Informer
Residents, Merchants Make the Case for Zoning Changes in Prince George’s
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BGE Energizing
Small Business Grants
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If you’re a Maryland-based small business in need of support, this new grant from BGE may be for you!
BGE is awarding $20,000 Energizing Small Business Grants to power small businesses in Maryland that are pivoting in response to the pandemic, and will prioritize companies owned by historically underrepresented groups.
Apply from September 1 - October 13, 2021! and share wildey in your network!
https://hialice.co/BGE-Partner
#energizingsmallbusiness
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On The Road Again. Colonial Auto Repair Will Quickly Get You on the Road Again.
Meet Narida Mohammed new owner of Colonial Auto Repair in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Colonial Auto Repair has been around for almost ten years, however Narida purchased the business in May of 2021.
Prior to purchasing Colonial Auto Repair Narida was an office manager for a different firm which most likely is the reason Narida is extremely customer oriented, for as she pointed out “At Colonial Auto Repair the customer always comes first and everything comes after that.”
At Colonial Auto Repair they overhaul all makes and models of cars. Whether your car is foreign or domestic, a luxury car or a vintage collector’s vehicle, they can make the necessary repairs. Unlike several other auto repair shops, Colonial does not require an appointment, “walk-ins” are always welcome, and all the repairs will be done in a timely fashion.
Fortunately for Narida, she purchased Colonial Auto Repair just as the County was beginning to re-open thus the COVID pandemic had very little effect on her business. In fact, when she purchased the repair shop she added new equipment to make Colonial’s four customer bays truly top notch.
If you are looking for an auto repair shop that puts customers first and even does Maryland state inspections, please visit Colonial Auto repair at http://colonial-auto-repair-upper-marlboro.edan.io/ or stop by the shop at 13200 Old Marlboro Pike in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
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Quantum Investment Summit
October 12-13 2021
Growing a vibrant quantum ecosystem and effectively commercializing innovative research require the right preparations. The Quantum Startup Foundry Investment Summit, will bring together top quantum private investors thought leaders, experts and executives from the most innovative corporations, startups, academic institutions and government entities.
Click on the image to learn more and register
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Learn more about resources available to the Prince George's County Business Community by visiting www.pgcedc.com or calling us at
(301) 583-4650 today!
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