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June 9, 2021
Keeping Up With The EDC
ICYMI: Local Developer becomes the only Black majority owner of any pro-baseball team in the country!

Bellamy is the CEO of Velocity Companies, a real estate and development company headquartered in Prince George’s County.
AVAILABLE BUSINESS GRANTS
Personal Services professionals are now eligible for $5,000 grants to establish or expand your businesses technical capabilities. Eligible use of funds may also include reimbursement of equipment or services purchased for/or related to businesses online/e-commerce sustainability.

There is a SHORT application period between June 1st and 15th!
BGE is pledging $15 million to assist Maryland’s small businesses with COVID-19 relief and recovery. Eligible businesses located in BGE’s service area can apply for a $20,000 BGE Energizing Small Business Grant. This grant program is part of BGE's comprehensive Customer Relief and Energy Infrastructure Investment Plan, designed to help the state’s economic recovery from the pandemic.
EXPANDING PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
PR Newswire
RPAI Announces Development Plans At Carillon, Its Mixed-Use Development Project In Prince George's County, Maryland
Washington Business Journal
Aldi signs on to fill void at suburban Maryland retail center
Washington Post
Long-awaited new hospital in Prince George’s to open this week

Washington Business Journal
A new industry hub founded on microscopic atoms could generate massive returns for the D.C. region
Business Updates
SPEED SUPPLIER VIEW NAVIGATION PRESENTATION

The Office of Central Services has compiled a presentation to assist vendors with understanding and being able to navigate throughout the SPEED portal. This step-by-step guide covers some crucial functions and processes for various transactions and access. 

Vendors can view the guide by opening the attached. Should you have any questions, please contact 301-883-6400, and a Procurement Specialist will assist you. 

NEED ASSISTANCE GETTING REGISTERED?

Ariba manages and is the technical support for the SPEED platform. Since SPEED is a part of the Ariba Network, Ariba provides support to suppliers similar to that provided to end-users – they can advise suppliers on standard functionality. 

Supplier Support is accessible from the supplier login screen by clicking on the “?” menu to open the Help Center frame, and clicking on “Support”. Supplier support via phone is available from Sunday 8 pm EST through Friday 8 pm EST. Call 1-866-218-2155 for toll-free assistance.

To contact SAP Ariba’s end-user support, select the “Get help by phone” option on the Support tab.

To obtain assistance, please visit the help link by clicking here.
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June 16th | 10-11:00am
Save The Date | July 23rd
County COVID Updates
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
 It’s even easier to get vaccinated and protected from COVID! You can either walk in to get vaccinated at County Health Department clinics, or you can schedule an appointment. See your options at mypgc.us/COVIDvaccine. #ProudtobeProtected 
¡Es aún más fácil vacunarse y protegerse del COVID! Puede vacunarse sin cita previa en las clínicas del Departamento de salud del condado, o puede programar una cita. Vea sus opciones en mypgc.us/COVIDvaccine. #ProudtobeProtected
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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!