Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, along with local and state officials, held a press conference to announce that Transit-Oriented Development will be jump started in Prince George's County.

The event, held at Metro I at University Town Center, recognized that Prince George's County must "jump start" development at our Metro stations, with six critical components to do so: focus, infrastructure, fast-tracking the permit process, financial incentives, vision & marketing, and leadership & collaboration.

The vision will focus on five major Metro stations: Largo - soon to be anchored by the $650 million Regional Medical Center; New Carrollton - home to the Internal Revenue Service and the future location of the Department of Housing and Community Development; Prince George's Plaza - a mixed-use area that consists of The Mall at Prince George's and University Town Center; Branch Avenue - offering over 75 acres of undeveloped land, with upscale and rental dwelling units The Apollo Residences, currently underway; and Suitland - anchored by the U.S. Census Bureau.

TASTE OF TNI Kicks Off
Restaurant Week in Prince George's County

     

The Taste of TNI, held on Friday, March 28, at Bladensburg High School, staged the kickoff tasting event for Prince George's County's first countywide restaurant week.

More than 400 residents enjoyed sampling specialty dishes from 20 restaurants. "It is time for us to display the amazing culinary talents that are turning our neighborhoods into unique food destinations," said County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III.

In an effort to make Prince George's a destination for foodies and to attract more independent and fine-dining restaurants, county officials decided to establish a restaurant week, highlighting more than 30 restaurants, each offering special deals on local cuisine through April 5. For more on Restaurant Week, click here.

The Prince George's County Supplier Development & Diversity Division (SDDD) is administering County-based Business Certifications. If your business is located in Prince George's County OR the majority of your revenue is generated in the County, this workshop is for you!

Join the SDDD Team at the official kick-off of the FREE monthly technical assistance workshop designed to help demystify the certification process from start to finish.

April 8, 10am-1pm

1801 McCormick Drive, First Floor Conference Room

Largo, MD

To register, click here

Big Lots Grand Opening   

Big Lots welcomed eager customers at the grand opening of their new 30,000-square-foot store, located at 1731 Ritchie Station Court, Capitol Heights, MD, at Ritchie Station Marketplace.

Big Lots offers brand-name closeouts and bargains featuring a broad assortment of merchandise, including consumables, seasonal products, furniture, housewares, toys and gifts.

Set to debut in May 2014, the Capital Wheel at National Harbor is taking shape. The Capital Wheel is destined to be the newest world-class icon of the National Capital area, just like its counterparts in other U.S. cities and around the globe. You'll want to be among the first to experience this eagerly awaited addition to National Harbor.

Price Rite has signed a new lease with the Shops at Queens Chillum and are hiring locally for a wide range of employment opportunities. If you are interested, contact Corporate Recruiter John St. Pierre at [email protected]  

Prince George's Community Federal Credit Union is hosting its Your Business, Your Success seminar series on April 8, from 8:30am-10:30am. The topic for April, "Is Your Business Properly Insured?," will feature guest presenter Orlando Dorsey, Business Development Executive at Connie Phillips Insurance.

For more information and to register, click here or call 301-627-2666 x1066.

Prince George's Community FCU

15201 Hall Road

Bowie, MD 

Venkat Subramanian, President & CEO of ANGARAI International, earned the Washington Business Journal's "Minority Business Leader Award of 2014" at the 7th Annual Minority Business Leader Awards program March 20 at the Ritz-Carlton DC Hotel. 

"ANGARAI is one of our greatest incubator success stories," said Gwen S. McCall, President and CEO of the Prince George's County EDC. "Venkat and his team took full advantage of our Technology Assistance Center and nurtured and built his business into a major enterprise. His story is one that we would like to see happen for all of our tenants. We are so proud of him and his company."

National Harbor, 350 spectacular waterfront acres, dedicated exclusively to fashion, food and family. There is always something new and exciting to check out.

Opening in fall 2014 is The Chocolate Martini Bar at 130 Mariner Passage. Combine incredible drinks, a sexy, hip atmosphere and a trendy location, and you'll get the Chocolate Martini Bar. It has something for every occasion, from world class martinis and chocolate fondue, to a fun selection of chocolate-themed gifts like chocolate candles, chocolate soap, chocolate pasta and original Chocolate Bar clothing.

In early spring, National Harbor will welcome Redstone American Grill  at 155 National Plaza. Redstone is committed to uncompromising food and service. Upscale, casual dining featuring steak, chicken, pork and fish cooked on a wood fired grill.

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