BIZ BUZZ
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
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WHAT'S THE BUZZ?
EDC 30th Anniversary & Open House
India Business Center Launch
Tanger Outlets Job Fair
Bowie BIC Open House
Angarai CEO Among Most Admired CEOs
2013 Emergency Preparedness Conference
MGM National Harbor Vendor Info Event
Conversation with the County Executive
Prince George's County Business Conference & Expo
RETAIL SPOTLIGHT: Coventry Plaza
UPCOMING EVENTS
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THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE FUND
  
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THE "BUZZ" IN THE COUNTY
September Events
  
Featured Dining
for September:
THAI  
       
  
AROUND TOWN:
Ritchie Station
Largo Town Center will welcome Longhorn Steakhouse in
late fall 2013
  
  
TANGER OULETS NATIONAL HARBOR WILL OPEN NOVEMBER 2013 
  
  
Chipotle Mexican Grill will arrive at Woodmore Towne Center faster than you can say "burrito bowl"
  
  
TJ Maxx will open in fall 2013 at The Mall at Prince George's
  
  
At the corner of Healthy and Happy, Walgreens makes its way to Cheverly at the corner of Kilmer Ave & Landover Road
  
  
Brandywine Crossing  will welcome Carolina Kitchen in fall 2013 
  
  
Bowie Town Center welcomes FroZenYo, a self-serve frozen yogurt chain offering more than 30 flavors  
   
  
Sweet Frog Yogurt has made its way to Woodmore Towne Centre. Leap on over & pick up a sweet treat 


Woodmore Towne Centre will welcome Copper Canyon Grill, a full service, fine dining, American cuisine restaurant soon

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ENJOY EVENTS AT
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RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
For available space details:

Beltway Plaza
Rusty Kerber
301-657-9900 x158

Bowie Marketplace
Brian Berman
301-816-1555

Bowie Town Center
Nicole Zupan
571-336-6469

Brandywine Crossing
Bill Stone
858-613-1800

Largo Town Center
Mark Ross
216-755-6632

Woodmore Towne Centre
Dennis Galanis
410-573-3800

National Harbor
Mark A. Kufka
301-203-4163

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY ECONOMIC RESOURCE GUIDE
View the digital version of the
2013-2014 Prince George's County Economic Resource Guide here.   
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LATEST NEWS &

PRESS RELEASES 

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EDC 30th Anniversary Celebration & Open House  

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Join the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation as we celebrate our 30th anniversary and the move to our new location in Largo, MD. Hear special remarks from County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III and EDC Board Chairman Wayne Curry. Enjoy an evening of networking & fun. Click here to RSVP.

 

September 30, 2013

5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

1801 McCormick Drive

Largo, MD

India Business Center Launch 

PGCEDC_new logoEDC will open its doors to four Indian companies that will become a part of the India Business Center/Technology Assistance Center on Wednesday, October 2, from 10am-12pm, at 1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 350, Largo, MD. These companies from India will open their offices in Largo, Maryland in order to serve their US-based customers, and to grow their businesses in the U.S. To RSVP for this event, click here.

Tanger Outlets Job Fair

job fairCounty residents had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Tanger Outlets and brand name retailers, such as Movado, Coach, H&M and Polo Ralph Lauren, at the Tanger Outlets Job Fair on September 17 and 18. 

 

 

 

job fair_aAttendees learned about more than 900 available positions at the new outlet center set to open on November 22. The job fair took place at the new Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex in Fort Washington, MD, and attracted more than 9,000 job seekers.  

You're Invited: Bowie BIC Open House

Bowie BIC open House  

Meet clients, counselors and business service providers at the Bowie Innovation Center Open House on October 3 at Bowie State University, Center for Business, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Suite 2312, Bowie, MD.

 

The Bowie BIC program is designed to attract entrepreneurial tenants and affiliates or non-tenant companies that reflect the composition of the existing business base in and around Bowie. Bowie BIC also provides high quality business assistance and advisory services to its client companies. 

Angarai CEO Among Most Admired CEOs of Maryland 
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The Daily Record, Baltimore's leading business newspaper, has released the names of the winners of the "Most Admired CEOs" of Maryland for 2013. ANGARAI's President and CEO, Venkat Subramanian, is a winner under the category of companies with less than 50 employees in the State.
  
"Most Admired CEOs" identifies Maryland business executives for the tremendous accomplishments they have made so far in their careers. They were judged on professional experience, community involvement and a commitment to inspiring change. Venkat's nomination covered his role as an entrepreneur and visionary, a responsible corporate citizen, a community champion, a global citizen and a mentor. CONGRATULATIONS VENKAT SUBRAMANIAN!!
2013 Emergency Prepardedness Conference      
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County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, and the Prince George's County Office of Homeland Security/Emergency Management will host the 2013 Emergency Preparedness Conference, on Saturday, September 28, from 9am-3pm. This event will take place at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden Ministry Center, 3600 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD. To register, visit https://pgpreparednessconference2013.eventbrite.com or call the Office of Emergency Management at 301-780-8313.   
MGM National Harbor Vendor
Information Event

MGM Vendor Event 

A Conversation With County Executive
         Rushern L. Baker, III    County Seal  
 

The Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation invites you to participate in a Virtual Town Hall meeting with County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, as he discusses key economic development initiatives and issues, including Transit Oriented Development, the new Regional Hospital, DHCD, the Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative, Westphalia Town Center, Prince George's County Public Schools and much more.

 

Tuesday, October 1

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

 

To participate:

Log in and listen to the presentation and send your questions to:

http://engage.vevent.com/rt/pgcedc~100113

Prince George's County Business 
Conference & Expo
 

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RETAIL SPOTLIGHT:
Coventry Plaza  
6300 Coventry Way
Clinton, MD 20735
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Conveniently located just off Maryland Rt. 5 (Branch Avenue) on Coventry Way, Coventry Plaza
is in the heart of Southern Prince George's County.
  
Managed by Carrollton Enterprises, this 115,000-square-foot neighborhood center is anchored by Shoppers Food Warehouse, Five Guys, Three Brothers Italian Restaurant, Taco Bell and Bank of America. It also offers a variety of one stop services, including a beauty supplies, dry cleaners, hair salon, barbershop, florist, and moving services.

 

Carrollton Enterprises began building shopping centers to support neighborhood growth and economic development and is the developer, owner and manager of eight shopping centers, totaling over 1,250,000 square feet of retail space and approximately 210,000 square feet of Class A office building space.

  

For more information on leasing availability at Coventry Plaza, contact Ian Kelly at 301-572-7800 or [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS:       
  
  •  September 28: 2013 Emergency Prepardedness Conference. Sponsored by County Executive Rushern Baker & the Prince George's County Office of Homeland Security/Emergency Management. First Baptist Church of Glenarden Ministry Center, 3600 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD, 9am-3pm. For more information and to register, visit https://pgpreparednessconference2013.eventbrite.com or call 301-780-8313
     
  • September 30: EDC 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & EDC/FIRST FIRST OPEN HOUSE. 1801 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774, 6:30pm-8:30pm. RSVP HERE
     
  • October 1: Virtual Town Hall Meeting with County Executive Baker. Sponsored by the Prince George's County EDC for Economic Development Week. 9:30am-11:30am. To participate, log in to http://engage.vevent.com/rt/pgcedc~100113
     
  • October 2: India Business Center Launch & Ribbon Cutting. Sponsored by the Prince George's County EDC for Economic Development Week. 1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 350, Largo, MD, 10am-12pm
     
  • October 3: Bowie BIC Open House. Sponsored by the Bowie Business Innovation Center. Bowie State University, 14000 Jericko Park Road, Bowie, MD, 7:30am-10am. RSVP to Crystal Simpkins at [email protected]
     
  • SAVE THE DATE, NOVEMBER 14: Prince George's County Business Conference & Expo. Sponsored by SDDD. University of Maryland College Park, Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. For more information, visit www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sddd or contact 301-883-6480

  • The Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is committed to helping emerging and existing businesses become established in Prince George's County. To learn more about the services that are provided by the EDC, visit our website at www.pgcedc.com