Employ Prince George’s, www.employpg.org, is Prince George’s County’s principal workforce development entity. We provide an array of FREE business services to business who are interested in hiring Prince George’s County residents. For more information visit https://www.employpg.org/job-seekers/what-we-can-do-for-you/. The purpose of the Rapid Re-Employment Grant is to reduce Prince George's County unemployment rate by incentivizing the hiring of unemployed Prince George's County residents.

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Exelon launched a Racial Equity Capital Fund (RECF), in partnership with the Exelon Foundation, to expand access to capital to minority businesses so they can create more jobs, grow their companies, and reinvest in their neighborhoods and communities. The fund builds on Exelon’s longstanding history of supporting the underserved and under-resourced communities and further delivers on Exelon's commitment to drive economic equity and opportunity for Exelon's customers and communities.

Experience Prince George's continues to promote Prince George’s County as a desired destination for hospitality and tourism and your membership is key to the success of our community. ExPGC aggressively markets to enhance awareness of our businesses, attractions and assets and there’s no better way to highlight our destination than with your partnership! Join ExPGC and partner with us for the future! Application available by visiting: https://www.experienceprincegeorges.com/member/

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The busy summer travel season is upon us. As airports are becoming more crowed and sometimes overwhelming, The Transportation Security Administration, TSA has a few tips:

Flight cancellations among US Air carriers have been creating an extremely busy summer travel season. Staffing shortages, fewer flights have caused major delays and cancellations.

Although COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, chaos continues at airports. According to flight-tracking service, FlightAware, U.S. airlines have canceled more than 21,000 flights, or about 2.7% of the scheduled total since the Memorial Day holiday weekend in May.

Travelers appear to be making up for lost time, after mass telework options affected the US workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. Workcations have become a popular option for those looking to vacation while still working.

Blueground, and alternative accomodations company has a network of furnished apartments in 25 cities around the world. They have begun to see an increase in booking in 2022.

As business travel begins to pick up, other issues besides COVID-19 have become concerning. A Business Recovery Poll conducted by Global Business Travel, found that current affairs and the economy have had an affect on travel programs. These include, policies/restrictions, Covid infection rates, staffing shortages, supply chain bottlenecks, inflation and oil prices.

The recent pandemic has caused some hotels extend their spa services to include activities promoting mental health and well-being.

Throughout the US and abroad, this trend can be seen and appears to be having an impact on loyalty programs as well. The Global Wellness Institute forecasts that the annual growth rate of wellness tourism will be 20.9 percent, on average, through 2025.

The hospitality industry has recently seen a burst in using social media for marketing efforts. Virtual travel has also become popular, post pandemic. social media in recent years.

According Hotel News Resource, the social media platforms that are most effective include: Facebook, Instagram and Youtube.

New Art Mural In Hyattsville

As seen in the Hyattsville Wire: Earlier this month, residents of the Route 1 corridor were invited to help paint a new mural on an underpass at the West Hyattsville Metro Station and the effort was a big success. The colorful mural features organic and geometric shapes representing the area’s nature and wildlife.  

After a two-year absence, the Downtown Hyattsville Arts & Ales Festival returns on September 17, 2022! As one of the largest festivals in Prince George's County, it celebrates the best art, artisan craft, and craft breweries in the region. Interested participants should email festival@hyattsvillecdc.org for more information.

There’s a brand new winery along the Legacy Wine Trail! Two Lions Vineyards held their ribbon cutting ceremony last month. This addition makes a total of five wineries within the expansive southern corridor.

Fofo de Chao, Silver Diner and It's Sugar will soon open storefronts at National Harbor. These establishments will join about 60 restaurants currently at National Harbor. Fogo de Chao will open a 12,000-square-foot restaurant at 141 National Plaza, while Silver Diner will open a 7,100-square foot restaurant on Waterfront St. in 2023.

Prince George's Memorial Library System has began construction on a new 22,000 square-foot public library. The Bladensburg branch will open in 2024, joining branches including in Hyattsville and Laurel. Two pieces of public art, will be housed at the library. A bowsprit-like sculpture at the entrance to the children’s section and nautical-themed wall art for the interior.

College Park Welcomes New Comic Book Store

A new comic book store recently opened in College Park. Third Eye Comics took over the business from Big Planet Comics this past June. This is the seventh location for Third Eye Comics at 4744 Cherry Hill Road.