Announcing the Grand Opening of the Ross Store in College Park

New Ross Store Opening Soon! The Ross Grand Opening is scheduled for Sunday, October 13, 2024. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 8:45 am and doors opening at 9:00 am. Ross 4710 Cherry Hill Road College Park, MD 20740 Learn more about Ross at College Park >>

The Hotel at the University of Maryland Wins Three 2024 Stella Awards from Northstar Meetings Group

The AAA Four-Diamond Property Named Northeast Region’s ‘Best Hotel,’ ‘Best On-Site Support Staff’ and ‘Best Hotel/Resort Event Space’ The Hotel at the University of Maryland is pleased to announce receiving three Stella Awards from Northstar Meetings Group. The 8th Annual Stella Awards honor excellence across key industry segments — from hotels and convention and conference […]

College Park is One of the Best Washington D.C. Suburbs

Why is College Park, MD, one of the best D.C. suburbs? All of this makes it attractive for young professionals. Business Insider named College Park the fourth best college town to start your career, and its location — just across the Maryland border but still inside the Capital Beltway — is primo. You’re less than […]

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Applications to Open for Business Boost Microgrant Program

Microgrants range from $20,000 to $50,000 to assist small businesses with growth and expansion The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced the opening date of the next application round of the Business Boost microgrant program. Microgrants range from $20,000 to $50,000 to support small businesses who need capital for growth and/or expansion […]

ZIPS Cleaners College Park Signs Agreement With One Maryland Collective

ZIPS Cleaners College Park Inks Deal With One Maryland Collective to Create Terrapin Wash ZIPS Cleaners announced today that it has signed an agreement with One Maryland Collective, the Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) arm serving student-athletes at the University of Maryland, to provide and promote a subscription Wash N Fold laundry service for students, branded […]

Small Business Financial Education Series

Offered to you by PNC Bank through collaboration with the City of College Park Department of Economic Development. The series of courses are taught by PNC Business Bankers. September 18, 2024 – Developing a Business Plan September 25, 2024 – Small Business Banking Services October 2, 2024 – Small Business Financial Statements October 9, 2024 […]

The City of College Park, Maryland, 5/10 Year Economic Development Plan & Strategy

The Economic Development document is a full and thorough examination of our College Park Economy and offers a Strategy for next steps to grow a stronger College Park. This 5/10-year Economic Development Strategy Plan offers an in-depth analysis with troves of data and comparisons to similar college towns. The objective of the Plan is to […]

Explore New Businesses in College Park

Business of the Year Award 2024

Nominate an outstanding City of College Park business that goes above and beyond to positively contribute to the community and serves as an example to others. Nominate by August 31. Visit collegeparkmd.gov/businessaward24 for more information or to nominate. >>

Restaurateur Whips Up Successful Virtual Kitchen Business Concept In College Park

A 3rd generation restauranteur using family recipes runs a ghost kitchen for his 4 eateries serving College Park residents and collegiates. In 2010, Nomie Hamid launched his first brick-and-mortar restaurant, Krazi Kebob, in College Park not far from the University of Maryland. While in this cozy locale, Hamid created the Krazi Burrito concept and also […]