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 […]

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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 […]

National Small Business Week Virtual Summit

The National Small Business Week 2-day virtual summit is happening Tuesday, April 30 – Wednesday, May 1, 2024. This year’s event will include educational presentations by experts, exhibit booths, free business resources, multiple peer-to-peer networking rooms, and expert business advice from SCORE mentors. Learn More & Register for the Virtual Summit >>

Additional Programs to Support Local Businesses Impacted by Key Bridge Collapse

Governor Wes Moore announced open applications for two additional economic relief programs to support workers and businesses affected by the Key Bridge collapse. The programs, which were created under Governor Moore’s executive order signed April 5 and went live yesterday, provide temporary relief to impacted businesses through the Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Department of […]

Key Bridge | Port of Baltimore – Business & Employee Relief Programs

Governor Wes Moore signed the PORT Act into law, creating programs to assist businesses and workers in economic recovery following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Important details about these programs, including dates and eligibility are now available. See information on programs below, which are administered through three state agencies. Port of Baltimore […]

Key Bridge SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans

The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses recover from declared disasters. College Park Based Businesses are eligible to apply for Key Bridge SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans up to $25,000 Unsecured. For more information, contact Michael Williams, Economic Development Director at economicdevelopment@collegeparkmd.gov. Download SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans PDF >> Learn More About […]

Small Business Grant Applications Now Open

The application portals for Business Boost and Project Restore 2.0 just opened. Project Restore 2.0 will provide grants of up to $300,000 to designated Main Streets, Arts and Entertainment Districts and other economic development organizations in a designated Sustainable Community. Training sessions and technical support will be offered throughout the application process. Business Boost grants […]

Maryland Launches Talent Attraction & Retention Effort

Maryland announced a new talent attraction effort recently. The Be Moved campaign includes advertising targeted to young professionals and college students in key markets across the U.S. Ads will direct to a website (LiveWorkMaryland.com) that helps tell the story of living and working in Maryland and connect users to jobs in the state. The campaign […]