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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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MDOT MBE/DBE/ADCBE/SBE Taller de Asistencia para Solicitudes

In partnership with the Alliance for Hispanic Commercial Contractors (AHCC), the Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Office of Small and Minority Business Policy is offering an Application Assistance Workshop for businesses interested in Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certifications. Please note […]

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Economic Development Applications

Business Retention and Attraction Assistance Grant Application Business Retention and Attraction Fund: The City of College Park is accepting applications on a rolling basis from Merchants seeking financial assistance with planning soft costs, construction build out and expansion of current premises. Although there is no limit to funding request, applicants must demonstrate need and commitment […]

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Don’t Let the Purple Line Construction Affect Your Business

LATINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER Our Resilient Business Corridors model is currently being implemented in areas near the Purple Line Transit Project. We work to help existing small businesses survive the construction period and benefit from the progress that development brings about. Has your small business been impacted by the Purple Line? Our team of business […]

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Northwest Chinese Food in College Park is One of Tom Sietsema’s 5 Favorite Places to Eat

Northwest Chinese Food

 – A variety of “burgers,” or rou jia mo, at Northwest Chinese Food in College Park, Md. What to order? A newbie could refer to the window, covered with photos of dishes, or the wall near the entrance, plastered with rave reviews. I’m inclined to check out what my Chinese neighbors are […]

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A ‘Union’ of New Flavors in College Park

Shake Shack, Chopt Among New Restaurants, Housing, Retail Adding Vibrancy to Community Whether you prefer your avocado stacked on a burger with bacon or slipped into a salad, new additions coming soon to the community will cover both ends of the culinary spectrum. Popular restaurants, transit-friendly housing and unique retail are among the latest highlights […]

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Governor Moore Announces $10 Million for Small Business Grants to Strengthen Local Economies Across Maryland

Governor Wes Moore announced $10 million for small business and community development grants through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Project Restore 2.0 and Business Boost grant programs. The funding will activate vacant spaces in business corridors, support small businesses with start up or expansion funds, create jobs, and increase local economic activity—all […]

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Latino Business Accelerator Program

Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with M&T Bank, is relaunching the Latino Business Accelerator Program. Business accelerators have the mission of helping companies identify their capabilities and potential growth opportunities and diagnose the administrative, financial, technological, and market barriers. Expansion Starts Here For Latino Business Thursday, March 21st, 2024 | 5:30 pm […]

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