Small-Business Grants 2024

Small-business owners in 2024 are facing a number of big obstacles, but there are a number of grants, loans and other business assistance programs to help navigate some of those challenges. Here are a some small-business grants that business owners can apply for in 2024. Also included are subsidized loans, government programs and other resources […]

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

The Economic Development Strategic Plan 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 […]

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The Iron Rooster in College Park is Now Open!

After a few weeks of soft openings, Iron Rooster, a full-service restaurant that offers “breakfast all day,” brunch, supper and drinks has OFFICIALLY OPENED in College Park, Maryland. The new location is just steps away from the University of Maryland campus and operates out of The Hotel at University of Maryland and is open from […]

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Maryland Property Values Rise

Maryland Property Values Rise 23.4% According to Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation’s 2024 Reassessment. The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation today announced its 2024 reassessment of 767,226 “Group 3” residential and commercial properties. In Maryland, there are more than two million property accounts that are split into three groups, each appraised once every […]

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Iron Rooster Announces New Location in College Park, Maryland

Iron Rooster, a full-service restaurant that offers “breakfast all day,” brunch and drinks is expanding operations to College Park, Maryland. The new location is just steps away from the University of Maryland campus and will operate out of The Hotel at University of Maryland; with its doors located through the lobby and its space boasting […]

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City of College Park Partners with Care Solace

The City of College Park is proud to announce that it has entered into a contract with Care Solace to assist all residents more easily access mental health care and social services. Under the contract approved during the November 14, 2023 City Council meeting, Care Solace will provide residents with easy access to a comprehensive […]

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Washington Commanders Moving Business Operations to Campus of the University of Maryland

The Washington Commanders announced on December 8th that the team will move business operations from FedExField to the University of Maryland’s Discovery District in early 2024 to meet greater demand for suites at the stadium while expanding the franchise’s footprint in the state of Maryland. “Commanders fans are eager to support their team and we’re […]

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Shop Made in Maryland Grand Opening in College Park

Check out the grand opening of the first Maryland store! Date and Time Friday, December 8 • 5-8pm — Grand Opening Party Saturday, December 9 • 11am-6pm — More Festivities Sunday, December 10 • 11am-6pm — More Festivities Location Shop Made in Maryland – College Park 7401 Baltimore Avenue Suite D College Park, MD 20740 […]

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Maryland Business Express

Maryland Business Express will help Plan, Start, Manage & Grow your Business. When starting a business, you must decide what form of business entity to establish. Financial implications vary based on which form of business structure you use. The four most common forms of business structure are the sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation and limited liability […]

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Dark Space

Maybe you pass it on the way into the office. Or it’s across the street from your dry cleaner. Or it’s in the same shopping center as your favorite department store. How is that storefront still vacant? Isn’t anyone trying try to fill it? In a growing number of cases across Greater Washington, the answer […]

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