First Business Presentation of New President/CEO of Prince George’s Co. Economic Development Corp

BELTSVILLE, Md. - June 7, 2015 - PRLog -- Beltsville, MD June 5, 2015 - The new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Prince George’s County (MD) Economic Development Corporation, James (“Jim”) Coleman will make his first public appearance and presentation to a local business organization on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 to the Greater Beltsville Business Association (GBBA).

In his presentation, Mr. Coleman will provide insights and details on his goals and vision for the County.  As the leader of the County's EDC, Coleman’s responsibilities include helping attract and retain major employers, using tools like the County's $50 million Economic Development Incentive Fund as well as guiding efforts to promote the County's designation as a Foreign Trade Zone, encouraging international investment in Prince George's County. Coleman will also guide the organization's workforce development and employment services programs.

As the leader of the County's EDC, Coleman’s responsibilities include helping attract and retain major employers, using tools like the County's $50 million Economic Development Incentive Fund as well as guiding efforts to promote the County's designation as a Foreign Trade Zone, encouraging international investment in Prince George's County. Coleman will also guide the organization's workforce development and employment services programs.

Coleman comes to our area after serving as Executive Director of the Westchester County (New York) Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation where he quickly proved himself as one of their premier business advocates and deal makers. He has 32 years of business experience where he worked for corporate firms such as Oscar Mayer & Co., Pepsi Cola Company, Altria Corporation and American Express. He has also worked for the New York State Senate and held several executive leadership positions with entrepreneurial ventures.

The Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation provides business services that help attract, retain and expand businesses, create high-quality jobs, and expand Prince George’s County’s commercial tax base. EDC’s mission of business attraction and expansion is accomplished through Business Development, the Small Business Services/Technical Assistance Center (TAC), International Business Development, Workforce Services and Marketing/Communications.

The GBBA is excited to welcome Jim Coleman as our June speaker. Please join us on Wednesday, June 17th, 7:30-9:00 a.m. to hear from the new President & CEO of the County’s Economic Development Corporation on his goals and vision for our region’ business community.

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The Greater Beltsville Business Association (GBBA) strives to create a dynamic and thriving business environment that builds a pre-eminent community in Prince George’s County where people work and live. The GBBA works to advance the integrity of Beltsville as a historic Maryland community. We support business growth and development through advocacy, networking, visibility, education and training.

GBBA’s monthly breakfast meetings are held on the 3^rd Wednesdays of each month from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at the Cross Creek Golf Club, located at 12800 Bay Hill Dr. (off Gunpowder Rd.), Beltsville, MD 20705. ClickHERE for Directions (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Cross+Creek+Golf+Club,+12...). To view more details about the GBBA, visit our website:  http://beltsvillebusiness.com. To RSVP for the upcoming breakfast meeting, contact us by Telephone: 240-391-8001 or by Email: BeltsvilleBusiness@gmail.com [mailto:Beltsvillebusiness@gmail.com?subject=RSVP to upcoming GBBA breakfast meeting].

This Press Release was prepared for the Greater Beltsville Business Association by Peg Duchesne, Duchess Enterprise, LLC. For further details, contact Peg at 240-577-1236 or Peg@DuchessLLC.com.