Prince George’s County Leaders Partner with Richard Florida, Creative Class Sage to Re-Envision Prince George’s County

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC), in collaboration with the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and Prince George’s County Government presents Envision Prince George’s County, a one-day Economic Outlook Forum. Envision is a part of a collaborative effort to bring county stakeholders together for a community-wide dialogue to plan for the future of Prince George’s County, and help develop a common vision that outlines the key steps for shaping the county’s growth in a positive way. The forum will be held on Friday, October 3, 2008, at the University of Maryland University College Inn and Conference Center.

This is the second Economic Outlook Forum to be held in Prince George’s County, focusing on Securing Prince George’s County’s Place in the Shifting Economic Landscape. The forum will feature new-thought leader and world renowned author, Richard Florida. Florida is a professor of Business and Creativity at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, and author of the best seller The Rise of the Creative Class. The event will also feature keynote addresses by nationally recognized government and business leaders, including Maryland Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown and regional economic expert Stephen Fuller, Director of the Center for Regional Analysis and professor of public policy at George Mason University.

Other conference events include presentations on Prince George’s County’s economic position and progress by county officials – including County Executive Jack B. Johnson and Council Chairman Samuel Dean. Local business and community leaders will also have an opportunity to participate in panel discussions on issues such as: advancing education and technology development; capitalizing on geographic location; developing and retaining workforce talent; business attraction and emphasizing cultural diversity.

The one-day conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University of Maryland University College Inn and Conference Center, 3501 University Boulevard, East, Adelphi, Maryland. A networking reception will follow at 4 p.m. Cost for the event is $25, which includes continental breakfast, lunch, reception, and conference materials.

For program details or to register visit www.mncppc.org/Envision2008 or www.pgcedc.com or contact the M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Department at 301-952-4487, publicaffairs@ppd.mncppc.org Space Is Limited.