New leadership in Prince George’s embraces economic development fund


Rushern Baker might’ve left office in Prince George’s County, but the Economic Development Incentive Fund he created remains a key weapon in the arsenal for county officials.

Baker set aside $50 million for the loan fund in 2012, shortly after he took over as county executive, envisioning it as a way to attract and retain companies in Prince George’s and pull the county out of its economic downturn. The program was broadly hailed as a success, but there was no telling whether Angela Alsobrooks…

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