Veteran-owned business procurement opportunities (CB-024-2026)
Prince George's County
Summary
A set of bills would give county procurement preferences to veteran-owned and locally-owned businesses, create a diverse supplier prime contractor program, and incentivize restaurants with fine dining awards and reduced permit fees. The goal is keeping more county spending with local businesses and attracting restaurants.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Reduced permit fees would lower county revenue per restaurant, and the fine dining program would reserve a share of Economic Development Incentive Fund awards.
Local, veteran-owned, and diverse county businesses seeking government contracts, and restaurateurs looking to open or expand in the county.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Council - May 12, 2026
A set of bills would give county procurement preferences to veteran-owned and locally-owned businesses, create a diverse supplier prime contractor program, and incentivize restaurants with fine dining awards and reduced permit fees. The goal is keeping more county spending with local businesses and attracting restaurants.
Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee - Budget Work-session: Board of Elections; Personnel Board and Board of License Comm. - Apr 9, 2026
The county would formally set participation goals for certified veteran-owned and service-disabled-veteran-owned businesses in county contracts. Prince George's has one of Maryland's largest veteran populations, and supporters say this could open doors for hundreds of local businesses.
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