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Minutes from 2011 Annual Meeting
The minutes from FSC First's 2011 Annual Meeting are now available for download.

FSC First approves more than $2,000,000 in new loan commitments to Prince George’s County small and minority-owned businesses.

admin 1/7/2012

Largo, Maryland — An over flowing room of media representatives, local business owners, bank representatives, and professionals of the Prince George’s County economic development community rose to their feet in ovation at the close of the press conference, January 4, 2011 that was organized by FSC First. The Press Conference, which was attended by County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III; Maryland State Senator Joanne C. Benson; and other Elected and Appointed officials, was held to announce FSC First had approved more than $2 million in new funding requests to five local businesses in Prince George’s County. The $2 million in loan commitments represents approximately 50% of FSC First’s fiscal year 2011 lending goals.



FSC First Hosts its 2011 Crab Feast

admin 1/7/2012

On September 30, 2011 at 4:00 PM the smell of good food,Old Bay, and fresh steamed crabs will fill the air for the 2011 FSC First Crab Feast. What a better way to end the summer than to network, enjoy good food and crabs, listen to the sounds of DJ Michael Cruz, with a chance to win a door price and have lots of fun!



FSC First Hosts 2011 Annual Meeting

admin 12/13/2011

Thank you to all who attended our 2011 Annual Meeting which was a wonderful opportunity to highlight some of FSC First’s key accomplishments and upcoming initiatives for 2012. For your convenience, we have made the minutes from our Annual Meeting available for download from our News & Events page. 



2011 Annual Meeting

admin 12/7/2011

Join us for Prince George’s Financial Services Corporation’s (FSC First) Annual Meeting, as we celebrate our accomplishments in supporting local enterprise and set the stage for an economically empowering era for small and mid-sized businesses in the region. December 8, 2011 at Newton White Mansion, 2708 Enterprise Road, Bowie, MD. 8:30-10:30 am. To register, visit: http://fscfirst2011am.eventbrite.com



FSC First Launches Online Needs Assessment Survey for the Prince George’s County Small and Minority-Owned Businesses

admin 7/13/2011

[LARGO, MD]- The Prince George's Financial Services Corporation (FSC First) has developed an online needs assessment survey through the assistance of TDP, LLC and several representatives of local lending institutions, elected & appointed officials, state and local economic development officials, representatives of the local chambers and business organizations, and small & minority business resource partners. [...]



New maximum loan size increased to $5 million by Small Business Jobs Act(Culled from SBA.gov)

admin 2/28/2011

SBA Re-launches Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Loan Program
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Release Date: Feb. 4, 2011
Contact: David J. Hall  (202) 205-6697
Release Number: 11-10
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
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WASHINGTON – A pilot loan program aimed at increasing access to inventory financing for auto, boat, RV and other dealerships will be re-launched Tuesday (2/8) and will be effective through Sept. 30, 2013, the U.S. [...]



Commercial Real Estate Economic Wealth Forum

admin 1/26/2011

FSC First is sponsoring the Commercial Real Estate Economic Wealth Forum at the Newton White Mansion on February 18, 2011.



Gross-Wade participating in WHUR FM 96.3 – sponsored seminar entitled, “For Women Only Financial Wisdom.”

admin 1/7/2010

FSC First President and CEO, Shelly M. Gross-Wade apprears on WHUR FM 96.3 radio interview with Renee J. Nash, Director of Information, News and Public Affairs on August 14, 2010 to talk highlight “For Women Only Financial Wisdom.



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FSC First approves more than $2,000,000 in new loan commitments to Prince George’s County small and minority-owned businesses.

Largo, Maryland — An over flowing room of media representatives, local business owners, bank representatives, and professionals of the Prince George’s County economic development community rose to their feet in ovation at the close of the press conference, January 4, 2011 that was organized by FSC First. The Press Conference, which was attended by County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III; Maryland State Senator Joanne C. Benson; and other Elected and Appointed officials, was held to announce FSC First had approved more than $2 million in new funding requests to five local businesses in Prince George’s County. The $2 million in loan commitments represents approximately 50% of FSC First’s fiscal year 2011 lending goals.

FSC First Hosts its 2011 Crab Feast

On September 30, 2011 at 4:00 PM the smell of good food,Old Bay, and fresh steamed crabs will fill the air for the 2011 FSC First Crab Feast. What a better way to end the summer than to network, enjoy good food and crabs, listen to the sounds of DJ Michael Cruz, with a chance to win a door price and have lots of fun!

FSC First Annual Meeting 2010

FSC First culminated its activities for the calendar year 2010 with an Annual Meeting at the Newton White Mansion in Bowie, MD on December 9. Guest of Honor at the event was the newly-elected Prince George’s County County Executive, The Honorable Rushern L. Baker, III.

 

What First Friday Attendees Have Said

"Very knowledgeable.  Very personable.  Spoke in terms a non-accountant, non-lender could understand."  

What First Friday Attendees Had to Say
“Very knowledgeable. Very personable. Spoke in terms a non-accountant, non-lender could understand.” Tamara Thompson Johnson, Cristia Data Systems