PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. – When Governor Wes Moore (D) was elected, one of his key promises to his core constituency was to harness the tools of government to spur the private sector and partner with business leaders to grow the state’s economy in an attempt to “win the decade”.
This effort, which has reflected in a close partnership between his Administration and various business groups in Prince George’s including the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce, is already bearing fruit.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Prince George’s is now Maryland’s #1 county for creating Black-owned businesses and is now creating more jobs annually than even Montgomery County. The Economic Development Corporation (EDC), noting that there was room for business retention, has begun hosting more networking events and providing more resources for startups to get off the ground.
A couple of new businesses that have started in the County this year include PerVista, which uses AI to scan surveillance footage alongside a database of weapons, and Tetragram, an app to keep cannabis consumers best informed on the effects of their medication that has over 15,000 users currently. Both of these companies are based in Prince George’s, have more than five employees, and are Black-owned.
“Our goal is to reduce the impact and number of active shooter events in schools, hospitals, and other public places,” said PerVista founder Vernard Wright.
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