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Supporting a Healthier Tomorrow CareFirst also congratulates The Arc of Prince George’s County on being honored as “Nonprofit Business of the Year” by the Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce. CareFirst proudly partners with The Arc to provide dental and medical assistance to people with disabilities.

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Event Program RECEPTION

Sponsored by Gaylord National Harbor

WELCOME

David C. Harrington, PGCOC President & CEO

MASTER & MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES Marc Clarke & Allison Seymour

HONOREES

Business of the Year Business Woman of the Year Community Leader Innovative Business TEAM of the Year President’s Hall of Fame Public Safety Heros Millennial Entrepreneur of the Year Small Business of the Year Non-Profit Leader of the Year Special Awardee of the Year

MUSIC

Violinist Jessica McJunkins Just’s Friends Band

Old Line Bank

Proud Supporter of Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce

G. Steve Proctor, Vice Chairmain of the Board of Directors of Old Line Bank, is honored to receive this year’s President’s Hall of Fame Award.

Please join us in applauding fellow Excellence in Business Awardees

Emerick Peace

Jameela Ball

100 Black Men of Prince George’s County

Themba Creative Learning Center

Shameeka Price

Robert Malone

Capital Structures Real Estate

The Arc of Prince George’s County

Mayor Eugene Grant

Todd Turner

City of Seat Pleasant, “A Smart City of Excellence”

Prince George’s County Council Chair

Korey Neal

& The Public Safety Hero Recipient!

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Excellence in Business Awards Gala 2019 Welcome to the 2019 Excellence in Business Awards Gala! This is an exciting time to do business in Prince George’s County. Our County is the epicenter of regional, business development with over 8 billion dollars of projects in the works. This means, thousands of procurement opportunities for small business and jobs, jobs, jobs! What a great time to have a business in Prince George’s and to be a member of the Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce.

Your Chamber is on the forefront, raising the temperature for small business to secure these opportunities. We have an aggressive agenda that includes being your voice in Annapolis, Upper Marlboro, and the Federal Government getting you in front of key businesses & providing you with the latest news on procurement and investment. The Prince George’s Chamber is growing! We have committees focusing on policy and learning opportunities as well as a Board of Directors who are mapping our strategic direction. These initiatives serve as a platform for elevating our significance. Also, in the New Year, the Chamber will be launching a NextGen community focused on economic and strategic opportunity for emerging NextGen entrepreneurs.

The Chamber has extended its reach to the Washington region. Last year the Chamber worked with the Greater Washington Board of Trade, the Greater Washington Partnership and the Federal City Council, and lead the Maryland effort to secure sustainable funding for Metro. We continue to work with regional leaders on housing affordability and development. Soon, we will announce a collaboration

with the Small Business Administration (SBDC) that will bring capacity and capital technical assistance to our members.

Here in the County, through a County Council resolution, a Procurement Advisory Group has met to provide insight on increasing public procurement to local County businesses. Our economic and other events provide up-to-date information on development projects and our strategic impact conversations help shape the County’s business eco-system.

Tonight it’s about you! Your accomplishments, your persistence and your service on enhancing Prince Georges’ quality of life. Our County is grateful for your efforts to fund our schools, keep our communities safe; and, your philanthropy has made Prince George’s the place to live and thrive! Our award recipients are a few examples of those who lift up your work.

This event would not be possible without your presence and the generous support from our sponsors, partners & staff.

Congratulations to all of the awardees and you, who help Prince George’s ascend to higher heights!

Sincerely,

David C. Harrington, President & CEO Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce

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Dear Friends: On behalf of the citizens and residents of Prince George’s County, it is my pleasure to extend greetings and congratulations to the Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce members, guests and sponsors as you gather to celebrate your 2019 Excellence in Business Awards Gala.

This important event provides an opportunity to celebrate the great accomplishments of our business community while recognizing the outstanding individuals who have demonstrated invaluable service and leadership to Prince George’s County.

Your strong commitment to growing our local economy and to helping Prince George’s County enhance the vibrancy of our business community is indeed commendable and vital to our continued prosperity.

We proudly salute you and the honorees who provide opportunities to help others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, support and national recognition.

Congratulations to the 2019 award recipients and best wishes for an enjoyable event.

Sincerely,

Angela Alsobrooks County Executive

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2019 Excellence In Business Awards BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Darcars Automotive Group

The DARCARS Automotive Group is a team of more than 1,700 men and women working every day to deliver quality customer care across all our dealerships in the greater Washington, DC region. At DARCARS we are “community driven.” For over 40 years, DARCARS has been a trusted corporate and community partner for causes near and dear to our hearts in the communities we serve. We strive to treat every person with the courtesy and respect they deserve as our neighbors and, hopefully, our customers for life. We are committed to building long-term relationships with our customers, employees and communities. At DARCARS, car-buying and ownership is an exciting experience guided by the knowledgeable and trustworthy men and women on our team. That’s why we are proud to say that last year we served over a million Washingtonians.

BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR Necole Parker Green, The Elocen Group

Necole Parker Green is the CEO and Founder of The ELOCEN Group, LLC, a Program & Project Management provider of the built environment, committed to improving the quality of lives within our communities. Since forming ELOCEN in 2007, Necole has expertly managed / overseen project lifecycles from start to finish, comprised primarily of new construction and renovation projects within government and commercial sector markets. This has resulted in securing numerous notable clients, growing the company in both scale and capacity, and achieving significant revenue gains. With over 20 years of comprehensive Program & Project Management experience, Necole continues to build synergistic relationships that create value for each of ELOCEN’s respected customers.

Professional excellence, integrity, and a willingness to go the extra mile every time defines who she is.

COMMUNITY LEADER

Emerick Peace, 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County

100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. or simply The 100. Founded in New York City in 1963, The 100 is an international coalition of over 10,000 members and 120 chapters that are focused on creating educational opportunities, promoting economic empowerment, addressing health disparities and creating positive mentoring relationships that will provide encouragement and support to youth and adults across a lifetime. Since inception, the vision has materialized to be shared by members worldwide reaching over 125,000 underserved, underrepresented minority youth annually.

Our motto, “What They See Is What They’ll Be,” very succinctly expresses how our programmatic services rendered to disadvantaged, disenfranchised and low-income youth and families positively change their life trajectory.

2019 Excellence In Business Awards INNOVATIVE BUSINESS TEAM OF THE YEAR Shameeka Price, Capital Structures Real Estate

Shameeka Price is the CEO and Principal Broker of Capital Structures Real Estate, LLC. A full service Residential and Commercial Real Estate Brokerage and Development firm. She has over 15 years experience in the Real Estate industry and is licensed in the District Of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland and Virginia. She specializes in Residential and Commercial sales, leasing and property preservation. Shameeka is also a licensed General Contractor for CSRE Development, the renovation and construction division of Capital Structures Real Estate. Her business partners consist of homeowners, financial institutions, local government and investment clients. She has managed millions of dollars in acquisitions and construction, which has allowed her to increase company revenue and build wealth opportunities for her company as well as clients. As Principal Broker, General Construction Manager, and Homeownership Trainer, she offers an innovative leadership role to her agents and her clients. Shameeka’s passion for helping others results in the professional and quality service she delivers. “Building relationships are just as Important as building communities”.

Mayor Eugene Grant, City of Seat Pleasant, “A Smart City of Excellence”

Eugene W. Grant’s professional experience includes Municipal Leadership and non-profit management. He is the longest serving Mayor in Seat Pleasant History, having served the Smart City of Excellence since 2014. A forward thinking and visionary leader, Mayor Grant has spearheaded the efforts to transform Seat Pleasant, into the World’s First Authentic Small Smart City! The Mayor’s vision for a $30 Million Smart City program first came to fruition in 2017, when Mayor Grant traveled to Silicon Valley and signed an agreement with IBM for a multi-year digital transformation. Under his guidance, the City has deployed Smart City technologies that have drastically improved government services. The Mayor’s guiding principal that the citizen is the most important stakeholder, and the strategic partnerships he helped forge with private, educational and public institutions, have been the catalyst behind the city’s successful and historic transformation.

PRESIDENT’S HALL OF FAME Steve Proctor, G.S. Proctor & Associates

Gregory “Steve” Proctor, Jr. is the President and CEO of G.S. Proctor & Associates, Inc., one of the most highly respected government and private sector advocacy organizations in Maryland, with offices located in Upper Marlboro and Annapolis. Since its founding in 1995, Steve and his associates have provided legislative and administrative lobbying representation to a broad spectrum of clients; including institutions of higher learning, non-profit organizations, local and multinational businesses, and local and international governmental bodies on the county, state and federal levels. For the last 10 years, G.S. Proctor has been consistently ranked among the Top Ten lobbying firms in the State of Maryland.

2019 Excellence In Business Awards PUBLIC SAFETY HEROES

Prince George’s County Police Corporal Channing Reed, Corporal James Carpenter, Corporal Brandon Flax, Lieutenant Manuel Rivera, and Corporal Amir Davarparast

Five Prince George’s County Police Officers are being honored for their roles in helping to locate and arrest a man who allegedly planned to bring great harm to innocent visitors at National Harbor. According to federal court filings, on March 27th, 2019, Rondell Henry, who claimed to be inspired by a terrorist organization, drove a stolen U-Haul van from Virginia to Prince George’s County with the intention of using the van to kill and injure pedestrians on sidewalks within the National Harbor complex. Thanks to the amazing cooperation of multiple local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, authorities were able to quickly act and stop the planned attack. Prince George’s County Police Corporal Channing Reed, Corporal James Carpenter, and Corporal Brandon Flax are all Detectives with the agency’s WAVE unit. The three responded to the Harbor when word hit that the stolen UHaul was possibly located somewhere at or near National Harbor. Using their experience as stolen auto detectives, they located the van on surveillance cameras and captured images of a man getting out of the van.

That image was shared with law enforcement on scene. Prince George’s County Police Lieutenant Manuel Rivera who was assigned to the agency’s Harbor unit was on foot patrol early the next morning when he saw Henry on a pier getting out of a boat where he had spent the night. Lt. Rivera moved quickly and took Henry into custody.

Prince George’s County Corporal Amir Davarparast of the agency’s Homeland Security Division played a critical role in interviewing Henry. For their dedication to public safety and unwavering commitment to stopping a terror suspect from inflicting unknown injury to countless innocent lives, these five Prince George’s County Police officers are awarded the Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Hero Award.

MILLENNIAL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR Korey Neal, K. Neal Truck and Bus Center

Korey Neal serves as President of K. Neal Truck & Bus Center (K. Neal). K. Neal is a full–service commercial truck dealership representing the International, Hino, Isuzu, Mitsubishi Fuso, IC Bus, and Cummins. The dealership operates from five locations in the DC Metropolitan area. Additionally, Neal is owner-operator of NAPA Automotive Parts of Greater Washington, a leading automotive parts and accessories distributor located right outside of Washington, DC. Taking the steps to learn the business from bottom to top, Mr. Neal is a consistent executor of sales, service, and leasing operations generating more than 100 million in annual revenue. His company sells more than 800 commercial vehicles per year and maintains a leasing fleet of more than 200 units. Additionally, K. Neal holds nearly 50% of the market share on the school bus product for the state of Maryland.

2019 Excellence In Business Awards SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Themba Creative Learning Center, Jameela Allen

Jameela Allen is the founder and CEO of Themba Creative Early Learning Center since 2007. Themba is a Nationally Accredited result driven early learning center that focuses on exceeding parents’ expectations every day. Jameela employs over 30 staff and provides year round childcare services to over 130 children ages 6wks-12 yrs old. With revenue growth on average of 18% each year – Jameela and her team have grown and transformed Themba to almost a 2 million dollar enterprise in 2018 – with just one location.

Not one to remain passive, and rest on her laurels, Jameela continues to explore ways to expand and improve on her business practices while hoping to inspire other young entrepreneurs to be encouraged and follow their dreams. With this in mind, Jameela recently launched, Jameela Allen & Company Coaching Services to provide value to childcare owners.

NON-PROFIT LEADER OF THE YEAR The Arc Prince George’s County, Robert Malone

Rob Malone is the Executive Director for The Arc Prince George’s County (The Arc) - one of the largest disability service providers in the State of Maryland. The organization, founded in 1952 is the go-to place for people looking to navigate resources and obtain support and direction for their loved ones who have a disability. The Arc provides a lifetime of support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

The organization has a 14-member board, led by Kia Silver-Hodge, CEO and Chief Motivation Officer of Master Mine Consulting, providing leadership coaching and customized training. In 2018, it was recognized for its management, governance and strategic planning practices as a second-place runner-up for the Excellence in Management Award sponsored by The Center for Nonprofit Advancement.

SPECIAL AWARDEE OF THE YEAR Todd Turner, Prince George’s County Council Chair

Todd M. Turner (D-District 4) was elected to his first four-year term in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 on the Prince George’s County Council. District 4 constituent areas include Bowie, Glenn Dale, Greenbelt, Westchester Park and parts of Lanham-Seabrook, and Upper Marlboro. Council Member Turner was also elected by his colleagues to serve as Council Chair for Legislative Year 2019. He previously served as Council Vice-Chair in Legislative Year 2018.

Previously he chaired both the Council’s Transportation, Housing and Environment (THE) Committee and Rules & General Assembly (RGA) Committee and was a member of the Council’s Public Safety & Fiscal Management (PSFM) Committee.

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Marc Clarke first fell in love with radio as a kid growing up in Springfield, Illinois when he would hook the television cable up to the radio so that he could hear radio stations in Saint Louis since his hometown didn’t have a black radio station. He dreamed of one day working in that Saint Louis market and five years after graduation from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, he was working in Saint Louis at KMJM Magic 108. Over his 30 year career, Marc has worked in cities from Charleston, SC to Baltimore to New York. He has received many awards over the years including the Key to The City of Baltimore for his involvement with the community as the leader of the number

one rated program “Marc Clarke and the Big Phat Morning Show.”

Allison Seymour is a familiar face in the DMV. She has been waking up viewers in her hometown of Washington DC since 1999 on the Emmy Awardwinning Fox 5 Morning News. Allison is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and a proud graduate of Hampton University where she’s enshrined in the media hall of fame.

an anchor position in St. Louis, and on her first day met her future husband Marc Clarke. A year later, fate would bring her back to her hometown and her dream job at Fox 5.

Allison started her career in television at the Washington Bureau of ABC News behind the scenes before earning her masters in mass communications from the University of South Carolina. She started her on-air career in upstate New York. In the summer of 1998, Allison took

Not only did Marc work in Saint Louis, he also met and fell in love with his wife Allison Seymour. Marc always says Allison is the wife that he dreamed of and when you listen to their afternoon show there is no doubt they have amazing chemistry and have a lot of fun with each other.

Marc is more than just an announcer, he is a children’s author, a keynote speaker and President of Marc Clarke Media, a fullservice production company. His favorite role is as husband and father to his three lovely daughters.

Allison also is excited about having a show on the historic radio station she grew up listening to WHUR. “afternoons with Allison & Marc.” Can be heard 3pm-7pm weekly. Allison feels extremely grateful to the community for all of the support over the years and is excited about speaking to a new audience as one half of DC’s newest show. In her high profile and hectic world Allison says the title she cherishes the most is of wife and mother.

Special Guests As a freelance violinist, Jessica McJunkins has shared the stage with symphonies, ensembles and music royalty—The Roots, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Adams, Solange.

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Known for her ‘dynamic playing’ and ‘fearless artistry’, Jessica McJunkins is a native of Charlotte, NC, performing and teaching in New York City. As a classical musician, she plays as an extra violinist with the Charlotte Symphony, Chicago Chamber Orchestra, Charleston

In March 2011 Sherman Charles was asked to put together a band to perform during the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Centennial Celebration in Washington, DC. He reached out to 9 fellow musicians, all of whom happened to be his Omega Brothers. Soon thereafter, a female vocalist was added and the Just’s Friends Band (named in honor of Omega Founder, Earnest Everett Just) was born.

In the summer of 2011, Just’s Friends fulfilled Sherman’s vision and performed at the Omega Salute to the Military Gala.

That first performance went so well that the group was asked to play the following evening during a reception for Omega’s Grand Basileus, which led to a performance that fall during the Congressional Black Caucus in DC. The band’s music was always well received and this ultimately led to Just’s Friends being asked to open for the Legendary

Symphony, Soulful Symphony, Urban Playground Chamber Orchestra, As a studio and recording artist, she has collaborated with noted artists Sufjan Stevens, Frankie Rose, and more. Most recently, she was thrilled to perform with UK pop sensation Bastille on Saturday Night Live. While living in New York, Ms. McJunkins has had concert engagements with the Sheep Island Ensemble, Regina Opera, Long Island Mozart Festival and Harlem Chamber Players, among others.

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Since that night the phone hasn’t stopped ringing! Just’s Friends has performed all over the DC metropolitan area and various cities up and down the east coast and around the country. The current line-up includes: Sherman Charles - Tenor and Alto Saxophone Tony McGriff - Guitar, Lead & Background Vocals Ed Turner - Bass Tony Anderson - Trombone, Lead & Background Vocals

Glenn Graham - Lead & Background Vocals Arvel “Butch” Howerton - Drums & Percussion Deon Thames - Percussion & Drums Tracy Whitehurst -Trumpet & Flugelhorn Marcus Davis - Keyboards, Percussion, Lead & Background Vocals

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