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GADGET Center Invites Community to Open House
Public-Private Partnership Sparks Economic Development for Georgia Ave Corridor

WASHINGTON (November 16, 2009) -- To celebrate initial success and growth potential at the Howard University GADGET Center (Georgia Avenue Development, Growth & Enterprise Transformation), the Howard University School of Business, Ford Motor Company Fund and other partners will host an Open House at the Center, 2800 Georgia Ave. NW. This innovative, student led public-private partnership  is a catalyst for economic development in the heart of the historic Georgia Avenue corridor.

What: GADGET CENTER OPEN HOUSE

When: THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2009 – 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

Where: 2800 GEORGIA AVENUE N.W., Washington, D.C.

Speakers: REMARKS at 6:00 P.M.

Keynote Speaker: David A. Hinson, National Director, Minority Business Development Agency, U.S. Department of Commerce
Bridget Bean, District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration
James Carroll, Director of Compliance, Ford Motor Company
Barron H. Harvey, Ph.D., Dean, Howard University School of Business

About the Gadget Center

The GADGET Center provides access to computers and information resources, consulting and support services, forums for learning, and positive community interactions between residents, city government, local businesses and regional developers. The GADGET Center also hosts a satellite office of the DC Small Business Development Center.