In this special on-location episode of Expansion Starts Here: The Podcast, host Rhett Butler takes listeners behind the scenes of the 2025 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference in Las Vegas—one of the world’s premier gatherings for retail real estate and commercial development.
Broadcasting directly from the Prince George’s County booth on the expo floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Rhett sits down with Anthony Jeffrey, Business Development Manager for Restaurants & Retail at PGCEDC. The conversation dives into the County’s strategic presence at ICSC and how it positions Prince George’s as a premier destination for retail investment, restaurant expansion, and commercial innovation.
Together, they discuss:
The County’s approach to attracting national brands while supporting homegrown entrepreneurs
Real-time interest from investors and developers visiting the booth
Key sectors showing momentum in Prince George’s County—from quick-service dining to experiential retail
The importance of face-to-face engagement at global industry events like ICSC
How retail and restaurant development ties into the County’s broader economic growth strategy
Whether you're an investor, a developer, or a local business owner, this episode offers a front-row seat to the conversations helping shape the next wave of commercial growth in Prince George’s County.
🎧 Listen now and discover why expansion truly starts here. …...more
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