Powered by the Norman F. Holmes Foundation In Partnership with Nudawn Marketing Group

In collaboration with our visionary Advisory Team, featuring Cisco Systems, Prince George’s Community College, and regional innovation leaders, SPARK² is igniting a new era of technology, collaboration, and opportunity in Prince George’s County and beyond.

“SPARK² is a catalyst. It’s the moment we unite leadership, vision, innovation, and community to position Prince George’s County as a driving force in the future economy.”

- Greg Holmes, Executive Director

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THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP

This initiative is powered by collaboration — a dynamic Advisory Team that includes global innovators, local institutions, and community champions working together toward one mission: to transform potential into progress.

ABOUT SPARK²

SPARK² is a bold technology and innovation movement designed to position Prince George’s County as a hub for entrepreneurship, education, and equitable economic growth. It brings together business leaders, global corporations, educators, and policymakers who believe innovation should be inclusive and accessible to all.

SPARK² is powered by the Norman F. Holmes Foundation in collaboration with Nudawn Marketing Group and an incredible Advisory Team of partners and innovators who share a commitment to shaping the future of work, learning, and leadership.

Cisco plays a pivotal role as a technology partner, helping to shape SPARK²’s infrastructure and vision for digital readiness. Their leadership in connectivity, cybersecurity, and digital transformation ensures our ecosystem is built for long-term sustainability and innovation, giving local talent access to global opportunity.

SPARK² is not a program - it’s an ecosystem. We’re creating spaces, relationships, and opportunities that make innovation tangible. From workforce development to access to capital, SPARK² is about activating collaboration across every sector.

PRESS RELEASES

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MEDIA COVERAGE

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Advisory Team

Greg Holmes

NFHF Executive Director
Dawn P. Jackson

CEO/Chief Strategist, Nudawn Marketing Group
Rachel Waters

Director, Global Business Architecture, Cisco Systems
Orlan Johnson

Chairman, Prince George’s Economic Development Corp. (PGC-EDC)
Falecia Williams

President of Prince George’s Community College (PGCC)
Amanda Stein

CEO, Quantum Catalyzer
Adrian Fenty

Managing Director, MaC Venture Capital

Our focus is on empowerment, building a bridge between education and industry, between innovation and equity. It means our entrepreneurs, small business owners, and students have the tools to thrive in a technology-driven economy.
Next, we’re activating training programs, business roundtables, and innovation labs that connect ideas with investment and opportunity. The goal is to create a thriving ecosystem that grows leaders and drives economic growth.
Let’s continue to collaborate, connect, and ignite what’s possible — together.

Key Programs Launching Year One

SPARK² Innovation Roundtable - SPRING (Strategic Partnerships for Resilience, Innovation, and Next-Gen Growth): Quarterly leadership convening of PG tech ecosystem stakeholders

Innovation StoryLab: Spotlighting founders, IP breakthroughs, and success stories

SPARK² Founders Index: A living directory of Prince George’s County’s tech talent and entrepreneurs

Demo & Deal Days: Curated founder showcases for capital, procurement, and M&A partners

Youth Tech Pathways: Connecting PGCC, local schools, and youth to real-world innovation opportunities