our mission
The Bowie Business Innovation Center (Bowie BIC) is a business accelerator and expert network serving minority-owned businesses in Prince George’s County and the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area. Our accelerators educate businesses on becoming bankable; equip businesses to pursue government contracts; and elevate business performance in all areas during rapid growth and expansion.
We bridge the knowledge gap through our flagship programs in which minority business owners directly engage subject matter experts in one-to-one exchanges.
People are at the core of our success and collaboration is our currency. Our relationships with local banks, businesses, and government are a testament to the rapport between our clients, staff, executive leadership, and board members. We are truly a business community.
our funding partners
meet the team
our board of directors

Jesse Buggs
Board Chair
City of Bowie

Mark Lawrence
Vice Chair
President, Inncuvate

Wendy Jenkins
Secretary
Senior Business Banker, Bank of America

India Bascombe, CPA
Treasurer
Consulting CFO Business Operations, CliftonLarsenAllen LLP

Cy Alba
Member
Partner, PilieroMazza

Magdalena Gebrekristos
Member
President/CEO, Magadia Consulting

John Halley
Member
Business Banking Team Lead, M&T Bank

Eben Smith
Member
President, Three|E Consulting Group

Charlene Wade
Member
President, Workforce Resources