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Hughes Network Systems to Join the PIC MC Germantown Campus

Minkoff Development and South Duvall have signed a lease with Hughes Network Systems, LLC to build a 140,000 square foot project on MC’s Germantown Campus. Read the full press release (PDF,

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Past Events

A rendering of the inside of the new Hughes building

Hughes Network Systems Groundbreaking

The new Hughes Network Systems building groundbreaking took place October 3, 2022. This will be a place "where students will have the opportunity to interact with technology industry professionals on a regular basis" per Michael Smith, Executive Director, PIC MC. See the groundbreaking and project update photos as the building progresses.

Bisnow Life Sciences Boom

The I-270 Life Sciences and Biotech Corridor. December 10, 2019. View event photosnew window.

PIC MC RISE Zone Celebration and Ribbon Cutting

Speakers included Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett. November 26, 2018.
For more information, view the PIC MC RISE Zone (PDF, ) .

Photosnew window from the ribbon cutting.
Video clipnew window featuring, Executive Director, Martha Schoonmaker that was shown on the news (WDVM)

Press Releases and Articles

Montgomery College Announces the Appointment of Thomas Luginbill to Serve as Executive Director of the Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology at Montgomery College (PIC MC) (PDF, ) (1/24)

Maryland Department of Commerce Announces Renewal of Montgomery College RISE Zone (PDF, )
(11/23)

Minkoff Development and South Duvall Lease Build-to-Suit Project to Hughes Network Systems at PIC MC Montgomery College Germantown Campus (PDF, ) (8/22)

The Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology (PIC MC) Brings Together Innovation and Educationnew window (12/20)
5 Questions with Martha Schoonmaker, Executive Director, Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology at Montgomery College (PIC MC)new window (10/20)
Montgomery College Awarded $1.16 Million, Five-Year Nurse Support Program II Grant to Support the Maryland Clinical Simulation Resource Center (PDF, ) (9/20)
Montgomery College’s PIC MC Wins Approval for Ground Lease Request (PDF, ) (6/20)
From Daycare to DNA Sequencers: Alumnus Sees a Bright Future for PIC MC (1/20)
Martha Schoonmaker joins the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) Boardnew window, being the sole community college representative.

There are many incentives to build at the Germantown campus of Montgomery College. A deal is done for one building.new window (6/19/19)
Montgomery College Becomes First Community College in Maryland and First Location in Montgomery County to Be a Designated RISE Zone (PDF, ) (10/18)
Leggett Applauds Council’s Vote to Advance MC’s RISE Zone Application, Designation Awaits State Approval (PDF, ) (7/18)
Montgomery College Seeking Developer To Build Offices At Germantown Bioscience Campusnew window (1/19/18)
Predicting Growth for Montgomery County: A Roundtable Discussion with Members of the PIC MC Board of Directors (11/17)
Insights magazine talks with Martha Schoonmakernew window (11/17)
PIC MC Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council (PDF, ) (9/19/17)
Life Science Park Renamednew window (2/2/16)

PIC MC In Video

19710 Hughes Building Project Photos

Groundbreaking for the 19710 Hughes building

Follow the progress of the building of the 19710 Hughes Building.

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