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Geocentric is a specialty software and services company dedicated to improving internet mapping and local search by enabling Destination Marketing Organizations, such as business improvement districts and tourism destinations, to self-manage and self-publish high-quality interactive maps and location driven content within their existing websites. Geocentric's award-winning technology is currently showcased on Downtown Bethesda, an interactive guide to Bethesda dining and shopping.

"The Dingman Center's support and advice has been extremely helpful," says Geocentric Founder Jim Blakeslee, who completed his MBA at the Robert H. Smith School of Business in 2006.

GILL GRILLING COMPANY

Gill Grilling Company is the long established preference for Fraternity and Sorority meal service at the University of Maryland. Most chapters enjoy commercial grade kitchens located within their residences, which are staffed with chefs that work on site as the full-time cook for that organization. Convenience is maximized, as food is delivered to each site and residents can eat without having to leave their house. Gill Grilling Company contracts with the Greek organizations to provide lunch and dinner every day, assuming the responsibilities of hiring the chefs, planning the menu, and cooking the food. They provide all the benefits of private chefs with the resources of a company specializing in the industry. As a graduate of the University of Maryland Greek system with a hospitality background, Brian Gill is happy to offer a way to improve the quality of life in the community that was so beneficial and influential to him.

Goozex, Inc. is an award winning peer-to-multi-peer video game trading company headquartered in College Park, Maryland. The company has designed and developed an innovative online system that connects members to build a community across North America, and allows them to trade games with each other. Goozex is managed by a team that is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the system, meeting growing customer demands, and maintaining its lead in the online used video game trading market.

Goozex operates on a point-based system that allows its users to retain the real market value of their used video games when trading for other games. Members agree to mail their original game discs in exchange for points and then use those points to request other games. Goozex charges a $1.00 transaction fee for each trade, and guarantees every exchange made with a full refund policy. The Goozex library is comprised of individual user home libraries, and has over 12,000 units. Goozex offers more games than any given retail store and most online venues without holding inventory.

Sunscreen Mist is the Exclusive Distributor of the Sun Treatment Center.

Applying Sunscreen can be a lengthy, unpleasant and inadequate process. The Sun Treatment Center makes it fun, quick and easy. Their state-of-the-art booth mists users with FDA approved, Allevea™ sunscreens and suncare products.

The booth is easy for small children to operate, accepts a variety of payment options and requires no attendant, no plumbing, and a minimal amount of space around pools, beaches, marinas, and waterparks.

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