The Prince George’s Black Chamber of Commerce (PGBCC) announced yesterday that the fourth annual Prince George’s Classic will be held on September 29, 2007.

The Classic will features two teams from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest black athletic conference. The Bowie State Bulldogs are coached by Mike Lynn, Jr. and the Saint Paul’s Fighting Tigers are coached by Willard Bailey.

“The Classic is a great opportunity to celebrate and showcase the ‘black college experience,’ as well as highlight the outstanding attributes, amenities and institutions of Prince George’s County,” said PGBCC President Hubert “Petey” Green.

A host of exciting cultural and community events are also planned for this year’s Classic. Festivities include a welcome reception, battle of the bands, golf tournament, fashion show, college fair and step show. The Classic will conclude with church services at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, MD.

“We have garnered great support from the state, county and business communities,” said Mike Little, president of Prince George’s Classic, Inc. and a member of the Maryland Chamber’s Board of Directors. “With State Farm serving as the title sponsor, we are looking to grow in making this the premier black college football classic in the eastern region.”

The fourth annual Prince George’s Classic is sponsored by State Farm®; Southwest Airlines; Comcast; Pepco; The Columbia Bank; B&W Solutions; Downtown Locker Room; HBCU Connect; Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; and the Prince George’s County Public Schools. The Classic’s media partners are The AFRO American Newspapers; Washington Informer; iM4radio.com; Smooth Jazz, 105.9FM; WHUR, 96.3FM; and WPGC, 95.5FM.

For the most current updates and information on ticket sales, please contact the Prince George’s Classic office at 301-567-5747, or visit the Web site at www.princegeorgesclassic.com.