Here’s What is Happening This Week 8.23.2023.   

TPP PROGRAM UPDATES

Thurs, Sept 12 | 9:00 - 10:00am- Mr. Alan F. Estevez, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, Bureau of Industry and Security, and former Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, discusses Logistics Challenges in the U.S. – Why an integrated military-industry approach is critical in this contested security environment at USMSM, Bldg. 2, Center Hall. Sponsored by TEDCO and Boeing

Register here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/estevez/

Note: Article by on Logistics by Col. Matthew Seay, USMC, Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. In SEAPOWER magazine on August 22, 2023 Read here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/col-matthew-seay-usmc/

Wed, Sept 27 | 5:30 - 7:00pm, TPP/ANA Panel with keynote speaker: RDML Michael Donnelly, Director, Air Warfare Division, N98, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations; other panelists TBD. Register here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-ana-panel-september-27-2023/

More details on these TPP programs to come:

• Tues, Oct 3 | 10:00 - 11:00am – RADM Nancy Lacore, Commandant, Naval District Washington
• Thurs, Oct 19 | 8:30 - 9:30am – TPP Annual Meeting
• Wed, Oct 4 – “What is happening at the Aeropark” – look for more information in the coming weeks.

SoMD 2030 is funded by NAWCAD to build the STEM pipeline, increase career opportunities, and connect talented students with apprenticeships and internships in Southern MD, working with government, industry, and academia. Contact Jen Brown, SoMD 2030 Workforce Development & TPP Programs Director at jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org for more information.

Click this link to view the video of the SoMD 2030 Workforce Development program:  https://youtu.be/LrhMQQsIVGg.

The TPP Newsletter archived on our website here:  https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/.

TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Kiki Hall for more information at 301-866-4088 or kiki.hall@paxpartnership.org

TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD COLLABORATIONS 

Tech Bridge – NAVAL X here: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/Archive/tb_southernmaryland.aspx

 401 TechBridge - CONNECT, CREATE, COMMERCIALIZE - Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a new venture, a seasoned executive helping to grow an established business, or a small team of inventors with a game-changing idea. You’re all innovators, and all with the same goal. To get your product into customer hands. Interested In Learning More about 401 Tech Bridge? Read more here:  https://go.polarismep.org/webmail/872251/509269558/2df8760938ff8690697b9eb4ac7cfcb0873a1b87c0ada71ba6e0362d9fc60918.

EDUCATION

Please visit our STEM-LINK website for all things related to STEM. Link: https://stem-link.org

SAVE THE DATE: Sat, Oct 28 | 10 -2:00pm St. Mary’s County Public Schools STEAM Festival. More details when they are available!

AMP/Tech Jobs Rule – Paid Apprenticeship Opportunities! Dr. James A. Forest Career & Technology Center students interested in skilled work in manufacturing, business operations, and STEM fields are given paid apprenticeship opportunities with local industry and government.  NOTE: Academic Year 2022 to 2023 TJR graduated 41 apprentices!  Employers seeking student apprentices, application form here: https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/. 

College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information & news can be found here:  https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html.

• CSM was recently featured in The Community College Daily-- a national publication produced by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) -- because of CSM's homeschool program's rapid growth, and to highlight CSM's commitment to deepening relationships with southern Maryland's homeschool communities.

Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Upcoming events here:   https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/

• Tues, Sept 12 | 7:00 pm - The Judge William O. E. Sterling Constitution Day Lecture presented by Nina Totenberg, NPR’s Award-Winning Legal Affairs Correspondent Famous for Her Supreme Court coverage; Author of “Dinners with Ruth” (2022) at The Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center.
• Wed, Oct 25 | 7:00 pm -The Benjamin C. Bradlee Distinguished Lecture in Journalism presented by Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean and Henry Luce Professor of Journalism at Columbia University, at The Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center.

MISI dreamport –Check out events and register here:  https://misi.tech/events.php.

• Sept 11 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am The first event of the C3 Series Cyber Conversations and Coffee(C3) is back! Registration: Cyber Conversation and Coffee – MISI
• Sept 18-22, 2023- Hack the Building 2.0. Hospital Edition- at the DreamPort facility in Columbia, MD- Registration: Hack the Building 2 Hospital Edition Passes – MISI – There is limited Availability so don’t wait to register! 
• October 25-26, 2023 Hack The Railroad 2023 - Safeguarding the Future of Rail Systems- More here: Note: Call for Speakers and Sponsors for Hack The Railroad 2023 – MISI at the DreamPort Facility, Columbia MD

 GBC MISI Academy- Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Programs. More here: https://thegbcacademy.org/

RESOURCES

Please note:  Economic and Workforce Information Resources are located at: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.

Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region, stay informed and Follow on social media and here: https://www.sbdchelp.com.

• Maryland SBDC Online Training- Check out their NO-Cost Online Training & Workshops! SBDC offers a comprehensive range of online training courses and programs. Explore training here: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events

Amazon Black Business Accelerator – Read more here: https://sell.amazon.com/programs/black-business-accelerator#.

Tues, Sept 12 | 5 -7 pm - St. Mary’s Young Professionals will be back at Taphouse 1637. Please register HERE if you are interested in joining us for a great night of networking!

Mon, Oct 2 - Project Opportunity – Free entrepreneur Training Classes for Veterans" https://www.project-opportunity.com/registration/ Orientation Monday September 17 6:30-8:30 at Hilton Garden Inn, 10385 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf.

Join RMI, Maryland MEP and partners for an informational webinar on August 24, 2023- on Maryland Manufacturing 4.0- The Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant program provides grants to small and mid-sized Maryland manufacturers (up to 250 employees) to invest in Industry 4.0-related technologies, machinery and robotics, and digital business practices to remain competitive and drive growth. Applications are due by Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Apply here: https://mdmep.org/applying-for-the-manufacturing-4-0-program-tips-best-practices-and-questions-answered/.

Thurs, Aug 24 | 11:30am- What Keeps You Up at Night #6? Hosted by AFCEA Southern Maryland & moderated by Bob Hanley, Vice President Cyber and Engineering, Sabre Systems, Inc. Panel: Mr. Greg Sleppy, Director Cyber Warfare for Naval Aviation Engineering and Cyber Warfare Group Naval Air Systems Command. See link below for more information: Hosted by Webex, link and information here:  https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/what-keeps-you-up-at-night-part-6/

Sat, Oct 7 | 6:00 -10:00pm LEAP Forward 10^th Anniversary Celebration, NSBE Jr CASH at USMSM, SMART Bldg. For tickets & sponsor information, poster with QR code here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/leap-foward-10th-anniversary-celebration/

Sat, Oct 21, NASA Langley Research Center is opening its doors for the 2023 Open House! Visit the website for details related to entry process, transportation, parking, activities and more! https://oh.larc.nasa.gov/oh/openhouse/mc_cid=a957165184&mc_eid=a57124f79b

Interested in learning more about the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance (SMNA) Visit their website:  https://navyalliance.org/.

Federal Government Contracting Opportunities, SAM.gov, is the Official U.S. Government System for contract opportunities, contract data, wage determinations and more. The Maryland Department of Commerce has a directory​ of profiles for federal agencies with headquarters or major operations in Maryland.

Keep up to date with the St Mary’s County newsletter here:  https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/newsletter/.

MD Dept of Commerce opportunities: Resources for MD. Businesses: New Global Exchange Program | Small Biz Funding (mailchi.mp)

• The new Global Gateway Exchange soft landing program is an opportunity for Maryland companies to test out new market for Small, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses looking for funding- Check out the Video Lottery Terminal Funds here: https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/vlt.

TEDCO Partners with The Maryland Department of Commerce to Expand DefTech- DefTech supports the growth of businesses by helping them leverage the technology, facilities, and expertise in the Maryland Department of Defense (DoD) labs. Learn more here: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/press-releases/2023/tedco-partners-maryland-department-commerce-expand-deftech. 

• TEDCO Newsletter subscribe here: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Tri-County Council (TCC) - Facebook: Tri-County Council's Southern Maryland Job Source  TCC Business Engagement Specialist Team (B.E.S.T.) monthly Business News/Updates newsletter! Email BESTeam@tccsmd.org to request to subscribe.   

• Check out the most up-to-date Hot Jobs! For a list of employers hiring part-time or full-time positions: https://bit.ly/wklyfhotjobs.

• Business newsletter here:  https://www.crowdcast.io/c/tccs-b-e-s-t-on-tuesdays

JOB ZONE 2023 https://www.jobzoneonline.com/complete-schedule.aspx

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES

NOTE: St. Mary's County Government email addresses have been changed to "@stmaryscountymd.gov". Please update your address book. "@stmarysmd.com" addresses will no longer be accepted after July 31, 2023.

St. Mary's College of Maryland:  smcm.edu

• Tues, September 12 | 7:00 - 8:00pm- Nina Totenberg to deliver Constitution Day 2023 Lecture (see info under CSD at St. Mary’s College)

St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce –Website:   https://cca.smcchamber.com/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?class=E 

St. Mary’s County Library had a great year!  More here: https://express.adobe.com/page/KB5zMXXGOOKKx/

Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events.   More Upcoming Events:

• Wed, Sept 13 |  7:00 pm -Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives with David Moulton
• Fri, Sept 15 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Homeschool Day Nature Walk with the Sierra Club

• Oct 7-8, | 12:00pm- 5:00pm - Southern Maryland Heritage Festival The Historic Sotterley festival is a celebration of Southern Maryland food, culture, history, and the people that make it unique. The two-day event will feature music, food trucks, artisan vendors, family activities, demos, exhibits, and more. Purchase Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-maryland-heritage-festival-tickets-668459559537?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC)- See all events & to register: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.

• Thurs, Sep 7 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm Join William G. Thomas III, author and history professor from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, to discuss the freedom suits and the families of Southern Maryland featured in his prize-winning book, A Question of Freedom: The Families Who Challenged Slavery from the Nation’s Founding to the Civil War.
• Sat, Sept 9 |10 am- 4 pm Indigenous Heritage Day performance by Mark Tayac and the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers, from Tayac Territory. Also featured will be Drew Shuptar-Rayvis. All activities will take place at the Woodland Indian Hamlet exhibit on HSMC grounds.
• Thurs, Sep 21 |7:00pm - 8:00pm - Bits in Pieces: Uncovering Colonial Chesapeake Horse Culture in Archaeological Collections.
• Sat, Sep 23 | 11:00am - 4:00pm - RiverFest, a celebration of the St. Mary’s River and its watershed.

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum - For PRNAM news please visit: https://paxmuseum.com and subscribe to their newsletter. Membership sign up here: https://paxmuseum.com/membership-info/.

• Sun, Aug 27 Back to School Day - activities and educational resources to get students prepared for school. Note: Donate to Our School Supply Drive! Until August 27, we will be accepting donations of school supplies for Carver Elementary School in Lexington Park.
• Sat, Sept 16 Wheels & Wings Car Show- Registration here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-wheels-wings-car-show-tickets-551557251587?aff=oddtdtcreator
• The F-14 Tomcat cockpit Flight Simulator Program has a new Train-the-Trainer program for volunteers to join the Simulator Team. The Operators earn an operational certification for the WWII P-51 Mustang aircraft and the multifunction F/A-18 Hornet aircraft in order to teach museum customers how to fly an airplane. Our first Train-The-Trainer class consists of 4 high school students Alex Brown, Alec Denney, Aarav Sharma, and Rishi Sheth, are currently about halfway through the curriculum. Students will graduate as Trainer Instructors.

 St. Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/ For more, phone: 301-769-2222.  https://www.facebook.com/events/730336351971992

• Kids Can Join Local Artist for a Variety of Art Classes during Summer at St. Clement’s Island Museum For more information please call Christina Barbour at (301) 769-4723. For more information on this or other events, visit com/SCIMuseum.
• Sat, Sept 9, 2023: Hibernate, Migrate or Adapt. More information: (301) 769-2222 or FB link above.

• Sat, Sept 16| 10– 4pm - RetroFest on the Potomac -Piney Point Lighthouse Museum. Enjoy LIVE music, great food, beer truck, ice cream, vintage cars and All New Car show, variety of family activities & crafts, lots of "retro" activities and demos throughout the day. Admission is Free. More info (for web): https://www.facebook.com/events/842540050370715

U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center:

• Sat, Oct 14, 2023: Ghost Leaf Skeleton Rubbings. More information: (301) 994-1471 or https://www.facebook.com/SCIMuseum

St Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen stmcaring@gmail.com | Ph: 301.863.5700 www.stmaryscaring.org. Services are sustained through generous donations from individuals, organizations and community partners as well as the service of dedicated volunteers.  See more here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/st-marys-caring-soup-kitchen-moves-to-new-location/.