Here’s What is Happening This Week 8/31/2022
UPCOMING TPP PROGRAMS
September 14th, 2022, 5pm - TPP/ANA panel- “Naval Aviation Programs are Soaring” … Learn more with keynote speaker VADM Francis D. “Spanky” Morley, Principal Military Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development & Acquisition). Panelists: Ms. Jeanine Corzine, SES, Director, Targeting and Kinetic Effects Group, NAWCAD; Ms. Susan DeGuzman, SL, Director (acting) Engineering and Cyber Warfare Group, NAVAIR; Mr. Roy Harris, SES, Executive Director for Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC); Ms. Ann Wood, SES, Sustainment Director (acting) NAVAIR; Mr. Robert Kimble, SES, Acting Program Executive Officer, Aviation Common Systems and Commercial Services. Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-ana-14sept22/ Thank you to sponsor SMX
September 29, 2022 - 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Patuxent Defense Forum - “NATO’s Expansion and the Implications for Global Security” with keynote speaker Admiral James G. Foggo, USN (Retired), Dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy, Navy League of the United States. This is a joint program hosted by TPP and The Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. FREE to all active duty and government employees - Registration Open: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/patuxent-defense-forum-2022/
October 20TH,2022- RADM Lorin Selby, Chief of Naval Research, More to come
October 25th, 2022, 6pm -7pm - TPP/Center for the Study of Democracy - Guest speaker Greg Poling, senior fellow for Southeast Asia and director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, and author of “On Dangerous Ground: America's Century in the South China Sea.” More information to come! At St. Mary’s Hall, St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Registration now open: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/greg-poling/
REMINDER: Slides approved for release are posted on TPP’s Programs Resources page: https://paxpartnership.org/program-resources-public/
TPP News
News coverage of TPP visits to Summer Camps:
Student Summer Camps and how buses saved the day. A heartfelt thank you to our educators. by Southern Maryland Chronicle News Desk August 26, 2022. Read more: The Southern Maryland Chronicle
TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD COLLABORATION
Southern Maryland Tech Bridge/NAVALX https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/Archive/tb_southernmaryland.aspx
401 TechBridge - Sources Sought/RFI” Capability Demonstration event conducted by the Stiletto Maritime Demonstration Program. Naval Surface Warfare Combat Craft Division is seeking potential technology sources for the Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Capabilities Demonstration. This is issued from the Joint Prototyping and Experimentation Maritime (JPEM) Program at NSWC Carderock: N0016722Stiletto. The SAM.gov solicitation is available by clicking here
12-13 September 2022 -Blockchain and Beyond: National Security Symposium at NPS- Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA. Students and faculty of NPS are hosting a research symposium on the intersection of blockchain technologies and national security. - Connect military and industry experts to share insights and drive national security innovation. To RSVP by Sept 1st: NPS Blockchain Research Symposium (afit.edu)
September 7, 2022 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. INFORMATION SESSION (Virtual) Engaging Upper-Classmen College STEM Students. Join us on the 7th to hear about what we do, opportunities, and experiences from NAWCAD’s young professionals. Don’t miss It! Register today using the QR code provided at this link: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NAWCAD-Info-Session-Student-Engagement_07Sept2022.jpg
IMPAX - Bridging the gap between technology and capability - A partnership between NAWCAD and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). Website: https://impax.tech/
EDUCATION
September 1, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m NAWCAD STEM Intern and Entry-Level Hiring Event At USMSM SMART Building – Register here: http://tinyurl.com/2xltbhxg
College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Further information & news can be found here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
- CSM is partnering with Melwoodto build a more inclusive workforce in the trade industry where demand for workers is high. Melwood’s Building Paths prepares people with differing abilities to enter the construction and skilled trades field after completing a 14-week program offered both online and in-person at CSM’s Hughesville Campus at the Center for Trades and Energy Training. More here: https://melwood.org/community-services/building-paths/
Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland: More about upcoming events here: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/- See TPP joint CSD programs details and registration above. Sign up for the CSD Newsletter: https://smcm.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=1a33d5cd943768d4b00dec4fa&id=a5d327581a
growingSTEMS is a nonprofit STEM education organization engaging students of all ages in robotics. Robobees, a multi award winning team, is one of their many STEM robotics education programs. Visit: https://growingstems.org/
JSHS Chronus Virtual Mentoring platform is available to students year-round. For students wanting a mentor for next year's JSHS project. Mentees get accepted automatically. More information here: https://aeop.chronus.com/p/p1/membership_requests/new
RESOURCES
SAVE THE DATES:
- February 28- March 5, 2023 -Avalon Australia Aerospace & Defense Exposition. Contact Mia Romeo at romeo@maryland.gov to learn more.
- June 19-25, 2023 -Paris Air Show -- Contact Andrew Kreiniat kreinik@maryland.gov to learn more.
Tuesday, 1 November 2022, 10:00am–2:00pm St. Mary’s College of Maryland on-campus Fall 2022 Career & Internship Fair hosted by the Center for Career & Professional Development at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Excellent opportunity to hire interns, graduating seniors, and current students. Registration deadline: Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 5:00pm - Registration here: Online. Contact Melissa Golowskiat magolowski@smcm.edu or 240-895-4203 with any questions you may have.
Check out TEDCO’s website for more news and events.
- Special Edition Southern MD E-Newsletter Here:
The Maryland SBDC is offering no-cost online training & workshops: https://www.marylandsbdc.org - SBDC Southern Region sign up for newsletter https://www.sba.gov/updates
MD Department of Commerce | Global Assets - Maryland is a two-way gateway for international business – More here: https://open.maryland.gov/why-maryland/global-assets/
Exporting Assistance |The Maryland Department of Commerce and U.S. SBA - The state offers grants of up to $5,000 to MD companies looking to market internationally through the ExportMD grant program. More here:
SBA Free online business courses info here: https://www.sba.gov/sba-learning-platform?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Maryland Entrepreneur Hub: https://marylandentrepreneurhub.com/
Maryland Department of Commerce's Government Contracting webpage for a wide range of resources to support your business Here:
Maryland Business Pulse - Monthly snapshot of business in MD – Subscribe Here:
Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) Website:
MISI dreamport –Check out events here: https://misi.tech/events.php
Early-stage tech investment tax credit- The Maryland Innovation Investment Tax Credit is designed to attract investors for early-stage companies in the state. More here: https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/Pages/innovation-investment.aspx
Maryland Commerce Grant for Manufacturers Just Announced - October Round 1 Application Deadline expired Check here for Round 2- https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/maryland-manufacturing-4-0
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Announces New Maryland Rebuilds Grant Program to Strengthen and Expand Maryland Early Childhood Education - Provides $193 Million Investment to Address and Overcome Impact of Pandemic on Child Care, Early Childhood Education, and School Readiness. Read more here: https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MDMSDE/2022/08/30/file_attachments/2256697/Maryland%20Rebuilds%20Press%20Release%208.30.22.pdf
Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Internship Fall 2022- Application: https://www.misiacademy.tech/cae/
CyberWire announced the launch of its new podcast CISA Cybersecurity Alerts, urgent information about cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits. The audio alerts are a stand-alone feed shared via the CyberWire's flagship CyberWire Daily podcast feed.
Maryland Defense Cybersecurity Assistance Program (DCAP) More here:
DSI - Defense Strategies Institute, high level training summits and symposiums - https://dsigroup.org/
September 6 – 8th, 2022 - Navy Gold Coast Conference –San Diego, CA (in person) The San Diego Chapter (NDIA) 34th Annual Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event "Thriving as a Department of the Navy Small Business in a World of Global Challenges." This NDIA Event is the premier Navy procurement conference in support of the warfighter mission of the Navy and the DOD. Learn more and register here: https://www.navygoldcoast.org/
September 27 - 29, 2022 - 2nd Annual - 2022 AUVSI Hampton Roads UxS Exposition - Embracing Advanced Air Mobility & Space - Convene with industry, state and federal officials in the emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and space flight domains to explore the exciting developments in these fields and the impacts to Hampton Roads. More information & registration here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/unman_202209/ - If you would like to sponsor this event please contact: melissa.rogers@usi-inc.net
Registration Now Open for NASA 2022 International Space Apps Challenge – the world’s largest annual hackathon – 2022 theme “Make Space- This year’s challenge will focus on Earth and space science, technology, and exploration. Registration is now open through October 2nd. Space Apps is managed by NASA’s Earth Science Division in the agency’s Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton, Mindgrub, SecondMuse, and the NASA Open Innovation Applied Sciences Program. Learn more here: https://www.spaceappschallenge.org
September 27–30, 2022 – The 39th International Test and Evaluation Symposium |Forging the 21st Century T&E Tools in an Era of Great Power Competition at The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center | Virginia Beach, VA - Join us as we present the latest insights For more information: https://www.itea.org/event/39th-te-symposium/ , then select Symposium under Events or contact: Erwin Sabile, CTEP | ITEA 2022 Symposium Chairperson |ITEA Hampton Roads President sabile_erwin@bah.com | Download for complete list & descriptions
CDCA Stakeholder Alert: Registration is open for the 15th Annual CDCA Defense Summit! To register, go to this link: https://www.charlestondca.org/summit-15-registration-information
Australia Defense Forum Webinar - Business opportunities in Australia - In-depth insights on current and future requirements, where to find procurement opportunities, and how to bid. Speakers Include: Mark Russell, Regional Senior Commercial Officer, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands; Colonel Chris Ingleton, ODC Chief, U.S. Embassy, Australia; Doug Hartley, Aerospace & Defense Commercial Specialist, U.S. Embassy, Australia - Chris Hess, Head of Industrial Development, Lockheed Martin Australia; Mike Petrassi, Kallman Worldwide & Chris Macfarlane, AMDA Foundation Limited, Avalon Airshow 2023 Organizers. Register here: https://trade.webex.com/trade/j.php?RGID=rb7f383f2630a86d159d40e6d5e6cdfe1 Direct Questions: Diane Mooney, Director, U.S. Commercial Service, Seattle, Washington
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
TPP seeking Full Time Administrative / STEM Assistant at Lexington Park, MD. Full job description and application form found here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/job-opportunity/
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.
JOB ZONE 2022 Companies are hiring. Get the info here:
11th Annual Southern Maryland Hiring Event & Career Expo - October 5, 2022 10am – 4pm - Meet Local Talent and Get Ready to Interview for Your Current Openings! Hybrid Event: In-person & Online- Standard Registration $125 More information here: https://bit.ly/TCCSMD_11thAnnualHiringEvent_Business
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce –Website: https://cca.smcchamber.com/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?class=E Newsletters can be found here: https://smcchamber.com/newsletter/
- Taste of St. Mary's September 10, 2022 1pm-4pm Leonardtown Square Vendor spaces and Sponsorships available. (See link above)
- State of the County September 20, 2022 11:30am Bay District Volunteer Fire Department. For Sponsorships or individual tickets. (See link above)
St. Mary’s Young Professionals will be hosting an ‘End of Summer Happy Hour’ event on Thursday, September 29th between 5:00p-7:00p at the Willows Recreation Center at 46961 Bradley Boulevard, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Come join other young professionals for a night of networking, fun, and games! There will be ping-pong and cornhole, along with food and drink available for purchase. Please see the flyer found here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/st-marys-young-professionals-will-be-hosting-an-end-of-summer-happy-hour-event/ for information and be sure to register (scan or click QR code) --- we hope to see you there!
Historic Sotterley Register here for events: https://www.sotterley.org/events
- AeroPark Farmers Market – Sunday Sept 11th at 9am to 1pm –Features more than 15 farmers, artisan bakers, craft food/beverage cultivators and more. Upcoming dates October 9, Nov 20, and Dec 18.
Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC)- Register here for events: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/
- The Maryland Dove will be in Annapolis from September 9 – 11 as part of a year-long celebration of the ship’s completion.
- Visit HSMC for Indigenous Heritage Day from 10 a.m.—4 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022. The annual event will be filled with ongoing demonstrations in the Woodland Indian Hamlet exhibit area of the outdoor museum. Indigenous Heritage Day will be a culturally enriching family event for all ages and a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon! contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@hsmcdigshistory.org.
St. Clement’s Island Museum Events here: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/ - The water taxi is running daily! Call 301-769-2222 for more info.https://www.facebook.com/events/278695530851716
September 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT-The public is encouraged to head to the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center in Lexington Park to see “Seventeen Men: Portraits of African American Civil War Soldiers.” For more information, call 301-769-2222 or visit Facebook.com/SCIMuseum and click on “events.”
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum - Sign up for Newsletter and catch all the events. https://mailchi.mp/5d2be339c265/july-recap?e=998cda1778
6th Annual Wheels & Wings Car Show - Saturday, September 24, 2022- Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-wheels-wings-car-show-tickets-303571439347 |
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