Here’s What is Happening This Week 3/30/2022

TPP NEWS & PROGRAMS

DON’T MISS!  Capt. Dan Covelli, CO, NAWCTSD, will discuss activities at NAWCTSD, followed by Central FL Tech Bridge update by Diana Teel, Director. -VIRTUAL- March 31^st at 10:30am - Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/nawctsd-tech-grove/

Dr. Tom Nichols, faculty member, Naval War College - Author of “Our Own Worst Enemy” will speak at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, April 12th at 7:00 pm - Program by TPP and the Center for the Study of Democracy, (SMCM). Book signing following program.  Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tomnichols/

COMFRC Industry Day, (in-person) at USMSM - April 19, 9am to 4pm –Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/comfrc-industry-day/

CHANGE OF DATE! NAWCAD Industry Day at USMSM on Mon, May 9 from 1-4pm

Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/nawcad-industry-day-april-2022/

TPP congratulates Capt. (ret) Barbara Ives, USNR, Read more here: https://lexleader.net/ives-earns-lifetime-achievement-award/

CLOSING SOON:  TPP MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINATIONS OPEN till April 5th, 2022! See more here: https://paxpartnership.org/member-of-the-year/

TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD COLLABORATION

Southern Maryland Tech Bridge/NAVALX visit:  (navalagility.us)

Tech Bridge- Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Tool Automation Challenge- Phase 1 open until 04/04/22 at 2:00pm EDT visit: https://www.challenge.gov/?challenge=cui

The Midwest Tech Bridge - Addressing supply chain issues for Navy Radar components. Video available here: IN3, NavalX Midwest Tech Bridge Connecting Businesses to Opportunities - IN3 (in3indiana.com)

401 Tech Bridge Newsletter- Funding opportunities and events, Tech Talks, Webinars. More here:  https://www.navalagility.us/tech_bridge/southernmaryland/

IMPAX - Bridging the gap between technology and capability - A partnership between NAWCAD and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).  Website: https://impax.tech/

NASC

Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC): NASC is an agile, collaborative enterprise composed of leading companies and academic institutions with expertise in technology domains of interest to the Naval Air Warfare Centers (NAWCs) and the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Consortium Management Group, Inc. (CMG) manages NASC and administers its Other Transaction Agreement with the Navy to facilitate rapid acquisition of cutting-edge technologies and to accelerate delivery of new capabilities to the Warfighter. For more information, please visit (nascsolutions.org)

EDUCATION

Tech Jobs Rule –(TJR) Seeking companies for the Apprentice program!  Joint effort between NAWCAD, TPP, and AMP/The Forrest Career and Technology Center (SMCPS).  

• 2022 TJR Industry Apprentice Program Interest Form here: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-Industry-Interest-Form-updated-January-2022_rev.docx- 

Return completed info to:  marykay.myers@paxpartnership.org, maryjane.selph@paxpartnership.org   

• More on our TJR Apprenticeship Award and video here: https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/

STEMING-IS BACK! May 21st, 2022 - NAWCAD and TPP announce the Inspiring the Next Generation! Venue: St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus. Learn at 2022 STEM-ING Event Tickets, Sat, May 21, 2022 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite   Questions? Email us at stemingsomd@gmail.com

PROJECT SCOPE. How a security clearance will help you get a job. Project Scope | Security Clearance | Fort Meade Alliance (project-scope.org)

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

• Join the CSD, St. Mary's Votes, members of the St. Mary's College community for a voter registration training presented by the St. Mary's County Board of Elections. Information here: democracy@smcm.edu The training on Thursday, April 7 from 4:00-5:00pm in the Blackistone Room/Anne Arundel Hall.

College of Southern Maryland: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html

The Engineering Program at the College of Southern Maryland will host a Virtual Meet & Greet- April 14, 2022 @ 4:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet students who have completed the Southern Maryland Engineering Pathways. Panelist to share experiences and information. Questions to STEM@csmd.edu. Register in advance at: https://csmd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrf-qoqj8rGtyhLIi1SQNzuQ0ew2dMqi7o

IntelliGenesis is proud to announce our Women Supporting Women STEM Scholarship! This $1,500 scholarship is awarded each year to 11 scholars from Maryland, Georgia, and Texas. Application form must be submitted by April 15th, 2022. Recipients will be notified by phone or mail no later than May 2nd, 2022. More Here: About Us - IntelliGenesis LLC.

29^th March to 26^th April - Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Science for Communities Webinar Series - Free- Details are available at:  https://www.umces.edu/cbl/science-citizens

 NEWS

Leadership Southern Maryland- Applications are open for LSM’s Executive Program, Class of 2023. Nominate at: https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/nominations/

Nice/Middleton Bridge US 301 – Drivers Update Expect Traffic delays. Home - New Nice Middleton Bridge Project | MDTA (maryland.gov)

RESOURCES 

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/

Check out TEDCO’s website for more news and events.

The Maryland SBDC is offering no-cost online training & workshops: https://www.marylandsbdc.org

Maryland Government International Opportunities for your Business - Contact Paul Beatty at paul.beatty@maryland.gov for more information.

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: https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/exportmd-program

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.

Maryland Entrepreneur Hub: https://marylandentrepreneurhub.com/

MISI dreamport –Events here: https://misi.tech/events.php

Maryland Business Pulse- Monthly snapshot of business in MD – Subscribe Here:

The Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) Website 

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

Visit the Maryland Department of Commerce's Government Contracting webpage for a wide range of resources to support your business Here:

SMC Ten Miles of Tech Handbook - Your company profile update- Deadline for submission: April 4, 2022! There is no charge for the listing.  Contact Katherine.stormont@stmarysmd.com  Link: https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/techbook/

The Maryland Defense Cybersecurity Assistance Program (DCAP) More here: 

DSI - Defense Strategies Institute, high level training summits and symposiums - https://dsigroup.org/

Leadership Southern Maryland Job listing for Executive Director -

More here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2984758695

and here: https://www.leadershipsomd.org/about-us/our-team/

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES 

St. Mary’s College of Maryland presents The Mark Twain Lecture “An evening with Reese Waters” on Friday April 1^st - More here: https://www.smcm.edu

Historic St. Mary’s City, Spring 2022 Calendar https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/

• Join Historic St. Mary's City (HSMC) on a guided walk called “Ghost Frames”. Information:  bird@maryland.gov

Historic Sotterley – https://www.sotterley.org/events/- Check out upcoming events April 12, 13, 14, 15, 2022 - 10:00am - 4:00 pm - Sotterley is hosting family friendly activities for you and your kids during Spring Break.

St. Clement’s Island Museum Events click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/667046011151943

Leadership Southern Maryland Job listing for Executive Director-

More here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2984758695

and here: https://www.leadershipsomd.org/about-us/our-team/

St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen Needs Your Help:

• Bagged lunches: Assorted chips, Fruit snacks/cups, Pudding cups, Boxed drinks, Zip-lock baggies sandwich size.

• Feed the Family grocery boxes: Canned tuna and chicken, Tuna Helper, Dried pinto beans, Microwavable popcorn, Flavored noodle packets, Pepperoni, Fresh apples, pears, oranges, Chunky soups, Onions.
• Soup kitchen needs: PAM cooking spray, Real butter, Margarine tubs, Italian seasoning.
• No contact donations. Deposit items in bin at front door of the soup kitchen, 20850 Langley Rd., Lexington Park, between 8:30 am and 1 pm -Mon – Sat, or drop off at TPP Office, Mon - Fri, 8:30am to 4:30pm – Check payable to St. Mary’s Caring, may be mailed to P.O. Box 144 Lexington Park, MD 20653. Thank you for your generosity!