Here’s What is Happening This Week 12/22/2021
Holiday Greetings from our Executive Director, Bonnie Green
Dear TPP Members and Friends,
It has been a year of challenges, new ways of engaging, and ensuring that we stay in touch with you, as TPP continues to connect the dots in our community.
As we say farewell to 2021, we are thankful for our members and our community, for opportunities to have a positive impact, and for learning the art of the ‘virtual,’ with kudos to Jen Brown.
We appreciate your participation in our virtual programs, and TPP was able to have several in person programs, including our TPP Annual Dinner, with our friend VADM “Spanky” Morley as our guest speaker.
As we look to 2022 and new opportunities, we will be transitioning from the virtual to in person programs.
Thank you for your faith and confidence in TPP. We welcome your suggestions and appreciate your participation. Our office is open and we welcome you to stop by for a visit.
While generosity, grace and gratitude have no season, they define the holiday season.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and best wishes, as you celebrate this season in your own way. Stay safe and well. Enjoy time with family and friends.
We’ll be seeing you in 2022. Happy New Year!
Bonnie M. Green
NB: TPP closes at 1pm on Thursday, December 23rd & reopens at 8am, Monday, December 27th. The office will be closed on Friday, December 31st.
TPP News & Programs
Don’t Miss! Staying United Across COVID-19 Impacts - A Briefing with Mel Brennan, Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Southern MD - Virtual program - Tuesday, January 11th, at 8:30-9:30am. Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/staying-united/
More on this soon: January 27th at 8:30am – Joint TPP- CSD program at USMS with Dr. Ed Foos, Senior Scientist, Indian Head.
TPP – NavalX – Tech Bridge – NAWCAD Collaboration
Southern Maryland Tech Bridge at Patuxent River - Led by NAWCAD. For more information on Naval X and its Tech Bridges visit: NavalX (navalagility.us)
TPP works with Building Momentum LLC & Tech Garden to support NavalX & Tech Bridge on behalf of NAWCAD https://buildmo.com/ Check out all Events here:
The Midwest TechBridge - 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’s Newsletter- Funding opportunities and events, Tech Talks, Webinars. More here: 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 the Strategic Education Office of NAWCAD, TPP, and the Forrest Career and Technology Center (SMCPS). More here: Tech Jobs Rule – The Patuxent Partnership (paxpartnership.org) - Industry Interest Form 2021: More on our TJR Apprenticeship Award here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/the-patuxent-partnership-selected-to-receive-an-inaugural- national-apprenticeship-week-2021-award/
See our Apprenticeship video & information here: https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/
PROJECT SCOPE. Understand how a security clearance will help you get a job. Project Scope | Security Clearance | Fort Meade Alliance (project-scope.org)
SkillUp® Southern Maryland Register for free online learning and receive workforce services. To review the course catalog and to get your free online learning license, visit: http://southernmaryland.skillupamerica.org today! More here:
DSI - Defense Strategies Institute - https://dsigroup.org/ for future events.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland announces the “Through the Lens” exhibition taking place at the Lexington Park Library,21677 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd., Saturdays , to Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The vernissage (preview) takes place Dec. 21 from 4-5 p.m. https://inside.smcm.edu/news/2021/12/st-marys-college-marylands-through-lens-exhibition-run-dec-18-jan-31-lexington-park
Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/
- Tuesday, January 25 at 7:30pm - Dr. Antonio Ugues, Jr., director of the Center for the Study of Democracy, will present the film “American Insurrection” commemorating the events of January 6, 2021 in Cole Cinema in the Campus Center on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus.
- Wednesday, February 2 at 7:00pm- Dr. Tom Nichols, author of “Our Own Worst Enemy” and “The Death of Expertise” will speak at St. Mary’s Hall on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus. This event is co-sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership.
St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair. Category judging will take place on January 22nd, 2022. Grand Award judging will take place on January 29th, 2022. Judging done virtually, via Google Meet. - Please place an X on the line by the category (or categories) you would be available to judge. Category descriptions can be found at: https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/categories-and-subcategories/. Special awards and grand awards will need judges. Information about the fair is posted on the science and engineering fair board website: https://sites.google.com/smcps.org/sm-sef/home.
College of Southern Maryland:https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
- CSM Students Race to Identify Cells in Nation’s First Ever ‘Cell Bowl’- Visit: https://www.csmd.edu/news/2021/csm-students-race-to-identify-cells-in-nations-first-ever-cell-bowl.html
In a Crab Shell - A 2 minute read every fortnight on initiatives at Maryland’s community colleges. Sign up here: https://mdacc.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ae37da86ecefec665dc3e1840&id=a9db42daaa
News
Governor Hogan Announces $10,000 in Rideshare Credits During Holiday Season, Available Beginning Today -Federal and State Agencies Partner With Uber to Provide Safe Ride Options for Marylanders - Read more here: https://governor.maryland.gov/2021/11/24/governor-hogan-announces-10000-in-rideshare-credits-during-holiday-season-available-beginning-today/
America is in for a lot more breakthrough infections. Here’s what to do if you fall sick. By Yasmin Tayag | The Atlantic | DECEMBER 17, 2021 - My breakthrough infection started with a scratchy throat just a few days before Thanksgiving. Because I’m vaccinated, and had just tested negative for COVID-19 two days earlier, I initially brushed off the symptoms as merely a cold. Just to be sure, I got checked again a few days later. Positive. The result felt like a betrayal after 18 months of reporting on the pandemic. And as I walked home from the testing center, I realized that I had no clue what to do next. Read more here: https://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2021/12/dont-be-surprised-when-you-get-omicron/359926/
Resources & Opportunities
Check out TEDCO’s website For more news and events.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - Southern Region of Maryland: Check out their website to view their Events calendar, on-Line Training sessions and many other resources. Visit:
- The Maryland SBDC is offering no-cost training to veterans through the year 2022. See SBDC link above.
Maryland Government International Opportunities for your Business- Contact Paul Beatty at paul.beatty@maryland.gov for more information on expanding your business globally.
Maryland Manufacturing Network - A PPE Resource Home - Maryland Manufacturing Network
Tri-County Council (TCC) - Facebook: Tri-County Council's Southern Maryland Job Source
IT Helpdesk Training - Information Session Every Wednesday! Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2885034263844504589
Maryland Entrepreneur Hub - A new resource for small business owners to connect: https://marylandentrepreneurhub.com/
MISI dreamport –Events https://misi.tech/events.php
Maryland Business Pulse- Monthly snapshot of business in MD – Subscribe Here:
The Maryland Defense Cybersecurity Assistance Program (DCAP) More here:
The Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) Website
Maryland's Government Contracting Guide -A comprehensive "how to" resource- Download Here:
Visit the Maryland Department of Commerce's Government Contracting webpage for a wide range of resources to support your business Here:
Maryland now has an 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 Humanities -108 West Centre Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 -(410) 685-0095. www.mdhumanities.org Support humanities programming in Maryland with a tax-deductible donation. Maryland Humanities is an educational nonprofit organization. We are generously supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities; the State of Maryland;
Maryland launches program to help manufacturers impacted by COVID-19- Applications are now being accepted here.
Community News & Activities
Historic Sotterley – https://www.sotterley.org/events/- Check out upcoming events and register. Save the dates for these: January 18th - Historic Sotterley featured on MPT's Maryland Farm and Harvest & January 26th - Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives - Joseph McGill
St. Mary’s County Library - Book clubs, Master Gardeners Plant Clinic, Zoom Storytime, Trivia Mondays! Check out the January Calendar Here:
St. Clement’s Island Museum Events: https://www.facebook.com/events/667046011151943
Community Support - Giving Back - Hunger Knows No Season - St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen needs:
- 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!
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