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Here’s What is Happening This Week 9.6.2023.   

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/.

Wed, Sept 27 | 5:00 - 7:00pm, TPP/ANA Panel with keynote speaker: RDML Michael Donnelly, Director, Air Warfare Division, N98, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Panelists: RADM John ‘Chet’ Lemmon, PEO-T (invited) - Christopher ‘Newg’ Boyle, CAPT, USN (Ret.), LVC Training Technology Director, Fleet Forces Command (invited)- Mr. Steve Cricchi, SES, NAWCAD Executive Director (invited) - CAPT Kevin ‘Tripper’ McGee, PMA-205 (confirmed)

Register here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-ana-panel-september-27-2023/.

Tues, Oct 3 | 10:00 - 11:00am – RADM Nancy Lacore, Commandant, Naval District Washington - Update to the Local Community at USMSM, Bldg. 2, Center Hall Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/title-ft-rear-admiral-nancy-lacore/

Wed, Oct 4, | 8:30 – 10:30am – TPP Program: “What is happening at the Aeropark”-  More info and registration here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/what-is-happening-at-the-aeropark

Thurs, Oct 19 | 8:30 - 9:30am – TPP Annual Meeting – TPP invites members and colleagues to join us for our Annual Meeting! Executive Director, Ms. Bonnie M. Green, will talk about some of TPP’s highlights in FY2023. Guest speaker Dr. Yolanda Wilson, President, CSM. Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-2023-annual-meeting/

TPP is featured in the AUVSI Member Spotlight this week! You can find the Spotlight page here: https://www.auvsi.org/members/auvsi-member-spotlight-patuxent-partnership.

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 -NAVAIR 

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.

The NAVAIR North Stars BAA has been posted on Sam.gov.  This is the BAA that was referenced at the NAVAIR ICE event. The Government is interested in receiving white papers for research and development, which may include but is not limited to, rapid prototyping, demonstration, and experimentation projects that offer potential for advancements and improvements in Integrated Warfighting Capability across the Naval Aviation Mission Areas supporting Naval Operations and as applicable to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and subordinate Commands. See the Attached N00019-23-S-0001 Broad Agency Announcement for further details. You can view the BAA at: https://sam.gov/opp/35be87d571244027bccc372dea160f57/view.

Tues, Sept 26 - PEO(U&W) Industry Event 2023 -The Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)) is planning to host an Industry Event in order to provide opportunities for industry to learn about the technology needs of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PEO(U&W) and the Navy’s Unmanned Community with the potential for follow-on briefings regarding technologies that industry has developed. More here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peouw-industry-event-2023-registration-691712479647

EDUCATION

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

Sat, Oct 28 | 10am -2pm St. Mary’s County Public Schools STEAM Festival. More details when they are available! More information here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/smcps-7th-annual-steam-festival-on-saturday-oct28-2023-1000-am-to-200-pm/

Wed, Nov 1 | 4 pm - 2nd Annual St. Mary’s County Just Society Art Contest! High school seniors from public, private, or home schools in St. Mary’s County are invited to enter original art pieces in the contest held in coordination with the biennial Maryland Emancipation Day ceremony, at the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown. This special celebration of equity and justice will feature the unveiling of brass “stopping stones” to commemorate five local freedom seekers who risked their lives attempting to escape bondage in St. Mary’s County in the 1800s. For more information, please contact Karen Stone, Museum Division Manager, at karen.stone@stmaryscountymd.gov or (240) 925-0293.

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.

 

Leadership Southern Maryland  (LSM) Application Deadline Draws Near for the Emerging Leaders (LEAP) Class of 2024. LSM is hosting the final Information Session for LEAP 2024. This is the last chance for applicants to gain a more complete understanding of the LSM Emerging Leaders LEAP and its value to organizations and to the Southern Maryland region. Advance registration is required. Final LEAP Information Session Thursday, September 14: Lighthouse Restaurant, 5:00 - 5:30pm - 14636 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD, 20688 - Advance registration is required. Please click HERE to register. LEAP Application deadline is September 30th:  https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/leap/.  Nominate a game-changing rising star in your organization!  https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/nominations/leap-nomination/"

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

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 join for a great night of networking!

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

Applying for manufacturing 4.0 Program - 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/.

Sat, Oct 7 | 6:00 -10:00pm LEAP Forward 10th 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 here: https://oh.larc.nasa.gov/oh/openhouse/

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)

 

 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.

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

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES

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:

 

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

 

 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/.

  • 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. Mary’s County Museum Division  https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/Museums/#:~:text=The%20St.,County%20and%20the%20Potomac%20River.

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

  • 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
  • Tues, Sept 26, | 10 am to 4 pm at the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center in Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division announces a special two-part event highlighting the profound and significant contributions of St. Mary’s County’s U.S. Colored Troops and Medal of Honor recipients. Also, a free lecture featuring author James S. Price, writer of “The Battle of New Market Heights: Freedom Will be Theirs by the Sword”, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library.

 

 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/.

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