Erichsen Takes Job as MetCom Executive Director
George Erichsen, a longtime employee of St. Mary’s County government, will resign his position as Department of Public Works and Transportation director to accept the position of executive director with the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission. Mr. Erichsen was chosen for the position following a nationwide search.
Temps Go Down, Electric Bills Go Up
Winter is upon us. As the temperatures outside drop, electric bills rise. Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative offers energy-saving tips.
TPP Recruits Science Fair Sponsors & Volunteers
Sponsors and volunteers are needed to sign-up by Jan. 6, 2017 to support the St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair, coming up Jan. 20 and 21 at Great Mills High School in Lexington Park, MD.
Workshop Aims to Break Bid Barriers
Is your business ready to compete for federal, state, and local highway construction contracts? Are you a Maryland Disadvantage Business Enterprise company? Then get ready to update your calendar with an event that will help you update your business.
Resume Bank Sees More Updates
Several updates have been made to the House Democrats’ Official Online Resume Bank, announced by House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) this week.
SMECO Focuses on Sustainability
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has recently reiterated its commitment to minimizing its carbon footprint and increasing the amount of renewable energy in its power portfolio. SMECO issue a position statement on sustainability in October to document its progress on meeting those goals.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Firms Get a Leg Up
The College of Southern Maryland and SBDC will help Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms that have had limited success in obtaining work on highway construction projects.
CSM Creates New Institute for Entrepreneurs
Recognizing the need to nurture the entrepreneurs and innovators in the region, the College of Southern Maryland has formed the Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute, and has announced Thomas Luginbill as its director.
Hoyer Visits Md. Business Startup FlexEl
With new ideas for his Make It In America plan, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer visited FlexEl, a custom battery manufacturer based in College Park, MD, recently.
Avalon Bldg. Supply Awarded Two Contracts
Avalon Building Supply of Hollywood, MD, has been awarded two contracts to provide materials to the state of Maryland and C.W. Wright Construction Co.
