Grant Funds Energy Degree Scholarships
Fifteen students at the College of Southern Maryland who are pursuing an Energy Degree now have the opportunity to receive scholarships, funded by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Mark Your Calendar for Cyber Summit
A one-day Cyber Summit on Sept. 18 will feature speakers, exhibitors, and attendees from government, industry, and academia on cyber challenges and opportunities for national security.
Hoyer Speaks at Regional Manufacturing Institute
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer spoke at the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland on Aug. 21 on House Democrats’ Make It In America agenda. The updated plan, detailed here, focuses on three core areas: education, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure.
MedStar Diabetes Work Earns CDC Recognition
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown has earned CDC Recognition for its Diabetes Prevention Program. The hospital was awarded full recognition by the Centers for Disease Control, an honor reserved for “programs that have effectively delivered a quality, evidence-based program that meets all of the standards for CDC recognition,” according to a letter from the CDC.
Entrepreneur Training for Vets Slated
Project Opportunity – Entrepreneur Training for Vets will hold an orientation session Monday, Aug. 27, in La Plata. The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize the event.
Hoyer Discusses Future of Make It In America
It has been eight years since House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and House Democrats created the Make It In America plan, working to encourage private sector job creation in the US.
St. Mary’s Gets New Tourism Director
Jason Aul has been selected to lead Visit St. Mary’s MD, a newly established tourism organization in St. Mary’s County.
Walden Partners With Pyramid Healthcare
Walden has announced it will partner with a premier East Coast behavioral health care provider — Pyramid Healthcare Inc. — to enhance its local services.
SMECO Issues Capital Credit Refunds
Capital Credit Refunds from Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative will begin to be issued in July, at a total of nearly $5.6 million. Eligible active customer-members will get credits on their bills and checks will be sent to eligible former members.
Candidates Nominated for SMECO Board
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s nominating committee for the 2018 SMECO board elections met on May 23, 2018. Candidates for the five seats that are up for election have been chosen.
