SMECO Elects Board of Directors
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative elected its Board of Directors at the co-op’s 83rd annual meeting held August 26, 2021, at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall in Mechanicsville.
Credits to Be Issued to SMECO Members
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s eligible active members will receive credits on their bills, and checks will be issued to eligible former members, as the company is refunding capital credits totaling nearly $6.6 million.
Companies Sought to Host Student Apprenticeships
Local companies can become part of an innovative apprenticeship program in Southern Maryland that trains and prepares students to fill workforce shortages in STEM or manufacturing career fields.
SMECO Opens Another EV Charging Station
Another Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative EV Recharge public charging station for electric vehicles has opened in St. Mary’s County.
How Women Achieve ‘Authentic Success’
On top of everything else, more than 2.2 million women have left the workplace as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. A panel of women share with others how they have learned to navigate the challenges women face in the workplace and how to not only succeed, but how to achieve “authentic success.”
COVID Relief Grants Available for Nonprofits
The St. Mary’s County commissioners activated a COVID relief fund for local nonprofits in all categories of IRS 501(c) designation with a physical address in the county.
SMECO Begins Board Election Process
The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors appointed the 2021 Nominating Committee at its March meeting. The committee will meet in May to select candidates for the five board positions to be elected this year.
SMECO: Be Safe Around Power Lines
Spring is here and warmer weather means many Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative members will be heading outdoors for projects around the house and yard. The cooperative urges you to stay safe and be aware of overhead power lines.
New SMECO Office in L’town on Track to Open in June
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative employees are scheduled to move in to SMECO’s new Leonardtown office in June.