Hoyer: Slow Job Growth Not Acceptable
After President Obama left a trend of gaining economic strength when he left office, current policies have led to slowing job growth, says House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer after the release of the Department of Labor’s jobs report for April 2018.
Hawk Tank Pitch Contest Is a Hit
Both Jackie Koerbel and Sheila Levings admitted they were a little nervous before their turn to present projects at the College of Southern Maryland’s Hawk Tank Pitch Contest. The premier event at the college’s La Plata Campus on March 23 was the chance for CSM faculty to share ideas of how to improve the college, after which a panel of judges and the audience chose the best.
SMECO Awards Outstanding Teachers
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has chosen 20 educators from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties as Outstanding Teachers because of their leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering.
SMECO Committee to Nominate Board Candidates
Ten members have been appointed by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors to the 2018 Nominating Committee scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.
Bartilson to Head TechPort at the Airport
Brad Bartilson has been hired by the commissioners of St. Mary’ County and the University of Maryland to be the director of the county’s new TechPort at the Airport business incubator.
Chopticon HS to Host Quadcopter Skills Expo
A Quadcopter Skills Expo is set for 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Chopticon High School in Morganza, sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership’s UAS/Quadcopter Initiative.
Hoyer Returns From Listening Tour
House Democrats, led by House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer went on their second Make It In America listening tour, traveling across the the country’s Industrial Heartland to hear directly from citizens about their economic challenges.
Partnership Seeks Member of the Year Nominees
The Patuxent Partnership is looking for nominees for its 2017 Member of the Year award. Nominations are being accepted now. All nomination packages must be submitted by close of business Monday, April 2, 2018.
Fleming Is New Chamber President
Dr. Richard B. Fleming, former dean of the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick Campus, has been named as the president and CEO of the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce.
Spend a Night at the Museum
Young Professionals in St. Mary’s County and surrounding areas are invited to spend a Night at the Museum — or actually just an evening — at the Calvert Marine Museum.
