Child Tax Credit Holds Great Value
The federal child tax credit is available to help many taxpayers with children under the age of 17. Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC also helps taxpayers learn more about the dependent credit eligibility for older children.
What PPP Borrowers Need to Know
Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC can provide what borrowers from the Paycheck Protection Program Loans of 2020 need to know moving forward in 2021.
SMECO Scholarship Applications Available
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is offering college scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
Hoyer Applauds Buy American Order
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer applauded President Joe Biden on his Buy American executive order to help support American manufacturers and workers.
County Offers Relief Funds for Restaurants
St. Mary’s County has approved a second round of relief funds for food service establishments as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact businesses.
A Can’t-Miss Webinar for Tech Startups
In collaboration with the Small Business Development Center, TechPort will host the next Lunchbox Talk from 10 am to 1 pm Friday, January 22, 2021. The topic will be “Hacking the Traditional Business Plan Modeling Process for Tech Startups.”
Lower SMECO Energy Rates in Effect
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative received approval for a decrease in the power supply rates that most members pay for their electric service.
Ches Bay UAS Route Studied
The University of Maryland UAS Test Site at St. Mary County Regional Airport is heading up a feasibility study for a UAS route network overlying the Chesapeake Bay.
TechPort Launches 3D Virtual Tour
Take a 3D, 360° Interactive Virtual Tour of the Community’s Innovation Hub — TechPort in the heart of the new aviation technology park at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport.
Unemployment Claims Soar
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer says unemployment claims ought to set off alarm bells with the release of advance claim figures for Dec. 5 that show initial claims were 853,000, an increase of 137,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 4,000 from 712,000 to 716,000.
