Sessions for LSM’s LEAP Class Nearly Complete
Leadership Southern Maryland’s Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2020 held its fifth of six program sessions. LEAP’s Capstone and Graduation Session is planned for Oct. 23.
Hawkins New Senior VP at SMECO
Campbell Hawkins has joined Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative as senior vice president and chief strategy and innovation officer to lead SMECO’s newly created Strategy and Innovation Department.
Job Losses Show Recovery Slowing
Job losses reported in the September 2020 show the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic’s job has slowed.
TechBridge @ TechPort Event – Oct. 8
Tech-Port’s October virtual live-broadcast monthly program features Director of TechBridge of Southern Maryland, Rick Tarr, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 from 1-1:30 pm.
Apply Now for Help With Your Electric Bill
The Maryland Public Service Commission has authorized utilities to resume sending termination notices beginning October 1 and to resume disconnecting service as of November 15. If you need help to pay your electric bill, SMECO wants to help.
SMECO’s Dennison Named to UMd Charles Medical Center Board
The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center announces the appointment of Tom Dennison, managing director of government and public affairs for Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative to the hospital’s board of directors.
MD Restaurants Open for Higher Capacity Limits
Effective at 5 pm Monday, September 21, capacity for indoor operations at St. Mary’s County restaurants may increase from 50% to 75%, with appropriate distancing, and following strict public health requirements.
Deadline for Crab Pot Pitch Is Sept. 21
TechPort 2.0 is helping publicize the upcoming Crab Pot Pitch Competition in Southern Maryland. The submission period has been extended to September 21, 2020.
Grant Expands St. Mary’s Internet Access
St. Mary’s County government and public schools joined together to win a state grant for $1.7 million to continue the effort to bring broadband internet connections to unserved populations in St. Mary’s County.
TPP, Chamber Present Webinar With Comptroller
The Patuxent Partnership and the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce will present a free webinar with Maryland Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot. Join them for the free event to be held from 2 to 3 pm Tuesday, October 15, 2020.
