Platform Aerospace to Expand Operations in St. Mary’s
Platform Aerospace is expanding its operations in St. Mary’s County to grow its engineering, design, and production space, creating hundreds of new jobs in Maryland over the next three years.
A Power Competition in the Far North
Many experts agree that the competition between the United States, Russia, and China for global supremacy is moving into a new frozen theater in the far north.
Local Firm Earns Manufacturing Grant
Twenty-three Maryland small businesses were awarded manufacturing grants to promote industry innovation. Among the recipients was Compendium Federal.
2 St. Mary’s Firms Earn ExportMD Grants
Two St. Mary’s County firms — Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology and Parraid LLC — were awarded ExportMD grants from the Maryland Department of Commerce.
Loan Program Expanded for Small Businesses
More than $198 million in federal funding is available to help spur economic growth and support Maryland’s small businesses recovering from the pandemic. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) said the funds were available through the State Small Business Credit Initiative program.
State Launches ‘Innovation Uncovered’ Program
The Maryland Department of Commerce is launching “Innovation Uncovered,” a program to highlight Maryland’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in 2020.
Lockheed Launches AM Supplier Challenge
Lockheed Martin, in partnership with the University of Maryland and the Maryland Department of Commerce, is seeking qualified suppliers with innovative additive manufacturing technology to help deliver sustainment solutions. A virtual information session is planned July 14.
MD & Pax Top in DoD Spending
TPP’s 2019 Annual Meeting reports on Maryland’s largest industry: Defense. DoD spending: Maryland ranks #4 in federal spending among the 50 states and St. Mary’s County ranks #3 in Maryland for most defense contracts.
Save the Date for TPP Annual Meeting
Save the Date now so your calendar is free for the annual meeting of The Patuxent Partnership on Oct. 30, 2019, starting at 8 am.
Maryland Defense Network Highlighted at Event
The Maryland Defense Network has everything you ever wanted to know about active defense contractors in Maryland, and when their contracts expire.
