Barkhimer Named to Nat’l Small Biz Leadership Council
Tracy Barkhimer, president of Tracy A. Barkhimer Acquisition Strategies & Consulting, LLC (TABAS&Co) of Scotland, MD, was recently named to the National Small Business Association Leadership Council, the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization.
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.
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.
Jordan R&D – Inventor at TechPort 2.0
An inventor of Brian Jordan’s caliber is a huge bonus, says TechPort2 Director Tommy Luginbill. “Brian’s creativity is exceptional. He does not just see problems, he sees solutions. Donna’s business acumen is exceptional. Having the know-how of Brian and Donna readily available for all of us, makes TechPort a better place. This is the kind of business we want to support and collaborate with at TechPort to continue bringing innovation to scale.”
Got a Start-Up Idea? Now’s the Time to Pitch It
TechPort 2.0 is helping publicize the upcoming Crab Pot Pitch Competition in Southern Maryland to be held in October. The deadline to enter is Monday, September 7.
Data Analytic Assesses Music Impact on Students
Renae Rohde’s St. Mary’s Capstone Project was a data analytic perspective on the effects of music study on students. The project studied and showed the importance of the arts in the community.
TechPort Launches ‘Hot Box’ in COVID-19 Fight
TechPort UAS Business Incubator seeks FDA approval for the Heat Sanitization Box — the “Hot Box” — that disinfects thousands of face masks within an hour. The Hot Box is the second COVID-19 tool created by SoMDLovesYou with support from TechPort.
Students Honored With TPP/INCOSE Awards
A special awards reception will be held Feb. 19 to honor students who won Patuxent Partnership and International Council on Systems Engineering awards at the St. Mary’s County Science & Engineering Fair held in January 2020.
TechPort Welcomes Two College Interns
TechPort, Southern Maryland’s new business incubator, has welcomed two interns. Alexandra Walker is TechPort’s new community manager, and Tabitha Dunn will serve as community liaison.
