Army Alliance Newsflash
for the 
Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor (CSSC)
 

IN THE NEWS:
Wreaths Across America Honors Nation’s Veterans
 
Trump vetoes defense bill, but Congress appears poised to override him
 
'We Don't Have a Choice:' Military Exercises in 2021 Will Focus on This Big Problem
 
Congress allots about half the money requested for Army command post modernization program
 
HHS, DOD collaborate with Merck to continue the development and large-scale manufacturing of investigational COVID-19 treatment
 
Army fortified radio capabilities in 2020 to withstand electronic warfare

SURVEY:
Help the Association of Defense Communities (ADC) Measure Racial Equality Views Across Defense Communities!  Feedback is needed by January 8^th, from service members, military families, veterans, and DOD civilians about their views on racial equality in defense communities. Please complete the anonymous survey and help shape ADC’s efforts to ensure no military family arriving at a new duty station will have to face racism, intolerance or inequality.

EVENTS:
Northeastern Maryland Technical Council (NMTC) Water Cooler Talk, “TAXES $ COVID – NOT PREPARED?” will be held virtually January 7, 2021, 4 to 5pm.  This session addresses what you should be aware about your 2020 tax situation while you still have time on your side, to tackle your taxes before they tackle you.  Click Here to register.

PROC GOVCON will be held virtually, January 22^nd, 8AM to 5PM.  This event will help small businesses navigate the federal procurement system focusing on contracting and programs at Fort Detrick, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Fort Meade and civilian agencies such as NIH, CMS, USDA and more. The event is a fully interactive conference with a virtual exhibit hall. There are exhibitor opportunities.  Register HERE.

The Maryland/Washington D.C. District Export Council, Inc. announces ExporTech 2021!  Start growing your business through exporting with customized, action-oriented export expansion strategy development. The virtual classroom sessions and one-on-one coaching over an 8-week period begins January 2021.  ExporTech accelerates a company’s market research and planning process into a concise, predictable timeframe.  Only a limited number of companies participate per session.  Apply HERE.

ARMY ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT 2020:
The Army Alliance has published their 2020 Annual Report.  The online version is available by clicking here.  

RESOURCE TO HELP YOU TO NAVIGATE DOING BUSINESS WITH APG!:
Click HERE to see the online version of "Alphabet Suit."  The booklet includes a step-by-step instruction on how to do business with APG, common acronyms and definitions, military courtesies, and much more!  The booklet was a collaborative effort by the Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development and the Army Alliance.

Aberdeen Proving Ground 2020 Installation Guide – E-edition Link

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Patriot Sponsor:
Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development

Major Granting Organization:
Maryland Department of Commerce, Division of Military and Federal Affairs

Army Alliance Four Star Sponsors:

ANSER     Battelle    
       KatzAbosch