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

IN THE NEWS:
Norquist to serve as acting defense secretary; acting service secretaries named
 
DOD Releases Report on Defense Spending by State in Fiscal Year 2019
 
US Army taps industry for autonomous drones to resupply troops
 
Army is working on Frankenbots with living tissue to better robot capabilities
 
Army Leaders Bracing for Budget Reductions
 
Army scientists pick top 10 coolest advances of 2020
 
FREE ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING FOR VETERANS:
Project Opportunity is an intensive curriculum based 10-week cohort program. Training includes: Assessing Your Business Idea, Marketing Analysis, Financing and Financial Management, Business Structure and Taxes, and Development of a Business Plan. Through grants and community business support this program is free to all veterans. Register for one of two Project Opportunity Harford County Spring 2021 Orientation Sessions! If you are interested, but unable to attend orientation you must email Program Director Joe Giordano at joe.giordano@project-opportunity.com.

EVENTS:
PROC GOVCON will be held virtually, January 22, 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.

NEW:  The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce invites you to their Virtual Networking Event, January 25, noon to 1pm.  The guest speaker is Karen Holt, Deputy Director Harford County Office of Community & Economic Development.  Learn about the Hotel Relief Package, a new training program for Veterans and operation opportunities.  Click HERE to register.

Northeastern Maryland Technology Council Water Cooler virtual presentation, “Fortifying Your (Work At Home) Office From Cyber Threats,” will be held February 4, 3-5pm via Zoom. With all the news about foreign actors hacking into our most secure corporate networks, and spying on us through other media, we must up our game working at home to stay safe. Fortunately, the National Security Agency because of all these threats, recently released guidance on how to secure your work-at-home-office from cyber threats.  Click Here for registration info.

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.

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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

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