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

IN THE NEWS:
Army Shifting Training Priorities, Investments for Multi-Domain Ops
 
New Army Pilot Program To Test Armored Brigade Mobile Communications
 
Suicide spikes 15% among US troops in 2020 from the previous year
 
New White House report seeks employment, quality of life improvements for military families
 
Spouses could more easily transfer professional licenses after PCS, under House plan

LEARN ABOUT APG!
Just added to the Army Alliance video series, "The ABCs of APG,”  - “R” is for Research and Development (6 minutes).  No technical talk, just plain English, written with our community audience in mind!   Learn about the APG mission and why APG is so important to our Nation and to Northeastern Maryland.  The first video in the series, "Introduction to APG" (15 minutes) is also available. 

ARMY ALLIANCE ANNUAL BREAKFAST MEETING:
The Breakfast meeting will be held November 18, 8 to 10AM at the Richlin Ballroom.  Our panel of speakers will address, “Developing a STEM Workforce for APG’s Future.”  Learn about the challenges, opportunities, and efforts to develop a STEM-ready workforce in Northeastern Maryland to support APG’s mission.  Tickets available HERE.  

TOWN HALL WITH HARFORD COUNTY STATE LEGISLATORS:
The public is invited to join Harford County's State Senators for a series of legislative pre-session town hall meetings. Voice your questions and/or concerns about things impacting you.
Session 1 - October 16, from 10 am to 12 pm, Jarrettsville Public Library
Session 2 - October 30, from 10 am to 12 pm, Bel Air Public Library
Session 3 - November 13, from 10 am to 12 pm, Havre de Grace Public Library

THE MARYLAND FIVE-STAR AT FAIR HILL IS OFFERING A DOD CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE AND MILITARY (ACTIVE-DUTY AND RETIRED) DISCOUNT!  
One of only two 5 Star events in the United States, and seventh worldwide, the prestigious 5 Star designation is the pinnacle of the sport of Eventing, best described as an equestrian triathlon.  The Maryland Five Star at Fair Hill will be held Oct 14-17 at the Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Elkton, MD.  Click HERE to see the discount.  Click HERE to learn about the Maryland Five-Star at Fair Hill.  

EVENTS:
On October 5, 9:30AM to 1:00PM there will be a free webex conference, “Access to Opportunities with APG, State of Maryland, and Local Government - Win MORE!”  Attendees will learn what APG, State of Maryland, and Harford/Cecil buys, what APG, State of Maryland, and Harford/Cecil is not buying, and how they buy.  Attendees will also learn how to build profitability and sustainability to win more APG, State of Maryland and Harford/Cecil contracts.  This event is brought to you by the Maryland Small Business Development Center, Harford and CECIL counties and APG.  Register HERE.  

Mark your calendars for this October 6, 8:30-9:30AM webinar about writing winning Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) proposals for non-dilutive Research and Development (R&D) funding from a speaker who has doubled the national Phase I award rate.  Register HERE for this MD DefTech event.

The Northeastern Maryland Technology Council (NMTC) Water Cooler, “Building Successful Teams, (yes, even remotely),” will be held October 7.  The "Cooler" will share and discuss methods consistently used to achieve team-building success through innovative and unique programs (online, in-person) that have helped many Fortune 500 companies. Register for this free virtual event by clicking HERE.

Learn about Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership programs and services available to small and mid-sized manufacturers of all types that help companies operate more efficiently and profitably. This webinar is on October 18, from 0830-0930AM, and offered at no charge, but registration is required.  Register HERE.

NEW:  NMTC iDisruptor 3.8 - New Frontier of Business Model Innovation, will be held October 21, 4-5:30 PM.  Examine many of the most critical business model developments in detail and learn how you can harness them to deliver new solutions at your organization.  Learn more and register 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

Army Alliance Four Star Sponsors:

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