Business Tells DoD to Reduce Contractors
The Pentagon’s Defense Business Bureau reports $125 billion in cuts over five years — including reducing contractors and reworking contracts and cuts in logistics, procurement, property management, HR, and healthcare.
Slater Appointed to Baltimore Federal Reserve
Austin J. Slater, Jr., SMECO president and CEO, began his three-year term on the board of the Baltimore branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Jan. 1.
Charlotte Hall Opens Veteran’s Book Group
A free Veteran’s Book Group will meet the first Saturday of the month,11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Feb. – June at the Charlotte Hall Library,Charlotte Hall, MD.
St. Mary’s Renews Support for SMIT
A county agreement secures staffing for the SoMd Innovation and Technology Initiative (SMIT) out of the Md.Technology Development Corp (TEDCO)
No Sequestration Cuts This Year
The defense budget is expected to slightly decline through 2016 then gradually increase until 2021.
February Packed with Art Classes at AMG
Spend part of the winter in one or all of a wide variety of art classes running in February at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center’s Studio School. Something for all ages and skills.
Acquisition Reformer Heads HASC
Slow and steady will eventually reform the acquisition process in the Pentagon, says the new head of the House Armed Services Committee, Mac Thornberry (R-TX), known as a thoughtful expert on acquisition.
FHA Rate Cut Offers Savings to New Borrowers
Ask Primary Residential Mortgage about the FHA cutting rates on mortgage insurance premiums, providing significant savings to new borrowers.
RED-INC Sponsors SoMd Math Circle
Southern Maryland Math Circle invites students in grades 6-12 to explore some non-standard math problems, founded by a St. Mary’s College professor, a one-time MATHCOUNTS Champrion.
