The Fort Meade Alliance (FMA) has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors effective Nov. 12, 2015. New Board members include Robert Hannon, President and CEO of Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation; Jennifer Smith, Director of Operations and Site Executive for Raytheon’s Fort Meade Operations; Larry Twele, CEO…...
New Transit Plan Benefits Fort Meade Region
Governor Larry Hogan recently announced $135 million in targeted investments to improve mass transit in the Baltimore metropolitan area and enhance connections to major suburban job centers like the Fort Meade region. More than 55,000 people currently work on Fort George G. Meade, and continued growth over the next five…...
FMA Program Targets Young Leaders
The Fort Meade Alliance is looking for your company’s young leaders to participate in our newest initiative. The Rising Star Network, which targets young professionals 35 years or younger, is an opportunity for the next generation of leaders to collaborate, build relationships and grow professionally. “This is an exciting new…...
STEM Family Night is Nov. 4
Do you know elementary and middle school aged students interested in STEM? Come out to the FMA’s free STEM Family Night on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Arundel Mills Mall in the Roundhouse Food Court. FMA member organizations will showcase cutting edge technology for students, and their families, to inspire a…...
Penny Cantwell Named Volunteer of the Year
FMA Education & Workforce Development Chair Penny Cantwell of Howard Bank, was named Volunteer of the Year by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County. She will be honored during the 15th Annual Celebration of Philanthropy Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 20, at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. “Penny has been a…...
DISA Hosts FMA’s Tech Mania, Showcasing STEM Careers
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) hosted the Fort Meade Alliance’s Fall Tech Mania, providing more than 100 ninth grade students with interactive technology demonstrations and insights into STEM careers. Students from Anne Arundel, Howard and Prince George’s County schools participated in the Oct. 22 event, which was held at…...