The latest veteran unemployment numbers were released earlier this month, and while the veteran unemployment rate has dropped from 3.9 to 3.6 percent nationally, the State of Maryland has the second highest veteran unemployment rate in the nation at 11 percent. The Fort Meade Alliance continues to work on programs…...
FMA’s Annual STEM Family Night Showcases STEM Subjects to Area Students
Hundreds of local elementary and middle school students, and their parents, learned about careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) during the Fort Meade Alliance’s (FMA) STEM Family Night, held on Nov. 4 at Arundel Mills Mall. FMA member organizations showcased cutting edge technology for students, and their families,…...
Rising Star Network Hosts Successful Mentorship Event
More than 30 young professionals participated in the Fort Meade Alliance’s first Rising Star Network mentorship event on November 19, gaining insights from Fort George G. Meade (FGGM) Garrison Commander Col. Brian Foley and connecting with members of the FMA Board of Directors to discuss leadership, professional development and community…...
Fort Meade Alliance Appoints New Board Members
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…...
