Noteworthy News

We Made the List!

We are proud to share the Baltimore Business Journal has recognized the Fort Meade Alliance as #12 of the Top 20 Associations of 2021 in the Baltimore area! In the face of local and global challenges, pressures and changes, we believe this news speaks volumes about our leadership, committees and FMA members.

Thank you for your commitment to our mission.

Linking Nutrition to Resiliency

The curriculum for three new workshops designed to make healthy eating easier for service members and their families is currently being finalized. In partnership with the Maryland University of Integrative Health, the workshops will help participants navigate around obstacles such as limited cooking supplies, minimal kitchen space, barebone appliances and tight budgets so that cooking healthily is less overwhelming.

Standing on the shoulders of one of the five pillars of resiliency — physical — we believe achieving proper nutrition is one of the cores of holistic health.

Workshop #1: Meal in a Mug

GOAL: Teach participants how to prepare homemade meals using nothing but a mug, very few utensils and a microwave.

Workshop #2: Healthy Meal Planning on a Budget

GOAL: Teach participants how to plan, shop for, and prepare healthy meals on a limited budget.

Workshop #3: Smart Shopping

GOAL: Teach participants how to shop for healthy foods on a limited budget.

Pilot workshops are currently being planned for early Spring and will be held in community kitchens on Fort Meade until the renovation of the Education and Resiliency Center at Kuhn Hall opens in late 2022. 

From the FMA Foundation

We are very pleased with the progress of the renovation of the highly anticipated Education and Resiliency Center at Kuhn Hall — the elevator shaft is installed, framing for drywall is going up and furnishings have been ordered. Shown here is a rendering of one of the classrooms that will be used for education programming and services to support the unique needs of service personnel, their families, veterans and the DoD community.

We are currently on schedule to open doors in late 2022!

In Case You Missed It

Attendees Applaud Program Content at DISA Small Business Conference

The 2021 DISA Small Business Conference on December 9 at the BWI Hilton was a huge success! Attendees heard firsthand from DISA’s Deputy Director Chris Barnhurst as he elaborated on the strategic intent of DISA’s recent organization change. The breakout sessions included a step-by-step explanation of the facility clearance (FCL) process by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), a discussion of the Other Transaction Authorities (OTA) process and the relationship with Dreamport (a project of MISA) and DISA’s Technical Exchange Meetings, an overview of what the source selection team follows for evaluating proposals and all the documentation that goes into justifying the winning contractor and a humorous presentation presented by the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) about what not to do when competing for OSBP’s attention.

2021 President's Reception

Thank you to the 150+ FMA members and non-members who attended the 2021 President’s Reception on December 15 at the BWI Hilton. The festive spirit was quite evident as guests gathered to kick off the holiday season together, give kudos to the many FMA milestones this past year and gear up for all that’s to come in 2022. The vibe was also overflowing with generosity for the recipients of USO’s Project Elf, an annual initiative that supports military families during the holiday season!

Wreaths Across America Honors Veterans

FMA’s Rising Stars Network opened an invitation to the FMA community to join their Wreaths Across America volunteer team on December 18. Along with many other volunteers, the group hand-placed wreaths at Annapolis National Cemetery where the local ceremony was held. By the end of the day, more than 3,000 wreaths were placed to honor veterans and their families during the holiday season. Nationwide, more than 2 million wreaths were placed by over 2 million volunteers who participated at one of the 3,136 ceremonies, a third of which were children volunteering with their families.

Thank you, Rising Stars Network, for spearheading this memorable event to remember the sacrifices of our veterans and their families. 

Save the Dates!

February 16, 3:30 p.m.

MBC Monthly Meet-Up

Join us online on February 16, 3:30 p.m. for our monthly Meade Business Connect (MBC) Meet-Up to learn directly from State and County staff what resources are currently available for small businesses. This event is for FMA members only. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

March 17

Industry Day

Save the date for our annual Industry Day where the Senior Acquisition leaders for USCYBERCOM, NSA and DISA will share their priorities for the upcoming year.

Details coming soon!

March 22, 4 p.m.

Executive Speakers Series

If you’re 35 and under, join the Rising Stars Network for the Executive Speakers Series, FMA Board Member John McBeth will draw from his storied career to share insights about managing high performing leaders. This event is for Rising Stars of FMA member companies only. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

April 9, 7 p.m.

2022 Stars in Service Gala

Join us as we celebrate those who serve our country and community with an extraordinary night of dinner, dancing and gratitude. Proceeds from this special night fund initiatives supporting military personnel and their families, education programs and workforce development efforts.

Secure your sponsorship today!

Welcome New Partner and Members

Members

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS)

Blue Star Families 

BlueSun Technologies

CarverBeth, LLC 

MARATECH, LLC

Military and Veterans in Recovery (Banyan Treatment Centers) 

PD, Inc.

Rebellion Defense, Inc.

Rivera Group 

Westin Hotels

Our Mission Partners

Our 5-Star Partners

Amazon Web Services

Anne Arundel Community College

AAEDC

ASRC Federal

BAE Systems

BigBear.ai

Boeing Intelligence & Analytics

BrainTrust

CACI

Chugach Government Solutions

Ciena Government Solutions, Inc. (CGSI)

Corporate Office Properties Trust

Deloitte LLP

Denovo Solutions

HCEDA

Huntington Ingalls Industries

LG-TEK

ManTech International Corporation

M.C. Dean

Nominet

Oceaneering International, Inc.

Parsons

Praxis Engineering

SAIC

Tower Federal Credit Union

Vision Technologies

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Our Patriot Partners

Aronson, LLC

Capitol Technology University

ClearEdge

Focal Point Data Risk 

Guidehouse

Howard Community College

IndraSoft

KatzAbosch

Peterson Technologies

Our Granting Sponsor