FMA Micro Business Cohort Launches 2026 Program | | | The Fort Meade Alliance’s Meade Business Connect (MBC) Micro Business Cohort has officially launched its 2026 program year, marking the fourth time FMA has convened this initiative to support the region’s smallest firms. Since its start, the program has built an alumni group of more than 50 micro businesses, creating a growing network of companies that continue to collaborate, learn from one another, and strengthen their ties to the Fort Meade community. |
| | Local teachers gain industry insight with Teacher Externship Program | | | |
This summer, the Fort Meade Alliance’s Teacher Externship Program brought 10 educators inside FMA member companies to gain firsthand exposure to Maryland’s defense and technology sectors.
The cohort included six teachers from Anne Arundel County Public Schools and four from Howard County Public School System. Teachers were matched with FMA member companies ADG Creative, AT&T, CACI, IntelliGenesis, Lockheed Martin, MasterPeace Solutions, Peraton, and Praxis Engineering for placements that would deepen their understanding of the career pathways available to students.
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| | Empowering Seventh Graders | | | |
Project SCOPE Middle School is underway for the 2025-2026 school year. FMA successfully kicked off this year’s program at Lindale Middle School, reaching nearly 300 7th graders.
Students explored real-world career possibilities, responsible behaviors, and key skills for a successful middle school career. A special thank you to our returning volunteer, Carly Danek of Lockheed Martin, who helped make these sessions impactful.
Project SCOPE’s next stop is Arundel Middle School with several more schools scheduled for October.
| | | Serving up connection, resources and support | | | |
The Fort Meade Alliance continues to support our military and their families through a multitude of resiliency efforts. Following a short summer break, Family Cooking Classes are back by popular demand.
The FMA continues to support our military partnering with Navigating Operational Wellness (NOW), Defense Information School (DINFOS), and Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS)to offer Meal in Mug Classes. Additionally, the FMA has been busy connecting with the Fort Meade community through recent outreach events.
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| | NextGen Leaders Raises $5K for Foundation | | | |
This summer, NextGen Leaders hosted their annual Crab Feast Fundraiser, bringing together a great crowd in support of the FMA Foundation. The evening raised $5,000 to advance programs that strengthen the Fort Meade community.
A huge thank you to sponsors RealmOne, Athenix Solutions Group, GRVTY, Mazzuca Contracting, RACTSOL, MOJO Creative Digital, Prime Time Consulting, SlyFox Solutions, and Tower Federal Credit Union, and to everyone who joined us to crack crabs for a great cause!
| | | Don't Miss NextGen Leaders Upcoming Events! | | | | |
Pathways to Success Panel Series: From Sub to Prime
October 9 | 5pm-7pm
Geared towards our member companies’ professionals who are 40 years and younger.
| | We're still working on the details but mark your calendars for these NextGen events! | | | |
Professional Development Event Series
4pm-6pm
Wayline
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National Wreaths Across America Day
12pm-2pm
Annapolis National Cemetery
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Shamrock Soirée
5pm-7pm
Kelsey’s Restaurant
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Save the Date! President's Reception
December 4
5pm-7pm
Network with colleagues and celebrate the holiday season with the Fort Meade Alliance.
Registration will open the end of October!
| | Annual Member Reception - September 24 | | | Thank you to Lockheed Martin for their continued support | | | |
The FMA Foundation is able to fulfill its mission only through the generous donations of individuals and corporations. A special thanks to our Major Corporate Supporter Lockheed Martin, who signed on for another year as one of our Major Corporate Sponsors. Their commitment helps the Foundation thrive.
If you are interested in supporting the Fort Meade community by becoming a Corporate Supporter, please contact Elizabeth Somerset at esomerset@ftmeadealliancefoundation.org.
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| | WELCOME NEW PATRIOT PARTNERS |
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3ElleSolutions, LLC
AlphaTek LLC
Applied Technology Services Inc.
B3W Insights, LLC dba B3W
BHX Solutions, LLC
BDO
Core4ce
EOS - Peter Allen
Ey3 Technologies
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Grayband LLC
JN Private Wealth Management
Kaizen Technology Solutions, LLC
KRUTECH, LLC
Martz Bus
Red Lake Consulting, LLC
Reddas Solutions LLC
Sterba Cyber Solutions
Valence, LLC
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Anne Arundel Community College
AAEDC
Arnold & Porter
ASRC Federal
Athenix Solutions Group
BAE Systems
BigBear.ai
Boeing Intelligence & Analytics
CACI
COPT Defense Properties
Deloitte LLP
EverWatch
Google Public Sector
HCEDA
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HII
LG-TEK
ManTech International Corporation
M.C. Dean
Nexxis Solutions
Oracle
Parsons
Praxis Engineering
SAIC
Tower Federal Credit Union
Visionist, Inc.
Whiteford
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
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Aidela
Capitol Technology University
CAVU Advisors
Chiron Technology Services, Inc.
Clarity Business Solutions Inc
ClearEdge
Community College of Baltimore County
CyberCore Technologies
DGS Corp
DigiFlight INC
Emveon
Focal Point A CDW Company
GRVTY
Guidehouse
Howard Community College
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JASINT Consulting and Technologies, LLC
KatzAbosch
MasterPeace Solutions
Melwood Horticultural Training Center
Mesavita Engineering, Inc.
OPSWAT
PLEX Solutions, Inc.
Peterson Technologies
Prodigy One, LLC
RACTSOL
SandboxAQ
Sigma Defense
Vibrint
Vision Technologies
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