​The Fort Detrick Alliance invites you join us at our first in person networking event of the year at Big Cork Vineyard on June 16, 2021.  We know it’s been a long time since we’ve gathered together, so we hope you can come out and enjoy an evening of networking. All social distancing guidelines and regulations set forth, at the time of the event, by the Governor of Maryland and event venue will be applicable.  At this time, attendance is limited to 100 people. 

Registration is now open for the first-ever virtual SMARTProc GovCon on January 22, 2021. SMART PROC GOVCON 2021| Virtual Conference

As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to facilitate communication and understanding between Federal agencies at Fort Detrick and the community at large. To accomplish our mission, we work on a daily basis to build relationships between Fort Detrick and its constituencies in the region: individuals; businesses; civic, social, and educational organizations; and local and State government entities. We rely on support from our member organizations, civic and government sponsors to continue our mission.

Last week we celebrated the acceleration of technology between the labs at Fort Detrick and the Frederick business community at the first ever virtual Fort Detrick Alliance/FITCI Technology Showcase

We are excited to announce registration is now open for the free virtual Fort Detrick Alliance/FITCI Tech Showcase next Thursday, October 29 at 4 p.m. REGISTER here to receive your link to access the event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fitcifort-detrick-alliance-tech-showcase-tickets-126342611151

Irving Burton Associates, Inc. (IBA) is a woman-owned business (WOB) delivering innovative scientific research and full-lifecycle program management support services to the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies. IBA provides our clients with research development, scientific, advanced technology, and business operational expertise and experience.

​Q: Tell us about your company. 

A: Edgewater is a small business Technology and Innovation leader to Federal customers for Management and Information Technology services on programs of national importance. We hold a Top-Secret Facilities Clearance and 40% of our 187 employees hold a Top Secret or equivalent security clearance. Our strength, represented by our motto, “Our People…Your Edge” meaning we provide the right people to solve our customer’s challenges to give them the edge they need to be successful.   We joined the Fort Detrick Alliance in December 2019, just prior to moving our corporate office from Ijamsville to Frederick. We look forward to contributing to the success of the Alliance and the mission of Fort Detrick in sustaining our vital national interests. Joining the Alliance will give us an additional opportunity to contribute to the good of the local community. We perform regular outreach in the greater Frederick Community. Two examples of that include our regular volunteer efforts at the Frederick Rescue Mission and most recently, Hometown Heroes donations during the novel coronavirus pandemic. These efforts are led by Edgewater’s Corporate Operations Director, Ms. Cherie Wigfield, who will be joining the marketing and events committees.   We just moved into our new office in January of this year located at 5280 Corporate Drive, ST C130, Frederick, MD 21703

We will be sharing information on this site about upcoming webinars, resources, and news for the business community to navigate COVID-19.