Operation Whitecoat Documentary viewing
During the Cold War, more than 2,300 non-combatant conscientious objectors from the Seventh-day Adventist Church volunteered to serve their country by participating in U.S. Army medical experiments focused on developing defensive medical countermeasures against the Soviet Union’s bio-warfare capabilities. These volunteers were exposed to experimental vaccines and infectious pathogens. Operation…
Eight Annual Charity Golf Tournament, May 25
The Fort Detrick Alliance is proud to sponsor GRSi’s eighth annual Charity Golf Tournament, which will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 and will be played at Worthington Manor Golf Club in Urbana, MD. The tournament will raise money for Operation Second Chance. Operation Second Chance is committed to…
Procurement Connection Workshop April 26
The Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs, in partnership with Hagerstown Community College’s Technical Innovation Center (TIC), presents Ready, Set, GROW! A Procurement Connection Workshop Expanding Opportunities in Hagerstown! Are you interested in contracting opportunities with state agencies and institutions? If so, then this unique workshop is for you. Join us for an overview of how our…
Alliance hiring a new Executive Director
The Fort Detrick Alliance is hiring a new Executive Director The position is being advertised and managed by Frederick County Workforce Services. To apply, email cover letter and resume to: (subject line: Executive Director) Deadline is April 28, 2017 This position is solely responsible for the strategic and day-to-day support…
May 8 Networking Breakfast
Dr. Michael Salgaller with the Technology Transfer Center, NCI/NIH will be the speaker at the May 8 Networking Breakfast at Hood College, Frederick, MD. His presenation is entitled “National Institutes of Health as a Technology Development and Commercialization Partner.” Dr. Salgaller leverages over 20 years of business, scientific and investment…
Fort Detrick Alliance Annual Appreciation Dinner January 23
Join us at our Annual Appreciation Dinner on January 23, 2017. Rear Admiral Colin G. Chinn, Deputy Commander, US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Fort Detrick, and Director J9 Research & Development Directorate, Defense Health Agency is the speaker. Location: Walkersville Social Hall, 79 West Frederick St, Walkersville, MD 21793 We…
New Date: February 22 Networking Breakfast
The next Networking Breakfast will be held February 22 at Hood College, Whitaker Campus Center, 7:30 a.m. – 9 am. Dr. Pat Fitch, Director, National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC), Fort Detrick, will present information about the Department of Homeland Defense’s laboratory. Since the inception of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),…
Frederick Community College designated a 2017 Military Friendly School by Victory Media,
Frederick Community College was designated a 2017 Military Friendly School by Victory Media, which connects veterans to educational and job opportunities. The Military Friendly Schools designation is awarded to the top colleges, universities, and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to support military students and dedicate…
Free Car Washes for Veterans Nov 11 at Frederick Shell Carwash
Joe Parsley, owner of Frederick Shell Carwash will once again provide FREE car washes to veterans and current military service personnel this Veterans’ Day, under the Grace for Vets FREE Wash Program. Washes will be given away rain or shine. The FREE car washes are given to honor and recognize…
Postponed Oct 19: Technology Innovation Center Technology Showcase
Postponed Join the Alliance and the Technology Innovations Center at HCC October 19 at 4:00 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the ITC, 11400 Robinwood Drive in Hagerstown, MD. Enjoy a networking event with refreshments, speaker Congressman Delancy and a Fort Detrick representative, and tour of the ITC. Talk to the entrepreneurs in…