Cheers to Summer Social a Success!
On August 1, we held our Cheers to Summer Social at Big Cork Vineyards. It was great to see so many of our members, regional businesses and higher education leaders, representatives from Fort Detrick and our elected officials gather to network and make valuable connections! We are grateful to our…
Spring Research Festival Offers Exhibits, Research Posters, and Networking!
On May 9 and 10, the Fort Detrick Alliance exhibited and partnered with the Fort Detrick Garrison’s Office on this year’s Spring Research Festival at Fort Detrick. Visitors to our booth assembled molecules with fruit gummies for a chance to win tickets to our Summer Social on August 1 at…
Thank you to our Annual Dinner Sponsors and Guests
Thank you to our Annual Dinner Sponsors and guests. It was an exceptional evening of networking and making connections with our Members, military officials, elected officials, business leaders, and regional higher education institutions. Special thanks to our sponsors: Hood College, Leidos, Maryland Department of Commerce, Mount St. Mary’s, City of…
House Bill Passed to Prevent NBACC Closure
November 14, 2017 CONTACTS: Sue Walitsky 202-224-4524 (Cardin) Francesca Amodeo 202-225-5341 (Van Hollen) Will McDonald, 202-225-2721 (Delaney) Cardin, Van Hollen and Delaney Laud NDAA Provision that would Forestall Closure of Ft. Detrick Biodefense Lab WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressman John K. Delaney (all D-Md.)…
9th Annual FITCI Tech Showcase a Success
On September 6, the Fort Detrick Alliance held its 9th Annual Frederick Innovative Technology Center (FITCI) Tech Showcase. Around 200 people attended the event, which featured the ribbon-cutting of FITCI’s new Biotech Shared Lab and tours of FITCI entrepreneurial businesses and labs. Mayor Randy McClement and Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner provided…
Fort Detrick Alliance Welcomes New Executive Director
With more than 15 years as a nonprofit professional, Amanda Johnston joins the Fort Detrick Alliance with communications, marketing, fundraising, event planning, public relations, and management experience. In her career, Amanda has served as the assistant director at the Historical Society of Frederick County, the marketing manager at the National…
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…