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2021 Project OpportunitySM Graduation, Southern Maryland – Fall

April Mortland Business Pitch
Kenneth Overton Business Pitch
Shannon Romero Business Pitch
Leah Smith Business Pitch
Akilah Williams Business Pitch
Business Pitch First Prize Award Check Presentation to April Mortland, Seas 2 Seams
ACE Group Foundation Southern Maryland Project Opportunity<sup>SM</sup> Sponsorship Check Presentation Left to Right: Joe Giordano, Project Opportunity<sup>SM</sup> Founder; Michael McNellis ACE Group Foundation President; Tom Dunn ACE Group Foundation Board Member
Southern Maryland Fall 2021 Class Graduation Photo Left to Right: Leah Smith; April Mortland; Kenneth Overton; Akilah Williams; Shannon Romero; Secretary George Owings Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs

SOUHERN MARYLAND FALL 2010 CLASS – After the completion of the orientation session and telephonic screening assessments a total of seven (7) veterans were accepted into the program. Here is a summary of their business ventures:

  • Windows/Doors Installation and Repairs
  • Home Sewing Business
  • Towing Company
  • Farming/Egg Selling
  • Home Inspections
  • Online Magazine
  • Health/Wellness Training

Classes started on September 14, 2021.  The last class was held on November 9, 2021.  Six (6) veterans successfully completed the course with one (1) withdrawing. Here are the business ventures of the graduates:

  • Redgate Construction LLC
  • Seas 2 Seams
  • OV Towing and Roadside Assistance
  • A Flock of Clucks
  • Smith Property Services
  • Adah Mae

The Graduation Ceremony was held on November 16, 2021, at American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville.  Secretary George Owings, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, was the Guest Speaker.

Funding for this class provided by the following sponsors.

  • Truist
  • PNC Bank
  • Maryland Rural Council
  • Charles County Economic Development
  • Calvert County Economic Development
  • Washington Accounting Services
  • Kelly Generator and Equipment, Inc.

Special Thanks to the Following:

Special thanks to Michael Ghosh, General Manager of the Hilton Garden Inn in Waldorf for donating classroom space for the Orientation Session and class sessions.

Special thanks to the Commander American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville for donating their banquet hall for the Graduation Ceremony.

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