Southern Maryland Minority Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

06/19/2026

Please plan to join us! https://www.ucaconline.org/juneteenth

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marking June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom.

Although President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, the news did not reach Texas until more than two years later, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and announced General Order No. 3.

Now recognized as a federal holiday, Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and the long fight for justice.

06/19/2026

The Charles County Economic Development Department is hiring! Apply to join our team!

📌 Marketing Coordinator
Help promote Charles County as a thriving business community by executing marketing campaigns, managing digital platforms, coordinating projects and events, and creating engaging content across multiple channels. Details and application available here: https://tinyurl.com/suypxu3p

📌 Economic Development Administrative Assistant
Support office coordination, customer service, departmental operations, and marketing and outreach initiatives that help drive economic growth throughout the county. Details and application available here: https://tinyurl.com/3xb9rs6h

Both positions are open until filled, with a best consideration date of June 24, 2026.

06/13/2026

Call for Vendors!
The 3rd Annual Community, Culture & Cuisine, held in Lexington Park, invites food vendors, product vendors, service providers, small businesses, entrepreneurs, families, friends, and the entire community to be part of this FREE, family-friendly celebration!

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
🕚 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 St. Mary’s Square Shopping Center
21600 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653

Hosted by the Lexington Park Business Association and St. Mary’s County Arts Council, Community, Culture & Cuisine celebrates the diverse communities of Lexington Park and beyond through food, entertainment, cultural performances, interactive crafts, children’s games, activities, and more!

Each year, we welcome over 1,000 attendees for a day filled with culture, connection, community, and fun.

🍽 FOOD VENDORS NEEDED!
We are seeking geographically and culturally diverse food vendors to help feed our hungry and thirsty attendees. We can accommodate any food truck size. Food vendor fee: $125.
Please note: We already have lemonade, funnel cake, and Jamaican food vendors, so we are not accepting additional vendors in those categories.

🛍 PRODUCT/SERVICE VENDORS NEEDED!
We are also looking for local vendors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses who would like to sell products or services to the community. Vendors with culturally-focused items are especially encouraged. Product and sales vendor fee: $50.

Whether you want to vend, attend, volunteer, or simply enjoy a beautiful day in Lexington Park, we would love to see you there!
Sign up or learn more at: https://lexba.org/CCC

06/11/2026

Trump Administration striving to undermine the 8a Contracting Program managed by the US Small Business Administration. Be sure to read the article and provide input!

Today, SBA introduced a proposed regulation to end racial discrimination in the 8(a) Business Development Program.

Under the new rule, individuals will no longer be considered “socially disadvantaged,” and therefore eligible for the 8(a) program, simply because they are a member of a racial minority group.

And no individual may be barred from the 8(a) program simply because they are white.

https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/06/11/sba-reforms-8a-business-development-program-end-racial-discrimination-federal-contracting

06/11/2026

Attention Small Businesses:

************************************

RFI NAWCAD Acquisition Strategy

************************************

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Chief Resource Office (CRO) is undertaking a review of its service acquisition requirements. Our objective is to develop a forward-looking, 5-year acquisition plan focused on delivering capability to the fleet at greater speed and with increased efficiency. This initiative will re-examine our approach to all FAR Based service requirements across the NAWCAD enterprise.



Here is industry's opportunity to provide valuable input!



Click for additional details on how to participate: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/36379742acbb434eb32a654d7d27ec30/view



Stay connected to NAVAIR OSBP: https://www.navair.navy.mil/osbp/



Very Respectfully,



Cynthia M. Thompson

Site Director, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)

Office of Small Business Programs

☎ Office 301-995-4260

NEW☎ Cell (240) 717-5339



NEW E-MAIL: [email protected]

Visit our website: www.navair.navy.mil/osbp





CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI)

Privacy Act Note: This e-mail may contain information subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579). This information is intended only for the use of the individuals addressed above and is to be treated in a confidential manner. Do not distribute it further. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by return email and delete this message.