February 24th, 2018 by WCBC Radio
On Saturday U.S. Senator Ben Cardin will take part in multiple public events in and around Cumberland and Frostburg, Md.
At 10:30 AM, Senator Cardin will host a town hall meeting at Allegany College of Maryland in Cumberland. The senator will provide updates on priority issues for Marylanders currently being debated in Congress and take questions from audience members.
WHAT: Town Hall Meeting at Allegany College of Maryland
WHO: U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
Dr. Cynthia Bambara, President, Allegany College of Maryland
Community Members
WHEN: Saturday, February 24 at 10:30 AM
WHERE: Allegany College of Maryland, Dr. Robert Zimmer Theater,
At 12:00 PM, Senator Cardin will highlight recent federal investments in infrastructure, safety and economic development at Cumberland Regional Airport in Wiley Ford, W. Va. Specifically, the senator will help celebrate a recent Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant of $30,000 to the Potomac Highlands Airport Authority for the Autonomous Technology Center Feasibility Study project, which seeks to evaluate the region’s potential as a hub for the production of unmanned and robotic vehicles.
WHAT: ARC Grant Celebration at Cumberland Regional Airport
WHO: U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
Potomac Highlands Airport Authority
Appalachian Regional Commission
Cumberland Economic Development Corporation
Leadership, Cumberland Regional Airport
WHEN: Saturday, February 24 at 12:00 PM
WHERE: Cumberland Regional Airport, 165 Terminal Loop,
Wiley Ford, WV 26767
At 1:30 PM, Senator Cardin will join leaders of Frostburg State University and local elected officials to underscore the importance of ARC funding for regional educational and economic progress. The senator will spotlight a prime recent example – a $25,000 ARC grant to help support the opening a university-based office of economic development that will serve the three ARC counties of western Maryland. The new program will be known as the Office of Regional Development and Engagement and is designed to integrate university resources with regional partners in Western Maryland to help communities and companies be competitive and meet the challenges of economic and community development.
WHAT: Discussion with Frostburg State University Leaders on Educational and Economic Development
WHO: U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
Dr. Ron Nowaczyk, President, Frostburg State University
Dr. Elizabeth Throop, Provost, Frostburg State University
John Short, Vice President, University Advancement, Frostburg State University
Heather Gable, Chair, Dept. of Nursing, Frostburg State University
Beth Smolko, Director, Physician Assistant Program, Frostburg State University
Local Elected Officials
WHEN: Saturday, February 24 at 1:30 PM
WHERE: Frostburg State University, Hitchens Center, 101 Braddock Rd., Frostburg, MD 21532
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