 Annapolis is the capital of Maryland, which is a state of the United States of America, and the county seat of Anne Arundel County. It is a city with a population of 36,217 according to the 2004 census. The city is a part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. (Information provided by Wikipedia .)
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Governor Announce Regions First Clean Energy Center |
Press Release for: 4/2/2009
Governor O'Malley Announces Region's First Clean Energy Center
Center to be located in Montgomery County at University of Maryland Kendall Academic Center
ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 31, 2009) - Governor Martin O'Malley and Montgomery County Isiah Leggett announced the launch of the region's first Clean Energy Center today, to be located at the Camille Kendall Academic Center at the University of Maryland, The Universities at Shady Grove campus in Montgomery County. The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) will support the State's Smart, Green and Growing efforts through assistance to newly developed technologies with pilot projects, the collection, analysis and dissemination of industry data, and by providing outreach and technical support to further the clean energy industry in Maryland.
"Today's announcement marks yet another large step towards our goal of creating 100,000 'green collar' jobs by 2015. This Center will leverage greater opportunities for our workers and a cleaner, greener Maryland for our families," said Governor O'Malley. "Maryland has emerged as a national leader in smart, green, and growing initiatives, and this exciting announcement today demonstrates our unified commitment to sustainability as One Maryland."
With Montgomery County selected as the headquarter location, the MCEC will continue to move quickly in offering a coordinated approach to building a strong clean energy industry in Maryland, by promoting clean energy economic development and jobs in the state and by encouraging deployment of clean energy technologies across Maryland. Program priorities for the Center range from technology commercialization and business incubation to workforce development and training, with expected outcomes of increased health of our economy and environment.
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ANNAPOLIS AND COALITION TO END CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PARTNER |
Press Release for: 3/12/2009
Annapolis, MD (3-12-09) Annapolis Mayor, Ellen Moyer and the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning partnered today to announce a $100,000.00 grant to raise awareness and protect Annapolis families against the deadly threat of lead poisoning.
“More than 60,000 individuals have already been helped and this grant money will work to safe-guard our youth and educate others, allowing our children to reach their full potential,” said Mayor Moyer.
“Understanding that lead poisoning is an irreversible disease that can impair a child for a lifetime, this program is critical to protect the citizens of Annapolis and their families. It will also underscore the importance of lead safe work practices and clearance of units via dust testing,” said Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning Executive Director Ruth Ann Norton.
Utilizing a multi-pronged awareness campaign that has been designed with strategic planning assistance from the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning and implemented by the City and the Coalition, Lead Safe Annapolis will provide extensive outreach to Annapolis citizens through programs that will:
• Provide free lead hazard reduction services to 10 qualifying properties
• Provide outreach and education on lead poisoning prevention to 1,000 Annapolis residents
• Conduct hands-on Lead Safe Work Practices seminars for 50 owners
• Distribute free Lead Safe Work Practices kits to 50 owners participating in Lead Safe Work Practice seminars
• Provide free Maryland Lead Worker Training and Certification for 10 Annapolis residents and contractors
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