FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 8, 2016
CONTACTS: TIM ZINK 410-962-4436/SUE WALITSKY 202-224-4524
MEDIA ADVISORY
Cardin on Eastern Shore to Address Municipal Leaders, Discuss Agricultural Priorities, Tour Innovative Local Company
TOMORROW, Friday, December 9, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) will be on the Eastern Shore to address the Maryland Association of Counties mid-winter conference, discuss priorities with agricultural producers, and visit a unique local company that aids in disaster response, homeland security and public safety operations.
Friday, December 9 at 9:30 AM, Senator Cardin will provide an update on federal legislative issues to municipal officials from throughout the state during the mid-winter conference of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo).
WHAT: Remarks to MACo Mid-Winter Conference
WHO: U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
Municipal and Elected Officials
WHEN: Friday, December 9 at 9:30 AM
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel, Chesapeake Ballroom, 100 Heron Blvd., Cambridge, MD 21613
HOW: Media requested to RSVP to Tim Zink, tim_zink@cardin.senate.gov.
Friday, December 9 at 12:00 PM, Senator Cardin will facilitate a discussion with Maryland agricultural producers and policy leaders, with an eye toward identifying priorities in the next Farm Bill.
WHAT: Roundtable Discussion on Maryland Agriculture
WHO: U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary, Maryland Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Producers and Policy Experts
WHEN: Friday, December 9 at 12:00 PM
WHERE: Triple Creek Farm, 11138 Three Bridge Branch Rd., Cordova, MD 21625
HOW: Media requested to RSVP to Tim Zink, tim_zink@cardin.senate.gov
Friday, December 9 at 2:00 PM, Senator Cardin will bring his “Made in MD” jobs tour to PEAKE, a technology integrator that designs and implements high-tech communications solutions and command centers for fields like homeland security, disaster response and public safety. Senator Cardin will discuss with corporate leaders the company’s mission and opportunities for continued growth, and meet with employees while touring the company’s production facility.
WHAT: “Made in MD” Tour of PEAKE
WHO: U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
PEAKE Corporate Leaders and Employees
WHEN: Friday, December 9 at 2:00 PM
WHERE: 218 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666
HOW: Media requested to RSVP to Tim Zink, tim_zink@cardin.senate.gov
