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Portsmouth officials say MAC conference supports local businesses and youth STEM pathways
Summary
Mayor Shannon Glover told attendees the MAC conference aims to connect local vendors with municipal markets and expose students to maritime engineering and STEM careers through demonstrations and programming.
Mayor Shannon Glover framed the MAC conference as an economic development and education opportunity for Portsmouth City, saying the event helps businesses, attracts families and gives students exposure to engineering and technology. "...given our children, our young people, an opportunity to experience this type of technology through science, technology, engineering, and math," Glover said, connecting demonstrations to long‑term workforce development.
Glover also said she and Councilman Hugo worked with the American Society of Naval Engineers to bring the conference to Portsmouth City. The mayor positioned the event as part of a broader vision to integrate maritime industry partners into the local ecosystem, though she did not announce any formal procurement or budget commitments during the remarks.
