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Evolve Composites USA Announces Expansion to the Town of Hancock, Washington County, MD Hagerstown, MD (October 4, 2011) – Evolve Composites USA, a market leader in the manufacturing of ultra lightweight concretes and polymer plastic [ 10/13/2011 ]
HCC partners with EARN to host entrepreneurial conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 29, 2011 Contact: Leigh-Anne Mauk Social Media & Public Information Specialist HCC Public Information & [ 8/29/2011 ]
SCORE Hagerstown Small Business Survey Please click on the following link to participate in the SCORE Small Business Survey [ 8/29/2011 ]
Richard Phoebus Honored for Service to the EDC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Robin Ferree, Deputy Director Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission Phone: [ 8/25/2011 ]
2011 Washington County Farm of the Year To Be Announced 2011 Washington County Farm of the Year To Be Announced Hagerstown, MD (August 23, 2011) – On Saturday, August 27, 2011, at 12:00 p.m., the [ 8/24/2011 ]
EDC NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE “2011 WASHINGTON COUNTY FARM OF THE YEAR” AWARD FOR IMMEDIATE [ 8/2/2011 ]
Construction Trade and Construction Contracting Outreach The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission would like to inform you the Maryland Department of Business & [ 7/15/2011 ]
EDC Wins State Economic Development Project/Program Award at Annual Conference During the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) Annual Conference Awards Ceremony held in Cambridge, Maryland on Monday night, the [ 6/6/2011 ]
EDC Announces Appointments to Board of Directors The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) announces three new appointments and one re-appointment to its Board of [ 5/16/2011 ]
EDC Annual Publications are Available (Hagerstown, MD) – Searching for a particular business or industry in Washington County? Looking for a concise and accurate [ 5/16/2011 ]
Celebration of Business 2011 Honorees and Event Sponsors Honorees: At the Celebration of Business 2011 event, the EDC honored the attendees as well as nearly 40 businesses who have reached milestones in [ 4/21/2011 ]
EDC Releases 2010 Annual Report (Hagerstown, MD) – Interested in the progress Washington County made in 2010 and opportunities available in 2011? The Hagerstown-Washington [ 4/18/2011 ]
USAMRMC Advanced Planning Briefing For Industry (APBI) & Small Business Conference About the Conference: The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) is proud to host the 1st APBI and Small Business [ 4/7/2011 ]
Blogging + Social Media + New Web Content = Enhanced Communication The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) is proud to announce the launch of a new and comprehensive social [ 4/6/2011 ]
Direct Air Announces Service from Hagerstown Regional Airport Hagerstown, MD – March 30th, 2011 – Direct Air, an air service with corporate headquarters located in Myrtle Beach, [ 3/30/2011 ]
Meet Jim Fakult: President of the New PotomacEdison He will be presenting to the community on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 PotomacEdison’s 60-year history in Washington County is a [ 3/29/2011 ]
AeroDef Manufacturing Conference in Anaheim, CA [ 3/29/2011 ]
"CELEBRATE" at Annual Appreciation Event Operations Excellence Manager for CSX Corporation, Patricia Friend, to Provide Keynote Address Nearly 40 Local Companies will Celebrate Milestones [ 3/18/2011 ]
Apply for the State of Maryland Comptroller's "Better with Less Award" The "Better with Less Award" will recognize organizations which achieved economic success while using [ 3/18/2011 ]
State of the County Video Address The State of the County event at was held at Fountain Head Country Club on February 8th, 2011. The Economic Development portion of the [ 3/17/2011 ]
Conferences to Benefit Your Business Western Maryland Go Green Expo This event is FREE to exhibit and FREE to attend! Homeowners, small business owners and students are [ 3/16/2011 ]
WINNERS OF THE 12TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY BUSINESS AWARDS Winners of the 12th Annual Washington County Business Awards were revealed Feb. 23th at the Hager Hall Grand Ballroom in Hagerstown, [ 2/25/2011 ]
DYNAMARK MONITORING ANNOUNCES EXPANSION IN THE CITY OF HAGERSTOWN, MD Hagerstown, MD – Dynamark Monitoring, LLC, a security and alarm company servicing commercial and residential customers, is expanding [ 2/21/2011 ]
Finalists for the 12th Annual Washington County Business Awards Named The finalists have been named for the twelfth annual Washington County Business Awards, which will be held Wednesday, February 23th at the Hager Hall [ 2/9/2011 ]
Develop Your Business and Build Success with Fort Detrick Dear Business Partners: The activities and related agencies at Fort Detrick generate more than $1.7 billion in economic activity in the region. The [ 2/3/2011 ]
Pittsburgh Institute Of Aeronautics Announces Hagerstown Open House Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) will be holding an open house at its newest location in Hagerstown, MD on Saturday, February 12, [ 2/2/2011 ]
Cyber Security Conference for Business - Are you Secure? This is a must attend symposium to identify threats and techniques to secure your electronic information and infrastructure. Hear from companies who [ 1/19/2011 ]
Reminder: Save the Date for the 12th Annual Washington County Business Awards The 12th Annual Washington County Business Awards will be held on Wednesday, February 23rd from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Hager Hall Conference [ 1/19/2011 ]
MIKULSKI, CARDIN ANNOUNCE FUNDS IN THE FEDERAL CHECKBOOK TO CREATE JOBS, IMPROVE AVIATION SERVICE IN HAGERSTOWN MIKULSKI, CARDIN ANNOUNCE FUNDS IN THE FEDERAL CHECKBOOK TO CREATE JOBS, IMPROVE AVIATION SERVICE IN HAGERSTOWN Aviation technology school to address [ 12/22/2010 ]
The Washington County Board of Commissioners Approve Funding for the Construction of a Class A Professional Office Building (Hagerstown, MD – December 14, 2010) The Washington County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved a $10,000 cash incentive to help with the [ 12/14/2010 ]
Businesses expand and new jobs are created in Washington County, MD Featured in this edition... Sierra Nevada Corporation expands at the Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) V-T Industries, Inc., creates new [ 12/9/2010 ]
Businesses expand and new jobs are created in Washington County, MD [ 12/9/2010 ]
Download the 2010 Economic Summit Presentation To download the 8th Annual Economic Summit Presentation, click here. At the November 17th Economic Summit, Keynote Speaker Anirban [ 11/24/2010 ]
2011 Washington County Business Awards Request for Nominations The deadline for 2011 Washington County Business Awards nominations is Dec. 8, 2010. To submit a nomination in the following categories, [ 10/27/2010 ]
Federal Contracting Opportunities The Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development presents the annual one-day forum showcasing military and non-military [ 10/26/2010 ]
2010 Economic Summit Economic Summit Date: November 17, 2010 Time: 5:00 PM TO 9:00 PM Location: Fountain Head Country Club Event [ 10/25/2010 ]
SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION CELEBRATES NEW EXPANSION Hagerstown, MD (October 15, 2010) – Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of their new 43,000 [ 10/15/2010 ]
SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION TO EXPAND OPERATIONS IN HAGERSTOWN WHO: - William [ 10/14/2010 ]
MEDA Future Leaders Networking Opportunity MEDA FUTURE LEADERS The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) Future Leaders was created to provide both MEDA members and [ 10/5/2010 ]
Commercial Lender Workshop at HCC on October 21st Gain new insight on state and federal programs available to manage the risk of lending to credit worthy small businesses. Featuring finance [ 10/5/2010 ]
October 8th Conference for Minority & Women-Owned Businesses MBE U is a 1-day workshop event to assist minority and women-owned businesses who are interested in doing business with the State of [ 10/1/2010 ]
Joint Urban Growth Area Public Hearings Scheduled The Washington County Board of County Commissioners and the Planning Commission will hold joint public hearings to receive public comment on [ 10/1/2010 ]
V-T INDUSTRIES INC. ANNOUNCES EXPANSION TO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD Hagerstown, MD (September 21, 2010) – V-T Industries, Inc., a market leader in the manufacturing of laminate countertops, architectural wood [ 9/21/2010 ]
Business-2-Government Contracting Workshops Maryland Procurement Technical Assistance Program and the Western Maryland Small Business Development Center are hosting workshops for companies [ 9/8/2010 ]
Market Your Business to Federal Purchasers Sponsored by SMART Organization (Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow) in conjunction with Congressman Roscoe Bartlett, co-leader of the [ 8/24/2010 ]
Hagerstown Among the "Best" Cost of Living Locations Hagerstown, MD – Business Facilities Magazine, a national business site-selection publication, has announced its annual “Best [ 8/6/2010 ]
"Getting Back on Track" Conference Small Business Development Center "Getting Back on Track" Conference Congressman Roscoe Bartlett and [ 7/30/2010 ]
3rd Annual Gazette of P&B Exceptional 53 Awards The P&B53. Don't fumble this opportunity This fall, professional football teams across the country will be choosing a squad of 53 to lead [ 7/2/2010 ]
Federal money will fuel alternative energy instruction at Hagerstown Community College The Herald-Mail By ANDREW SCHOTZ June 29, 2010 andrews@herald-mail.com HAGERSTOWN — A $1.79 million federal grant announced Tuesday [ 6/30/2010 ]
EDC Announces Appointments to Board of Directors The Hagerstown-Washington County, Maryland Economic Development Commission (EDC) announces four new appointments and two re-appointments to its Board [ 6/21/2010 ]
MD's Incubator Company of the Year Awarded to Hagerstown Firm Hagerstown, MD - B & D Consulting, Inc., cyber security and network engineering firm located at the Technical [ 6/17/2010 ]
Sierra Nevada Corporation Receives FAA Award, The prestigious Diamond Aviation Maintenance Technician Award and a new school for aviation technicians highlight the quality and history of [ 6/17/2010 ]
New STEM Investment in Hagerstown, MD Featured in this edition... Hagerstown Community College unveils STEM Building plans Biotech company relocates to [ 6/1/2010 ]
Fort Detrick Alliance Washington County Networking Event Mark your calendars to attend! Washington County Networking Event at Clarion Hotel The Fort Detrick Alliance invites you to [ 6/1/2010 ]
FREE Go Green Energy Conference on June 7th The purpose of the Go Green Energy Conference hosted by Congressman Roscoe Bartlett, is to provide practical ways you can save money, use [ 5/25/2010 ]
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics to Open School at Hagerstown Regional Airport The Herald-Mail By HEATHER KEELS May 11, 2010 heather.keels@herald-mail.com WASHINGTON COUNTY — The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics [ 5/12/2010 ]
$100 Million Intermodal Terminal Strengthens Region’s Claim as Premier Logistics and Distribution Center Norfolk-Southern recently announced that construction could begin as early as September on a new rail-truck intermodal terminal that will cost at [ 5/12/2010 ]
Western MD Region to be Featured at BIO International Convention Hagerstown, MD May 3, 2010 -- It may seem unusual for a region to participate in the nation’s leading biotech convention, but [ 5/3/2010 ]
Western MD Region to be Featured at BIO International Convention Hagerstown, MD May 3, 2010 -- It may seem unusual for a region to participate in the nation’s leading biotech convention, but [ 5/3/2010 ]
$11.95 Million Awarded in Recovery Zone Facility Bonds in Hagerstown, MD The Washington County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recently awarded $11.95 million in Federal Recovery Zone Facility [ 4/23/2010 ]
Take the Maryland Broadband Speed Test From Governor O'Malley's April Newsletter: Help make Maryland one of the best-connected states in the nation by taking the Maryland [ 4/19/2010 ]
Economic Development Commission To Host Annual Business Appreciation Event The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) will honor the local business and industrial community April 20th [ 4/13/2010 ]
MD's Job Creation & Recovery Tax Credit With the Job Creation & Recovery Tax Credit, Maryland employers may be able to save up to $5,000 by [ 4/6/2010 ]
Procurement Workshop Hosted by Congressman Roscoe Bartlett How to do Business with the NSA and their Prime Contractors Hosted by Congressman Roscoe Bartlett in [ 3/31/2010 ]
Maryland Economic Development Association Spring Conference The MEDA conference will explore International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment and help Maryland shine on the world stage. Speakers will take a [ 3/31/2010 ]
Sierra Nevada Corp. Earns Diamond Aviation Maintenance Technician Award The Herald-Mail http://herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=241656&format=html March 16, 2010 Sierra Nevada [ 3/17/2010 ]
Register Now for Selling to Fort Detrick Conference The Tech Council of Maryland is returning to Fort Detrick for the first time in five years with its federal marketplace business development program, [ 3/16/2010 ]
Washington County, MD Educator Tops the Nation Dr. Elizabeth Morgan, Superintendent of Washington County Public Schools, is named 2010 National Superintendent of the Year by the American [ 3/16/2010 ]
EDC OFFERING TAX-EXEMPT BONDS AND CASH INCENTIVES FOR NEW JOBS CREATED The Hagerstown-Washington County EDC is offering tax-exempt bonds and cash incentives for new jobs created - for a limited time. Located at the [ 3/10/2010 ]
WINNERS OF THE 11TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY BUSINESS AWARDS TAKE TOP HONORS Winners of the 11th Annual Washington County Business Awards were revealed Feb. 24th at the Hager Hall Grand Ballroom in Hagerstown, [ 3/1/2010 ]
Action Products, Inc. celebrates forty years of pressure ulcer prevention Hagerstown, MD, USA, February 15, 2010: Action Products, Inc. has commenced its fortieth year of providing pressure ulcer [ 2/15/2010 ]
Washington County schools chief Morgan named National Superintendent of the Year for 2010 The Herald-Mail By DAN DEARTH February 11, 2010 dan.dearth@herald-mail.com PHOENIX — Washington County Public Schools Superintendent [ 2/12/2010 ]
Finalists for Washington County Business Awards Named The finalists have been named for the eleventh annual Washington County Business Awards, which will be held Wednesday, February 24th at [ 2/2/2010 ]
Mr. Frederic M. Frederick Joins the EDC Board The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) announces a new appointment to its Board of Directors. The Commission welcomes [ 1/27/2010 ]
Cash Incentives and Low-Interest Bonds Available for Your Next Project For companies that are ready to relocate or expand, now could be an opportunity to jumpstart their business growth. Washington [ 1/27/2010 ]
Solar panel array could be tops of its type in Md. The Herald-Mail By HEATHER KEELS January 22, 2010 heather.keels@herald-mail.com WASHINGTON COUNTY — A solar panel array at the Staples [ 1/25/2010 ]
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION ON RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY BONDS Session Details Date Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Time 9:00 AM Location Washington County Administration Building, Room 255 100 West Washington [ 1/8/2010 ]
Leitersburg Cinemas to Reopen in Spring 2010 (January 5, Hagerstown, MD) – In Spring 2010, Leitersburg Cinemas on Leitersburg Pike will reopen to the public. In [ 1/5/2010 ]
Knob Hall Winery Receives USDA Grant for Geothermal Energy Media Release Contact: Knob Hall Winery, 301-842-2777 For Immediate Release: Knob Hall [ 12/30/2009 ]
Veteran Institute for Procurement Program Offered New ‘Veteran Institute for Procurement’ Program Helps Veteran-owned Businesses Successfully Navigate Federal Government [ 12/30/2009 ]
$14 Million in Recovery Bonds Offered in Washington County, MD (Hagerstown, MD – December 17, 2009) The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission [ 12/17/2009 ]
‘Cash for Job Creation’ Incentives Available in Washington County, Maryland (Hagerstown, MD - December 11, 2009) For companies that are ready to relocate or expand, now could be an opportunity to jumpstart their business [ 12/11/2009 ]
Hagerstown's AgustaWestland Awarded U.S. Navy Contract - New Jobs to be Added (Reston, VA) – AgustaWestland North America (AWNA) is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded a $17.35M [ 11/20/2009 ]
Hagerstown's Volvo Powertrain North America to Assemble New Near-Zero Emissions Diesel Engines Volvo Powertrain EPA certified for Near-Zero Emissions Diesel Engines for 2010 Volvo Powertrain’s D11 and [ 11/18/2009 ]
National Rankings Promote Hagerstown-Washington County, MD Featured in this edition... National rankings promote Washington County New economic development incentive program offered Homeland [ 11/12/2009 ]
New EDC Fiscal/Research Specialist (Hagerstown, MD – November 6, 2009) The Washington County Board of County Commissioners authorized the [ 11/6/2009 ]
THE SEVENTH ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC SUMMIT WHO: -- Brien J. Poffenberger, President, Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of [ 11/3/2009 ]
Request for Nominations for the Washington County Business Awards EDC and Chamber of Commerce Co-Hosting 11th Annual Event, Largest Business Awards Program in Washington County Save the date of [ 11/3/2009 ]
New Economic Incentive Program Offered in Hagerstown-Washington County, Maryland Located within an hour's drive of Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD, Hagerstown-Washington County, MD has become a [ 10/22/2009 ]
First Gold LEED Building in Washington County The Fort Ritchie Community Center Is Not Only “Green”, But Now Gold: It Is the First Public [ 10/21/2009 ]
SBA seeks input on 100-Percent Guarantee ARC Loan Program (America’s Recovery Capital) loans. HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 12, 2009) – On Monday, October 19, 2009, the City of Hagerstown will hold a second informational meeting regarding [ 10/13/2009 ]
HAGERSTOWN-WASHINGTON COUNTY EDC TO RECEIVE AWARD AT INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (Reno, NV – October 6, 2009) Acknowledging the Hagerstown-Washington County, Maryland Economic Development [ 10/6/2009 ]
Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Hagerstown Location Awarded Competitive Contract Valued Over $600M from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Hagerstown, MD – October 6, 2009) Eren Ozmen, president of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) recently announced that SNC has been [ 10/6/2009 ]
EDC HOSTS EIGHTH ANNUAL BROKERS TOUR (Hagerstown, MD – September 24, 2009) Despite the overcast weather, more than 40 site selection consultants, real [ 9/24/2009 ]
EDC ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENT FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) announces a new appointment to its Board of Directors. [ 9/22/2009 ]
CHECK OUT THE AERO TEST 2009 SHOW IN BALTIMORE The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) will be exhibiting with the Maryland Department of [ 9/21/2009 ]
EDC HOSTS PROJECT WORMBURNER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH Attendees will discover what Hagerstown-Washington County has to offer (Hagerstown, MD – September 16, 2009) More than 50 site [ 9/16/2009 ]
Business Management Workshop Series The School of Business at Mount St. Mary’s University, FITCI, and Frederick Community College have partnered to offer the Business [ 9/8/2009 ]
Energy and Environmental Management Systems Training Opportunities GO Green in 2009 with an Environmental Management System Environmental Management Systems (EMS) help organizations identify and manage [ 8/19/2009 ]
Crossroads August 2009 Newsletter [ 7/29/2009 ]
Washington County Networking Event at Hagerstown Regional Airport The EDC is helping to sponsor this great event at Hagerstown Regional Airport on July 23rd between 4:30 - 7:30 [ 7/13/2009 ]
Changes to SBA 504 Loan Program Will Allow Businesses to Refinance Existing Debt, Expand, Create New Jobs WASHINGTON DC – Small businesses seeking to expand will be able to refinance existing loans used to purchase real estate and other fixed [ 6/29/2009 ]
MEDA Offering the Chesapeake Basic Eonomic Development Course in July The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) is conducting the Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course for those who are [ 6/11/2009 ]
June 11th Informational Meeting on American Recovery Capital (ARC) Loan Program to be Held at City Hall CITY OF HAGERSTOWN ADVISORY SBA Launches New 100-Percent Guarantee ARC Loan Program (America’s Recovery Capital) [ 6/10/2009 ]
FREE Go Green Energy Conference in June The purpose of the GO GREEN ENERGY CONFERENCE hosted by Congressman Roscoe Bartlett, is to provide practical ways you can save money, use less energy, [ 6/9/2009 ]
MEDA Announces 2009 Economic Development Award Winners Cambridge, Maryland (June 2, 2009) - The fourth annual Maryland Economic Development Association [ 6/4/2009 ]
EDC Deputy Director Earns National Designation (Hagerstown, MD – June 4, 2009) – Robin L. Ferree, deputy director of the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic [ 6/4/2009 ]
Assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration If your small business is stressed meeting expenses during these economic times, the U.S. Small Business Administration has a new loan program [ 5/28/2009 ]
EDC Announces Appointments for Board of Directors (Hagerstown, MD – May 15, 2009) The Hagerstown-Washington County, Maryland Economic Development Commission (EDC) is pleased to announce [ 5/15/2009 ]
EDC Annual Publications (Hagerstown, MD - April 29, 2009) Searching for a particular business or industry in Washington County? Looking for a concise and accurate picture of [ 4/29/2009 ]
Credit Crisis Rx for Small and Medium Businesses DBED has embarked upon a new program for small and medium businesses. In partnership with the Capital Formation Institute, Mentor Capital [ 4/16/2009 ]
Celebration of Business 2009 [ 4/14/2009 ]
RFID & EUREKA! WINNING WAYS PRACTICUM - May 6, 2009 The Maryland Technology Extension Service is hosting the RFID & Eureka! Winning Ways Practicum on Wednesday, May [ 4/13/2009 ]
Entrepreneurship Toolkit and Management Workshops The Entrepreneurial Alliance & Resource Network is hosting a series of entrepreneurship and management toolkit workshops on [ 4/8/2009 ]
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO HOST ANNUAL APPRECIATION DINNER (Hagerstown, MD — April 7, 2009) The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) will honor the local [ 4/7/2009 ]
2008 EDC Annual Report (Hagerstown, MD – April 1, 2009) – The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development [ 4/1/2009 ]
Unveiling of a Nationwide Marketing Journey is a "Success" for the EDC (Hagerstown, MD - March 5, 2009) The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) spent 2008 incorporating our new [ 3/4/2009 ]
Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission Will Unveil a Nationwide Marketing Journey WHO: -- Timothy R. Troxell, Executive Director, Hagerstown-Washington County [ 3/2/2009 ]
Two firms locate to Fort Ritchie at Cascade (Hagerstown, MD – February 19, 2009) Two firms have recently located to Fort Ritchie at Cascade, a new 591-acre mixed-use development on a [ 2/20/2009 ]
State, County attract T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (Hagerstown, MD – February 17, 2009) T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., a global investment management organization, has announced they will [ 2/17/2009 ]
Federal agency to relocate to Hunters Green II Business Park (Hagerstown, MD – February 11, 2009) The U.S. General Services Administration/Department of State (GSA) has signed a 10-year lease [ 2/11/2009 ]
Business of Biotech: Economic Path to Washington County's Future (Hagerstown, MD – January 22, 2009) – Biotechnology is one of the EDC’s targeted industries for future economic [ 1/22/2009 ]
EDC Deputy Director Graduates From Economic Development Institute (Hagerstown, MD – January 13, 2009) – Robin L. Ferree, deputy director of the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development [ 1/13/2009 ]
MARYLAND RANKED NO. 1 IN EDUCATION By ERIN CUNNINGHAM January 8, 2009 erinc@herald-mail.com WASHINGTON COUNTY — Maryland was ranked No. 1 in the nation in education this [ 1/8/2009 ]
STATE EXPANDS HAGERSTOWN, RENEWS NORTHERN GARRETT ENTERPRISE ZONES BALTIMORE, MD (December 23, 2008) – The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) today [ 12/23/2008 ]
Crossroads of Commerce December 2008 Newsletter [ 12/22/2008 ]
THE SIXTH ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC SUMMIT WHO: -- Brien J. Poffenberger, President, Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of [ 11/13/2008 ]
FEDEX FREIGHT BREAKS GROUND ON NEW TERMINAL Hagerstown, MD (October 29, 2008) - Over 60 people attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the new 162,000 square-foot FedEx Freight [ 10/29/2008 ]
FEDEX FREIGHT TO EXPAND OPERATIONS IN HAGERSTOWN WHO: -- John F. Barr, President, Washington County Board of County [ 10/28/2008 ]
STATE, COUNTY CELEBRATE OPENING OF CINETIC LANDIS’ NEW MANUFACTURING CENTER IN HAGERSTOWN Baltimore, MD (October 27, 2008) – Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development Secretary David W. Edgerley today joined [ 10/27/2008 ]
EDC HOSTS SEVENTH ANNUAL BROKER TOUR (Hagerstown, MD – September 30, 2008) More than 60 site selection consultants, real estate brokers, developers, and Maryland [ 10/1/2008 ]
MEDA Fall Conference on Business Retention to be Held at Rocky Gap Business Retention: Tools and Techniques for Today’s Economy (Hagerstown, MD – September 24, 2008) [ 9/24/2008 ]
EDC ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENT FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Hagerstown, MD – September 9, 2008) The Hagerstown-Washington County, Maryland Economic Development Commission (EDC) announces [ 9/9/2008 ]
FedEx Ground Expands Operations in Hagerstown (Hagerstown, MD - September 5, 2008) - FedEx Ground, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., is building a 120,000 square-foot addition to its existing hub on [ 9/5/2008 ]
NEW OWNERS ANNOUNCE PROPOSED USE FOR FORMER ALLEGHENY ENERGY/POTOMAC EDISION HEADQUARTERS (Hagerstown, MD – August 26, 2008) Vinayaka Missions America University, Inc. (VMAU) announced the purchase of the Friendship Office [ 8/26/2008 ]
STATE, WASHINGTON COUNTY INVEST IN VOLVO HAGERSTOWN BALTIMORE, MD (August 21, 2008) – Governor Martin O’Malley and Washington County officials today announced that the state will [ 8/21/2008 ]
Crossroads of Commerce August 2008 Newsletter [ 8/1/2008 ]
Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission Launches New Website (Hagerstown, MD – July 7, 2008) – The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) just launched an updated [ 7/7/2008 ]
Action Products Begins an Expansion Copyright The Herald-Mail ONLINE By ARNOLD S. PLATOU arnoldp@herald-mail.com HAGERSTOWN - A few weeks ago, Wilbur "Dr. Mac" [ 6/15/2008 ]
Kellogg Company To Lease New “Green” Warehouse In Hagerstown, Md (Hagerstown, MD — June 6, 2008) Kellogg Company has signed a long–term lease for its newest distribution center. Located in the [ 6/6/2008 ]
MEDA Announces 2008 Economic Development Award Winners (Cambridge, Maryland — June 3, 2008) The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) is pleased to announce the recipients of their [ 6/3/2008 ]
Merle S. Elliott Recognized As Meda Volunteer Of The Year (Hagerstown, MD — June 3, 2008) The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) Volunteer of the Year honor was presented to Mr. Merle [ 6/3/2008 ]
Maryland Association Awards Hopewell Express (Hagerstown, MD — June 3, 2008) At its 2008 annual meeting, the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) presented its [ 6/3/2008 ]
National Golden Tissue, Inc. Opens First Manufacturing Plant In Hagerstown (Hagerstown, MD — May 21, 2008) National Golden Tissue, a manufacturer of processed paper products, has chosen Hagerstown, Maryland as its [ 5/21/2008 ]
EDC Announces Appointments For Board Of Directors (Hagerstown, MD — May 20, 2008) The Hagerstown–Washington County, Maryland Economic Development Commission (EDC) announces one new [ 5/20/2008 ]
Meda’s Spring Conference To Focus On Green Buildings For Economic Development (ABERDEEN, MD — April 4, 2008) The growing movement toward green buildings will be the focus of the spring meeting of the Maryland Economic [ 4/4/2008 ]
Economic Development Commission To Host Annual Industry Appreciation Dinner (Hagerstown, MD — April 1, 2008) The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission will honor the local business and [ 4/1/2008 ]
Economic Development Commission Publishes 2008 Business & Industry Directory, 2008 Economic Data Summary (Hagerstown, MD — February 26, 2008) Searching for a particular business or industry in Washington County? Looking for a concise and [ 2/26/2008 ]
Washington County Business Awards Announces Finalists in Nine Award Categories - Academy Award Style Event - Takes Place at Duffy’s and Maryland Theatre on WEDNESDAY Feb. 27th New Award Categories Include: Non-Profit Organization Recognition, and Washington County Business Person of the Year Capital Steps to [ 2/21/2008 ]
HCC Unveils Its New Biotechnology Facility (Hagerstown, MD — February 13, 2008) State and county officials helped dedicate the new biotechnology labs addition to the Technical [ 2/13/2008 ]
Microtech Solutions To Open Office At Fort Ritchie (Hagerstown, MD — February 11, 2008) Microtech Solutions, owned by Edward and Cindy Bockhoefer of Smithsburg, MD, has signed a lease for a [ 2/11/2008 ]
Ryan & Associates Opens Branch In Hagerstown (Hagerstown, MD — February 7, 2008) Ryan & Associates, a Frederick-based professional engineering design service, has signed a lease [ 2/7/2008 ]
National Book Network To Open Warehouse In Hagerstown (Hagerstown, MD — January 16, 2008) National Book Network, owned by the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., has signed a [ 1/16/2008 ]
DOT Foods Expanding Distribution Center In Williamsport, Md (Hagerstown, MD – January 8, 2008) DOT Foods, Inc., a family owned re-distributor of food and non-food products to the national foodservice [ 1/8/2008 ]
Sarah Lankford To Join EDC Staff As Marketing Specialist (Hagerstown, MD – December 10, 2007) The Washington County Board of County Commissioners authorized the Hagerstown-Washington County [ 12/10/2007 ]
EDC's November 2007 Quarterly Newsletter [ 11/1/2007 ]
Deputy Director Appointed To Economic Development Commission (Hagerstown, MD — September 27, 2007) The Washington County Board of Commissioners has appointed Robin (Rob) L. Ferree as deputy director of [ 9/27/2007 ]
Cinetic Landis Grinding Corp. Announces Relocation To Washington County (Hagerstown, MD — May 21, 2007) Cinetic Landis Grinding Corp., a global manufacturer of precision grinding systems, has announced the [ 5/21/2007 ]
Washington County Economic Developer Elected President Of Statewide Association (Aberdeen, MD — June 12, 2007) Timothy R. Troxell, CEcD, Executive Director of the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development [ 5/12/2007 ]
Economic Development Commission To Host Annual Industry Appreciation Dinner Kelly Wright to Provide Keynote Address (Hagerstown, MD — April 5, 2007) The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission [ 4/5/2007 ]
Rampf Molds Constructing Additional Manufacturing Space In Washington County (Hagerstown, MD — April 3, 2007) Rampf Molds Industries, Inc. (Rampf Molds) has announced plans to expand its operations in Washington [ 4/3/2007 ]
Pelican Life Sciences Selects Williamsport, Maryland As New Location For Logistics Facility (Hagerstown, MD — February 19, 2007) Pelican Life Sciences, a supplier of research and development products for the life sciences industry, [ 2/19/2007 ]
Washington County Business Awards Announces Finalists in Seven Award Categories Academy-Award Style Event Takes Place at Duffy's and Maryland Theatre on Feb. 28th EDC and Chamber of Commerce Co-Hosting 8th Annual Event Largest Business Awards Program in Washington County Capital Steps to Perform (Hagerstown, [ 2/15/2007 ]
Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission Announces Results Of Out-Commuter Study (Hagerstown, MD — December 19, 2006) According to a recently released Out-Commuter Analysis, Washington County has approximately 18,301 [ 12/19/2006 ]
Washington County Health System Partners With Quintiles Transnational (Hagerstown, MD — December 19, 2006) Quintiles Transnational, a worldwide leader in pharmaceutical services, is partnering with Washington [ 12/19/2006 ]
Item International To Open North American Distribution Center In Washington County, Maryland (Hagerstown, MD – December 14, 2006) Item International (item), a German supplier of aluminum extrusion products and accessories for machine [ 12/14/2006 ]
Dot Foods Expanding Distribution Center In Williamsport, Md (Hagerstown, MD – November 30, 2006) DOT Foods, Inc., a redistributor of food and non-food products to the national foodservice industry, [ 11/30/2006 ]
Blue Seal Feeds Expands, Opens Distribution Facility To Compliment Existing Manufacturing Operations (Hagerstown, MD — October 16, 2006) Blue Seal Feeds, Inc., a manufacturer of animal feeds in bag and bulk, has expanded its operations in [ 10/16/2006 ]
Hoover Appointed To Western Maryland Revolving Loan Committee (Hagerstown, MD — October 16, 2006) Sonja L.B. Hoover, fiscal/research specialist for the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development [ 10/16/2006 ]
Corporate Office Properties Trust Closes on Former Fort Ritchie Army Base COLUMBIA, MD October 5, 2006 — Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) (NYSE: OFC) announced today, jointly with the PenMar Development [ 10/5/2006 ]
Good-Humor Breyer’s Ice Cream Expanding In Hagerstown, Md (Hagerstown, MD — September 27, 2006) Good Humor-Breyer’s Ice Cream, Inc., a division of Unilever, has expanded its production [ 9/27/2006 ]
New England Motor Freight To Construct New Trucking Terminal In Washington County, Md (Hagerstown, MD—August 28, 2006) New England Motor Freight, Inc., a regional, family-owned, less-than-truckload carrier has announced plans [ 8/28/2006 ]
Phoenix Color Corporation Constructing New Paper Converting Building Near Hagerstown, Maryland (Hagerstown, MD — August 24, 2006) Phoenix Color Corporation, a company specializing in book component printing and book manufacturing, is [ 8/24/2006 ]
Packaging Services Of Maryland Constructing Additional Manufacturing Space In Washington County (Hagerstown, MD – August 9, 2006) Packaging Services of Maryland, Inc. (PSI) has announced plans to expand its operations in Washington [ 8/9/2006 ]
Hagerstown Spring & Alignment Expands In Washington County (Hagerstown, MD – August, 2006) Hagerstown Spring & Alignment, Inc. is expanding its operations at 1423 Oakmont Drive in [ 8/1/2006 ]
HCC to build additional lab space at its Technical Innovation Center (Hagerstown, MD – July 28, 2006) Officials at Hagerstown Community College announced today that six private wet laboratories and one common [ 7/28/2006 ]
MILLER & ANDERSON OCCUPIES NEW WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD LOCATION (Hagerstown, MD — June 26, 2006) Miller & Anderson, Inc., a commercial/industrial mechanical and electrical contracting firm, has [ 6/26/2006 ]
RUST-OLEUM LEASES ADDITIONAL 100,000SF WAREHOUSE SPACE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (Hagerstown, MD — June 15, 2006) Rust-Oleum Corporation, a manufacturer of rust preventive coatings and paints, has signed a long-term lease [ 6/15/2006 ]
MEC, INC. OPENS OFFICE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY (Hagerstown, MD – June 1, 2006) MEC, Inc., a company specializing in electrical construction projects for the commercial, institutional and [ 6/1/2006 ]
EDC Announces New Leadership Team and Appointments for Board of Directors (Hagerstown, MD — May 22, 2006) The Hagerstown-Washington County, Maryland Economic Development Commission (EDC) announces new fiscal year [ 5/22/2006 ]
Economic Development Commission to Conduct Out-Commuter Workforce Study (Hagerstown, MD – April 10, 2006) The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC), along with RESI of Towson [ 4/10/2006 ]
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO HOST ANNUAL INDUSTRY APPRECIATION DINNER (Hagerstown, MD – April 6, 2005) The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission will honor the local business and [ 4/6/2006 ]
WINNERS OF THE 7TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY BUSINESS AWARDS TAKE TOP HONORS (Hagerstown, MD Feb. 27, 2006) – Winners of the 7th Annual Washington County Business Awards were revealed Feb. 22nd at the Clarion Hotel [ 2/27/2006 ]
ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY BUSINESS AWARDS BANQUET FEBRUARY 22ND (Hagerstown, MD Feb. 5, 2006) - The Annual Washington County Business Awards Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at the Clarion [ 2/5/2006 ]
GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE: GOVERNOR EHRLICH ANNOUNCES RENEWAL OF STATE ENTERPRISE ZONE (ANNAPOLIS, MD — December 16, 2005) Continuing to enhance economic development and job creation in Maryland, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, [ 12/16/2005 ]
FedEx Ground to Celebrate Opening of New Hub in Hagerstown, Maryland WHAT: FedEx Ground, a leading small-package ground carrier and an operating company of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX), is hosting a ribbon-cutting [ 10/24/2005 ]
CoStar Adds Washington County, Maryland to Its Extensive Property Database (Hagerstown, MD – October 19, 2005) CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) has added Washington County, Maryland to its national property [ 10/19/2005 ]
RICE TIRE COMPANY OPENS NEW LOCATION IN HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND (Hagerstown, MD – October 18, 2005) Donald B. Rice Tire Company, Inc. has expanded its services into Washington County with a new location [ 10/18/2005 ]
AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES EXPANDING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (Hagerstown, MD — October 17, 2005) AMERICOM Government Services (AGS), a company offering comprehensive satellite–based [ 10/17/2005 ]
Parker Plastics Opening New Production Facility in Washington County, Maryland (Hagerstown, MD — August 29, 2005) Parker Plastics (Maryland) LLC has announced plans to open a manufacturing operation in Washington [ 8/29/2005 ]
Builders FirstSource Announces New Manufacturing Plant in Hagerstown, Maryland (Hagerstown, MD – August 17, 2005) Builders FirstSource, Inc., a Dallas-based leading manufacturer of structural building materials, has [ 8/17/2005 ]
AVIATION RESOURCES EXPANDING OPERATIONS AT HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT (Hagerstown, MD – July 18, 2005) Aviation Resources DE, Inc. (ARDI), a firm specializing in aviation modification, installation and [ 7/18/2005 ]
AVIATION RESOURCES EXPANDING OPERATIONS AT HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT (Hagerstown, MD – July 18, 2005) Aviation Resources DE, Inc. (ARDI), a firm specializing in aviation modification, installation and [ 7/18/2005 ]
MEC, INC. RELOCATING TO WASHINGTON COUNTY Constructing new 26,000sf building on McRand Court (Hagerstown, MD – July 13, 2005) MEC, Inc., a company specializing in high-end electrical construction projects for the commercial, [ 7/13/2005 ]
EDC ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PRIORITIES (Hagerstown, MD – July 12, 2005) – The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) today announced its new [ 7/12/2005 ]
Pepsi Cola Expands Williamsport, Maryland Refurb Center (Hagerstown, MD – May 25, 2005) Pepsi Cola has expanded its Atlantic Coast Refurb Center located in the Interstate Industrial Park in [ 5/25/2005 ]
STAPLES TO EXPAND MID-ATLANTIC RETAIL DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND (Hagerstown, MD – May 16, 2005) The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission announced today that Staples, Inc., the [ 5/16/2005 ]
Economic Development Commission to Host Annual Industry Appreciation Dinner John W. McCoy, II to Provide Keynote Address (Hagerstown, MD – April 6, 2005) -- The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission will honor the local business and [ 4/6/2005 ]
Sixth Annual Washington County Business Awards Winners: “Best in Washington County” (Hagerstown, MD March 2, 2005) — The Annual Washington County Business Awards Banquet took place on Wednesday March 2, 2005 at The Clarion [ 3/2/2005 ]
RAMPF MOLDS TO PARTICIPATE IN UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND’S MARYLAND INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (Hagerstown, MD – February 25, 2005) A Washington County manufacturer is hoping the University of Maryland can help apply new technologies [ 2/25/2005 ]
FLEXAMERICA EXPANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE OPERATIONS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY (Hagerstown, MD – February 23, 2005) FlexAmerica, a company specializing in the administration of employee benefits, has announced plans to [ 2/23/2005 ]
SUSQUEHANNA BANCSHARES TO OCCUPY NEW CLASS A OFFICE SPACE AT HUB BUSINESS CENTER (Hagerstown, MD – January 13, 2005) Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank and Trust, has [ 1/13/2005 ]
The Home Depot to Expand Distribution Center in Hagerstown, Maryland (Hagerstown, MD – January 11, 2005) The Home Depot® recently expanded its Your “other” Warehouse® [ 1/11/2005 ]

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