Recent News
TROXELL NAMED EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(Hagerstown, MD - November 20, 2002) Timothy R. Troxell, CEcD has
been named as the new Executive Director for the Hagerstown-Washington
County Economic Development Commission (EDC).
WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVES NEW
TAX CREDIT PROGRAM FOR BUSINESSES
(Hagerstown, MD - November 20, 2002) Local government officials
have approved a new program designed to offer businesses tax credit
incentives for either expanding or relocating their operations in
Washington County, Maryland.
CHOICES IN COLLEGES AND CAREERS
2002
(Hagerstown, MD – November 5, 2002) Washington County Public
Schools and the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development
Commission (EDC) are hosting the second annual Choices in Colleges
and Careers event at South Hagerstown High School, Monday, November
11, 2002.
WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT REORGANIZES TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESS RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT
EFFORTS
(Hagerstown, MD - October 8, 2002) The Hagerstown-Washington County
Economic Development Commission (EDC) has announced a reorganization
of its staff's duties and responsibilities.
WILLIAMS APPOINTED TO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT BOARD
(Hagerstown – October 7, 2002) Noel C. Williams, Operations
Manager of Fujicolor Processing, Inc.’s Williamsport, Maryland
facility, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hagerstown-Washington
County Economic Development Commission (EDC). Mr. Williams will
complete the unexpired term, ending June 30, 2003, of Board Member
James G. Pierne, who recently resigned.
WORKFORCE STUDY SHOWS
WASHINGTON COUNTY HAS LARGE, PRODUCTIVE LABOR POOL TO STAFF BUSINESSES
(Hagerstown, MD - September 3, 2002) An independent study has quantified
the number of workers available as candidate employees from Washington
County's labor pool.
COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE
NAMES WASHINGTON COUNTY AS MOST AFFORDABLE MARYLAND MARKET FOR HOMEBUYERS
(Hagerstown - August 15, 2002) Through its annual study of average
home sale prices, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation has named
Hagerstown/Washington County as the most affordable real estate
market in Maryland.
U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF COMMERCE APPROVES FOREIGN TRADE ZONE #255 IN WASHINTON COUNTY,
MARYLAND
(Hagerstown, Maryland - July 19, 2002) At a ceremony today, the
Honorable Faryar Shirzad, assistant secretary for Import Administration
at the Department of Commerce, delivered the official document approving
the creation of Foreign Trade Zone #255 to Gregory I.
MEDIA ADVISORY & CALENDAR
LISTING
TEDCO Holds eReadiness Maryland Regional Briefing for Hagerstown,
Monday, July 22. Phase II of Research Includes Regional Outreach
Meetings to Discuss Internet Needs Among Businesses and Households.
COMPTROLLER WILLIAM
DONALD SCHAEFER TO VISIT WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD AS PART OF STATE
INDUSTRY SECTOR TOUR
(Hagerstown – June 18, 2002) Comptroller William Donald Schaefer
is coming to Washington County June 21, 2002 as part of his effort
to become more familiar with issues facing the critical sectors
of Maryland's economy and the impact these issues have on state
revenues, employment and other public sector concerns.
MACK TRUCKS TO MANUFACTURE
NEXT GENERATION OF VOLVO HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL ENGINES IN HAGERSTOWN
(Hagerstown - June 7, 2002) AB Volvo, the Swedish parent company
of Mack Trucks, Inc., has announced that a new generation of Volvo
and Mack heavy-duty diesel truck engines will be built in Washington
County, Maryland.
THIRD ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY BUSINESS AWARDS
(Hagerstown, MD March 6, 2002) -- The Annual Washington County Business
Awards Banquet took place on Wednesday March 6, 2002 at the Four
Points by Sheraton-Hagerstown. Eight businesses won awards....
ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY
BUSINESS AWARDS NIGHT MARCH 6TH
(Hagerstown, MD Feb. 15, 2002) -- The Annual Washington County Business
Awards Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday March 6, 2002 at the Four
Points by Sheraton-Hagerstown. According to Hagerstown-Washington
County Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Patricia Halladay,
"This third annual event....
EDC TO ANNOUNCE 2002
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
(Hagerstown - January 25, 2002) - The Hagerstown-Washington County
Economic Development Commission (EDC) will present its proposed
Vision, Mission, and Strategic Priorities for 2002 Monday, January
28, 2002.
HAMILL APPOINTED TO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
(Hagerstown - January 16, 2002) James P. Hamill, President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Washington County Health System, Inc.,
has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hagerstown-Washington
County Economic Development Commission (EDC). Mr. Hamill will complete
the unexpired term....