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EDC Welcomes New Business Development Specialist
(Hagerstown, MD ? September 15, 2004) The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) announced today that Robin (Rob) L. Ferree has accepted the position of Business Development Specialist within the organization.

EDC ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
(Hagerstown, MD ? August 24, 2004) ? The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) today revealed the results of its July 21st Strategic Planning Retreat.

WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVES STATE INCENTIVES RESOLUTIONS
(Hagerstown, MD - July 20, 2004) The Washington County Board of County Commissioners today approved resolutions in support of six local economic development projects.

ROBERT MANDLEY JOINS EDC STAFF AS PROJECT COORDINATOR
(Hagerstown, MD - July 13, 2004) The Washington County Board of County Commissioners today authorized the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) to hire Robert P. Mandley as the EDC's Project Coordinator.

GOVERNOR EHRLICH ANNOUNCES RENEWAL OF WASHINGTON COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE
ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 18, 2004) ? Continuing to enhance economic development and job creation in Western Maryland, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. today announced the redesignation of Hagerstown Regional Airport Enterprise Zone, one of the state?s three Enterprise Zones in Washington County.

EDC ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS LEADERSHIP TEAM;
APPOINTMENT OF THREE NEW MEMBERS
(Hagerstown, MD July 8, 2004) The Hagerstown-Washington County, Maryland Economic Development Commission announces new fiscal year 2005 officers for its Board of Directors.

NETCONN SOLUTIONS OF HAGERSTOWN, MD TO EXPAND OPERATIONS
(Hagerstown, MD - June 9, 2004) — Network Connectivity Solutions, Inc., a systems integration and consulting firm (also known as NETCONN Solutions) has announced plans to expand its Washington County-based operations.

HAGERSTOWN RANKED SECOND IN NATION BY MONEY MAGAZINE - CITY, CVB AND EDC HAIL THE GOOD NEWS
(Hagerstown, MD June 8, 2004) — A new Money Magazine report lists Hagerstown as a Top 5 city. The magazine rates Hagerstown as one of the nation's "Up and Coming Cities," right up there with Napa, Calif., Saginaw, Mich., and Salem, Ore.

TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY TO LOCATE DISTRIBUTION CENTER NEAR HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND
(Hagerstown, MD ? April 27, 2004) Tractor Supply Company (TSC), the largest retail farm and ranch supply store chain in America, announced today that it plans to construct a new 482,000-square-foot distribution center in Washington County. This $18.8 million project is part of the company?s overall plans to expand its operations in the Northeast.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOSTS
ANNUAL INDUSTRY APPRECIATION DINNER
Commission Announces Selection as a "Top Economic Development Group" for 2003
(Hagerstown, MD - April 14, 2004) - More than 150 representatives of the local business and industrial community attended the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission's Celebration of Business 2004 at Fountain Head Country Club on April 13th.

EDC REACCREDITED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(Hagerstown - April 7, 2004) - The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) has once again been recognized as one of only 24 economic development organizations accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Originally recognized as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) in February 2001, the EDC was reaccredited by the IEDC following three successful years of activity as an AEDO member.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PUBLISHES 2004 BUSINESS & INDUSTRY DIRECTORY, 2004 ECONOMIC DATA SUMMARY
(Hagerstown, MD - April 1, 2004) - Searching for a particular business or industry in Washington County? Looking for a concise and accurate picture of the local economy? The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) provides this important information through two publications, the Business and Industry Directory and the Economic Data Summary. Today, the EDC released the 2004 editions of both documents.

Construction to begin on Runway Program at Hagerstown Regional Airport; Local Contractor Lands Bid for Package One
(Hagerstown, MD March 16, 2004) — The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County Maryland announced today that C.W. Hetzer, Inc. of Hagerstown Maryland is the successful bidder of the first of four packages that comprise Hagerstown Regional Airport’s Runway Improvement Program.  Hetzer’s bid was $17, 429, 655, which was $600,000 lower than the engineer’s estimate. Work is expected to begin within 45 days.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO HOST ANNUAL INDUSTRY APPRECIATION DINNER; FedEx Ground Executive to Provide Keynote(Hagerstown, MD – March 16, 2004) — The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission will honor the local business and industrial community April 13th at its Celebration of Business 2004.  This event, by invitation only, will be held at the Fountain Head Country Club in Hagerstown, Maryland, beginning with a VIP Reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner.

Caldwell Manufacturing plans to increase capacity at its Williamsport facility; 70 additional employees to be hired
Baltimore, MD (February 11, 2004) - Caldwell Manufacturing, which manufacturers, window balance systems, has announced expansion plans to increase the company's production capacity at its Williamsport facility in Washington County.

THE HOME DEPOT ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION CENTER PROJECT IN HAGERSTOWN, MD
(Hagerstown, MD - January 12, 2004) The Home Depot has announced it will open a distribution center in Hagerstown, MD. The facility will supply faucets, fixtures, bath accessories and decorative door hardware.

LOWE'S EXPANDS OPERATIONS IN HAGERSTOWN
BALTIMORE, MD (January 6, 2004) - Lowe's Companies, Inc., a leading retailer of home improvement products and services, announced today that the company is expanding its operations in Hagerstown with the construction of a new flatbed distribution center in the CSX Valley Park, an industrial park owned by CSX Corporation.

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