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Hancock Enterprise Zone in Washington County Receives Renewal
(ANNAPOLIS, MD — December 16, 2005) Continuing to enhance economic development and job creation in Maryland, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., today announced the renewal of the State?s Enterprise Zone located in Hancock, Washington County.
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 database.
FedEx Ground to Celebrate Opening of New Hub in Hagerstown, Maryland
(Hagerstown, MD — October 19, 2005) FedEx Ground, a leading small-package ground carrier and an operating company of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX), is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new package distribution center in Hagerstown, Maryland
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 in the Huyetts Business Park.
AMERICOM Government Service expanding in Washington County, Maryland
(Hagerstown, MD — October 17, 2005) AMERICOM Government Services (AGS), a company offering comprehensive satellite–based communications solutions to the federal government, is expanding its operations in Washington County, Maryland.
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 County, Maryland.
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 located a manufacturing facility in Hagerstown, Maryland. The company now occupies the former Lowe’s Flatbed Distribution Center at 914 South Burhans Blvd and expects to employ as many as 150 workers by early 2006.
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 maintenance services, is expanding its operations in Washington County.
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, institutional and industrial markets, is relocating its operations from Frederick County to Washington County.
EDC ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
(Hagerstown, MD ? July 12, 2005) ? The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC) today announced its new Strategic Priorities as well as elaborated on its overall Vision and Mission in a presentation to the Washington County Board of County Commissioners.
Pepsi Cola Expands Williamsport, Maryland Refurb Center
Company Expects to Hire 15 New Employees
(Hagerstown, MD ? May 25, 2005) Pepsi Cola has expanded its Atlantic Coast Refurb Center located in the Interstate Industrial Park in Williamsport, Maryland.
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 world?s largest office products company, will expand its mid-Atlantic retail distribution center in Washington County, Maryland. The 180,000 square foot expansion, planned for completion this summer, will bring the total footprint of the facility to more than one million square feet.
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 industrial community April 12th at Celebration of Business 2005. 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.
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 Hotel and Conference Center-Hagerstown. Six businesses or organizations won awards in a wide range of categories.
RAMPF MOLDS TO PARTICIPATE IN UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND?S MARYLAND INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
Company and university pair to integrate new technologies into Rampf Molds? products
(Hagerstown, MD ? February 25, 2005) A Washington County manufacturer is hoping the University of Maryland can help apply new technologies to its products.
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 expand its customer service operations in Washington County during the first quarter of 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 announced its intentions to relocate its Loan Servicing Center to Hub Business Center in Washington County. This project includes the retention of the company?s 144 employees who currently work at the Loan Servicing Center facility on Showalter Road.
The Home Depot to Expand Distribution Center in Hagerstown, Maryland
(Hagerstown, MD ? January 11, 2005) The Home Depot® recently expanded its Your ?other? Warehouse® distribution center at 16500 Hunter?s Green Parkway in Hagerstown, MD by 370,000 square feet. This expansion is a win-win for the business and for Washington County. For the business, the expansion enables better customer service, while for Washington County, the expansion translates into new jobs for its citizens.