Recent News
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 County Health System (WCHS) to conduct clinical research trials.
Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission Announces Results Of Out-Commuter Study
Commission Partnered with RESI of Towson University to Conduct Survey
(Hagerstown, MD — December 19, 2006) According to a recently released Out-Commuter Analysis, Washington County has approximately 18,301 individuals traveling outside of the county each day to work.
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 building and framing, has announced plans to open a North American distribution center in Hagerstown, Maryland.
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, has announced plans to expand its Williamsport, Maryland distribution center.
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 Washington County, Maryland.
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 Commission (EDC), has been appointed to the Tri-County Council for Western Maryland?s Revolving Loan Committee.
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 Corporation, that COPT has closed on approximately 500 acres of the 591 acre former Fort Ritchie United States Army base located in Cascade, Washington County, Maryland. The balance of the property is anticipated to close in the spring of 2007.
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 capabilities in Hagerstown.
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 to purchase a 40-acre parcel off of Newgate Boulevard in the Hunters Green Business Center and construct a new 72,000 square foot trucking terminal.
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 constructing a new paper converting facility in Washington County, Maryland.
Hagerstown Spring & Alignment Expands In Washington County
(Hagerstown, MD – August, 2006) Hagerstown Spring & Alignment, Inc. is expanding its operations at 1423 Oakmont Drive in Hagerstown.
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 County.
HCC to Construct New Wet Labs at Business Incubator
(Hagerstown, MD – July 28, 2006) Officials at Hagerstown Community College announced today that six private wet laboratories and one common laboratory will be built as a 4,000 square-foot addition to the college?s Technical Innovation Center. Scheduled to open in mid-2007, the labs will be designed to assist start-up biotech and life science firms.
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 recently completed construction of a new office and service building in Washington County, Maryland.
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 with BPG Properties, Ltd. for 100,000 square feet of additional warehouse space in the Interstate Industrial Park.
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 industrial markets, has opened their corporate office in Washington County.
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 2007 officers for its Board of Directors.
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 University, will begin an Out-Commuter Workforce Study this week.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO HOST ANNUAL INDUSTRY APPRECIATION DINNER
(Hagerstown, MD ? April 6, 2006) The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission will honor the local business and industrial community April 11th at Celebration of Business 2006.
Winners of the 7th Annual Washington County Business Awards revealed
(Hagerstown, MD Feb. 27, 2006) Winners of the 7th Annual Washington County Business Awards were revealed Feb. 22nd at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center at Antietam Creek in Hagerstown.
ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY BUSINESS AWARDS BANQUET FEBRUARY 22ND
(Hagerstown, MD Feb. 5, 2006) Tops in Business Community to be Recognized, Chamber Joins With EDC For 7th Awards Banquet. Comedian Robert Strong to Perform