Recent News
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 Development Association (MEDA), to be held Thursday, April 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton, 1910 Dual Highway in Hagerstown.
Economic Development Commission To Host Annual Industry Appreciation Dinner
Antonio J. Mendez to Provide Keynote Address
(Hagerstown, MD — April 1, 2007) The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission will honor the local business and industrial community April 8th at Celebration of Business 2008. 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.
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 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 2008 editions of both documents.
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
(Hagerstown, MD — February 21, 2008) The finalists have been named for the 9th Annual Washington County Business Awards. According to Tim Troxell, Executive Director of the Hagerstown–Washington County Economic Development Commission, this year’s program will be better than ever.
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 Innovation Center (TIC) at Hagerstown Community College on Tuesday. The 4,000 square–foot facility includes 11 private wet labs and one common lab for lease by start–up biotech and life science firms.
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 new center for operations at Fort Ritchie at Cascade. Located in the former Fort Ritchie military base, the company is utilizing 1500 sf in Building 607.
Ryan & Associates Opens Branch In Hagerstown
(Hagerstown, MD — February 7, 2008) Ryan & Associates, a Frederick-based professional engineering design service, has signed a lease for their second center for operations.
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 long-term lease for its newest distribution center. Located in the General Electric building on 18212 Shawley Drive in Hagerstown, the company is utilizing 150,000 of the 300,000 square feet owned by First Industrial Realty Trust.
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 industry, has completed its warehouse expansion plans at its Williamsport, Maryland distribution center.