Baltimore, MD (May 15, 2012) – The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) today announced that it has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Hagerstown-Washington County Industrial Foundation to help develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP). The … Continue reading
Governor Visits VT Industries in Western MD
M A Y 1 4, 2 0 1 2 Gov. O’Malley visited VT Industries in Hagerstown on April 23 to tour the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and celebrate Maryland manufacturing. In 2010, VT announced it would close its Fine … Continue reading
Money to market Hagerstown airport tops county priorities for grant money
By HEATHER KEELS May 8, 2012 Money to develop a marketing plan for Hagerstown Regional Airport will be the county’s top priority for grant funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Washington County Board of Commissioners decided Tuesday. The project … Continue reading
Washington County officials outline plan to improve economic development efforts
By HEATHER KEELS May 2, 2012 Working proactively with existing businesses, targeting restrictive state regulations and formulating a “capture strategy” to attract new companies are areas where Washington County officials hope to improve economic development efforts, speakers said Wednesday … Continue reading
Boonsboro tech firm gets grant to continue research into defeat IEDs
A Boonsboro business that specializes in finding ways to defeat improvised-explosive devices on the battlefield has been awarded a share of a $450,000 grant to continue its research, according to a state corporation. The Boonsboro-based ES&T Inc., and five other … Continue reading
Hagerstown, county tentatively agree on funding formula for new sports/events complex
By C.J. LOVELACE – Herald-Mail cj.lovelace@herald-mail.com The prospect of building a new multiuse sports and events center in downtown Hagerstown took another step forward Tuesday night. In a joint meeting before a large crowd at City Hall, Washington County and … Continue reading
New Stable announces Grand Opening and Open House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tom Bets the Farm Stables Grand Opening and Open House Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:00 am to 5:00 pm FREE Event and Open to the Public Tom Bets the Farm Stable 5404 Mondell Road Sharpsburg, MD 21713 … Continue reading
Ground broken on 55,555-square-foot office building at Fountainhead Plaza
Developer says ‘pad-ready’ stimulus program and ‘green building’ tax credit helped ‘seal the deal’ By HEATHER KEELS – Herald-Mail heather.keels@herald-mail.com A 55,555 square-foot, three-story office building under construction at Fountainhead Plaza near Hagerstown is expected to be completed by December, … Continue reading
Hart Nominated for the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award
Comptroller Peter Franchot extended his sincere congratulations to Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission’s Agricultural Marketing Specialist, Leslie Hart for her nomination for the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award. Ms. Hart was nominated by Brien Poffenberger, president of the Hagerstown-Washington … Continue reading
Washington County Participates in Building Safety Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Educational Campaign on Safe and Sensible Structures Hagerstown, MD (May 2, 2012) – When you enter a house or building, most likely you assume it is safe and was properly constructed in accordance with building codes. Fortunately, … Continue reading