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If you haven't already heard the buzz, our very first annual
Public Safety Awards Breakfast
are slated for Thursday, June 29th and we're all set to honor men & women who dedicate their lives to our community's well-being, taking place
at Leiters' Fine Catering's Williamsport Banquet Hall. Register for this breakfast event HERE!
We also have a brand new smiling face at our front desk and at our event registration tables! Please join us in welcoming Tyana Monette, our new Administrative Assistant!
Back again this summer, of course, is our
27th Annual Commerce Cup at Fountain Head Country Club Friday,
July 14th! Team and individual registrations are filling up fast! It's shaping up to be our best tournament yet! Check out this fun
promo video we put together!
Have a great month!
Paul, Donna, Tim, Rod & Tyana
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Welcome Our New Members |
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Give a Warm Welcome to Some New Faces in Our Membership!
12916 Conamar Drive
Hagerstown, MD
301-393-3362
21036 National Pike
Hagerstown, MD
240-346-8649
1165 Imperial Drive, Suite 300
Hagerstown, MD
301-665-9098
720 Cross Street
Hagerstown, MD
301-582-5750
13015 Salem Ave.
Hagerstown, MD
800-866-6905
13015 Salem Ave.
Hagerstown, MD
800-682-SPOT
Chambersburg, PA
717-219-2367
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Members Making News
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Find Out What's New with Some of Our Members!
Hagerstown Regional Airport to Host AirPower History Tour
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The B-29/B-24 Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force brings together the aircraft, pilots and crews from over 70 CAF units across the country to create the AirPower Squadron - an ever changing assortment of military aircraft touring together to bring the sights, sounds and smells of World War II aviation history to audiences across the United States.
June 7th through the 11th, be sure to check out some exclusive access to these aircrafts with various dates & times for different rides! Click here for more, only at the Hagerstown Regional Airport!
The AirPower Squadron always includes at least one of the two rarest World War II bombers in the world - FIFI, the most famous, flying Boeing
B-29 Superfortress and Diamond Lil, an equally rare B-24 Liberator. Aircraft accompanying the B-29 or B-24 will include other World War II aircraft such as the P-51 Mustang, the B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-25 Mitchell, along with an assortment of fighters, trainers and liaison aircraft.
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The Humane Society of Washington County Announces 12th Annual LuHowl
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The Humane Society of Washington County (HSWC) will host the 12
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Annual LuHowl fundraiser for homeless animals on Saturday, June 10
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from 6 pm to 9 pm at Historic Milestone Farm in Williamsport, MD.
"We're very excited about some unique and different things happening at LuHowl this year," said Nikki Houser, Corporate Partnership and Event Manager. "In addition to our traditional silent auction, there will be a new live auction. Guests can also expect to see an authentic hula dancing performance."
During the Hawaiian-themed event, attendees can bid on auction items donated by numerous individuals and businesses in the community, including overnight getaways, wine-tasting excursions, jewelry, and original artwork. In addition to enjoying heavy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, music and dancing, guests are also welcome to tour a private car museum, owned by Don Bowman.
The 4th Annual Jone Bowman Champ Award will also be presented at the event. Chosen based upon her history of advocacy for both the HSWC and animals throughout the community, this year's award will be presented to Linda Domer. Ms. Domer volunteers as a dog trainer at the shelter and offers her services to adopted dogs requiring additional manners training. She also championed the Happy Hounds Prison Dog Program, which trains inmates to become canine handlers so dogs can learn obedience while awaiting adoption.
"We invite everyone to come and enjoy a fun and relaxing evening to kick off summer," said Houser. "Not only is LuHowl a great fundraiser for the animals, it's also a wonderful way for people to meet fellow animal lovers in this community."
Tickets are $50.00 per person and can be purchased online at hswcmd.org or at the front desk of the shelter. All proceeds from the event benefit spay/neuter programs for animals at the HSWC.
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USMH Receives $300,000 Grant from Appalachian Regional Commission
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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced on Friday its approval of a $300,000 grant to the
University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH) to support nurse practitioner (NP) and physician assistant (PA) training programs in Hagerstown. The programs' planned start dates are the fall of 2018 and the fall of 2019, respectively. The NP program will be offered by Frostburg State University (FSU), while the PA offering will be a joint endeavor of FSU and University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMB).
Maryland and the rest of the nation face a shortage of primary care physicians, NPs and PAs. USMH and its partners seek to address this shortfall through theestablishment of these clinical training programs, which will produce new clinicians who will serve local patients during their training, and who will be likely to practice in the region upon graduation.
USMH is responsible for renovating, furnishing and equipping its space in the Walnut Street Clinic building that will house these new programs. The ARC funds will be used to help obtain equipment, furniture and technology to outfit exam rooms, classrooms and offices. As a stipulation of the ARC grant, USMH must provide 1-1 matching funds.
"We are grateful to the ARC for approving the grant," said Mark Halsey, USMH executive director. "These advanced practice programs will help to meet a critical workforce shortage while boosting our local economy and contributing to the economic development of downtown Hagerstown. The ARC serves a vital and irreplaceable community development role in rural America."
USMH continues to raise the full and necessary funding for these advanced practice programs, including all necessary renovations and equipment, and scholarships for local students.
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Final Showings of "Dial M for Murder" This Weekend
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Winding down this Saturday the 10th, The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater presents "Dial M For Murder".
Best known as a film by Alfred Hitchcock, "Dial M for Murder" was first a successful stage play written by another English master of suspense, Frederick Knott. In this production of the classic thriller, Tony Wendice plans to murder his unfortunate wife to claim her fortune for himself. He arranges for the perfect crime - but things don't quite go according to plan. This timeless masterpiece of construction and plotting weaves a tangled web of clues and red herrings, back-stabbings and blackmail that will keep you hooked from start to finish!
Catch "Dial M for Murder" right here in Hagerstown - with a ticket price that includes a tasty dinner - this Friday and Saturday at 6pm. For tickets, visit
washingtoncountyplayhouse.com
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Construction Underway for The Crossings at Spring Hill
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Morgan-Keller Construction is currently building a new 75,000 SF, three-story, assisted living retirement community in Lorton, VA. This new 108-unit senior living facility will include all private apartments with 74 units of assisted living and 34 units of memory care. It will be located in the Spring Hill Community, a master-planned development highlighted by high-end residential and outstanding growth with retail options nearby.
The Architect is Gaylen Howard Laing Architect, Inc. of Arlington, TX. Construction started in the fall of 2016 and is expected to finish in September, 2017.
Morgan-Keller Construction is a general contracting and construction management firm with offices in Columbia and Frederick, Maryland. For over sixty years, Morgan-Keller Construction has transitioned from a custom homebuilder to one of the region's most respected commercial builders. For additional information, visit our website at
www.morgankeller.com
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Meritus Health Staff Members Published
Craig Stritar
Wendy Zimmerman
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Craig Stritar, Director of Operations Improvement for Meritus Health,
recently published "You Gotta Kata. Now What?" in the Lean Enterprise Institute's online newsletter, The Lean Post. The publication shares ideas on Lean thinking and practice - a method of working more efficiently daily that is a part of the culture at Meritus Health. Craig's article offered his suggestions on getting executives involved and coaching, empowering and nurturing those involved in the continuous improvement journey.
Wendy Zimmerman, B.S.N., RN-BC,
manager of the parish nursing program for Meritus Health, recently contributed a second article on "The effect of a faith community nurse network and public health collaboration on hypertension prevention and control" to the Public Health Nursing journal. The article focuses on the program's total of 109 participants and the analysis showing a statistically significant decrease in blood pressure and an increase in lifestyle satisfaction scores because of the interventions of monitoring, referrals and coaching.
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Something exciting and/or notable happening within your company? Has someone done something remarkable and you think it should be shared with our extensive list of newsletter recipients? Simply excited about an upcoming event?
We're here to help you get the word out!
Chamber Newsletter!
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Crossroads Business Journal - Be Included! |
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Crossroads Business Journal, a monthly publication celebrating and reporting about business along the I-81, I-70 and I-68 corridors, will debut July 1st!
This business-to-business publication will be mailed to business owners and other key decision-makers in the coverage area. Among other features, Crossroads will cover issues and events, profile key business people and report critical statistics.
The publication will be accompanied by a website (crossroadsbizjournal.com) and targeted, newsy emails to begin and end each workweek.
Crossroads is a project of Herald-Mail Media. For inquiries about news, contact editor Joseph Deinlein at [email protected] or reporter Mike Lewis at [email protected]. For information about advertising or marketing opportunities, contact Brittney Hamilton, advertising director, at 301-791-7177.
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Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings & More! |
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Did you know that the Chamber can help you & your business get the attention you deserve when you're a new business, celebrating an anniversary, or a seasonal open house?
BEACON House, Inc. Executive Director
Anthony Williams cuts the ribbon alongside Hagerstown
Mayor Bob Bruchey, Chamber President & CEO
Paul Frey and other well-wishers during Tuesday June 6th's Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening!
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Chamber Connects News |
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Chamber Connects is a free professional networking group within the Chamber for select members to create opportunities for each other!
Interested in joining a Chamber Connects referral group??
Mark your calendars for Tuesday Morning, June 13th from 8am-9:30 at Dan Hall State Farm Insurance (816 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, MD). This breakfast group is certainly a lively one - with members representing different industries all based on personal connections & the resulting referrals! No obligation - simply come and check it out!
To find out which industries are represented in each group, & much more:
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Upcoming Chamber Events |
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Mixers, Learning Sessions, Signature Events & More!
 
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Savvy Managers Book Club:
"The Inefficiency Assassin" by Helene Segura
Wednesday, June 14th - 12pm - 1pm
Washington County Free Library
100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD
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Business After Hours
Hosted by Herald Mail Media
Thursday, June 15th, 5:00-7:00pm
100 Summit Ave., Hagerstown
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First Annual Washington County Public Safety Awards Breakfast
Thursday, June 29th, 7:00am-10:00am
Leiters' Fine Catering Williamsport Banquet Hall
2 Brandy Drive, Williamsport, MD
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27th Annual Commerce Cup
Friday, July 14th, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Fountain Head Country Club |
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GenNext News |
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Have you heard about GenNext? We're a group for 21-40 year old professionals in the Washington County region who are interested in referrals, developmental guest speakers, networking & advocacy! Lean more
HERE!
Thursday, June 22nd
5pm - 8pm - Members-Only Networking Happy Hour
Antietam Brewery, Hagerstown, MD
Saturday, July 8th
9am - 2pm - Volunteer Day with Habitat for Humanity of Washington County
To join GenNext, please email Tim Luipersbeck at [email protected] to get started at just $30/year! Special events will have a GenNext member / non-member registration fee. It pays to join!
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Accident Fund - A New Member Benefit! |
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A Wright-Gardner Insurance Initiative!
Through our group pooling power, your small to mid-sized business can have access to dividends that you wouldn't otherwise obtain on your own!
- Benefits include a 5% up-front savings on Premium
- Access to safety materials through Accident Fund's WorkSafe Toolbox TM
- Potential to earn a dividend based on experience of the individual policy loss performance and written premium.
Interested in joining the program? Contact
Wright Gardner Insurance at
301-733-1234!
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About Us |
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Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce members include more than 560 organizations, representing over 40,000 local jobs in a wide variety of industries: Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Skilled Trades, Service and Hospitality, Technology, Government, Nonprofit, and Education.
We can't wait for our next opportunity to work with you, and
for you!
Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce
28 W. Washington St., Ste. 200
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce
(301) 739-2015
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