The Washington County Department of Business Development, in partnership with the Western Maryland Food Council, presents the second annual Groundhog Day event on Friday, February 1, 2019. Held from 5 pm to 8 pm at Big Cork Vineyards in Rohresville, Maryland, this wine and food tasting event is sure to please any palate. The cost is $20 per person with a group rate available for 5 or more attendees. Each attendee will receive 3 tastings from Big Cork's Award Winning Wine menu along with over 15 food tastings from local farms, farmers and agricultural producers.
There will be a variety of cheese vendors serving buttery and creamy goodness, several meat producers offering beef, pork, lamb and chicken from locally raised animals cared for with the highest standards, a new business featuring local roasted coffee beans, a local honey producer with the highest quality of honey made by hard working bees, apples of all varieties from sweet to tart to crisp to juicy, ice cream made from local cows in over-the-top flavors, and breads and sweets from a local artisan baker that you must take home. It’s an evening of fun, wine and foods, all from your local community. Click on the photo below to register today!
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Congratulations to Meritus Medical Plaza on their new location at 13620 Crayton Boulevard in Hagerstown. Out growing its Urgent Care operation in the Sylvania Office Building on Pennsylvania Avenue, this move allowed Meritus to double its size to more than 52,000 square feet.
A full range of services are now being offered and include primary care practices, laboratory, radiology, and physical therapy in addition to providing urgent care. This was a capital investment of more than $15 million.
Thank you for your continued growth and doing business in Washington County!
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January is recognized as Pork Month
The Washington County Department of Business Development will be showcasing an agricultural industry sector each month for 2019. During January, we celebrate and recognize an agriculture staple: Pork. Washington County is one of the largest pork producers in the State of Maryland. Our local pork-producing farmers are dedicated to being effective producers of low cost, high quality pork products. These products are an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals that are heart healthy, low in sodium and a good source of potassium. Also branded and marketed as the 'other white meat', pork is a versatile and nutritious meat appropriate with any meal. Americans spend over $4 Billion dollars and eat over 18 pounds of bacon per year. So why not enjoy some local pork products?
Download the 'Washington County Agritourism Guide' in your app store and search the app to find local pork producers near you.
Coming next month, February is FFA month recognizing youth dedicated to agriculture.
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Sharpsburg Elementary School Groundbreaking
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Washington County Government joined Washington County Public schools in a groundbreaking ceremony at Sharpsburg Elementary School. This new construction project is estimated
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$21.75 million and is set to open in September 2020.
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Work Ready Communities Help You Match Employees to Jobs Based on Verified Skills Level - Washington County Needs YOUR Support!
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An ACT Work Ready Community is one where the supply of ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificates earned by individuals is matched with a demand for ACT WorkKeys NCRC from employers who either recognize or recommend the credential. ACT has developed a methodology for establishing county goals proportionate to a community’s size. Once “certified”, the County can continue to maintain their status keeping the flow of supply and demand in sync. Employers can help their communities build a stronger workforce with the right foundational skill set by supporting their states and counties by learning how the ACT WorkKeys NCRC can help them find the right employee with the right skill set.
ACT WRC participating states, regions and counties offer a suite of ACT WorkKeys assessments and the ACT WorkKeys NCRC that measure an individual’s foundational workplace skills such as math, reading, information and locating skills required for a majority of today’s jobs. The ACT WorkKeys NCRC complements such traditional credentials as high school diplomas, community college degrees, and certificates of technical proficiency. Academic credentials mark the fulfillment of an individual’s classroom learning experiences. The ACT WorkKeys NCRC relies on standardized assessments and confirms an individual’s competence in a specific set of workplace skills.
Washington County, MD is striving to be the first county in the State of Maryland to be a Work Ready Community…
Show Your Support HERE!
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Earlier this month we celebrated the grand opening of AmeriServ Financial Bank, located at 12806 Shank Farm Way in Hagerstown. A presence in the community since 2012, AmeriServ Financial held its grand opening celebration on January 8, 2019. This is capital investment that totaled $700,000 which included a complete renovation of an existing space. AmeriServ currently employs 5 full-time workers and will add five additional full-time employees as a result of the new location.
Thank you for your continued growth and doing business in Washington County!
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Tourism (featuring Retail)
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Members from the business development team had the opportunity to tour the new space for Washington County's ONLY coffee roaster! River Bottom Roasters is located at Mullberry Lofts in Suite 101 and will open for business the first week in February. The roasters provide organic, fair-trade coffee beans sourced from places such as Sumatra, Honduras, Guatemala and various other countries. They will provide whole bean and ground coffee for wholesale to local beverage providers and will sell retail to consumers. Look for grand opening details coming soon and be sure to reserve a spot for a global coffee tasting experience!
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20 Eastern Boulevard, Hagerstown
7 Premium Acres - for retail or office. Zoned Commercial General located on the edge of Hagerstown. One of the last raw land parcels for purchase in this high-profile commercial corridor. Located on Hagerstown's major 'east side'. Intersection of Dual Highway & Eastern Boulevard S. Access to I-70 to Baltimore, Washington, DC metro area. Portion of the land is paved. Entry points on Eastern Blvd., possible subdivision opportunity. Long frontage on Eastern Blvd, visible from Dual
Highway intersection. Property is split by Eastern Boulevard: back portion of the 5.7 acre south side of land adjoins Antietam Creek; 1.51 acres are on the north side of the boulevard for potential parking use. Small block structure.
For more information contact Sydney Machat from Machat Taylor Commercial-Industrial Counseling Services at 301-432-5466 or email
sydneymachat@gmail.com.
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Professional Arts Building
Office space available in the Professional Arts Building, which overlooks the Public Square in Downtown Hagerstown. Single Office suites available starting at $225 per month. Larger office suites available with floor space ranging from 500 SF to 4500 SF. Some private off-street parking available with building. Paid parking decks and parking lots in surrounding area. This building is located in the heart of the Arts & Entertainment District in Downtown Hagerstown. Situated with views of Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, University System of Maryland at Hagerstown campus, numerous specialty shops, dining options, galleries, museums, and area attractions within walking distance. The rent rates include cleaning service, water, sewer, trash, heat, and hot water. Tenants are responsible for a pro-rated share of electric cost. The building is served by an elevator, level entry and automatic door opener for ADA compliance. Rental rates at $11 per SF include painting and floor covering changes. If extensive build-out is required rental rates would increase accordingly. Many renovated suites are available at this time.
13 spaces available from single occupant 170 sq ft units to 6 person 800 sq ft. One 600 sq ft unit in basement is also available. Lease term is negotiable
For more information contact Gideon Properties, LLC at 301-960-4881 or email
info@gideonprop.com
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