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The Washington County Department of Business Development announced that Bikle Manufacturing, Inc. has received a Small Business Week Award

through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Baltimore District office. “I am very humbled to receive this award. My late grandfather built a great company and left a strong legacy but sadly, a series of unfortunate events happened during that season which were slowly destroying the company. Pap believed in me and I was confident I could turn it around,” said Joanie Cooper-Gerber, president, Bikle Manufacturing. “We want to build a base of government contracting to help federal and state contracting offices fulfill their Women-Owned Small Business set aside requirements. I want to give back to the community with manufacturing internships, community support and be a proud partner in the Smithsburg community. I am grateful for this recognition that will help us accomplish these goals."

Each year, the President of the United States declares National Small Business Week to celebrate the contributions of the small business community to the nation’s economy. The SBA holds the annual awards competition to recognize outstanding small business owners and their advocates. District winners were honored at the 32nd Annual Maryland Small Business Week Awards Luncheon June 15 at Martin’s West in Woodlawn, Md. For information on the 2016 Maryland Small Business Week Awards Luncheon visit the event website at www.mdsbwawards.org. In business since 1971, Bikle Manufacturing specializes in machine tool rebuilding and retrofitting with computer numerical control precision machining and fabrication. Earlier this year, Bikle Manufacturing, Inc. joined the ranks of 31 other Washington County small businesses certified as woman and minority owned organizations.

BIKLE MANUFACTURING TEAM SCORES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MD SMALL BUSINESS WEEK AWARD2 HGR Wins Two

Performance Awards

3 Imagine Your Business in Washington County

4 Washington County Wine Makes Strong Showing at 2016 Comptroller's Cup

5 Farmers Markets

6 Board of County Commissioners Appoints New EDC Board Members

7 County Celebrates Small Business Week

8 Calendar of Events

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Hagerstown Regional Airport recently received the Balchen/Post Award and the U.S. Department of

Homeland Security Partnership Award. During the International Aviation Snow Symposium HGR was honored with an honorable mention for excellence in the performance of airport snow and ice control during winter 2015 - 2016. The honorable mention award for small commercial airport recognizes HGR’s crew, the personnel of the airport snow and ice control teams and those who have throughout the past winter demonstrated determination for excellence in their efforts to keep the airport open and safe. “We’re committed to making a difference and improving operations for our passengers and staff,” said Phil Ridenour, director, Hagerstown Regional Airport. “Whether that’s persevering through record snow fall and keeping the runway open or partnering to improve our facilities, we’re focused on delivering a top-notch travel experience with a small town feel.” Additionally, HGR was recognized at the annual TSA/BWI Honorary Award Ceremony. During the ceremony the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration presented HGR staff with a Partnership Award. Criteria for the award includes the use of airport’s creativity and flexibility in the development of security screening tools and resources. HGR collaborated with TSA to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the security checkpoint despite space constraints. This included adapting public space within the terminal to

accommodate TSA requirements, ultimately leading to a better overall customer experience. “The Transportation Security Administration values the partnership we have with Hagerstown Regional Airport and Airport Director Phil Ridenour,” said TSA Federal Security Director for Maryland Andrea R. Mishoe. “Mr. Ridenour’s interest and initiative taken in working together on the checkpoint redesign project with TSA has helped increase passenger throughput with a focus on efficiency. The result is a notable improvement of the security operation that will help ensure that travelers who depart Hagerstown will arrive at their destinations safely.” To learn more about HGR events, flights and services visit flyhagerstown.com or like HGR on Facebook at Hagerstown Regional Airport.

HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT WINS TWO PERFORMACE AWARDS

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WA S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y, M A RY L A N D

Property Address 16522 Hunter's Green Pkwy Hagerstown, MD 21740

Contact John Wilhide Senior Vice President of CB Richard Ellis +1 410.244.3146 [email protected]

Type Warehouse & Distribution

Enterprise Zone No

Total Size 35.4 acres

Comments This 300,000 square foot warehouse/distribution facility sits on 133 acres adjacent to the Hagerstown Premium Outlet Center featuring 100 stores. It features 12-strand high-speed fiber connectivity, 7 existing loading doors, 2 rail loading doors with room to expand, a 6,000 square foot vehicle maintenance shop with 5 drive-in doors, and exclusive electrical substation service of 5,000 kW and a Norfolk Southern rail spur to the property.

Size Available 178,000 square feet; divisible to 80,000 square feet

Terms Lease

Zoning Highway Interchange

Water City of Hagerstown

Sewer Washington County

Natural Gas Colombia Gas of Maryland

Distance to Interstate 0.5 miles

City of Hagerstown Tax District? N/A

IMAGINE YOUR BUSINESS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY 16522 Hunters Green Pkwy

D E PA R T M E N T O F B U S I N E S S D E V E L O P M E N T J O U R N A L



WASHINGTON COUNTY WINE MAKES STRONG SHOWING AT 2016 COMPTROLLER’S CUP Washington County wines bring home 20 awards

Join the Washington County Office of Agricultural Business Development in celebrating the local, award-winning wines recognized during the 2016 Maryland Comptroller’s Cup Wine Competition.

“For every three dollars spent in wineries, tourists will add one dollar additional to the local economy, so wine and the agricultural element is just another piece of our economic development strategy,” said Leslie Hart, Washington County Department of Business Development, ag business development specialist. “The next time you’re out dining, ask for Washington County wine and support our amazing vineyards!”

Maryland Governor's Cup Competition and the Maryland Comptroller’s Cup Wine Competition are held each year to find the best wines in Maryland. This year Washington County wine swept 20 awards including:

Gold MedalistsBig Cork Vineyards • Black Cap Big Cork Vineyards • Cabernet Franc 2014 Big Cork Vineyards • Chardonnay 2015 Big Cork Vineyards • Malbec 2014

Silver MedalistsBig Cork Vineyards • Meritage 2014 Big Cork Vineyards • Syrah 2014 Big Cork Vineyards • Syrah Rosé 2015 Big Cork Vineyards • Vidal Ice 2014 Big Cork Vineyards • Vidal Ice 2015Big Cork Vineyards • Viognier 2015 Knob Hall Winery • Cabernet Franc 2013 Knob Hall Winery • Cuvée Josephine 2013 Knob Hall Winery • Petit Verdot 2013 Knob Hall Winery • Prestige 2013

Bronze MedalistsBig Cork Vineyards • Petit Verdot 2014 Big Cork Vineyards • Russian Kiss 2015 Big Cork Vineyards • Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Big Cork Vineyards • Viognier 2014 Knob Hall Winery • Chardonnay Reserve 2014 Knob Hall Winery • Reserve Chambourcin 2013

“Big Cork Vineyards is proud to be part of such an amazing group of wine producers. We congratulate everyone on their successes and we look forward to continuing to produce great wine in the "Old Line State," said Jed Gray, Big Cork Vineyards, general manager.

The Annual Comptroller’s Cup Competition is directed by Al Spoler, host of WYPR’s Cellar Notes, and brings together wine makers from across the state for the opportunity to taste and evaluate each other’s wine. The competition is blind– judges only know the composition of the wine, not the label, price, intended market or any other details. Panels of five judges are given a flight of wine spanning a single category, and then are asked to evaluate the wines within the category.

If you’re interested in more information about Washington County wines, don’t miss Maryland Wine Week July 18 – 26, 2016.

AG BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Boonsboro Farmers Market Operating since ‘15

Shafer Park, Boonsboro

Tuesdays, 4:00 to 6:00 pm - Open May 3 - October 25

Contact: Jessica Renner 240-845-1121 or [email protected]

Hancock Farmers Market Operating since ‘08

Joseph Hancock Jr. Park

161-175 West Main Street, Hancock

Open Tuesdays & Saturdays 8 am - 1 pm April - October 2016

Contact: David Smith 301-331-7099 or [email protected]

Historic Hagerstown C

ity Farmers Market Operating since 1783 25

West Church Street, Hagerstown

Open Saturdays Year Round 5 am - Noon

Contact: Lauren Metz 301-739-8577 or [email protected]

Knob Hall Farmers Market New in ‘16

14108 St Paul Road, Clear Spring

Open Sundays 3 - 5 pm May 29 - Ocotber 23

Live entertainment

Contact: Jeremy Jones 717-328-0049 or [email protected]

Meritus Medical Center Farmers Market Operating since ‘09

11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown, MD

Open Tuesdays 2 - 5 pm

Contact: Mr. Joe Fleischman 301-790-8565

Washington County Farmers Market Operating since ‘91

11063 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD

Open Wednesdays 3 - 6 pm May to October

Contact: Suzanne Lucak 301-331-5096 or [email protected]

For more, visit: hagerstownedc.org

100 West Washington StreetSuite 1401 Hagerstown, MD 21740

Contact:Leslie Hart: [email protected]



Bockrath, a 23-year Washington County resident, is currently an independent business development contractor providing consultancy services to Equipe Container Services of San Rafael, California. He was named by Governor Hogan to the Governor's Workforce Investment Board and was recently named to the Hagerstown Regional Airport Advisory Commission.

GARY BOCKRATH

Fitzgerald is a Washinton County native and real estate developer. He has been involved in well over 700 real estate transactions and 400 plus real estate deals. His community involvement includes Hub City REIA, Greater Hagerstown Committee, Girls Inc., Boys & Girls Club, and Habitat for Humanity to name a few.

MICHAEL FITZGERALD

COMMISSIONERS APPOINT NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEMBERS

Lobley is the president and owner of local cabinet manufacturer and retail company Hagerstown Kitchens, Inc. Prior to joining the family business, Lobely worked for a large Baltimore law firm then a local public accounting firm. He also spends his time coaching youth soccer and is President of the Hagerstown Sunrise Rotary Club.

ANDREW LOBLEY

The Valley Mall’s general manager since 2007, Rohm has previously served the EDC as an ex-officio member and an immediate past board chair of the Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau board. Rohm is a member of the Hagerstown Sunrise Rotary and volunteers with several other local nonprofits.

JULIE ROHM Executive Chair

A financial representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Lough is an original main committee member for the Western Maryland Blues Fest. He has also served as Chairman of the Search Committee, Chair of the Ambassador Committee and Past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce, in addition to serving on boards for a number of Washington County non-profit organizations.

EDWARD LOUGH Executive Vice Chair

Reyka is the executive director of Ambulatory Services at Meritus Medical Center. Currently, he is responsible for laboratory, home health, durable medical equipment, ambulatory rehabilitation, ambulatory surgery center, school nurse program, school clinics, learning center, wound center, and the infusion center. Reyka is also a board member and executive committee member of the Maryland Theatre.

MICHAEL REYKA Executive Secretary

For more information about County boards, visit the Boards and Commissions page at http://www.washco-md.net/commissioners/boards.shtm.

To become a member of a County board, complete the electronic form of interest to serve and send to County Clerk, Vicki Lumm at [email protected].

For additional details on the information included here, contact Public Relations and Community Affairs at [email protected] or 240-313-2380.

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners, is pleased to announce the appointments of Gary

Bockrath, Michael Fitzgerald and Andrew Lobley to the Washington County Economic Development Commission.

The EDC is please to announce the installation of executive officers Julie Rohm, Chair; Edward Lough, Vice Chair and Michael Reyka, Secretaty for 2017-2018 board terms.

WA S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y, M A RY L A N D

Small businesses like the ones in our communities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life in Washington

County every day. As part of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week we are saying thank you. To multiply the thanks, we are encouraging residents to visit small businesses across the County. Local businesses and countless others support athletic teams, host community fundraisers and donate hours of services and goods that positively impact our neighborhoods many times over. Nominated by town mayors, the following organizations were recognized by the Department of Business Development during the May 3, Washington County Board of County Commissioners meeting. City of Hagerstown James and Jess’ House of Goods, James and Jess Zawatski, Owners 101 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, Ph: 240-543-8259 James and Jess’ House of Goods offers a large variety of antique and vintage goods at reasonable prices. New merchandise is added weekly! Kendall Taylor Home, Callie Apicella, Owner 59 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, Ph: 240-469-4995 Kendall Taylor Home specializes in vintage and antique furniture, home décor, painted furniture, one of a kind furniture, vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, unique gifts and second hand finds. Town of Funkstown Aladdin Awards, Russ and Sharon Neff, Owner and Manager 103 East Chestnut Street, Funkstown, Ph: 301-739-1466 A great community partner, Aladdin Awards, Inc. is a family owned and operated awards and gift business for more than 40 years. They specialize in custom awards and corporate gift items. They offer and perform in house every type of engraving service available. They are very proud of their four generations of personal and friendly service. Their patrons are not just customers, they are their friends. Hancock Potomac Auto Parts - NAPA, Mr. Lynn Douglas, Owner 53 East Main Street, Hancock, Ph: 301-678-6183 Has been an integral part of the Hancock business community and supplier of auto parts, tools and equipment and many other items for heavy duty trucks, marine, and farming equipment. Stop in today.

Sharpsburg B&B Automotive, LLC, Bryan and Brenda Gabriel, Owner 113 East High Street, Sharpsburg, Ph: 301-432-2478 B&B Automotive has continually supported the Sharpsburg Little League by sponsoring a team, they are a supporter of local Veterans and the Come All Who Are Thirsty Veterans group, they go above and beyond to help the Town by volunteering their time and materials to complete tasks that need accomplished, they provide exceptional service to their customers by providing top-notch service at fair pricing. Smithsburg Dixie Diner, Fred and Lori Hartley, Owners 4 North Main Street, Smithsburg, Ph: 301-824-5224 Long time restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and have been involved in much, much more. They and the Dixie Diner employees have been involved in numerous events to assist those in need, children with illnesses, Christmas for Families in Need, as well as assisting with many town events. Williamsport Canal View Candle & Barrel Co., Jessie and Eric Jones, Owners 41 North Conococheague Street, Williamsport, Ph: 240-469-0907 Canal View Candle & Barrel Co is a Family Venture. Eric and Jessie Jones with the support and helping hands of their eldest son, Bradley, specialize in Eco-friendly Soy Candles in a large variety of scents and colors, handcrafted natural Shea Butter, Goats Milk and Hemp Oil Soaps, hand painted wooden signs, and Wine Racks and furniture handcrafted out of repurposed wine and whiskey barrels and hand tooled metal. Their store not only offers their products but other art work created by talented artists and craftsmen from the Tri-State area. Boonsboro Josie's on Main, Paul and Dana Healy, Owners 4 North Main Street, Boonsboro, Ph: 240-285-0383 Josie’s offers an eclectic blend of vintage and new home décor and accessories, clothing, jewelry, bath and body products. The shop hosts events such as fashion shows and furniture painting and restoration classes. Josie’s is an intricate part of the community supporting other local charities and team sports while hiring locally, including high school students.

COUNTY CELEBRATES SMALL BUSINESS WEEK BY HONORING NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES

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Ready, Set, Go! Are You Ready to Start A Business? August 4, 2016 @ 10 a.m.This free seminar is specifically designed for small businesses in the planning phase of building a company. You will learn the “nuts & bolts” of becoming an entrepreneur! Additional information is shared with the participant on the SBDC, its’ services, what one can expect when entering the business world, the business plan, finance management, funding sources, marketing…a guide to beginning a successful future in a business world.

Washington County Government Admin Building 100 West Washington Street, Rm 255 Hagerstown, Md. Register @ mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/13284

MACo Summer Conference August 17-20The annual conference, which is hosted by the Maryland Association of Counties, will focus on all of the ways county governments can lead with, and prepare for, the latest technology trends. Register now to attend this event.

Roland Powell Convention Center 4001 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Md. 21842

Airport Business Appreciation Luncheon August 31 @ 12 p.m. The Department of Business Development and Hagerstown Regional Airport luncheon to formally recognize the general aviation, corporate and fixed base operation services provided by HGR businesses across the airfield. Hagerstown Regional Airport 18434 Showalter Road Hagerstown, Md. 21742 RSVP?

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Maryland Economic Development Week September 19-24Economic Development Week wi l l emphasize to the general publ ic the impor tance of economic development for the State of Mar y land. The week is des igned to increase an unders tanding of economic development ’s contr ibut ion to the State’s bus iness c l imate, job retent ion and grow th, the tax base and the overal l qual i t y of l i fe in Mar y land.

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