July 2008 - Frederick County Chamber of Commerce

Save money and promote your business – Take advantage of Member2Member discounts! See page 4.
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The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
July 2008
This page:
May 2008
Business Card
Exchange at
BB&T
In this issue:
Page 2 Upcoming Events
Page 3 EXPO 2008 Info
Page 4 Member2Member Discount Program
Page 5 Returning Members
Page 6 New Members
Page 6 Grand Openings
We are Trustees
MISSION SPONSORS
CorpOHS
PNC Bank
SAIC-Frederick, Inc.
The Frederick News-Post
PLATINUM SPONSORS MedImmune, Inc. • Morgan-Keller, Inc. • Rodgers Consulting • Routzahn’s Furniture
GOLD SPONSORS
Frederick Magazine • GTI Federal • The Plamondon Companies • Sovereign Bank
SILVER SPONSORS BB&T • Chevy Chase Bank Corporate Banking Group • Dillon Development Partners, LLC • First United
Bank & Trust • Frederick County Bank • Indiggo Associates • Lafarge North America, Inc. • Keller Stonebraker Insurance,
Inc. • M&T Bank • Matan Companies, LLLP • McLean Koehler Sparks & Hammond • Rager, Lehman,, & Houck, P.C. • Sandy
Spring Bank • Specialized Engineering • The Columbia Bank • The Gazette • Tyler-Donegan Real Estate • Woodsboro Bank
COPPER SPONSORS
Network
•
Audio-Video Group
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Gregory A. Barford, CPA
Rogers Engraving & Stamps + Plus, LLC
Unlimited, Inc.
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Northwestern Mutual Financial
Spectrum Federal Credit Union
The Law Offices of Jeanne F. Singer, P.A.
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Support
Turning Point Commercial Real Estate
C H A M B E R
FREDERICK
Making connections.
OUR MISSION
Connecting Business and Community through Leadership, Advocacy, and Education.
CHAMBER STAFF
President & CEO
Ric Adams
[email protected]
301.662.4553
Vice
President
Bonnie Schultz
[email protected]
301.662.5150
Receptionist
Barbra Colandreo
[email protected]
301.662.4164 x 201
Executive Assistant
Wendy Errera
[email protected]
301.662.4553
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair
Dave Bufter
SAIC-Frederick
Vice Chair
Denise Jacoby
The Frederick News-Post
Treasurer
Barb Walker
McLean Koehler Sparks & Hammond
Immediate Past Chair
Dave Wiegand
Specialized Engineering
Members
Dr. Linda Burgee
Frederick County Public Schools
Col. Gina Deutsch
U.S. Army Garrison – Fort Detrick
Brian Duncan
Tyler-Donegan Real Estate
Mark Friis
Rodgers Consulting
Mark Gaver
GTI Federal
Darrell Guyton
Morgan-Keller, Inc.
April Jensen
Ben & Jerry’s
Thomas Kleinhanzl
Frederick Memorial Healthcare System
Tom Lynch
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Joseph McClintock
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Member Relations Coordinator
Betty Shively
[email protected]
301.662.4164 x 216
Catherine Mock
Keller Stonebraker Insurance, Inc.
Don Schilling
CorpOHS
Executive Director,
Leadership Frederick County
Michele Waxman Johnson
[email protected]
301.662.7962
Jeanne Singer
The Law Offices of Jeanne F. Singer, P.A.
Douglas Stauffer
Stauffer Funeral Homes P.A.
O. James Talbott II
PNC Bank
Chris Weaver
MacRo, Ltd.
Membership Director
Lori Friedman
[email protected]
301.682.5133
Communications Director
Jessica Hibbard
[email protected]
301.662.0745
Finance Officer
Kimberley Levine
[email protected]
301.662.4905
Executive Director, Frederick County
Business Roundtable for Education
Dave Markoe
[email protected]
301.662.4164 x 212
Online edition – July 2008
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JULY 2008
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
JULY 10, 2008 • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
General Membership Breakfast
Holiday Inn & Conference Center
5400 Holiday Dr., Frederick
Sorry, registration for this event is closed.
JULY 16, 2008 • 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Business Card Exchange
Hosted by The Plamondon Companies at the Frederick Marriott
5220 Westview Dr., Frederick
FREE – Registration deadline: July 11th
Bring lots of business cards to this monthly, after-hours
networking event, where 150-200+ area professionals gather
to make business connections. Please join us for one of our
most popular events.
JULY 25, 2008 • 8 - 9 A.M.
Business Outlook Seminar
Holiday Inn Ft. Detrick
999 W. Patrick St., Frederick
FREE – Registration deadline: July 22nd
Featuring a presentation on Arts & Entertainment Districts,
with special emphasis on their impact on economic
development in Frederick and the entire State of Maryland.
AUGUST 20, 2008 • 5:30 - 8 P.M.
Annual Chamber Picnic
Adventure Park USA
11113 W. Baldwin Rd., New Market
Registration deadline: August 13th
This special event takes the place of our business card
exchange during the month of August. Join us for our annual
picnic for Chamber members and families!
Picnic fare will be available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with games
and fun from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Access to Adventure Park USA’s
attractions includes mini-golf, rides, paintball (purchase your own
paint), go-kart rides (2 per guest), and water wars (2 per guest).
$10 per person for adults and children ages 13+, $5 per
person for children ages 5-12, free for children under age 5.
Please note: This event is open to Chamber members and
their immediate families only.
TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS:
Call 301.662.4164 or visit frederickchamber.org.
Space is limited, and RSVP is required for all events unless
otherwise noted. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations.
Not a member of the Chamber? You may attend two events
as a non-member. Please join us!
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
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Have you ever seen
an 8x10' business card?
SAMPLE NEW
PRODUCTS!
discover
new
careers!
SAMPLE THE
AREA’S FINEST
CUISINE!
ENTER
CONTESTS &
WIN PRIZES!
improve
your
business!
meet new
clients!
meet the
movers & the
shakers!
find
local
suppliers!
discuss
community
issues!
DEMO NEW
SERVICES!
EXPO 2008 is not your average networking event – Each 8x10 booth offers a different interactive
experience! This regional business showcase is the place smart professionals go to get things done.
EARLY BIRD
DISCOUNT
through
July 11th
EXHIBITS • PRIZES • DEMONSTRATIONS • NETWORKING • OPEN 9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.
For more information, or to reserve a booth for your company, call 301.662.4164 or
visit frederickchamber.org. Exhibit space is filling up quickly – Register today!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH • HOLIDAY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER • ROUTE 85 & 355 (FSK MALL), FREDERICK
EXPO 2008 is presented by the
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
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Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
C H A M B E R
FREDERICK
Making connections.
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YOUR TICKET
to the best deals in Frederick County!
Current
Member2Member
Participants:
Abbey Carpet and Floors
Adecco Employment Services
Angles
Bank of America
Braddock Air Inc.
In today’s uncertain economic climate, the Chamber is
working hard to provide cost-effective promotional
opportunities for member businesses of all sizes.
We’re thrilled to announce our latest value-added
initiative: Chamber membership cards, available to all
32,000 full-time employees represented by our 800+
member businesses. If you’re a member of the
Chamber, all of your full-time employees will be
entitled to the Member2Member discounts offered
by other Chamber businesses.
If you’re looking for an easy, affordable way to promote yourself to other members,
this is it! When you sign up to provide a Member2Member discount to your fellow Chamber
members, your offer will be listed at frederickchamber.org, and you’ll receive a sign to place at your sales
desk. Just make sure you’re prepared for an influx of new customers ... By offering exclusive discounts to
decision-making professionals who want to do business locally, you’re positioning yourself for success.
Our new membership card is just one of the many reasons to join the Frederick County Chamber of
Commerce. To find out more, call us at 301.662.4164 or visit frederickchamber.org.
Cafe of Life
Carriage House Inn
Catalyst/Focal Point
Business Development
Global Wildlife Trust, Inc.
Ceresville Mansion
Coldwell Banker - Smithhometeam
Comcast - Frederick, MD
Comfort Inn Red Horse
Conquest Web Design & Hosting
Dave’s Lock and Key LLC
Dream Dinners
Empress Travel
Express Marketing Design, Inc.
First Call Office Products
Frederick Brick Works Inc.
Friends Meeting School, Inc.
Gold’s Gym of Frederick
Great State Publishing LLC
How it works:
Hampton Inn & Suites
Be creative! You decide the type of discount that you want to offer and set an expiration date (if desired).
A list of participating companies and their discounts will be listed on our web site. The list will also
be included in our new member packets.
Horse of A Different Color Boutique
Huntington Learning Center
Independent Imaging Associates
Interior Plants
Benefits:
Labor Ready
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Paty Cleaners
Increased sales potential
Unique marketing opportunities
Exposure to new and existing members
Discounts on locally-purchased goods & services
Offer a discount to fellow members!
There is no charge to participate in the Chamber’s Member2Member discount program — The
marketing benefits you receive are completely free! To offer a discount to other members, please call
301.662.4164 to request an agreement form.
LOOK FOR YOUR CARD IN THE MAIL!
Membership cards will be mailed to member companies throughout 2008, as you renew your
Chamber membership. If you haven’t received your membership card yet, don’t worry! You’re still
eligible for Member2Member discounts. An updated list of current Chamber members is available at
frederickchamber.org, so all you need to do is show your business card at participating businesses.
Paolo Vista Menswear Frederick
Quynn’s Attic
Red Wing Shoe Store
Resource Consulting and
Management (RCM)
Rico Service Corporation
Rita’s Italian Ice
Space Crafters, Inc.
Spectrum Federal Credit Union
Sudden Values of Central MD
Sylvan Learning Centers
TelData Communications
The Greene Turtle
The UPS Store
Tots2Tweens LLC
University of Maryland University College
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Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
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Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
July Business Card Exchange
ReTURNing
members
Brinks Home Security
Care Net Pregnancy Center
of Frederick
Courtyard Frederick
By Marriott
Creekside Plaza, LLC
Express Marketing Design, Inc.
Frederick Country Day/
Harker School
Frederick County Bank
FrederickDj.Com
Good & Associates, Inc.
Herbert, Rowland,
& Grubic, Inc.
Indiggo Associates, Inc.
Jeanne Bussard Center, Inc.
Keller Stonebraker
Insurance, Inc.
Mattress Warehouse
Sandy Spring Bank
Signs By Tomorrow - Frederick
HOSTED BY
Sunshine Management Corp.
The Greene Turtle
The Red Horse Steak House
Visions Capital Funding
at the Newly Renovated
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Waynesboro Construction
Company, Inc.
Werres Corporation
5220 Westview Drive • Frederick, Maryland 21703
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
FEATURING
To register, please call 301-662-4164 before Friday, July 11th
From 15S to Fairfield Inn and Suites:
15S to I-270S to exit 31B. Take a right onto Crestwood Boulevard. Make second right on Westview Drive.
From 15N to Fairfield Inn and Suites:
15N to Rt 340E to I-270 S to exit 31B. Take a right onto Crestwood Boulevard. Make second right on Westview Drive.
ANNUAL CHAMBER PICNIC takes the place of our
August 2008 Business Card Exchange
Join us for food, fun, and networking at Adventure Park USA on August 20th! See page 2 for details.
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Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
MEET THE ESN!
Attention would-be entrepreneurs,
small business owners, and
Business Appreciation Week
participants – Mark your calendar
now for a special “Meet the ESN”
event on Monday, September 22nd.
The Chamber and other partner
organizations will be on hand to
talk about services available to
small business owners!
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NEW members
A Pole New You, LLC
Ms. Tamela Frazier
3518 Worthington Blvd., Unit 101
Frederick, MD 21704
301-606-3362
apolenewyou.info
Fitness
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
National Historical Park
Mr. Kevin Brandt
1850 Dual Hwy., Ste. 100
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-714-2201
Parks
Gahaga Biosciences, Inc.
Mr. James Hardy
4539 Metropolitan Ct.
Frederick, MD 21704
301-639-6718
gahaga.com
Research & Development
Small Angels Rescue, Inc.
Ms. Kathy Clowe
5306 Paynes Ford Rd.
Kearneysville, WV 25430
304-728-9766
smallangelsrescue.org
Non-Profit Organizations
Alter Ego Hair Studio
Mr. Bruce Hanson
425 B S. Jefferson St.
Frederick, MD 21710
301-620-1010
Beauty Salons/Shops/Spas
DavTri Business Consulting, LLC
Mr. David Winant
102 E. A St.
Brunswick, MD 21716
301-834-8712
davtri.net
Consultants
GW Solutions, LLC
Mr. Wilson Mann
118 W. Church St.
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-5667
gwsolutions.net
Computer Software
Smart Dog University
Ms. Laurie Luck
Box 1111
Mt. Airy, MD 21771-1111
240-848-3468
smartdoguniversity.com
Pets/Pet Care
Dycon Government Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Rory Duncan
17009 Bivens Lane
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-745-3994
dyconconsulting.com
Consultants
Hill Management Services, Inc.
Ms. Debra Ruppert
9640 Deereco Rd.
Timonium, MD 21093
410-561-1300
hillmgt.com
Storage - Household/Commercial
Catoctin Mountain Park
Mr. James Poole
6602 Foxville Rd.
Thurmont, MD 21788
301-663-6571
Parks
Would you like to learn more
about joining the Chamber?
Call Lori Friedman, Membership
Director, at 301.682.5133.
GRAND openings
Frederick Wine House • May 17th
Real Estate Teams • May 29th
The Maryland School for the Deaf
Bjorlee Museum • June 6th
Chamber members who have opened a new
business, relocated, expanded, or changed
ownership within the past 12 months may
receive
assistance
with
scheduling
and
promoting a grand opening & ribbon cutting
ceremony. For more information, email Wendy
Errera at [email protected] or
call 301.662.4553.
Maui Wowi • June 19th
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Giant Eagle #1842 • June 26th
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
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