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Behind the Badge: Citizen’s Police Academy
1/19/2012 - The Hagerstown Police Department has a few more spots left to fill its bi-annual Citizen’s Police Academy. The 12-week course gives ordinary citizens an extraordinary look at the duties and responsibilities of the police force. Television crime shows give people ... more»
Residents, Businesses and Visitors to Have Say in Parking Plan
1/17/2012 - In developing a Parking Master Plan, the City of Hagerstown is reaching out to those who live, work and visit in the Hub City. People in the community can weigh in on the plan by completing a short on-line survey ... more»
Recycling and Trash Collection Changes Offer Convenience, Rewards
1/1/2012 - Life is about to get easier for residents in the City of Hagerstown. Starting in the New Year, trash, recycling and yard waste will all be collected one day a week. It’s a simpler collection schedule compared to the current ... more»
Regular Session Recap - December 20, 2011
12/20/2011 - Hagerstown’s City Council approved several measures that support public safety, youth education in the community and a continued dedication to professional baseball at Municipal Stadium. Those were some of the items on the agenda for the 60th regular session, which ... more»
Young Professionals Find Business Success in City Center
12/5/2011 - Two young professionals decided to make City Center the home of their new business, and they’re growing their client base in the heart of Hagerstown. Sentinel Capital Solutions opened in July, and the owners are helping people make the best ... more»
Regular Session Recap: September 27th, 2011
9/29/2011 - City Roads and after-school programs were in the spotlight of Hagerstown’s Mayor and City Council meeting Tuesday night. Pavement preservation and patching on several City streets will be completed in the next two months after Mayor and City Council approved using ... more»
Calling All Artists! 2012 Blues Fest Poster Design
9/22/2011 - The hunt for the 2012 Western Maryland Blues Fest Poster Artist is in full swing. The City of Hagerstown’s Western Maryland Blues Fest committee and the Washington County Arts Council (WCAC) are calling all visual artists to submit their work ... more»
Thunder in the Square Rolls into City Center
9/20/2011 - City Center, Hagerstown will be a hub for cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors the evening of September 30th, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the first-ever Thunder in the Square event. The Alsatia Club, which is celebrating its 100th ... more»
Hagerstown Awarded “Highest Honor” in Financial Reporting
9/16/2011 - For the fifteenth consecutive year, the City of Hagerstown was awarded the “highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting.” The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) gave the City ... more»
Hagerstown Receives National Bicycle-Friendly Recognition
9/14/2011 - The City of Hagerstown received national recognition Wednesday for its efforts to continue to make Hagerstown a bicycle-friendly community. The League of American Bicyclists named Hagerstown an Honorable Mention Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) during its 2011 Fall awards announcements. “This is great ... more»
September 11, 2011- Stop & Remember
9/8/2011 - In memory of the 10th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks, officials with the City of Hagerstown, as well as federal, state and local leaders are calling all Americans to Stop & Remember at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on ... more»
Winners Selected for Highlighting Hagerstown
9/6/2011 - For the fifth year in a row, several standout residential and commercial properties were honored for highlighting Hagerstown through their beautification efforts. The “Highlight Hagerstown” award winners were recognized at the Mayor and City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 23rd after ... more»
Mayor and Council Appoint New Ethics Commission; Approve Annexation and Sidewalk Safety Initiative
8/23/2011 - On Tuesday night, Hagerstown’s Mayor and City Council began their regular session meeting by appointing a new five-member City Ethics Commission. The appointees have staggered terms and members include: Brett Wilson, Kathleen O’Connell, Reverend G. Stanley Steele, Marc David, and ... more»
Think reInk Opens in City Center
8/3/2011 - Less than three months after a Franklin County-based business announced plans to expand operations in Hagerstown, the established ink cartridge re-filler and supplier opened its doors to the public today (Wednesday). “It seems hard to believe that in 60 ... more»
Mayor and City Council Approve Amended Split-Parcel Annexation and Several Economic Development Incentives
7/26/2011 - After several weeks of discussion and public input, Mayor and City Council approved an amended version of the split-parcel annexation resolution Tuesday night. “I think that the compromise accomplishes one of the goals of this administration which is to increase our ... more»
City Officials Appoint Director of Finance
7/26/2011 - At Tuesday night’s Mayor and City Council meeting, City officials appointed Michelle A. Burker as the Director of Finance for the City of Hagerstown effective July 26, 2011. A resident of Washington County, Burker has worked in the field of ... more»
Help Us “Highlight Hagerstown!”
6/28/2011 - The Hagerstown Beautification Advisory Committee (HBAC) needs your help to “Highlight Hagerstown!” For the fifth year in a row, the committee is looking to recognize Hagerstown residents and business owners who are boosting curb appeal in the City of Hagerstown ... more»
New Program to Enforce Safety at Rental Properties
6/8/2011 - The Hagerstown Police Department (HPD) is unveiling a state-of-the-art crime prevention program with the purpose of keeping illegal activity off of rental property throughout the City. On June 17, 2011 landlords from rental properties across the City of Hagerstown will participate ... more»
City of Hagerstown Small Business Incubator
6/3/2011 - Dear Hagerstown Area Business Owners: Please complete THE City of HAgerstown SMALL BUSINESS NEEDS SURVEY. We want your input. We need your insight. Therefore, we are asking you to complete this survey of area businesses. The survey offers you an opportunity ... more»
City Electric Rates to Drop Starting June 1st
5/26/2011 - Just in time to crank up your air conditioner, the City of Hagerstown’s Light Department is announcing that its rates will decrease for City light customers starting on June 1st of this year. “In a time when the price of ... more»
Commitment to Community Guides Adoption of Annual Budget
5/24/2011 - For the eighth year in a row, Hagerstown’s Mayor and City Council adopted an operating budget Tuesday night without raising the City’s property tax rate. Over the past two years, Hagerstown has experienced a loss of over six million dollars ... more»
Bicycle-Themed Mural Unveiled in Arts & Entertainment District
5/17/2011 - The work of many hands was revealed this Tuesday afternoon when officials from the City of Hagerstown and the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts unveiled a bicycle-themed mural at the North Potomac Street Parking Deck. "The alcove outside the parking ... more»
Grab Your Briefcase and Your Bicycle
5/16/2011 - If you haven’t pulled your bike out of storage yet, you will want to give it a tune-up this week. The City of Hagerstown and the League of American Cyclists are reminding the public that May 16th through the 20th ... more»
“Think reInk” in City Center Hagerstown
5/9/2011 - Re-purposing will take on a whole new meaning when a thriving business out of Franklin County, Pennsylvania expands its operations in City Center Hagerstown. The company “Think reInk,” an inkjet cartridge re-filler and supplier of remanufactured inkjet and toner cartridges, ... more»
WINNERS OF THE 12TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY BUSINESS AWARDS
3/8/2011 - Winners of the 12th Annual Washington County Business Awards were revealed Feb. 23th at the Hager Hall Grand Ballroom in Hagerstown, Maryland. With more than 300 top business and community leaders in Washington County, honorees accepted their coveted awards during ... more»
DYNAMARK MONITORING ANNOUNCES EXPANSION IN THE CITY OF HAGERSTOWN, MD
3/8/2011 - Hagerstown, MD – Dynamark Monitoring, LLC, a security and alarm company servicing commercial and residential customers, is expanding operations in Hagerstown, MD. Dynamark has purchased a 26,000sf building on Northern Avenue and will invest approximately $1.5M to create a state-of-the-art, ... more»
IRS e-News for Small Business
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Light Business Park to See New Development
12/22/2010 - Construction activity will begin soon on three new buildings at the Light Business Park in the Eastern Boulevard area. On December 8th, the Hagerstown Planning Commission approved two site plans in this newly developing business park: 1) a three story, ... more»
HCC to Host Alternative Energy Technology Open House
12/8/2010 - Submitted by Leigh-Anne Mauk Hagerstown Community College will host an open house for its Alternative Energy Technology Program on Sat., Dec. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m., at its Valley Mall Center. Participants will have the opportunity to learn ... more»
Brickyard Grill Now Open
12/8/2010 - Brickyard Grill, located at 15 W. Washington St., is now open for business. Brickyard Grill features sandwiches and a self-serve salad bar. A grand opening celebration will be held after the first of the year. Pleas check back for more ... more»
Black Friday Faire in the Square
11/23/2010 - Black Friday Faire in the Square! City Center businesses and local artists will be selling their wares in the Square of City Center Friday, November 26, 2010 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Gift baskets, handmade jewelry, quality crafted housewares, and ... more»
2010 Economic Summit
11/5/2010 - 2010 Economic Summit Date: November 17, 2010 Time: 5:00 PM TO 9:00 PM The Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce & The Economic Development Commission Present the 8th Annual Economic Summit Keynote Speaker: Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc. Sage ... more»
Federal Contracting Opportunities Forum
11/5/2010 - Federal Contracting Opportunities Contract Connections: Connecting MD Businesses to Federal Contracting Opportunities The Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development presents the annual one-day forum showcasing military and non-military federal facilities in Maryland and their associated business opportunities for Maryland companies. Who ... more»
Cape Air Non-Stop Flights to Hagerstown, MD and also to Lancaster, PA from Baltimore-Washington International Airport Extended
11/5/2010 - Cape Air Non-Stop Flights to Hagerstown, MD and also to Lancaster, PA from Baltimore-Washington International Airport Extended (Hagerstown, MD and Hyannis, MA) – The U.S. Department of Transportation has extended Cape Air’s contract to provide air service to both Lancaster, PA ... more»
CITY OF HAGERSTOWN RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
11/5/2010 - CITY OF HAGERSTOWN RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Hagerstown by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive ... more»
Maryland's Economic Pulse
Economic Pulse: An Overview of Maryland's Economic Indicators For more information visit: www.emarketingmd.org/pubs/economicpulse/2010-09-28/story1.htm more»
Hagerstown-Washington County, MD Ranked Among the Top 10 Metro Areas for Best Cost of Living
9/23/2010 - Hagerstown-Washington County, MD Ranked Among the Top 10 Metro Areas for Best Cost of Living Hagerstown, MD – Business Facilities Magazine, a national business site-selection publication, has announced its annual “Best Metro Areas” report. Hagerstown-Washington County, MD has been honored as ... more»
International Safety Designation Awarded to Hagerstown, MD
9/23/2010 - International Safety Designation Awarded to Hagerstown, MD Itasca, IL – On Sept. 23, the National Safety Council’s Safe Communities America will welcome Hagerstown, MD, into the International Safe Community network. This designation recognizes the community’s efforts in addressing the leading safety ... more»
National Security Agency Contract Information for Small Businesses
4/27/2010 - U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R-Md., hosted an event meant to help build relationships between local small businesses, the NSA and the NSA’s prime contractors. You may access the article by clicking below. For more information, you may contact Congressman Bartlett's office at ... more»
SBA Lenders in Maryland
For a listing of all Small Business Administration Lenders in Maryland, please click here. more»
Eligibility Checklist for SBA Express and the Pilot Loan Programs
4/8/2010 - A revised version of the eligibility checklist for SBA Express and the Pilot Loan programs (SBA Form 1920SX, Part C) will be posted on the 7(a) and 504 loan forms website. The revisions were necessary to make the checklist consistent with ... more»
Ft. Meade Regional Minority & Small Business Government Contracting IT Forum
4/6/2010 - Thursday, May 27, 2010 –7:30 am to 12:00 pm at the BWI Hilton. This half-day event will focus on government contracting information technology with an emphasis on business opportunities in the Fort Meade region for small and minority businesses that are ... more»
Maryland's Job Creation & Recovery Tax Credit
For information on Maryland's Job Creation and Recovery Tax Credit, visit http://www.dllr.maryland.gov/taxcredit/jcrtcflyer.pdf more»
Dr. Elizabeth M. Morgan Named National Superintendent of the Year
3/17/2010 - Dr. Elizabeth M. Morgan, Superintendent of Washington County Public Schools (WCPS), has been named 2010 National Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). The announcement was made at the National Conference on Education in Phoenix, Ariz., ... more»
2009 Hagerstown Annual Report: Challenges + Opportunities
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2010 State of the City
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Minority and Woman-owned Business Program
3/10/2010 - In 2009, the City of Hagerstown Economic Development Department received $100,000 in grant funding from the US Small Business Administration to provide assistance to Hagerstown Minority and Woman-owned Business Enterprises over the next three years. The program has three parts. The ... more»
Small Business Administration Lenders Advantage for March 2010
The attached link will provide you with the SBA's Lenders Advantage Report for March 2010. Download pdf here. more»
Hagerstown Advance Website is launched.
9/25/2009 - Hagerstown Advance Website is launched. Hagerstown Advance is a specialized city economic development initiative to nurture, promote, and attract knowledge-based enterprise and a creative workforce, and connect them with incentives, opportunities and properties that lead to higher wages and jobs ... more»
Mayor and City Council recently approved Partners in Economic Progress (PEP) incentive
9/23/2009 - The Mayor and City Council of Hagerstown recently approved Partners in Economic Progress (PEP). Partners in Economic Progress is an incentive program that has been created by the City of Hagerstown staff to entice developers to partner with the City ... more»
