Blog | Frederick County Business Development and Retention Division

Meet Commercial Fleet Services

2013-05-14T14:21:00.000-04:00

Five Questions with George Lane, General Manager and Nick Cockerham, Owner, Commercial Fleet Services

6838 English Muffin Way

Frederick, MD 21703

301-682-4929

www.commercialfleetservices.com

How long have you been in business?
Seven years.

How many employees do you have?
We have six employees.

Why do you believe you'll continue to be successful in Frederick County?
We give service for a fair price. We care about the customer first. As long as we take care of them, then the rest will take care of the rest.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
Lightning Golf tournament, Middletown Independence Day Celebration, Middletown Volunteer Fire Co Golf Classic, Trinity School of Frederick Bull and Oyster Bash, Community Foundation of Frederick County.

What are you most proud of?
To be able to work and live in Frederick County. We grew up here and have been able to raise a family here.

Meet Bechtel Power

2013-04-23T10:43:00.000-04:00

Five Questions with Sonia Taylor, Communications Manager, Bechtel Power Corporation

5275 Westview Drive, Frederick, MD 21703

301-228-6000

www.bechtel.com

How long have you been in business?
Bechtel has a 115-year legacy of building the world’s largest, most complex projects. The company’s power business, which is based in Frederick, has been designing, building and executing projects in the power industry for more than 65 years.

How many employees do you have?
Bechtel’s power business has about 1,400 employees in Frederick and more than 3,000 employees supporting our power projects across the globe.

Why do you believe you will continue to be successful in Frederick County?
Frederick has been home to our power business since 1999. The safety and well-being of our people are of utmost importance to us, which is why we value a warm community where our people can live and prosper. A very high percentage of our Frederick based employees live in Frederick County, and we believe the County has been a welcoming community to our colleagues that live and work in the area. We anticipate a continued healthy and prosperous relationship in the future.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
Bechtel is a very active supporter of the community. We are helping to build the next generation of engineers by supporting programs that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. For example, our engineers support regional competitions for First Robotics, National Engineers Week, Engineers Without Borders, and Junior Achievement.

Employees from Bechtel’s power business are very active with mentorship in the County. Bechtel Power started the Frederick Chapter of National Society of Black Engineers and sponsors the ACE Mentor program through the support and partnership with Frederick County schools and ACE National. We also provide mentorship and tutoring to TJ Middle School and Frederick High School.

In addition to the above community efforts, Bechtel Power recently sponsored and celebrated the dedication of two new homes on 7th Street in Frederick with Habitat for Humanity after a year-long build. We also continue to support additional community organizations like United Way of Frederick, Celebrate Frederick, and we are active on the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce.

What are you most proud of?
We are proud to build power projects across the globe that change and improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.

Meet Sofpak Technologies, Inc

2013-04-12T11:39:00.000-04:00

Five Questions with Mona Lim, Owner, Sofpak Technologies, Inc

1501 Tilco Drive, Frederick, MD 21704

301-696-7001

www.sofpaktech.com

How long have you been in business?

We've been in business for over 30 years and currently operate in a facility that is 25,000 square feet.

How many employees do you have?

We have 12 employees and are looking to hire additional personnel.

Why do you believe you will be successful in Frederick County?

Frederick County has been attracting diverse business industries and we wanted to expand our customer base to include Frederick County. In addition, the location is ideal to accomodate our customers in the vicinity of Baltimore, Howard and Arundel Counties, Virginia, as well as the Washington DC metropolitan are.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.

Although we have not supported any specific outreach programs yet here in Frederick County, we have participated in various fundraisers over the years and are scheduled to support the Special Foreces Association in May of this year.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of our employees, their work ethic and being able to work with them in such a positive environment every day.

Meet Hood College

2013-04-03T11:43:00.003-04:00

Five Questions with Dave Diehl, Executive Director, Marketing and Communications at Hood College

401 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD 21701

301-663-3131

www.hood.edu

When was the College established?

1893. Prior to that, it was called the Frederick Female Seminary and it was housed in Winchester Hall. Winchester Hall was designed by Hiram Winchester for the seminary.

What separates Hood College from other colleges and learning institutions in the area?
It is the only four-year college in Frederick.

In what ways does Hood College give back to the community? Please see this link: http://hood.edu/about-hood/hood-at-a-glance/our-impact.html

What would you say has been the most important accomplishment of Hood College?
So many to list. Hood College continues to grow and meet the education needs of the Frederick Community. See this link, also: http://hood.edu/about-hood/hood-at-a-glance/our-college.html

Meet BlueLinx Corp

2013-03-19T13:52:00.001-04:00

Five Questions with Don Greene, Triad Branch Manager at BlueLinx Corp.

4300 Georgia Pacific Blvd

Frederick, MD 21704

301-874-8000

www.bluelinxco.com

How long have you been in business?

We have operated at this location for 19 years. This is one of 55 distribution centers nationwide.

How many employees do you have?

Currently we employ 66 and are still hiring. Eighteen of our employees have been with us since we opened in 1996.

Why do you believe you'll continue to be successful in Frederick County?

Frederick is business friendly. We are centrally located in our service trading area of Maryland, Washington, Delaware, Northern Virginia, Southern Pennsylvania, and Eastern West Virginia.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
We support many charities locally and nationally, to name a few: Habitat for Humanity, Frederick Community Action Center and the Food Bank.

What are you most proud of?
Our employees, their pride in safety and providing exceptional customer service.

Meet The Lube Center - Frederick

2013-03-12T15:07:00.001-04:00

Five Questions with The Lube Center - Frederick/ WLR Automotive Group

3 Frederick locations: 421 S. Jefferson St., 1395 W. Patrick St., and 5715 Buckeystown Pike

www.thelubecenter.com

How long have you been in business?
We launched our first Lube Center business at the 1395 West Patrick Street, Frederick location 25 years ago. Since 1987, WLR Automotive Group, Inc. has operated 16 vehicle maintenance, repair, and car wash facilities throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania. Serving more than 300,000 customers each year, The Lube Centers, The Auto Spas, and The Auto Repairs are committed to premium quality service and an exceptional experience for their customers at each visit. www.washluberepair.com.

How many employees do you have?
240 employees throughout our 16 locations across MD and PA.

Why do you believe you will continue to be successful in Frederick County?
We provide service for our customers that is convenient and allows them to spend their free time on things they deem important while we handle mundane car care chores. Having been an active part of the Frederick community for the past 25 years,we know Frederick is a community that values small business.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
WLR Automotive Group, in celebration of their 25th anniversary, recently completed the inaugural $25k Giveaway for Good Contest which awards five local community groups each $5,000 to fulfill a Project for Good. The 2013 winners and details of the contest can be found at www.25kGiveawayForGood.com. We wanted to celebrate 25 years in business by giving back to the communities who supported us all this time. By investing in our communities, we hope to plant seeds which will grow into a strong foundation for the future. It is our intention to continue this community investment opportunity each year. Since their inception, The Lube Center, The Auto Spas, and The Auto Repairs have adopted a philosophy of giving and donate significantly each year to local groups.

What are you most proud of?
I am proud of a number of things but the one that stands out the most is the culture of our company which has not changed over the last 25 years. Everyone that is part of our organization has one focus and goal and that is to be the best; to give the best customer service, the best experience, offer the best products and have the best looking facilities. We are in a very competitive market and the only way that we continue to be successful is not to just say that we are the best but to actually be the best. As I visit our locations, I am proud of service we give our customers each and every day.

Meet Golden Corral at Frederick

2013-02-27T10:31:00.003-05:00

Five Questions with Terry Amaker, Hospitality Manager, Golden Corral Frederick

5621 Spectrum Drive

Frederick, MD 21703

301-662-5922

www.goldencorral.com

How long have you been in business?

We have been in business in Frederick for 17 years very successfully.

How many employees do you have?

We employ 110 employees, 20 of which have been with us since we opened our doors to the community.

Why do you believe you'll continue to be successful in Frederick County?

We identify with each guest and treat him or her like they are part of our family. We are very involved with the community and enjoy helping individual organizations, both ongoing from year-to-year as well as new ones each year.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.

We are involved with the following organizations: Disabled American Vets, Children's Miracle Network, Camp Corral, Local Outreach Organizations, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Adopt a Family @ Christmas.

What are you most proud of?

In the 17 years I have worked here at Golden Corral, I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of different people. I have been able to watch them grow as individuals. It brings me great joy to know my guests on a personal level and greet them by name. I consider them a part of my extended family.

Meet Richard B. Rudy, Inc.

2013-02-25T14:24:00.000-05:00

Monday Retention Visit: Five Questions with Ken & Gary Rudy, President and Senior Vice President (respectively), Richard B. Rudy, Inc.

1 Bernard St.

Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 663-9041

www.rbrudy.com

How long have you been in business?
Founded in 1938 by Mr. Richard B. Rudy, the company began using a single truck and stainless steel cans to provide milk transportation services to dairies for local area farms in Frederick County Maryland. Richard B. Rudy, Inc was incorporated in 1960 and remained in the dairy industry until 2002. Diversification into liquid sugars and finished food-grade items came along in the mid 1970’s. Now 73 plus years and three generations later, the family operated business is proud and honored to continue to have many of our long-term employees and customers, which we entered into the food-grade industry with. Still located in Frederick, Maryland, our current terminal includes an office complex, a five bay, full service shop, an automated tank wash facility with three pull-through bays, as well as dry storage and cold storage warehousing.

How many employees do you have?
We currently have 75 employees. We are situated on 11 acres with 8500 square feet of space.

Why do you believe you will continue to be successful in Frederick County?
We have a niche market for the food handling industry, food certification and transportation of bulk products such as liquid sugars and corn syrup.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
We regularly make significant contributions and donations to various non-profit groups and are very proud to be able to do so.

What are you most proud of?
Richard B. Rudy, Inc has built long-term relationships with both customers and employees. Some employees have worked here for 40 plus years with the oldest employee having been here for 47 years. We have a number who have been here 30+. The main segment of our customer base dates back to the 1960s. With this kind of loyalty and longevity, we are proud to offer a top quality service.

Meet New Era Custom Design & Cabinet Works, Inc

2013-02-25T14:00:00.001-05:00

Monday Retention Visit: Five Questions with Johnny Gage, Project Manager/Estimator, New Era Custom Design & Cabinet Works, Inc.

270 Interstate Circle, Suite 100

Frederick, MD 21704

301-695-4310

www.gonewera.com

How long have you been in business?
New Era Custom Design and Cabinet Works Inc. was founded by current owner and operator John Gage in 1979. We have grown over the years from a 2 man operation to over 80 personnel. Currently, our headquarters occupy approximately 48,000 sq ft of manufacturing, warehousing, and office space which was purpose built in 2007. We like to believe that not only is our products manufactured with superior craftsmanship, but we strive for excellent customer service for repeat business as well. It is our goal to be the MID-ATLANTIC leader in custom commercial architectural millwork. New Era Custom Design strives to acquire the latest and greatest in equipment and technology in order to provide our clients with the highest quality product possible. We are a full service architectural millwork provider for commercial applications. All wood products furnished and installed by New Era are engineered in house and installed by our skilled carpenters.

How many employees do you have?
New Era has 80 people within our organization. Many of our employees have been with New Era over 20 years.

Why do you believe you will continue to be successful in Frederick County?
New Era Custom Design will continue to be successful in Frederick County because the location is spectacular for the markets we serve. Our markets reach locally is within the DC/VA and Baltimore areas for new construction and renovation projects. With both areas being within a 1hr drive. New Era also supplies work out of state as well. Being close to regional airports provide our company with a strategic advantage in order to meet our national account needs quickly and effectively. Frederick County also provides a great pool of talent to draw from a Human Resource stand point. Many of the employees that work at New Era Custom Design live in the County.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
New Era has donated excess inventory of raw materials to local high schools in order to promote finished carpentry. We also are able to reach out to schools to inform students about careers and other opportunities at New Era Custom Design. We support the Religious Coalition of Frederick County

What are you most proud of?
New Era Custom Design has very dedicated staff that we acknowledge by offering good compensation and benefit package. We have continued to grow through many economic cycles over the last 34 years, including the current economic challenges. We are lucky to have such and talented individuals on staff that can turn an impossible project into reality.

Meet Cowork Frederick

2013-01-30T14:55:00.000-05:00

Monday Retention Visit: Five Questions with Glen & Julia Ferguson, Owner, Cowork Frederick

122 E Patrick St Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 732-5165

www.coworkfrederick.com

(Pictured L to R) David Dunn, Alderman Michael O' Connor, Alderwoman Shelley Aloi, Julia & Glen Ferguson, Commissioner C. Paul Smith,
Alderwoman Kelly Russell, Helen Riddle and Patrick Barnes

How long have you been in business?
We recently opened in 2012 and are currently leasing 2,200 SF.

How many employees do you have?
2 employees with 24 members currently.

Why do you believe you will be successful in Frederick County?
There is a great level of entrepreneurial spirit in Frederick County and we are meeting an unmet need.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
We have our members choose a charity of their choice and save all membership dues for a specific month and donate it directly to that charity.

What are you most proud of?

We believe it's not all about us, it's about the members helping one another and the sense of ownership that is created by the members.

Meet S&S Tire Service

2013-01-14T15:09:00.002-05:00

Monday Retention Visit: Five Questions with Steve Stolz, Owner, S&S Tire Service

900 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701

301-696-0669

(Pictured L to R) David Dunn, Commissioner C. Paul Smith, Steve Stolz, Commissioner Blaine Young, Alderwoman Kelly Russell)

How long have you been in business?
24 years at the present location for 8 years. We have three locations: Frederick, Gaithersburg, and Hagerstown.

How many employees do you have?
We have 35 employees, 6 of which are sales people.

What do you think is the reason for your success in Frederick County?
We hire and maintain quality longtime employees and have good customer service, even after closing hours.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
We have worked with Hope Alive doing repairs and upkeep for their vehicles and also work with the Homeless Coalition.

What are you most proud of?
Being able to weather the hard times over the last few years and provide excellent customer service.

Year Ends with Successful Business Visit to Toys- R- Us

2013-01-04T09:35:00.001-05:00

The first year of the weekly visit retention program inaugurated by the Frederick County Board of County Commissioners and coordinated by Business Development and Retention proved to be highly successful. A total of forty companies ranging from small to large businesses were visited and recognized for their outstanding contributions to the economic vitality of Frederick County. Appropriate for the holiday season, the year ended with a business visit to the Toys- R -Us distribution center located at 7106 Geoffrey Way in Frederick, Maryland. This location is just one of ten distribution centers located across the United States. The visit was hosted by Mr. Jeff Sonnenberg, General Manager of the 740,000 square foot facility. In attendance were Frederick County Commissioners Blaine Young and David Gray along with members of the Frederick County Business Development and Retention team. The facility opened in Frederick in 1996 and currently has 150 employees. The distribution center fulfills store and online orders, services 96 stores in the Mid-Atlantic region and was the Distribution Center of the Year for the last six years. The center operates at a high level of efficiency and according to Mr. Sonnenberg operates on the mantra “Do your part a child is waiting.” For more information, visit their website, at www.ToysRUs.com.

BOBCAT OF FREDERICK PLOWS THROUGH BUSINESS VISIT

2012-11-08T14:40:00.000-05:00

Frederick County Commissioners Blaine Young, C. Paul Smith and David Gray and Alderman Shelly Aloi joined the Department of Business Development and Retention for a visit to the Bobcat of Frederick Company. The company, located at 7649 Hayward Road in Frederick, opened in May of 2009 and has five employees. The visit was hosted by Alex Gardner who is the Sales Specialist for the facility. Bobcat is recognized as a world leader in engineering, manufacturing, and marketing of compact industrial, construction, and agri-business equipment. Bobcat has over 550 dealers in the United States. Bobcat of Frederick provides customers with a wide array of Bobcat, Bandit, JLG, Wacker and Honda machinery for sale or rental. They also sell new and used wheel loaders, truck loaders, landscape rakes, compactors, chippers, grinders, power equipment and more. Bobcat of Frederick had over 3 million in revenue in 2011 and project similar numbers for 2012. “Business is good here in Frederick and the projected outlook for the future looks promising as well” according to Mr. Gardner. For more information visit www.bobcatoffrederick.com.

Business Visit Getting a Taste of Milo’s Casual Dining

2012-10-18T15:48:00.001-04:00

Frederick County Commissioners Blaine Young and C. Paul Smith and the Business Development and Retention team and partners paid a visit to Milo’s Casual Dining of New Market, Maryland. The visit and tour were conducted by owner Jimmy Azat. Also in attendance was the Mayor of New Market, Winslow F. Burhans III, and Town Councilman, Dennis Kimble. Milo’s Casual Dining is a family owned business serving pizza, sandwiches, Italian cold cuts, soups and other gourmet foods. The facility, which is located at 83 West Main Street in New Market opened in September, 2011 is 5,000 square feet and employs 25 people. Jimmy Azat has been in the restaurant business for over 35 years owning a multitude of different Italian restaurants. In 2007, he retired and closed his very successful restaurant Paisanos. After a few years passed, Mr. Azat decided it was time to open another restaurant. He came up with the idea of a self service version of Paisanos; which he calls Milo’s. Milo’s tavern is a separate bar next to Milo’s Casual Dining. The tavern has seven beers on tap and full high end liquor selection. All the great food from Milo’s Casual Dining is available at the pub as well as a great bar menu that can be enjoyed while watching several mounted high definition TV’s or listening to an old fashioned juke box in the corner. Milo’s Casual Dining is open for dinner seven days a week and for lunch Thursday to Sunday. For more information about Milo’s Casual Dining, or Milo’s Tavern call 301-865-2222.

Business Visit Takes a Ride on Harley Davidson

2012-10-18T15:35:00.000-04:00

Frederick County Commissioners Blaine Young and Billy Shreve and the Business Development and Retention Division team and partners paid a visit to Harley-Davidson of Frederick, Inc. The visit and tour were hosted by owner Michael J. Vantucci and Marketing Specialist Heather Bailey. Harley-Davidson of Frederick, Inc. has been located in Frederick since 1977 and moved in 1994 to its current location. The 54,600 square foot facility currently employs 77 people and sells Harley Davidson and Buell bikes. A full scale service department is located on the premises along with a retail merchandise store. Harley-Davidson of Frederick, Inc. not only sells new and used bikes, but also offers a storage facility as well as driving lessons and safety classes. The rental business is also a large part of the business. Through the years, Harley-Davidson of Frederick has earned prestigious Gold Bar and Shield Awards from the parent motor company for their excellence in service and salesmanship, seven years of which were consecutive. For more information about Harley-Davidson of Frederick, Inc., visit www.hdoffrederick.com.

Frederick County Home to World Class Facility

2012-10-18T15:24:00.000-04:00

The American Spine Center hosted a recent business visit led by Frederick County Commissioners C. Paul Smith, David Gray, Alderman Kelly Russell, the Business Development and Retention Division team and partners. The visit and tour were hosted by Dr. Sandeep Sherlekar, Dr. Atif Malik, Dr. Said Osman, Dr. Malini Narayanan, and Marketing Specialist Karrie Amann. American Spine Center has been located in Frederick since 1996 and is recognized as a worldwide leader in advanced pain management. The office has a staff of multi-disciplinary spine specialists, including orthopedic spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, physiatrists and pain management specialists. American Spine Center is dedicated to treating painful spinal conditions using state- of- the art techniques. American Spine Center physicians are leaders in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery offering effective alternatives to open neck or back surgery. These procedures are performed through an advanced surgical approach or by using specialized surgical instruments known as Spine Pulse TM. Spine Pulse TM surgeries are mostly done to correct spinal stenosis or herniated discs and can eliminate pain and disability in a one hour procedure using light sedation. Each day, patients come into the American Spine Center for spinal surgery and walk out that same day with their conditions effectively treated. For more information visit www.americanspinemd.com

Business Visit Take Place at Kensington Glass Arts, Inc.

2012-09-06T13:55:00.000-04:00

Frederick County Commissioner C. Paul Smith and the Business Development and Retention Division paid a visit to Kensington Glass Arts, Inc. (KGa) of Ijamsville. The visit and tour of the 22,000 square foot facility was hosted by Mr. James Rathbone, Vice President of the company. KGa began in 1976 as Victorian Glassworks and in 1987 ownership changed and the company was rebranded as Kensington Glass Arts, Inc. The company was relocated to Frederick County from Montgomery County in 2002. KGa started out as a manufacturing facility for fabricated materials where glass is processed from raw stock sheet glass to finished architectural products. Cutting, polishing, shaping and tempering were also performed. KGa is the premier installer of glass in office interiors in the DC Metropolitan area. The facility fabricates most of the glass that is installed by KGa as well as sell products to outside customers. KGa is one of the largest fabrication facilities in the DC Metro area, and has the largest tempering oven in the state of Maryland. KGa employs 50 people of whom many are dedicated and loyal employees who have been with the company for many years and have extensive glass trade experience. For more information about KGa visit www.kensingtonglass.com

County and City Officials Recognize Premier Cancer Care Center

2012-09-06T13:51:00.000-04:00

Frederick County Commissioners Blaine Young and David Gray along with Frederick City Alderman Shelly Aloi and the Business Development and Retention Division paid a visit to the Cancer Care Center of Frederick. The visit was hosted by Muna Bahsali, RN, Practice Administrator for the facility. The Cancer Care Center is a state of the art facility that offers the epitome of care, concern, and compassion for the health and well-being of their cancer patients. The services that are offered include: diagnostics testing and treatment monitoring, infusion suite for gastroenterology, neurology, rheumatology, dermatology and osteoporosis related therapies. Some of the treatments that are available are cancer surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and clinical trials. The premier cancer and blood treatment center has 50 employees and is located at 46B Thomas Johnson Drive. For more information about the Cancer Care Center of Frederick visit www.fredonc.com.

Business Visit Take On a Fresh Remodeling

2012-08-22T13:53:00.001-04:00

Frederick County Commissioners Blaine Young, C. Paul Smith and The Business Development and Retention Division were guests of A & S Sales, Inc. of Frederick. The family owned company is located at 9834 Liberty Road and has been in operation since 1971. The visit was hosted by Richard Aiello and Jennifer Menconi, co-owners of the company. A & S Sales, Inc is truly a “One Stop Shop” specializing in services ranging from remodeling to new construction. Their projects include complete kitchen and bath remodeling, custom fabrication and installation of natural Stone and Quartz Surfaces. A & S Sales, Inc. also provide Ceramic Tile Design and Installation, Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry Design and Installation, and a full line of sinks, fixtures and appliances. A & S Sales, Inc. has built a reputation for professionalism, technical expertise and quality craftsmanship on large-scale commercial projects. The 14,500 square foot facility employs 14 people, many of whom have been employed with the company over 20 years. A & S Sales Inc. has a second location in Alexandria, Virginia and is approaching its twelfth year. For more information about A & S Sales, Inc. visit their website at www.asgranite.com.

Business Visit Take Place at J. Allen Smith Design/Build

2012-08-21T15:26:00.000-04:00

Long before J. Allen Smith Design/Build existed, Jesse Smith gained a wealth of experience as a finish carpenter completing complex trim work. He focused on high-end remodeling projects for various architects in the area. Today he is the proud owner of J. Allen Smith Design/Build a residential design build remodeling firm working with architects and designers as well as homeowners directly. Mr. Smith was host to BOCC President, Blaine Young and Sherman Coleman of the Business Development and Retention Division for a recent visit. They toured the 1,100 facility located at 2510 Urbana Pike, suite 107. The company has been in business since 2005 and at this site for a year. The company employs seven full-time employees; and has three company vehicles. J. Allen Smith Build/Design perform a wide variety of home improvements including master suites, whole house models and additions along with outdoor projects such as outdoor kitchens, pergolas and pool houses. The company is also a member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. For more information about J. Allen Smith Design/Build, visit www.jasdesign-build.com

Flamingo Pool Supply Business Visit

2012-08-21T14:55:00.000-04:00

Frederick County Commissioners Blaine Young and C. Paul Smith and the Business Development and Retention Division were guests of Flamingo Pool Supply of Frederick. The visit was hosted by Jay Carswell, owner, who has over 21 years of experience in the pool industry. Flamingo Pool Supply is a full service swimming pool supply store staffed with 4 full time experienced pool pros. The 3,200 square foot facility is located at 5715 Industry Lane, Unit #1 in Frederick. They offer free computerized pool and spa water testing and a full line of the finest pool chemicals available as well as replacement equipment. The company also offers all brands of replacement parts for your pool equipment. Flamingo Pool Supply has three company service vehicles and a customer base of over 2,000. For more information about Flamingo Pool Supply, visit their website at www.flamingopoolsupply.com

Business Visit Take Place at Fort Detrick

2012-08-06T11:42:00.000-04:00

The Frederick County Business and Retention Division along with Richard Griffin, Executive Director for The City Department of Economic Development were guests of Tim Selby, Manager for ibExpress. IbExpress is a division of Industries for The Blind Inc. headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The mission of Industries for The Blind Inc. is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired.. Over 50% of Industries for The Blind Inc. workforce is blind or visually impaired. Over 80% of their labor force is blind or visually impaired. A manufacturer and distributor of multiple product categories, Industries for the Blind Inc. was the first non-profit ISO 9001 quality certified manufacturer in the world. The IbExpress store is located on Ft. Detrick and has been in operation for three years. IbExpress is known for high quality products and services, competitive prices and support of corporate diversity supplier goals. The 4,800 square foot facility employs three fulltime and three part-time personnel. IbExpress is primarily an office supply store that has over 1,500 items. Business is done mostly by email or fax, but according to Tim Selby “walk in traffic has picked up.” There are eleven ibExpress centers across the Country. All skill craft products sold in the centers are either manufactured or assembled by a blind or disabled person. For more information about ibExpress, visit their website at www.ibexp.com.

TOPLINE COUNTERTOPS INC, HOST BUSINESS VISIT

2012-07-23T13:22:00.000-04:00

Frederick County Commissioners Blaine Young, C. Paul Smith, City Officials and The Business Development and Retention Division were guests of a business visit hosted by Topline Countertops, Inc. located at 801 N. East Street in Frederick. Topline Countertops Inc. is a family owned and operated business that started operation in May of 1991. Mr. Bruce Lindsay who hosted the visit is the President of the company with over 28 years of experience in the industry and takes a hands -on approach with every aspect of the business. Originally Topline Countertops Inc. only provided laminate and solid surface countertops but has since expanded its services to include quartz and granite. The 12,000 square foot facility has 10 fulltime employees and provides services to many area contractors and builders. Topline Countertops Inc. has the largest selection of surfacing materials in Frederick and caters to homeowners, builders, and remodelers. For more information about Topline Countertops Inc. and how they can give your kitchen definition with a beautiful counter, visit their website at www.toplinecountertops.com.

Wolters Kluwer Law & Business Book Visit

2012-07-19T16:01:00.000-04:00

Frederick County Commissioners Blaine Young, C. Paul Smith, and David Gray along with Helen Riddle and Sherman Coleman of The Business Development and Retention Division met with Mr. Miles White, Senior Distribution Manager for a business visit hosted by Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business is one of the world’s largest publishers of legal text. The company has been located in Frederick, Maryland since 1986. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, a unit of Wolters Kluwer, is a leading provider of research information and workflow solutions in key specialty areas. The strength of the company’s four individual brands- Aspen Publishers, CCH, Kluwer Law International, and Loislaw enable customers to obtain comprehensive, in-depth solutions as well as expert authored content for legal, professional, and education markets. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business enables tax, finance, and healthcare professionals to be more effective and efficient by providing information software and services that deliver vital insights, intelligent tools, and guidance of subject matter experts. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business is based out of Amsterdam. The local Frederick facility employs 125 staff, most of who reside in the Frederick area. The warehouse for this facility is 80,000 square feet. Over 4,000 titles are housed at the Frederick facility and close to 2 million publications are shipped yearly. For more information about Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, visit their website at www.wolterskluwer.com

Frederick County Recognizes #1 RV Dealer in Maryland

2012-07-13T12:51:00.001-04:00

Frederick County Commissioners and The Business Development and Retention Division met with Kelly Shanholter, President of Beckley’s Camping Center. Established in 1980 by Mr. Robert Beckley, the Camping Center was originally located on rt. 85 in Frederick. In the spring of 1985 the dealership moved to its present location on rt. 15, 12 miles north of Frederick, Maryland in Thurmont. In their 32 years of serving the RV community as a RV Dealer, they have sold approximately 24,000 RV units. The dealership carries brands that have longevity in the RV industry such as Winnebago, Keystone, KZ, Newmar and Evergreen. The showroom is 6,000 square feet and they have over 270 units in stock. The service department is an 11,375 square foot facility with a 12 bay service shop. They also have a 5,400 square foot parts department. Beckley’s Camping Center employs 72 people of which 59 are Frederick County residents. The company generated over 38 million dollars in revenue in 2011 and Beckley’s has been ranked the number one RV dealer in the State of Maryland for the past 12 years. According to President Kelly Shanholter,“We sell lifestyles to families”. They also have recently broken ground on 3.5 acres of property that will adjoin the service department to help minimize the congestion of the 250 plus RV’s they have for sale. For more information about Beckley’s camping Center, visit their website at www.beckleysrvs.com