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It’s the second year in a row the hospital has received a ‘high performing' award for treatment of congestive heart failure

It’s the second year in a row the hospital has received a ‘high performing' award for treatment of congestive heart failure

Joe Deinlein

Partnership with Shepherd University to cover a portion of tuition in exchange for commitment to working at Meritus Medical Center

Partnership with Shepherd University to cover a portion of tuition in exchange for commitment to working at Meritus Medical Center

Joe Deinlein

Brethren Mutual Insurance Company’s 25th Charity Golf Tournament held in June 2024 raised $8,000 for the Brad Browning Memorial Scholarship Fund benefiting Grace Academy (Hagerstown) students continuing their education after graduation.

Brethren Mutual Insurance Company

HAGERSTOWN, Maryland, July 15, 2024—Barbara Ingram School for the Arts (BISFA) Foundation announces five new board members for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

HAGERSTOWN, Maryland, July 15, 2024—Barbara Ingram School for the Arts (BISFA) Foundation announces five new board members for the 2024-25 fiscal year. They include Katie Anderson, Kelly Batey, Pam Francis, Geraldine Otremba and Clifford Springer.

Ally Sirbaugh

Hospital earns American Heart Association award for stroke treatment

Hospital earns American Heart Association award for stroke treatment

Joe Deinlein

Congratulations to Maleko Personnel on the Grand Opening of their new branch off of Dual Highway in Hagerstown!

Brianna Scott

The bank’s five-year pledge will allow the theater in downtown Hagerstown, Maryland, to continue to present quality entertainment, educational, and cultural offerings to the community.

F&M Trust recently donated $5,000 to The Maryland Theatre in support of its Century Club, which consists of community members who believe in the arts and have made a commitment to the historic preservation of the theater built in 1915. The bank’s five-year pledge will allow the theater in downtown Hagerstown, Maryland, to continue to present quality entertainment, educational, and cultural offerings to the community.

F&M Trust

SEK, CPAs & Advisors received the United Way of Washington County, Maryland’s annual FIRE Award, presented for Distinguished Achievements in the Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (FIRE) sectors.

SEK, CPAs & Advisors received the United Way of Washington County, Maryland’s annual FIRE Award, presented for Distinguished Achievements in the Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (FIRE) sectors.

Kristina Tucker

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD – ValorExcel, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing training and coaching to help individuals achieve their personal and professional goals, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alison Appenzellar as our new Missional Support Specialist.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD – ValorExcel, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing training and coaching to help individuals achieve their personal and professional goals, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alison Appenzellar as our new Missional Support Specialist.

Lori Wriston

The Brethren Mutual Insurance Company welcomes Shane Anderson as the Company’s new Maryland Marketing Manager.

Brethren Mutual Insurance Company

Sports medicine, physical therapy, urgent care and pediatrics after-hours clinic to be housed in Halfway shopping mecca

On July 1, Meritus Health plans to open its physical therapy and sports medicine practices, an urgent care and relocate its after-hours pediatrics clinic in the former Sears store. Plans are in the works to add a family medicine practice in 2025.

Meritus Health

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 28, 2024) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative led by Governor Wes Moore: the launch of the Cannabis Workforce Development Program.

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 28, 2024) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative led by Governor Wes Moore: the launch of the Cannabis Workforce Development Program. This pioneering effort, the first of its kind administered by a cannabis regulatory agency nationwide, aims to support Marylanders entering the expanding cannabis industry.

Danielle Weaver

Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has received a $1,010,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains to accelerate the adoption of smart manufacturing technology in small and mid-sized businesses.

Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has received a $1,010,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains to accelerate the adoption of smart manufacturing technology in small and mid-sized businesses. The funding was granted as part of the larger State Manufacturing Leadership Program, a $50 million federal initiative that has issued awards to 12 state-run programs throughout the U.S. to date.

Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development

Carissa Rodeheaver, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of the Board for First United Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Julie Peterson has been named as Chief Credit Officer.

Carissa Rodeheaver, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of the Board for First United Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Julie Peterson has been named as Chief Credit Officer. As the Chief Credit Officer, Julie holds direct responsibility for managing and overseeing the asset quality divisions within the bank, including Credit Quality, Lending Risk Monitoring, Commercial Documentation, Special Assets, and Other Real Estate Owned Divisions.

First United Bank & Trust

C.P. Choudari Surgical Center to help improve the health of the community

C.P. Choudari Surgical Center to help improve the health of the community

Joe Deinlein

CNB Bank's Virginia Avenue Branch is now open!

CNB Bank opened their third location in Hagerstown on Friday, June 21, located at 17803 Virginia Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

Brianna Scott

The City of Hagerstown is currently accepting applications for the new City Center Vacant Storefront Incentive Program.

The City of Hagerstown is currently accepting applications for the new City Center Vacant Storefront Incentive Program. This program is targeted to create business occupancy space by revitalizing vacant storefronts in the Downtown City-Center Mixed-Use (CC-MU) Zoning District, part of the City's Sustainable Communities Area, and bring them to current code standards.

City of Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 18, 2024) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Matheny as the Director of Emergency Management and Communication.

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 18, 2024) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Matheny as the Director of Emergency Management and Communication. Matheny brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to public safety, having previously served with the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Danielle Weaver

Josh Repac named to Becker’s 2024 CFOs to Know

Josh Repac named to Becker’s 2024 CFOs to Know

Joe Deinlein

Ghost Writer LLC has received its Women Business Enterprises (WBE) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certifications.

Licensed fundraising counsel Ghost Writer LLC has received its Women Business Enterprises (WBE) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certifications from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) this month.

Ghost Writer LLC

Move supports a growing community need for mental health services

Two long-standing local health providers will join together in July, as Brook Lane and Meritus Health will affiliate, vowing to expand access to mental health services across the region and state. The definitive agreement comes after months of formal due diligence by both organizations and their respective boards.

Meritus Health

The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelsey Keadle as the new Business Specialist, Agriculture, effective May 2024.

Washington County Government

Patriot Federal Credit Union reaffirms its dedication to serving the diverse needs of its community by announcing its designation as a Juntos Avanzamos (Hoon-tohs Avan-za-mos) credit union.

Patriot Federal Credit Union reaffirms its dedication to serving the diverse needs of its community by announcing its designation as a Juntos Avanzamos (Hoon-tohs Avan-za-mos) credit union. Juntos Avanzamos, which stands for “Together We Advance” is a designation for credit unions committed to serving and empowering Hispanic and Immigrant consumers.

John Kilduff CFE

Hopefully by now you have heard about the soon-to-be-implemented new federal overtime rules for exempt/salaried employees.

The current minimum salary for exempt (non-hourly) employees is $35,568. Effective July 1, 2024, that minimum salary increases to $43,888. And, effective January 1, 2025, the minimum salary for exempt (non-hourly) employees increases to $58,656. Beginning July 1, 2027, and every three years thereafter, the minimum salary for exempt (non-hourly) employees will automatically increase by a dollar amount still to be determined.

Paul Frey

The 8th Annual Public Safety Awards breakfast ceremony for Washington County took place on June 6, 2024.

The 8th Annual Public Safety Awards breakfast ceremony for Washington County took place on June 6, 2024 at Community Volunteer Fire Co. Inc. of District 12. Local law enforcement, EMS personnel, and firefighters were presented with numerous awards to recognize their bravery, dedication, and commitment to the safety of Washington County citizens. The Chamber appreciates the yearly opportunity to thank all of the first responders that work diligently to keep Washington County citizens safe.

Brianna Scott

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has worked to make improvements to their annual Business Awards event celebrating the businesses and nonprofits throughout Washington County, Maryland.

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has worked to make improvements to their annual Business Awards event celebrating the businesses and nonprofits throughout Washington County, Maryland. The community can expect to see the changes reflected at the next Business Awards event, taking place at The Maryland Theatre on February 26, 2025.

Brianna Scott

Leader in specialty waste management leverages Ethernet Dedicated Internet to support customer-first approach to waste management

Comcast Business today announced it is providing Clean Earth, a division of Enviri Corporation and a leading provider of environmental and regulated waste management services, with Comcast Business Ethernet Dedicated Internet at all 91 of its locations throughout the United States. The solution provides reliability and network redundancy for Clean Earth, serving as a technological backbone to support the company’s growing operations, continued expansion, and customer-first approach.

Comcast Business

Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) is excited to announce significant enhancements to its summer and fall/winter 2024-2025 flight schedule.

Hagerstown Regional Airport

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is excited to announce the appointment of Anthony Napoli as the new Transit Director.

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is excited to announce the appointment of Anthony Napoli as the new Transit Director. With a rich background in public transit and a decade of experience spanning various roles, Anthony brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for transportation to Washington County.

Washington County Government

Multiple resources are available for businesses impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Multiple resources are available for businesses impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Brianna Scott

Did you know that Manning Media has two different FREE opportunities to help promote your business?

Brianna Scott
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