PROGRESS ON BEHALF of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
Board and staff, welcome to the premier issue of Progress, an innovative publication co-produced by the Chamber and The Frederick News-Post. As the Frederick County business landscape evolves, the Chamber is working tirelessly to create value and to provide opportunities for our members to tell their stories. Each of these stories is an important thread in an ever-growing tapestry of the Frederick County business community. Judging from the response to this publication, our members are eager to play a role in the Chamber’s—and the county’s—future. As the Chamber helps write the story of Frederick County’s future, our members’ voices are amplified through this publication and through other meaningful avenues. We launch this publication with the greatest of pride in our members, who are truly the backbone of our economy. If you’re not already a member but are interested in joining, please visit frederickchamber.org or give us a call at 301-662-4164. Best wishes for continued success, Elizabeth Cromwell President & CEO Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
Linda Morgan President, Board of Directors
2016 Board of Directors
Dr. Theresa Alban; Jon-Mikel Bailey (Vice Chair); Brad Benna; Daryl Boffman; Dave Esworthy; Brian Gaudet (Immediate Past Chair); Dr. David Heimbrook; Matt Holbrook; Jason Lee; Michelle Michael; Shabri Moore; Kara Norman; Jean Peterson; Helen Propheter; Don Schilling; Eric Soter; Paul Steckel (Treasurer); Geordie Wilson; Jennifer Milas; Michael Planz; Courtney Stauffer
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A publication of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce 8420 Gas House Pike, Suite B, Frederick, MD 21701 301-662-4164
Anna Joyce, The Frederick News-Post Stephanie Fitch, Frederick County Chamber
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Kate McDermott
Katherine Heerbrandt
Jim Mahaffie Kevin Madert Emily Holland Andrea Blackstone Matt Lee Will Franklin Pepper Van Tassell
Tripp Laino Shelby Newsome Dominique Marsalek Lisa Troshinsky Scott Harris Megan Parker Jeff Lyles
All featured businesses are paid advertisers and are chamber members; all content is exclusive to chamber members. To request extra copies, call the Chamber at 301-662-4164.
Elizabeth Cromwell, President & CEO Stephanie Fitch, Marketing Director Produced by The Frederick News-Post Niche Publications Department 351 Ballenger Center Drive Frederick, MD 21703 301-662-1177 Geordie Wilson, Publisher Brent Renken, Advertising and Marketing Director Kevin Berrier, Multimedia Advertising Manager Anna Joyce, Marketing & Niche Publications Manager
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