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The Washington County Department of Business Development announced
that Bikle Manufacturing, Inc. has received a Small Business Week Award
through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Baltimore District office.
“I am very humbled to receive
this award. My late grandfather
built a great company and left a
strong legacy but sadly, a series
of unfortunate events happened
during that season which were
slowly destroying the company.
Pap believed in me and I was
confident I could turn it around,”
said Joanie Cooper-Gerber,
president, Bikle Manufacturing.
“We want to build a base of
government contracting to help federal and state contracting offices fulfill their
Women-Owned Small Business set aside requirements. I want to give back to
the community with manufacturing internships, community support and be a
proud partner in the Smithsburg community. I am grateful for this recognition
that will help us accomplish these goals."
Each year, the President of the United States declares National Small Business
Week to celebrate the contributions of the small business community to the
nation’s economy. The SBA holds the annual awards competition to recognize
outstanding small business owners and their advocates.
District winners were honored at the 32nd Annual Maryland Small Business
Week Awards Luncheon June 15 at Martin’s West in Woodlawn, Md. For
information on the 2016 Maryland Small Business Week Awards Luncheon visit
the event website at www.mdsbwawards.org.
In business since 1971, Bikle Manufacturing specializes in machine tool
rebuilding and retrofitting with computer numerical control precision machining
and fabrication.
Earlier this year, Bikle Manufacturing, Inc. joined the ranks of 31 other
Washington County small businesses certified as woman and minority owned
organizations.
BIKLE MANUFACTURING TEAM SCORES SMALL
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MD SMALL
BUSINESS WEEK AWARD2 HGR Wins Two
Performance Awards
3 Imagine Your Business
in Washington County
4 Washington County Wine
Makes Strong Showing at
2016 Comptroller's Cup
5 Farmers Markets
6 Board of County
Commissioners Appoints
New EDC Board Members
7 CountyCelebratesSmall
Business Week
8 Calendar of Events
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Hagerstown Regional Airport recently received the
Balchen/Post Award and the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security Partnership Award.
During the International Aviation Snow Symposium HGR
was honored with an honorable mention for excellence in
the performance of airport snow and ice control during
winter 2015 - 2016. The honorable mention award for
small commercial airport recognizes HGR’s crew, the
personnel of the airport snow and ice control teams and
those who have throughout the past winter demonstrated
determination for excellence in their efforts to keep the
airport open and safe.
“We’re committed to making a difference and improving
operations for our passengers and staff,” said Phil
Ridenour, director, Hagerstown Regional Airport.
“Whether that’s persevering through record snow fall and
keeping the runway open or partnering to improve our
facilities, we’re focused on delivering a top-notch travel
experience with a small town feel.”
Additionally, HGR was recognized at the annual TSA/BWI
Honorary Award Ceremony. During the ceremony the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation
Security Administration presented HGR staff with a
Partnership Award.
Criteria for the award includes the use of airport’s
creativity and flexibility in the development of security
screening tools and resources. HGR collaborated with
TSA to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the
security checkpoint despite space constraints. This
included adapting public space within the terminal to
accommodate TSA requirements, ultimately leading to a
better overall customer experience.
“The Transportation Security Administration values the
partnership we have with Hagerstown Regional Airport
and Airport Director Phil Ridenour,” said TSA Federal
Security Director for Maryland Andrea R. Mishoe.
“Mr. Ridenour’s interest and initiative taken in working
together on the checkpoint redesign project with TSA
has helped increase passenger throughput with a focus
on efficiency. The result is a notable improvement of the
security operation that will help ensure that travelers who
depart Hagerstown will arrive at their destinations safely.”
To learn more about HGR events, flights and services
visit flyhagerstown.com or like HGR on Facebook at
Hagerstown Regional Airport.
HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT WINS TWO PERFORMACE AWARDS

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WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
Property Address
16522 Hunter's Green Pkwy
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact
John Wilhide
Senior Vice President of CB Richard
Ellis
+1 410.244.3146
john.wilhide@cbre.com
Type
Warehouse & Distribution
Enterprise Zone
No
Total Size
35.4 acres
Comments
This 300,000 square foot warehouse/distribution facility sits on
133 acres adjacent to the Hagerstown Premium Outlet Center
featuring 100 stores. It features 12-strand high-speed fiber
connectivity, 7 existing loading doors, 2 rail loading doors with
room to expand, a 6,000 square foot vehicle maintenance shop
with 5 drive-in doors, and exclusive electrical substation service of
5,000 kW and a Norfolk Southern rail spur to the property.
Size Available
178,000 square feet;
divisible to 80,000 square feet
Terms
Lease
Zoning
Highway Interchange
Water
City of Hagerstown
Sewer
Washington County
Natural Gas
Colombia Gas of Maryland
Distance to Interstate
0.5 miles
City of Hagerstown Tax
District?
N/A
IMAGINE YOUR BUSINESS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY
16522 Hunters Green Pkwy

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WASHINGTON COUNTY WINE MAKES STRONG SHOWING AT 2016
COMPTROLLER’S CUP
Washington County wines bring home 20 awards
Join the Washington County Office of Agricultural Business Development in celebrating the local, award-winning wines
recognized during the 2016 Maryland Comptroller’s Cup Wine Competition.
“For every three dollars spent in wineries, tourists will add one dollar additional to the local economy, so wine and the
agricultural element is just another piece of our economic development strategy,” said Leslie Hart, Washington County
Department of Business Development, ag business development specialist. “The next time you’re out dining, ask for
Washington County wine and support our amazing vineyards!”
Maryland Governor's Cup Competition and the Maryland Comptroller’s Cup Wine Competition are held each year to find
the best wines in Maryland. This year Washington County wine swept 20 awards including:
Gold Medalists
Big Cork Vineyards • Black Cap
Big Cork Vineyards • Cabernet Franc 2014
Big Cork Vineyards • Chardonnay 2015
Big Cork Vineyards • Malbec 2014
Silver Medalists
Big Cork Vineyards • Meritage 2014
Big Cork Vineyards • Syrah 2014
Big Cork Vineyards • Syrah Rosé 2015
Big Cork Vineyards • Vidal Ice 2014
Big Cork Vineyards • Vidal Ice 2015
Big Cork Vineyards • Viognier 2015
Knob Hall Winery • Cabernet Franc 2013
Knob Hall Winery • Cuvée Josephine 2013
Knob Hall Winery • Petit Verdot 2013
Knob Hall Winery • Prestige 2013
Bronze Medalists
Big Cork Vineyards • Petit Verdot 2014
Big Cork Vineyards • Russian Kiss 2015
Big Cork Vineyards • Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Big Cork Vineyards • Viognier 2014
Knob Hall Winery • Chardonnay Reserve 2014
Knob Hall Winery • Reserve Chambourcin 2013
“Big Cork Vineyards is proud to be part of such an
amazing group of wine producers. We congratulate
everyone on their successes and we look forward to
continuing to produce great wine in the "Old Line State,"
said Jed Gray, Big Cork Vineyards, general manager.
The Annual Comptroller’s Cup Competition is directed
by Al Spoler, host of WYPR’s Cellar Notes, and brings
together wine makers from across the state for the
opportunity to taste and evaluate each other’s wine. The
competition is blind– judges only know the composition
of the wine, not the label, price, intended market or any
other details. Panels of five judges are given a flight of
wine spanning a single category, and then are asked to
evaluate the wines within the category.
If you’re interested in more information about Washington
County wines, don’t miss Maryland Wine Week July 18 –
26, 2016.

5. AG BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Boonsboro Farmers Market Operating since ‘15
Shafer Park, Boonsboro
Tuesdays, 4:00 to 6:00 pm - Open May 3 - October 25
Contact: Jessica Renner 240-845-1121 or jaygebase@gmail.com
Hancock Farmers Market Operating since ‘08
Joseph Hancock Jr. Park
161-175 West Main Street, Hancock
Open Tuesdays & Saturdays 8 am - 1 pm April - October 2016
Contact: David Smith 301-331-7099 or hanmd@verizon.net
Historic Hagerstown City Farmers Market Operating since 1783 25
West Church Street, Hagerstown
Open Saturdays Year Round 5 am - Noon
Contact: Lauren Metz 301-739-8577 or LMetz@hagerstownmd.org
Knob Hall Farmers Market New in ‘16
14108 St Paul Road, Clear Spring
Open Sundays 3 - 5 pm May 29 - Ocotber 23
Live entertainment
Contact: Jeremy Jones 717-328-0049 or jeremy@knobhallwinery.com
Meritus Medical Center Farmers Market Operating since ‘09
11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown, MD
Open Tuesdays 2 - 5 pm
Contact: Mr. Joe Fleischman 301-790-8565
Washington County Farmers Market Operating since ‘91
11063 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD
Open Wednesdays 3 - 6 pm May to October
Contact: Suzanne Lucak 301-331-5096 or tashat@myactv.net
For more, visit: hagerstownedc.org
100 West Washington Street
Suite 1401 Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact:
Leslie Hart: 240-313-2284
lhart@hagerstownedc.org

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Bockrath, a 23-year Washington County
resident, is currently an independent
business development contractor
providing consultancy services to
Equipe Container Services of San Rafael,
California. He was named by Governor
Hogan to the Governor's Workforce
Investment Board and was recently
named to the Hagerstown Regional
Airport Advisory Commission.
GARY BOCKRATH
Fitzgerald is a Washinton County native
and real estate developer. He has been
involved in well over 700 real estate
transactions and 400 plus real estate
deals. His community involvement
includes Hub City REIA, Greater
Hagerstown Committee, Girls Inc., Boys
& Girls Club, and Habitat for Humanity
to name a few.
MICHAEL FITZGERALD
COMMISSIONERS APPOINT NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
MEMBERS
Lobley is the president and owner of
local cabinet manufacturer and retail
company Hagerstown Kitchens, Inc.
Prior to joining the family business,
Lobely worked for a large Baltimore
law firm then a local public accounting
firm. He also spends his time coaching
youth soccer and is President of the
Hagerstown Sunrise Rotary Club.
ANDREW LOBLEY
The Valley Mall’s general manager
since 2007, Rohm has previously served
the EDC as an ex-officio member and
an immediate past board chair of
the Hagerstown-Washington County
Convention and Visitors Bureau board.
Rohm is a member of the Hagerstown
Sunrise Rotary and volunteers
with several other local nonprofits.
JULIE ROHM
Executive Chair
A financial representative with
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network,
Lough is an original main committee
member for the Western Maryland Blues
Fest. He has also served as Chairman
of the Search Committee, Chair of
the Ambassador Committee and Past
Chairman of the Board of Directors for
the Hagerstown-Washington County
Chamber of Commerce, in addition
to serving on boards for a number
of Washington County non-profit
organizations.
EDWARD LOUGH
Executive Vice Chair
Reyka is the executive director of
Ambulatory Services at Meritus Medical
Center. Currently, he is responsible
for laboratory, home health, durable
medical equipment, ambulatory
rehabilitation, ambulatory surgery center,
school nurse program, school clinics,
learning center, wound center, and the
infusion center. Reyka is also a board
member and executive committee
member of the Maryland Theatre.
MICHAEL REYKA
Executive Secretary
For more information about County boards, visit the Boards and Commissions page at http://www.washco-md.net/
commissioners/boards.shtm.
To become a member of a County board, complete the electronic form of interest to serve and send to County Clerk,
Vicki Lumm at vlumm@washco-md.net.
For additional details on the information included here, contact Public Relations and Community Affairs at publicaffairs@
washco-md.net or 240-313-2380.
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners,
is pleased to announce the appointments of Gary
Bockrath, Michael Fitzgerald and Andrew Lobley to the
Washington County Economic Development Commission.
The EDC is please to announce the installation of executive
officers Julie Rohm, Chair; Edward Lough, Vice Chair and
Michael Reyka, Secretaty for 2017-2018 board terms.

7. WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
Small businesses like the ones in our communities contribute
to the economic vitality and quality of life in Washington
County every day. As part of the U.S. Small Business
Administration’s National Small Business Week we are saying
thank you. To multiply the thanks, we are encouraging
residents to visit small businesses across the County. Local
businesses and countless others support athletic teams,
host community fundraisers and donate hours of services
and goods that positively impact our neighborhoods many
times over. Nominated by town mayors, the following
organizations were recognized by the Department of
Business Development during the May 3, Washington County
Board of County Commissioners meeting.
City of Hagerstown
James and Jess’ House of Goods, James and Jess
Zawatski, Owners
101 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, Ph: 240-543-8259
James and Jess’ House of Goods offers a large variety
of antique and vintage goods at reasonable prices. New
merchandise is added weekly!
Kendall Taylor Home, Callie Apicella, Owner
59 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, Ph: 240-469-4995
Kendall Taylor Home specializes in vintage and antique
furniture, home décor, painted furniture, one of a kind
furniture, vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, unique gifts
and second hand finds.
Town of Funkstown
Aladdin Awards, Russ and Sharon Neff, Owner and Manager
103 East Chestnut Street, Funkstown, Ph: 301-739-1466
A great community partner, Aladdin Awards, Inc. is a family
owned and operated awards and gift business for more than
40 years. They specialize in custom awards and corporate
gift items. They offer and perform in house every type of
engraving service available. They are very proud of their four
generations of personal and friendly service. Their patrons
are not just customers, they are their friends.
Hancock
Potomac Auto Parts - NAPA, Mr. Lynn Douglas, Owner
53 East Main Street, Hancock, Ph: 301-678-6183
Has been an integral part of the Hancock business
community and supplier of auto parts, tools and equipment
and many other items for heavy duty trucks, marine, and
farming equipment. Stop in today.
Sharpsburg
B&B Automotive, LLC, Bryan and Brenda Gabriel, Owner
113 East High Street, Sharpsburg, Ph: 301-432-2478
B&B Automotive has continually supported the Sharpsburg
Little League by sponsoring a team, they are a supporter of
local Veterans and the Come All Who Are Thirsty Veterans
group, they go above and beyond to help the Town by
volunteering their time and materials to complete tasks that
need accomplished, they provide exceptional service to their
customers by providing top-notch service at fair pricing.
Smithsburg
Dixie Diner, Fred and Lori Hartley, Owners
4 North Main Street, Smithsburg, Ph: 301-824-5224
Long time restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and
have been involved in much, much more. They and the Dixie
Diner employees have been involved in numerous events
to assist those in need, children with illnesses, Christmas for
Families in Need, as well as assisting with many town events.
Williamsport
Canal View Candle & Barrel Co., Jessie and Eric Jones, Owners
41 North Conococheague Street, Williamsport, Ph: 240-469-0907
Canal View Candle & Barrel Co is a Family Venture. Eric and
Jessie Jones with the support and helping hands of their
eldest son, Bradley, specialize in Eco-friendly Soy Candles
in a large variety of scents and colors, handcrafted natural
Shea Butter, Goats Milk and Hemp Oil Soaps, hand painted
wooden signs, and Wine Racks and furniture handcrafted
out of repurposed wine and whiskey barrels and hand tooled
metal. Their store not only offers their products but other
art work created by talented artists and craftsmen from the
Tri-State area.
Boonsboro
Josie's on Main, Paul and Dana Healy, Owners
4 North Main Street, Boonsboro, Ph: 240-285-0383
Josie’s offers an eclectic blend of vintage and new home
décor and accessories, clothing, jewelry, bath and body
products. The shop hosts events such as fashion shows
and furniture painting and restoration classes. Josie’s is
an intricate part of the community supporting other local
charities and team sports while hiring locally, including high
school students.
COUNTY CELEBRATES SMALL BUSINESS WEEK BY HONORING
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES
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8. Ready, Set, Go! Are
You Ready to Start A
Business?
August 4, 2016 @ 10 a.m.
This free seminar is specifically
designed for small businesses in the
planning phase of building a company.
You will learn the “nuts & bolts” of
becoming an entrepreneur! Additional
information is shared with the
participant on the SBDC, its’ services,
what one can expect when entering
the business world, the business plan,
finance management, funding sources,
marketing…a guide to beginning a
successful future in a business world.
Washington County Government
Admin Building
100 West Washington Street, Rm 255
Hagerstown, Md.
Register @ mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.
com/events/13284
MACo Summer
Conference
August 17-20
The annual conference, which is
hosted by the Maryland Association of
Counties, will focus on all of the ways
county governments can lead with,
and prepare for, the latest technology
trends. Register now to attend this
event.
Roland Powell Convention
Center
4001 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, Md. 21842
Airport Business
Appreciation Luncheon
August 31 @ 12 p.m.
The Department of Business
Development and Hagerstown
Regional Airport luncheon to formally
recognize the general aviation,
corporate and fixed base operation
services provided by HGR businesses
across the airfield.
Hagerstown Regional Airport
18434 Showalter Road
Hagerstown, Md. 21742
RSVP?
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@WashCoBizDev
WashingtonCountyMD
Washington County, Maryland
Department of Business Development
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL
SAVE THE DATE
Maryland Economic
Development Week
September 19-24
Economic Development
Week will emphasize to
the general public the
impor tance of economic
development for the State
of Mar yland. The week is
designed to increase an
understanding of economic
development’s contribution
to the State’s business
climate, job retention and
growth, the tax base and
the overall quality of life in
Mar yland.
Department of Business
Development