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Officials say Volvo considering investing and adding jobs in local plant
andrews@herald-mail.comVolvo is considering investing $100 million and adding jobs at its Washington County production plant, state and local officials said. Del. Heather R. Mizeur, D-Montgomery, talked about the plan Thursday at a Washington County Democratic Central...Tags: Local Government, Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations
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Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc. eyeing grant through Pa. Department of Community and Economic Development
waynesboro@herald-mail.comA nonprofit organization focused on downtown revitalization is asking for the borough’s help in obtaining a two-year grant. Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc. is eyeing an “exit grant” through a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic...Tags: Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia)
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Tourism brings in big dollars to Jefferson County
richardb@herald-mail.comTourism is a paying proposition in Jefferson County. In 2010, according to a study by the West Virginia Division of Tourism, tourists visiting the county spent nearly $8 million, created about 7,000 jobs and generated more than $12 million in local...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Elections, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Casino and Gambling
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Officials divided on how ownership change affects Fort Ritchie
dona@herald-mail.comThe redevelopment of Fort Ritchie appears to be back to square one with the transfer of the former military base from Corporate Office Properties Trust back to PenMar Development Corp. “I would describe it as a new start,” said Dan Pheil, the...Tags: Local Government, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Roscoe G Bartlett
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Local enterprise zone expansion approved by state
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.com and andrews@herald-mail.comThe state of Maryland has approved the expansion of a local enterprise zone, increasing the opportunity for businesses to receive tax credits. A Hagerstown-Washington County enterprise zone will nearly triple in size, from 1,400 acres to nearly 4,100...Tags: Executive Branch, Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, Tax Credits, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Hopewell (Hopewell, Virginia)
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Brad Sell and Meg Harsh: SCIP focus group sets its sights on economic growth
The United Way and Community Foundation of Washington County are writing monthly columns in The Herald-Mail to keep the Strategic Community Impact Plan (SCIP) process in the forefront of the community’s conscience and to report on the progress...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), PNC Financial Services Group Incorporated, United Way , Small Businesses, Labor Markets
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Michael Bochinski and George Karos face off for mayor of Martinsburg
matthew.umstead@herald-mail.comMichael Bochinski hopes to deny Martinsburg Mayor George Karos’ bid for a fourth, four-year term in the city’s upcoming municipal election on June 12. Bochinski, 51, of 701 Mill Race Drive, said his experience as a licensed professional...Tags: Elections, Business, Politics, Washington, DC
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Out-of-town company to bring new jobs because of PIA
arnoldp@herald-mail.comAn out-of-town company has decided to open a facility at Hagerstown Regional Airport, bringing new jobs and a new dimension to the type of work done here now, a Washington County official said. “This will be a very exciting announcement for the...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations
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Report: Multiuse sports and events center could bring 224,000 to Hagerstown
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comUsing projections from a consultant’s report as “more of a road map than a prescription,” Hagerstown Economic Development Manager Jill Estavillo said Wednesday that a proposed downtown multiuse sports and events center could bring 224,...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), University System of Maryland
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Hagerstown, Washington County working on economic development plan
dona@herald-mail.comStrengths, weaknesses, attitudes and actions were discussed Wednesday as government, business and education leaders from Hagerstown and Washington County met to hear from consultants preparing a strategic economic development plan. The county strengths...Tags: Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, Aetna Inc., Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Business Enterprises, Business
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Unilever to close ice cream plant in 2013; layoffs begin this fall
julieg@herald-mail.comUnilever informed government officials that layoffs at its Hagerstown ice cream plant are expected to begin this fall and the plant will officially close in August 2013, a Washington County economic development official said Monday night. The Good Humor-...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Advanced Training, Employees, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Economy, Business and Finance
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Group buys Mount Aetna Farms land for technology park
heather.keels@herald-mail.comA longtime local economic development organization completed its purchase Wednesday of 173-acres of Mount Aetna Farms near Hagerstown Community College, according to an organization official. CHIEF, also know as the Hagerstown-Washington County...Tags: Local Government, Colleges and Universities, Chemical Industry, Aetna Inc., Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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