NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2015
Tue, Aug. 04, 2015 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Walkersville Carnival Success
During the Walkersville Town Meeting last week, Commissioner Chad Weddle reported the success of the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company’s Carnival earlier this month. Commissioner Weddle also serves as a volunteer for the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company, and could be heard making announcements during the carnival. News of the carnival’s success came in the preliminary revenue numbers. Gross revenue is preliminarily $259,707. This represents an increase of $26,322 or 11.3% compared to 2014’s carnival. Ride ticket sales were $94,882. This also represents a significant increase of $10,211 or 12.1% compared to the…
Read MoreCommercial and Industrial Business Tax Credit
In addition to cabinet appointments, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner announced that she will propose legislation to the County Council for a Frederick County Commercial and Industrial Business Tax Credit to support and incentivize new and expanding businesses to invest in Frederick County and create jobs with a focus on manufacturing, fabricating and assembly. “This tax credit will help us to be more competitive with our surrounding jurisdictions in attracting new businesses and jobs, add another tool to our economic development tool box and allow us greater flexibility to negotiate an incentive package with…
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Gardner Forms Business and Industry Cabinet
On Thursday, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced economic development and business initiatives that aim to create jobs, support and further the success of existing businesses and take advantage of opportunities to ensure Frederick County’s long-term economic prosperity. During her weekly public information briefing, Executive Gardner commented, “I am pleased to announce the formation of a Business and Industry Cabinet with an impressive team of professionals from a wide diversity of backgrounds. I wanted to let the business community know it has my support and provide the members with better access to the county…
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Parade Winners Announced
The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company’s Hometown Parade drew large crowds and had a great turn-out from participants. Fire and rescue companies, dance troops, Boy Scouts, 4-H Clubs, bands, and local businesses put forth a lot of effort and really nice attractions for the parade. Judges choose the following winners in each category: Company Making Best Overall Appearance: Independent Hose Co#1 Best Appearing Engine in Frederick County: Rocky Ridge Best Appearing Engine Out of County: Mt. Airy Best Appearing Aerial Truck: Independent Tower 1 Best Appearing Rescue Squad/Rescue Engine: Jefferson Squad…
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