Welcome July's New Chamber Members
Beacon House
382 South Cleveland Ave.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
240.356.0109
Bobcat of Hagerstown
18213 Maugans Ave.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301.634.2558
Members Making News
U.S. Cellular has earned a score of 100% on the 2020 Disability Equality Index (DEI). “At U.S. Cellular, we strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, and we know that hiring and supporting associates with unique perspectives and experiences makes us all better,” said Deirdre Drake, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at U.S. Cellular. The 2020 DEI measured culture and leadership, enterprise-wide access, employment practices (benefits, recruitment, employment, education, retention/advancement and accommodations), community engagement and supplier diversity.

Ingram's Mens Shop is Celebrating 90 Years!
This high-quality, family-owned men's clothing store opened its doors in 1930, making this year the 90th year of business for Ingram's. To celebrate their 90th year, the company is offering a great promotion for the month of August:

FREE SHIRT & TIE with a purchase of a suit.
25%-50% OFF
$1000 in giveaways! 

Stay tuned on our social media and join our Facebook event for reminders about this awesome promotion!

Professionalism, quality and service are Ingram’s top priorities, which has earned the company a wonderful reputation. As an original gentleman’s shop, they maintain an appreciation for fine clothing and focus on craftsmanship while providing tailoring services to their clients. The store sells and rents suits and tuxedos, sports coats, pants, shoes and all the accessories you could need for your special occasion in their Hagerstown showroom. They also sell trendy casual and PGA golf wear.
Experience the difference! Ingram’s Mens Shop, here’s to another 90 years! 

Visit their website: https://www.ingramsmensshop.com/
To contact them: 301.739.3494 
The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation is thrilled to announce three newly appointed board members, one returning to the board and one returning for a second term.  
 
The new board member is Ryan Smetzer, BISFA Alum Class of 2013, On-Air Personality and Account Executive, Live 96.7. We welcome back to the Board Heather Guessford, President and CEO, United Way of Washington County, MD. Returning for a second term is Timothy Johnston, Vice President, M&T Bank, Dual Highway Office, Senior Branch Manager.  

In this time of COVID-19, don’t forget to support your local Volunteer Fire and EMS companies.
You can do this by participating in the many fundraisers they are having. If you like crabs, you can order them from one of our members,
The Community Volunteer Fire Company of District 12 in Fairplay!

They are hosting a crab feed on August 15th at 4:00 pm!
Learn more from their Facebook event here
Get Fresh Crabs to go! Pre-order through the link below by August 13th to guarantee your order!
$45 dozen
$145 1/2 bushel
$290 bushel
$18 quart Crab soup
Crabs will be cooked and coming fresh from the Eastern Shore!
Know Someone Looking for Employment?
The Arc of Washington County is looking to fill their Director of Development position, which is in charge of achieving fundraising goals and engaging donors. The Arc is a non-profit devoted to improving quality of life for all persons with developmental disabilities. To apply, visit their website www.arcwc-md.org and click on Join Our Team.

Allegany Dental Care is looking for a Business Manager to join their team. This person will be responsible for performing and supervising P/R, A/R, A/P, G/L, and F/S. To apply, please send your resume and salary requirements to [email protected].

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Soldierfit
Saturday, August 8th
8 AM
255 Eastern Blvd. North
Hagerstown, MD 21740
First United Bank & Trust
Wednesday, August 19th
6:00 PM
130 S. Edgewood Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740
This will be during their carnival-themed BASH (Business and Social Hour)
MD Tax-Free Week
Starting August 9th, there will be no sales tax for a week in Maryland! Staples at 1631 Wesel Blvd. is offering a 10% off coupon for Chamber members during this week. Print the coupon with the link below or mention it to your cashier.


For Chamber members: Staples is also offering a free business directory that will advertise your business to their Rewards customers. Your business will also appear on a map. Click here to register your business or learn more about this great opportunity by clicking below.

GenNext Reboot
We are going to reboot the GenNext young professionals networking group. We want to get everyone engaged again and we would love to hear your ideas! For information or questions about this group, please email [email protected].
Helpful Tips

  • If you need to find information about businesses that are open or their updated hours, search our Reopened Businesses page or our Restaurants page under Strong Together on our website: http://www.hagerstown.org/strong-together.html

  • Did you know you can search our entire website using the search box on our homepage? We have a lot of great information on there, search for what you're looking for today. http://www.hagerstown.org/



Hope you've had a wonderful summer.

Paul Frey, Donna Mitchell, Brianna Scott & Tiffany Dozier
We can't wait for our next opportunity to work with you, and for you!
(301) 739-2015
About Us
Washington County Chamber of Commerce members include more than 600 organizations, representing over 40,000 local jobs in a wide variety of industries: Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Skilled Trades, Service and Hospitality, Technology, Government, Nonprofit, and Education.