If you’re new to the Chamber or haven’t really taken advantage of the networking opportunities our events provide, we are excitedly looking forward to getting January started with a few great events. We have our Coffee and Contacts early morning networking session hosted by Tuscarora Tennis Club scheduled early in the month. Then, on January 15th we’re bringing you our most attended event, the Business Card Exchange, hosted at Rehab2Perform with co-sponsors including Camp Bow Wow. Registration is currently open for both events.

If you’re a business leader looking to grow your personal skill set in 2020, we recommend signing up for part two of our leadership series, Leadership for the Rest of Us . If you’re a business owner who is looking to expand your knowledge of social media and digital marketing, consider signing up for the third part of our social media series, Facebook: Your Frenemy the Algorithm, taught by our own digital marketing specialist, Amanda Rodriguez.

Before we get too excited about what 2020 will bring, let’s take a moment to recognize those who helped bring these events to life in 2019.

This year we were fortunate to host over 50 events for our members and the Frederick business community. From small, on-site Coffee & Contacts meetups, to the largest Business Card Exchange event of the year, held at City Hall each December, we offer our members quality events designed to help them connect, collaborate, learn, and grow their businesses.

We are diligent about supporting our members in this way, and some of our events have truly been magical, but we couldn’t make any of it happen without the generous support and partnerships of our event partners and sponsors.

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor of a future event, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Christy Butler (cbutler@frederickchamber.org) to find out how you can be a part of the magic.

2019 Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Event Sponsors

Chamber Event Sponsors

Business Card Exchange Sponsors

January Business Card Exchange: Otherworld Fitness

Join a community of like-minded individuals all looking to become the greatest versions of themselves. At Otherworld Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility houses everything you need to obtain and maintain functional strength and healthy habits for life. From free weights and Ninja Warrior classes to personal training and nutritional guidance, our team is here to make your fitness journey enjoyable while helping you every step of the way. Build muscle. Burn Fat. Elevate your mood. The benefits of activity are endless, and reaching your goals is finally possible. Step in today, and see for yourself — this isn’t a normal gym, it’s an Otherworld!

Visit them here: Otherworld Fitness

January BCX Co-sponsors: CLEAResult, Corrigan Sports Enterprises, Kannavis, Kannavis Trading, and Wireless Zone

February Business Card Exchange: The Frederick News Post

The premier source for news, sports, features and more in Frederick County, Md

Visit them here: The Frederick News-Post

March Business Card Exchange: Hilton Garden Inn

The Hilton Garden Inn, Frederick offers the best of the best for you and your guests! Featuring 143 sleeping rooms, 2,016 square feet of meeting space, fitness center, an indoor pool along with a full bar and restaurant onsite. Offering the comfort and convenience you need away from home.

Visit them here: Hilton Garden Inn

March BCX Co-sponsors: Advantage Technology, Home Instead Senior Care, Old Line Bank, Uplift Energy Coaching

April Business Card Exchange: New Spire Arts

New Spire Arts is a performing arts nonprofit located in Downtown Frederick. They strive to bring a multitude of performing arts experiences to the Frederick community and to expose residents and visitors alike to the wonders of the arts.

Visit them here: New Spire Arts

May Business Card Exchange: Triple Crown Construction

Triple Crown Construction is a specialized team of commercial construction professionals who are passionate about providing Partner-Grade project experiences: a shared commitment to and investment in Client-Partners’ interests.
As a Commercial Construction Contractor, they offer their clients confidence through their knowledge in the construction process, a complete turnkey solution and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Visit them here: Triple Crown Construction

July Business Card Exchange: Greater Brunswick Area Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Greater Brunswick Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote and advocate for their members’ business and civic interests and to collaborate with the communities for the overall economic benefit of the Greater Brunswick Area.

Visit them here: Greater Brunswick Area Chamber of Commerce

August Business Card Exchange: Madison Fields

The mission of Madison Fields is to be a premiere community-based agricultural resource center where people of all ability can access opportunities for job readiness training, education, recreation and healing. They are committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment where visitors can reconnect with themselves, one another, and the natural world. Madison Fields is a project of Madison House Autism Foundation, a national 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The foundation was created in 2007 to address the lifespan challenges facing adults with autism.

Visit them here: Madison Fields

August BCX Co-sponsors: Allie Vasquez: La Mujer de las Casas and Beyond The Box Interiors

September Business Card Exchange: PVI Office Furniture

For over 25 years, PVI has been helping businesses grow in the Maryland, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia area. Not only does PVI Office Furniture have the largest new and used office furniture showroom and warehouse located in Frederick, MD but they are also a complete office furniture solution source with services such as office space planning, in house deliver and installation.

Visit them here: PVI Office Furniture

October Business Card Exchange: Community Living

Community Living provides supports and services to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their lives to the fullest.

Visit them here: Community Living

October BCX Co-sponsors: Secure Energy Solutions and Clagett Enterprises

November Business Card Exchange: Frederick Health

Frederick area’s leading healthcare provider and hospital offering a wide range of medical services including a network of providers offering primary care, family medicine and a wide range of specialty services in the form of the Frederick Health Medical Group.

Visit them here: Frederick Health

December Business Card Exchange: The City of Frederick

Governing body of City of Frederick with elected mayor and five aldermen: Mayor: Michael O’Connor, Alderman: Ben McShane, Derek Shackelford, Donna Kazumchak, Roger Wilson and Kelly Russell.

Visit them here: The City of Frederick 

Coffee and Contacts Sponsors

SOLDIERFIT

The SOLDIERFIT program, founded by 8-year war veteran Danny Farrar and 15-year Fitness Professional Dave Posin, focuses on varied workouts incorporating strength, cardiovascular endurance and core training. With both indoor and outdoor facilities, SOLDIERFIT classes combine Boot Camp techniques from the United States Military with functional fitness training. Certified instructors will guide and encourage you with motivating, exciting, and unique workouts — reshaping you from head to toe. The SOLDIERFIT program empowers everyone from mothers, teenagers, athletes, to law officers and firefighters through physical fitness. All shapes and sizes are welcome. The SOLDIERFIT workout includes all levels of fitness experience in one program.

Visit them here: SoldierFit

Frederick County Democrats

The Frederick County Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) is a group of six men and six women elected by Democratic voters during the gubernatorial primary every four years. Committee members are volunteers who work to build the Democratic Party in Frederick County, raise awareness of Party priniciples and positions, and promote the election of qualified Democratic candidates.

Visit them here: Frederick County Democrats

Duo Media Productions

DUO Media is a full service, award-winning media production company serving national and international clients from Maryland offices, just outside Washington, DC. Our services span all phases of a project; from concept development through distribution, and any part thereof. DUO provides full support throughout the process; our skilled professionals bring a passion for film/video production to each project, with a focus on creativity and excellent quality.

Visit them here: Duo Media Productions

Sam’s Club

Sam’s Club is an American chain of membership-only retail warehouse clubs owned and operated by Walmart Inc.

Visit them here: Frederick Sam’s Club

Leadership Techniques

Leadership Techniques, LLC focuses where the rubber hits the road. Whether customizing an internal training regimen for your team, teaching project management and leadership skills at public seminars, or consulting for specific issues, they help teams achieve their goals!

Visit them here: Leadership Techniques

United Steam Fire Company

United Steam Fire Engine Company #3 was established November 1845 and has maintained it’s proud tradition of answering the call for help ever since.  Currently operating with over 150 volunteers and three (24/7) career shifts they stand ever ready to respond to “all-hazards” including fires, medical emergencies, car accidents, airplane crashes, hazardous materials releases and rescues.

Visit them here: United Steam Fire Company

Interconnect Services

Interconnect Services is a full-service telecommunications company offering expert installation and reliable ongoing service for voice and data applications. For over thirty years, Interconnect Services, Inc. (ISI) has been the preferred telecommunications company for businesses all over the Mid-Atlantic region. Their quality product line combined with their competitive rates bring customers to us, and our unparalleled service keeps them with us year after year.

Visit them here: Interconnect Services

Dorman Remodeling

From their employees to their process to their trade partners, Dorman Remodeling’s expectations are that they will provide you with a remarkable experience, and a spectacular home remodel. With over 33 years of experience, the team at Dorman Home Remodeling is uniquely qualified–specializing primarily in high-quality residential additions, kitchen & Bath remodeling, whole house remodels, finished basements, large decks, porches, home offices and outdoor projects. They understand that remodeling can be a daunting process, so they specialize in helping homeowners who may be feeling a bit overwhelmed! Their selections coordinator and showroom are offered as a free resource to help take the decision stress out of the process!

Visit them here: Dorman Remodeling

Wagsmore/Lonely Hearts Rescue

Wagsmore-Adopt & Shop is the home location for Lonely Hearts Animal Rescue. A unique retail outlet with a boutique feel offering baked treats, dog food, and more.

Visit them here: Wagsmore

Golden Mile Alliance

The mission of the Golden Mile Alliance is to promote and maintain a dynamic, active, and safe Golden Mile community for Frederick residents and visitors. This mission happens through their economic development activities to support their businesses and residential communities so they can continue to thrive. From top-notch businesses and offices to family-friendly neighborhoods and parks, their vision is to highlight and support the great purpose the Golden Mile holds for the city. The Golden Mile Alliance is inspired by our area’s history and learning from our past to revitalize the area with long-term solutions for the future.

Learn more here: The Golden Mile Alliance

Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley

GIMV began as a branch store of the Baltimore Goodwill^®’s retail operation. Located at 10 South Benz Street in Frederick, Maryland, we became an autonomous organization in 1969. Goodwill transforms donations into jobs and job training for thousands of people in Frederick and Carroll Counties in Maryland each year. At Goodwill, they believe that all people, regardless of situation, should have access to meaningful employment. Each time you donate items to Goodwill or shop in their stores, you are supporting training programs that help people with barriers to employment find jobs and become more self-sufficient.

Learn more here: Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley

Special Program Sponsors

Public Safety Awards Sponsors

AstraZeneca

As a global biopharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca has a key contribution to make by providing innovative medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. 

Visit them here: AstraZeneca 

Complete Document Solutions Maryland, LLC

CDS offers a full suite of copier service and technology solutions ranging from managed print services, to managed IT services, and project-based IT services, providing customers a single source for all their business technology needs.

Visit them here: Complete Document Solutions Maryland, LLC

Frederick Health

(see above)

Hankey’s Radio, Inc.

Hankey’s Radio is a leading Motorola two-way dealer located in Frederick, MD. Hankey’s Radio Inc. became an Authorized Motorola Service Station in 1961 and is recognized as a Motorola Service Elite Specialist as well as a Certified Service Center. Hankey’s Radio Inc. has the honor to work with Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, as well as commercial and personal customers.

Visit them here: Hankey’s Radio, Inc.

Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling

If your property is damaged, Paul Davis of Suburban Maryland and Washington DC is here to respond to the call and provide direct cleanup services. Whether it is fire, flood, mold or storm, you can call them 24/7. When you call Paul Davis, they aim to respond to your call within 30 minutes and arrive at the scene ready to start cleanup in less than four hours. Their technicians are aware that fast action is imperative in the event of an emergency and that’s why they provide instantaneous emergency cleanup services.

Visit them here: Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling

Audio Video Group

Audio-Video Group, LLC is an audio/video system integrator located in Frederick, Maryland. From church sound system installations to executive boardroom upgrades and everything in between, no matter the size or complexity of the project, they will provide you with the highest-quality audio/video system that will help you reach your audience, but also fit within your budget. Audio-Video Group serves Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

Visit them here: Audio Visual Group

Frederick Brick Works

Located in Frederick, MD, Frederick Brick Works, Inc. proudly offers quality masonry and building products to homeowners, contractors, architects, landscapers and designers with delivery to most of MD as well as areas in PA, VA, and WV.

Visit them here: Frederick Brick Works

Frederick County Bank

Frederick County Bank offers financial products and services to businesses and individuals (things like checking and savings accounts, personal loans and mortgages, SBA loans, merchant processing, and more). They serve individuals, corporations, partnerships, small- and medium-sized businesses, sole proprietorships, and nonprofit institutions.

Visit them here: Frederick County Bank

Old Line Bank

Old Line Bank is a unique community bank that balances a local, neighborhood focus with a lending capacity that can support business projects of any size. Old Line Bank brings their personal banking touch to their customers, who enjoy all the products, services and amenities expected from a modern bank, while also providing a lending capacity that supports business projects both large and small and the ability to finance life’s milestone purchases.

Visit them here: Old Line Bank

Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management

The Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management (MACEM) at Frederick Community College (FCC) provides essential knowledge to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and emerging threats in today’s world. The MACEM’s comprehensive courses deliver critical lessons and demonstrate practical applications across all industries. Participants gain an extensive understanding of crisis situations, develop the ability to forecast simulated threats, and become empowered to launch vigilant response and recovery efforts in tumultuous environments.

Visit them here: Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management

Plamondon Hospitality Partners

Since the first hotel opened, the Plamondon family has made it their mission to develop one-of-a-kind hospitality experiences for each of their guests, associates and partners. Led by a highly qualified team of passionate owners and managers with extensive experience, PHP has achieved steady growth, outstanding results and a fiercely loyal following in both the hotel and restaurant business. The PHP portfolio currently includes several Marriott and Hilton properties across three states.

Visit them here: Plamondon Hospitality Partners

Stauffer Funeral Homes P.A.

Visit them here: Stauffer Funeral Homes P.A.

FCG TV

FCG TV covers Frederick County Government meetings and events, Frederick County programs and shows, and useful information for Frederick County citizens about upcoming meetings and special events.

Visit them here: FCG TV

S.H.E. Week Sponsors

Frederick County Bank

(see above)

The Frederick News Post

(see above)

United Title

Since its’ establishment in October of 2002, United Title Service LLC. has been one of the leading providers of real estate settlement service providers in the area. Providing excellent service to homeowners and home buyers throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania has been the mission of UTS for more than a decade. The driving force behind the success of the company is the superior knowledge and experience of the staff, Rachael Grove, Dan Martz and Maria Strite. With more than 50 years of combined experience in the real estate settlement service industry, UTS has the ability to handle the full range real estate transactions from Residential Sales and Refinances to complex Commercial transactions. In 2013, UTS added the services of David Silverman of Skyline Legal Services for the purpose of assisting distressed homeowners in negotiating Short Sale transactions.

Visit them here: United Title

Octavo Designs

Whether you’re a spankin’ new venture looking to start off on the right note or an established organization wanting to take it up an octave, Ocatavo Designs has the talent and experience to become the design partner of your dreams. Octavo can provide everything under the marketing rainbow, and they do it with exceptional creativity, inventive ideas and fanatical customer service.

Visit them here: Octavo Designs

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation is a full-service mortgage company that aims to exceed expectations, provide satisfaction, and earn trust by creating a mortgage process that puts people first. They strive to provide exceptional service to ensure the loan process is as smooth as possible from start to finish.

Visit them here: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

Warthen Team

With over 40 years combined experience as full time licensed Realtor’s®, Paul & Ashley Warthen have the knowledge, skills & tools to make your next real estate transaction a success. Whether you are a first time home buyer, a seasoned investor, relocating or moving up to your next home, Paul & Ashley will find you the perfect home that fits all of your needs. You will receive professional, one on one service from the Warthen Team.

Visit them here: Warthen Team

Fox Mountain Properties

Fox Mountain Property Inspections is here to assist you in making a confident decision about your property. Whether you’re buying a new home and want to be sure of what you’re getting…or selling a property and want to identify possible problems that could delay or lose a sale…or just want a professional to inspect and advise you on the condition, maintenance and safety of your current home, Fox Mountain is the right choice.

Visit them here: Fox Mountain Properties

Beyond the Box Interiors

Beyond the Box Interiors is a full-service interior design firm that lives by the philosophy “design for the real world”. They believe that great design should not only reflect your style and personality but should also result in livable, functional spaces that you truly love. Their goal is to make the design process enjoyable and exciting from the initial concept through installation. Beyond the Box gives careful thought and care to each project as we bring your vision to life.

Visit them here: Beyond the Box Interiors 

Canapes Catering

Canapés is a highly regarded full-service catering and event planning company serving our clientele for over thirty years as of February 1^st 2019.  Chef owned and quality driven, Canapés is known for unfailing consistency, organized attention to detail, creative exceptional food, outstanding personalized service and imaginative displays.  This rare combination of elements is what sets Canapés apart from others motivating us to create, conceptualize and complete your most memorable affair.

Visit them here: Canapes Catering

TreeTrekkers

TreeTrekkers is an outdoor adventure recreation  facility situated on 30 acres of privately owned protected forest in Frederick County. The on site aerial adventure park is one of the largest parks of its kind in the country offering 14 individual courses ranging in difficulty from beginner to ninja.

Visit them here: TreeTrekkers

Miles & Stockbridge

At Miles & Stockbrisge unrivaled service—to our clients, to our communities—is a baseline, not a goal. Our core values—excellence, integrity, respect, compassion, diversity and teamwork—exist not as abstract initiatives, but a way of life. The more than 230 lawyers who drive the firm understand firsthand the value of these tenets and the dedication it takes to maintain them. Miles & Stockbridge has strategically placed the right people in the right positions across the mid-Atlantic region to best serve the local, national and global interests of those we represent.

Visit them here: Miles & Stockbridge

Grifols

Grifols is a global healthcare company with more than 13,000 employees in 25 countries working together to improve people’s health and well-being. We produce and market life-saving, plasma-derived medicines, diagnostic systems and hospital pharmacy products that are used to treat patients in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Visit them here: Grifols

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Member events featured here are taken directly from our member calendar.To be sure your events are included, please submit them into the calendar at least 10 days before the event day.