Chamber Thanks Members and Welcomes New President

On August 12, 2014, the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce hosted their 2014 General Membership Reception at Frederick Community College. 

Josh Bokee, City of Frederick Alderman and Board Chair of the Frederick Chamber, kicked off the event by welcoming attendees and introducing incoming Chamber President & CEO Elizabeth Cromwell.  Bokee thanked past President and CEO Ric Adams and former acting President and CEO Paul Frey for their service and significant contributions to the Chamber. Over 200 attendees were in attendance.  

During the event, the Chamber recognized three City of Frederick businesses for their membership:

• Offutt, Horman, Burdette & May PA, member for 54 years
• Rice Tire, member for 58 years
• Frederick Brick Works Inc., member for 102 years 

The City of Frederick has been a Chamber member since 1986 and is a Silver Trustee Member.  Annually, The City hosts a Chamber business card exchange at City Hall.  The Department of Economic Development is proud to have a strong, collaborative partnership with the Frederick Chamber to support our local businesses community.  

Did You Know? The Frederick Chamber of Commerce was issued “U.S. Chamber Membership Certificate No. 1” after submitting its application on the third day of the organizing conference that established the U.S. Chamber. 

For more information about the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, visit www.frederickchamber.org.