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Some Md. lawmakers ready to consider business tax cut
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comWhen Del. Andrew A. Serafini, R-Washington, introduced a bill during the 2013 session of the Maryland General Assembly seeking to reduce the state’s corporate income tax from 8.25 percent to 4 percent, he suggested that his bill might be a way to...Tags: Maryland General Assembly, Washington, DC, Investments, State Budgets, Advertising
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Andrew Serafini: Session proves decisions have consequences
In an effort to provide open and transparent government, the Washington County delegation to the Maryland General Assembly will be hosting a post-legislative public forum on Thursday, May 9, 2013. The forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in Room...Tags: Health Insurance, Mack Trucks, Inc., Government Health Care, Barack Obama, Maryland General Assembly
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Maryland is in precarious situation if so-called 'fiscal cliff' not avoided
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comJob losses. A crash in the stock market leading to declines in retirement savings portfolios. Businesses putting off plans to expand. All of those scenarios could become a reality in Washington County and the rest of Maryland if the federal government...Tags: Fiscal Cliff, Washington, DC, Marketing, Business
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Brad Sell and Jenny Fleming: Task force's focus is on arts, culture and tourism
At our last Strategic Community Impact Plan (SCIP) Impact Council meeting, we concentrated on the Arts, Culture and Tourism Focus Group, which came up with four very specific goals for enhancing, educating, and promoting the cultural and arts...Tags: Cultural Development, Culture, Sage, Target, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Retailers, shoppers preparing for post-Thanksgiving frenzy
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comDoor-busters, bargains and sales — oh my! Black Friday is just hours away and area retailers — including most stores at the Valley Mall and Hagerstown Premium Outlets — are gearing up for midnight openings on the biggest holiday...Tags: Tommy Hilfiger Corp., National Retail Federation, Toys, Cyber Monday, Automotive Equipment
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Business Calendar - Nov. 4
The Learning Lunch Hour Nov. 6 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s Learning Lunch Hour. Debbie Hebb of Keller Stonebraker Insurance will outline the current and future reform rules that will affect small and large employers...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), The Herald-Mail, Energy Saving, Safety of Citizens, Small Businesses
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Economist: 'Global economy is moving forward with or without Washington County'
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comSlowly improving after one of the worst economic recessions in U.S. history, the country, Maryland and Washington County must move forward to compete in the global economy, according to economist Anirban Basu. “A lot of controversial issues out...Tags: Globalization, Fiscal Cliff, Elections, Washington, DC, Local Government
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Business Calendar - Oct. 28
Using email for job searches Oct. 29 — Learn how to reduce time and effort while accessing more employment opportunities. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Washington County Job Center, 14 N. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Call 301-393-8255. Election forum...Tags: Family, The Herald-Mail, Safety of Citizens, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Investments
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Hagerstown most logical place in Washington County for arts, entertainment district
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comThe Hagerstown City Council and Washington County Board of Commissioners met in a joint session Tuesday to hear the results of a feasibility study recently completed that examines the current arts and entertainment community in the city and county....Tags: Local Government, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Arts
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Economist Anirban Basu: Recent signs have not been encouraging
arnoldp@herald-mail.comThe willingness of Americans to buy new shoes or even a new bicycle is the kind of economic enthusiasm that has been fueling recent growth in the economy. But a worn sole and a flat tire might be just ahead. Recent sales data in Washington County and...Tags: Industrial Production, Labor Markets, Economic Indicator, Marketing, Consumer Confidence
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Maryland sales tax data indicates local economy is improving
arnoldp@herald-mail.comWashington County’s economy is showing new strength, with household and business spending on the rise for nearly a year, according to a study byTheHerald-Mail. But whether the momentum will continue amid rising economic uncertainties across the...Tags: Prescription Drugs, Newspaper and Magazine, Dining and Drinking, Sales, Real Estate
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Business Calendar - Nov. 3
Women's business workshop Nov. 7 — Professional Women and Small Business Development Center's women's business workshop. Jennifer Weiss will present "Social Media: Turn Your Business into a Flourishing Success." 5 to 8 p.m. Hager Hall Conference...Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Microsoft Corporation, Media Industry, Business, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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