Washington County Chamber of Commerce

08/31/2026

Today is THE LAST DAY to submit any nominations for the 2027 Business Awards! 🔊🔊

Nominate a deserving business or individual HERE: https://www.hagerstown.org/nomination-forms/

08/28/2026

Check out Hagerstown Field House's Fall Youth Programs & Youth Development Rec Leagues!

Learn more at hagerstownfieldhouse.com

08/27/2026

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 - This morning we celebrated Grace Academy's 50th Anniversary! Thank you to all who attended.

Since opening in 1976, Grace Academy has provided quality Christian education, competitive athletics, and creative fine arts. The school’s commitment to nurturing the whole student has given generations the opportunity to grow in knowledge, character, and faith. For 50 years, Grace Academy has made a lasting impact on students, families, and our community.

08/27/2026

Black Rock Bar & Grill Returns to Hagerstown under new ownership, read more here:

HAGERSTOWN, Md. - Black Rock Bar & Grill is returning to Hagerstown. The restaurant will officially reopen its Valley Mall location on Thursday, October 1, 2026, under new ownership, marking a fresh chapter for the restaurant and a renewed commitment to the Hagerstown community. Guests will fi...

08/27/2026

If your business or residence is located along the US 40 corridor, including Washington and Franklin Streets in downtown Hagerstown, you may be interested in attending the Maryland State Highway Administration workshop on September 15th.

Business owners and residents are invited to learn more about MDOT’s proposed safety improvements and provide feedback on the plans. 🛣

08/26/2026

Be part of Hagerstown’s history! 🕰️

The City of Hagerstown is partnering with the Exchange Club of Antietam to install a new time capsule in Public Square during the summer of 2026.

Residents, businesses, schools, organizations, and community groups are invited to submit items that will help tell Hagerstown’s story to the people who open the capsule in 2076.

Interested in including an item? Complete the 2026 Time Capsule Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=OzJVRc9x7kSJDFK8CtqY-sgKTU6fCg9HsKo5h2USDc5UMTBGT0hPQzY5VEQ5OUhFQVo5ODlSNjZNTS4u&route=shorturl

A minimum donation of $20 is required.

08/26/2026

LAST CALL FOR BUSINESS AWARDS NOMINATIONS! 🏆

There’s still a little time to nominate an outstanding business, nonprofit, or professional for the 2027 Washington County Chamber Business Awards—but the deadline is almost here!

⏰ Nominations close August 31 — NEXT WEEK!

Don’t let someone deserving go unrecognized. Take a few minutes to nominate the people and organizations that go above and beyond and make our community better.

Nominate today! 👉 https://www.hagerstown.org/nomination-forms/

08/25/2026

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 - Thanks for coming out to the BASH at M&T Bank in Williamsport! We enjoyed amazing food from Hicksville BBQ and Ruth’s Market. Check out the great shots from Darrin Knode Visuals a new member and our photographer for this event.

The cash prize rises to $1,500 for the September BASH on the16th at The Arc of Washington County, Inc. with co-host Meinelschmidt Distillery and caterer Slide Hustle.

REMEMBER! It will be on a Wednesday next month.
Register now: https://business.hagerstown.org/events/Details/september-b-a-s-h-1542731?sourceTypeId=Website

08/25/2026

**NEW EVENT - CHAMBER CHAPTERS**

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 5:30 - 7pm at Next Chapter Cafe’ & Book Shop. Engage with speakers discussing books that inspired them, and move business forward.

Our first speaker will be Tererance Moore and he'll talk about "Relational Intelligence" by Dr. Dharius Daniels and how it shaped his business principles and relationships.

FREE for Chamber Members, $10 for Non-Members.
REGISTER HERE: https://business.hagerstown.org/events/Details/chamber-chapters-1886552?sourceTypeId=Hub

Interested in being a presenter? Contact Katie at the Chamber.