MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 23, 2004

Golden Mile Business Alliance Holds Business Showcase

The Golden Mile Business Alliance will be hosting a "Golden Mile Businesses Shine" on Friday, January 30th at the Frederick Towne Mall from 12 noon to 8 pm.

The "Golden Mile Businesses Shine" event is just the beginning of what the Alliance anticipates to be a very exciting year along the Golden Mile. Golden Mile businesses are invited to participate to display and share information regarding their business and services. No products can be sold at this one-day event, but it is a perfect opportunity for businesses to display and advertise. There is no charge for participation in the show and the display space will be limited to one six foot table with skirting, provided and set up by Frederick Towne Mall personnel.

The Golden Mile Business Alliance is a grass-roots organization focused on promoting the Golden Mile as a vibrant retail corridor. A Steering Committee of several business owners/managers and The City of Frederick Department of Economic Development oversee the organization. This group is committed to the revitalization of The Golden Mile. The Department of Economic Development supports this organization and will be participating in the "Golden Mile Businesses Shine" event as well.

For more information please contact Jan Beem, Assistant General Manager or Rosemary Hatch, Marketing Assistant Frederick Towne Mall at 301-662-9300 or through email jbeem@fredericktownemall.com or rhatch@fredericktownemall.com.