CONTACT: Donna Goff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2006

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City of Frederick, Department of Economic Development to hold Business Reception

Frederick, MD – The City of Frederick, Department of Economic Development (DED) will hold a Business Reception, March 23 rd, at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. The free reception, being held from 5:00pm – 8:00pm, will feature keynote speaker, Mr. Jack Schultz, author of the recent bestseller, “Boomtown USA” and the premiere of the new DED Marketing short film, “Frederick: A Great Business Destination”. The film is being produced by ID Makers, a locally owned company that specializes in Digital Media and Corporate Image Design services. Hors d’oeuvres & cash bar will be provided. This free event is open to the public –RSVP’s are required.

Keynote speaker, Jack Schultz is an entrepreneur and author whose research has been published in USA Today, Forbes and Business Week. In 2005, Jack won Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award for his accomplishments fueled by his ambition and passion for rural America. His presentation for the evening is entitled, “Hometown Entrepreneurs – Your New Paradigm Shift in Economic Development” will be of great interest not only to local businesses but to citizens alike.

The streaming, high definition, short Economic Development film will be available on the City of Frederick Website this spring. The film will highlight business development and expansion throughout the City and will be used as a marketing tool for business recruitment.

The mission of DED is to increase economic opportunities in the City of Frederick through job creation, revitalization and reinvestment.

To RSVP or for more information, please contact Donna Goff at 240/629-6360.

To learn more about film sponsorship, contact Rhonda McLaughlin at ID Makers, 301/600-3371.

The film is sponsored by:

Advanced Helicopter Concepts

Bluenoise

Frederick Aviation

Frederick Community College

Digital Media Department

Frederick County Bank

Frederick Magazine

Grove Public Relations

Parlights, Inc.

Specialized Engineering

State Farm Insurance

Weinberg Center for the Arts

The evening’s event is sponsored by:

BP Solar

The City of Frederick, Department of Economic Development

Frederick County Office of Economic Development

Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development

M & T Bank

Weinberg Center for the Arts