March 03, 2009
Thank You, Dr. Arthur H. Peck
The
Board of Commissioners recently honored Dr. Arthur H. Peck with a
proclamation recognizing his service to the county and the Industrial
Development Authority (IDA). Dr. Peck contributed greatly to advancing
economic development in the county, serving the IDA for 19 years and 
leading the organization as Chairman since 1994.
(left to right: Commissioner Minnich, Dr. Peck, Commissioners Gouge and Zimmer)
Under
Dr. Peck’s leadership, the IDA helped to build-out the
Westminster Air Business Center, provided funding and oversight for the
early-stage development of the Warfield Corporate Center in Sykesville
and initiated the development of the Westminster Technology Park.
Other IDA community initiatives included support for the Carroll Community College Nursing Program, the Carroll Arts Center, and the Carroll Hospital Center along with assistance to resident industries and infrastructure development to support economic development.
In cooperation with the City of Westminster, Economic Development additionally recognized Dr. Peck’s legacy by naming a street in the Westminster Technology Park after him. Arthur Peck Drive will serve as the gateway entrance into the park from MD 97.
Henry David Thoreau said “One is not born into the world to do everything but to do something.” Carroll County is indebted to Dr. Peck for all that he has done to support and advance economic development in Carroll County.
Business Retention Support Team Available Carroll County Economic Development and the Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development
staff routinely visit businesses to connect them with resources.
“In this time of economic uncertainty it is even more
imperative that businesses receive the assistance that they
need”, stated Director Larry Twele. The support
team provides referrals to
business assistance programs and responds to regulatory
concerns. Connections to small business counselors and
workforce development programs are also provided.
| (left to right: Kathy Anderson, Denise Beaver and Tammi Ledley |
So, if you are a business owner or manager and you would like to schedule a visit from our Business Retention Support team, please contact Business Consultant Kathy Anderson at 410-386-2820.
Going International?
Are
you currently shipping products overseas, or thinking about exporting?
Or, are you open to Foreign Direct Investment in your company? If you 
answered yes to either of these questions,
then you need to meet and talk to Signe Pringle of the International
Trade & Investment Division of the Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development.
Signe lives in Carroll and is available to consult with company
representatives interested in international business. Contact Signe at
(410) 767-3542 or springle@choosemaryland.org.
