Monday, May 20, 2013

Meet Acela Technologies

Five questions with Christine Demas, Project Director at Acela Technologies

5115 Pegasus Court, Suite A
Frederick, MD 21704
301-846-9060



How long have you been in business?
10 years.

How many employees do you have?
23 in Frederick and in Los Angeles, CA

Why do you believe you'll continue to be successful in Frederick County?
Acela is a national company, recently opening an office in Los Angeles, CA.  The attraction to our office in Frederick is access to three major airports.  BWI/DCA and IAD give us access to get anywhere in the country with not much hassle.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
At Acela, we know that when our communities thrive, so does our business.  This is why community engagement is so embedded in our corporate culture. Throughout our history, we have passionately supported many local efforts, including: Chamber of Commerce, School System, Local Governance, Mental Health Association, Women in Defense, National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Hood College, Youth leagues, and charitable organizations like Faith Striders.

What are you most proud of?
The Acela Team. CEO Darryl Boffman has been able to attract and retain quality employees.  Building a great reputation for Acela with major corporations throughout the US.



Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Meet Commercial Fleet Services

Five Questions with George Lane, General Manager and Nick Cockerham, Owner, Commercial Fleet Services

6838 English Muffin Way
Frederick, MD 21703
301-682-4929


How long have you been in business?
Seven years.

How many employees do you have? 
We have six employees.

Why do you believe you'll continue to be successful in Frederick County?
We give service for a fair price. We care about the customer first. As long as we take care of them, then the rest will take care of the rest.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
Lightning Golf tournament, Middletown Independence Day Celebration, Middletown Volunteer Fire Co Golf Classic, Trinity School of Frederick Bull and Oyster Bash, Community Foundation of Frederick County.

What are you most proud of?
To be able to work and live in Frederick County. We grew up here and have been able to raise a family here.