Friday, June 28, 2013

Meet Resthaven Memorial Gardens

Five Questions with Richard F. Cody, President, Resthaven Memorial Gardens

U.S. 15 Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 898-7178

How long have you been in business?
Resthaven Funeral Services, Skkot Cody P.A. was incorporated in August of 2001, and granted a Funeral Establishment License by the Maryland State Board of Morticians in September of 2001.

How many employees do you have?
At this time, Resthaven Funeral Services only has one full-time employee; the president and supervising mortician. Other trade professionals are engaged as needed to assist in all stages of the services we provide. As we expand our facility to meet the needs of the increasing number of families we serve each year, more full-time staff will be added.

Why do you believe you will be successful in Frederick County?
Resthaven Funeral Services is located at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, and for over 50 years, Resthaven Memorial Gardens has been reaching out to families to make their burial arrangements, and since Resthaven Funeral Services was established, their funeral arrangements, years in advance of need when possible. Over 10,000 people own cemetery property at Resthaven, and Frederick is continuing to grow. It’s a nice place to live, with good schools, good food, and now a more business-friendly environment, so many people will move here and stay here.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
Resthaven Funeral Services, in conjunction with Resthaven Memorial Gardens and other professionals, does provide informational seminars on end-of-life planning to church groups and other civic associations. This is general information that everyone needs at some point, and is not specific to Resthaven. Many people have found this to be of great value, and we plan to offer this service to the public on a regular basis when we complete our expansion.

What are you most proud of?
We are able to provide funeral services, burial or mausoleum property, and cremation services all at one location. We are also a dog-friendly establishment, and we are very proud of that. Dogs (and cats) are family, too, and we serve our families to the best of our abilities.



Monday, June 24, 2013

Meet Fitness First

Five Questions with Chase Helschien, Manager, Fitness First Westview 

5245 Westview Dr, Frederick

How long have you been in business?
Fitness First has been around for 22 years, and we expanded to our Frederick Westview location in March of 2012.

How many employees do you have?
We have between 50-60 employees at our Westview location.

Why do you believe you will continue to be successful in Frederick County?
We are proud to be doing business in beautiful Frederick County. It is great to work in this growing county with so many health-conscious individuals. We believe new-comers and fitness enthusiasts alike can find a home here at Fitness First Westview, we welcome all members and guest and have something for everyone regardless of Fitness levels, goals or workout preferences.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
We support over 20 charitable organization including The Wounded Warrior Foundation, Research for Juvenile Diabetes, Breast Cancer awareness, Relay for Life, and many more.

What are you most proud of?
In our first year we’ve filled this club with happy members getting great results. Frederick County and surrounding area residents are here improving their quality of life every day at our health club. We are proud of all the ways in which we can help, from a warm smile and hello to personal instruction on how to reach their individual goals.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Meet Capital Tristate

Five Questions with Darrin Nelson, Branch Manager, Capital Tristate

270 Interstate Circle
Frederick, MD 21704
301-663-1232


How long have you been in business?
12 years

How many employees do you have?
10

Why do you believe you will continue to be successful in Frederick County?
It is the perfect location, centrally located between Baltimore, Washington corridors, PA, WV, etc...

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
We participate in and donate to local builder olympics, Frederick County homeshows, ABC Inc, Frederick County Vo Tech, etc...

What are you most proud of?
Our people.  Most have 15-30 years of experience in this field and have many long lasting customer relationships that continue to help make us the largest electrical distribution in the area. Afterall, it is a people business!