Monday, June 16, 2014

Meet Intervid Inc.


                                         Six Questions with Collin Steyn, CEO, Intervid, Inc
                                         
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                                                                 5111 Pegasus Ct, Suite C
                                                                 Frederick,  Maryland  21704
                                                                 301-698-0086
                                                                 www.intervid.com


What does your business do?
We are an Integrated Security and Fleet Management Systems provider - incorporating Video Surveillance, Electronic Access Control, Intrusion and Perimeter Detection and Vehicle Fleet Management

How long have you been in business?
Since 1984. Initially trading as Secure Data Services and since 2001 as Intervid Inc.

How many employees do you have?
23 employees

Why do you believe you will continue to be successful in Frederick County?
We have been successful in Frederick County for 30 years. This location has allowed us to attract highly skilled and experienced staff who prefer not to commute into the city on a daily basis and this location is well situated providing easy access to Washington DC, Baltimore and Pennsylvania, where we do business.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
We actively support an education foundation in New York, the Tim Murphy Education Foundation.
We contribute to the Lou Bantle Foundation which provides treatment scholarships to active duty and veteran service members.

What are you most proud of?
The longevity of our business and our expansion into the New York, Pennsylvania and California Regions, while simultaneously providing a productive working environment that encourages our employees to be dynamic and innovative.
                                                  

Monday, June 2, 2014

Meet Donald B. Rice Tire Company


                                               Six Questions with Chris Chase, President/CEO


                                                                    909 N. East Street
                                                                    Frederick, Maryland  21701
                                                                    301-662-0166
                                                                    www.ricetire.com

What does your business do?
Tire sales and mechanical service

How long have you been in business?
Incorporated in Frederick in 1959

How many employees do you have?
175

Why do you believe you will be successful in Frederick County?
We have quality people, a long history here and a very supportive community.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
Carroll Creek Rotary is our main involvement. We support lots of other causes with various donations.

What are you most proud of? 
The quality of my employees.