Meet ArachnidWorks, Inc

Five Questions with Monica Kolbay, President, ArachnidWorks, Inc

5104 Pegasus Ct, Suite B

Frederick, MD 21704

240-285-9844

www.arachnidworks.com

How long have you been in business?

ArachnidWorks was established in 1998, and operated as sole proprietorship until 2008, when it was officially incorporated.

How any employees do you have?

We have 5 employees, and two interns.

Why do you believe you will be successful in Frederick County?

Frederick has so much to offer small business. It's a beautiful suburb of both DC and Baltimore, and continues to grow nicely, each and every year. Many of our clients are from the greater Frederick area, and we love to do business with those other local companies that thrive in our own neighborhood. The Frederick area offers such an array of businesses--from biotech to education, and retail to corporate. The opportunities for a business like ArachnidWorks are great!

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share your involvement.

We are always looking for that perfect partner, on a charitable level. We have a big heart for kids and animal-related outreach opportunities, and have a few partnerships in the works, currently. None have been made official by ourselves or the organizations we work with, quite yet. Stay tuned!

What are you most proud of?

We are proud of our ability to offer full-service advertising, website development and marketing efforts to an array of small to large businesses. We employ very customized marketing plans for each and every client--since no business is quite the same. And, we are proud of our flexibility, when it comes to working with tight budgets. We never forget that we, too, were once a very small company, with little capital. Every business has to start somewhere, so it's exciting when we are afforded the opportunity to work with companies ready to ramp up their marketing efforts, taking them to the next level.



Meet Mama Lucia of Frederick

Five Questions with Chris Hayden, Owner, Mama Lucia of Frederick

1700 Kingfisher Dr #1300

Frederick, MD 21701

301-694-2600

www.mamaluciarestaurants.com

How long have you been in business?

Mamma Lucia of Frederick has been in business for over 8 years

How many employees do you have?
I employ 22 fine individuals

Why do you believe you will continue to be successful in Frederick County?
We will continue to provide the community with a quality and caring experience that is coupled with outstanding food.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
Mamma Lucia is involved with local schools, organizations, charities, teams, and clubs. We serve as a host of fundraisers and provide donations of food and time. My pet project is Friends of Frederick County Meals on Wheels.

What are you most proud of?
The devoted and talented staff that I have the privilege to work with. Several of them have been working here from the beginning.

Meet Cafe 611

Five Questions with Randy Jones, Owner, Cafe 611

611 N Market St

Frederick, MD 21701

301-631-1460

www.cafe611.com

How long have you been in business?

Café 611 was incorporated in September 2006 and opened its doors to serve Frederick County residents in March 2007.

How many employees do you have?
Café 611 is family owned and operated. We are currently operating with five family members and utilizing support from local vendors and contractors to support large functions such as banquets, conferences and weddings.

Why do you believe you will be successful in Frederick County?
The restaurant is located in a HUB location providing opportunity for federal government contracting in addition to multiple family members being veterans. Being located close to Fort Detrick and the Washington metropolitan area has given the restaurant the opportunity to cater on county, state and federal levels. The opportunity to serve customers in a mid-sized restaurant (seating over 250 patrons) has proven to be a benefit to Frederick county business, political, social and entertainment organizations.

If your company is involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.
Café 611 has been instrumental and is proud to be the recipient of multiple awards and recognition for community support. At the state level, the Maryland Restaurant Association awarded us the State of Maryland Good Neighbor of the year and the McCormick Corner Stone Small Restaurant of the year award, Small Business of the Year MD State Chamber of Commerce, Governor’s Volunteer Service Award, Maryland State Governor, and at the county level, Human Relations Business of the Year Frederick County Human Resources Commission, Summit Award Frederick County Chamber of Commerce and Heart healthy restaurant of the year Frederick County Health Department.

What are you most proud of?
The company is most proud to serve the residents of Frederick County and their tourist with an establishment where they can dine, socialize and entertain for an affordable price.

Meet Biomat USA, Inc

Five Questions with Nadine Collier, Center Manager, Biomat USA, Inc, Frederick 

1037 C West Patrick St Frederick, MD 21702 

301-360-2400

How long have you been in business?

The plasma center opened on the corner of Rosemont Ave and Military Rd in February 2003 with 1600 square feet and six beds.  We relocated in July 2009 to our current 10,400 square feet center with 30 beds.

How many employees do you have?

Currently I have 22 full-time and two part-time employees.

Why do you believe that you will continue to be successful in Frederick County?

As a community, Frederick is known for its giving spirit and donating plasma is an excellent way to help others.

If your company in involved in community outreach, please share with us your involvement.

I recently discovered the "One Job at a Time" initiative and I immediately joined.  I felt that we met their criteria as I am always looking for employees. I have hired ten new people in the last six months so I thought we would be a good fit.

What are you most proud of?

I am proud of the job I have accomplished in growing my center from six beds with three employees to thirty beds and 24 employees.  This allows us to safely collect the plasma that is required to make the products that help save lives around the world.

Meet Resthaven Memorial Gardens

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

U.S. 15 Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 898-7178

www.resthaven.us

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.

Meet Fitness First

Five Questions with Chase Helschien, Manager, Fitness First Westview 

5245 Westview Dr, Frederick

www.fitnessfirstclubs.com

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.

Meet Capital Tristate

Five Questions with Darrin Nelson, Branch Manager, Capital Tristate

270 Interstate Circle

Frederick, MD 21704

301-663-1232

www.capitaltristate.com

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!