BUSINESS APPRECIATION WEEK

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Business Appreciation Week (BAW)?
Frederick County Ambassadors take the opportunity during Business Appreciation Week to thank businesses for their contributions to the Frederick economy.

Event history:

• Approximately 50 ambassadors visited over 80 businesses in 2001.
  • For a list of businesses that participated in 2001, click here.
• Approximately 55 ambassadors visited over 100 businesses in 2002.
  • For a list of businesses that participated in 2002, click here.
• Approximately 65 ambassadors visited over 105 businesses in 2003
  • For a list of businesses that participated in 2003, click here.
• Approximately 64 ambassadors visited over 126 businesses in 2004.
  • For a list of businesses that participated in 2004, click here.
• Approximately 53 ambassadors visited over 110 businesses in 2005.
  • For a list of businesses that participated in 2005, click here.
• Approximately 62 ambassadors visited 141 businesses in 2006.
  • For a list of businesses that participated in 2006, click here.

2. How often does BAW occur?
One week a year, usually in September is ‘officially’ Business Appreciation Week.

3. How can Frederick County Ambassadors visit a business?
As long as the business is located in Frederick County, they would qualify to be visited. First preference is given to businesses that have NOT been visited during the two previous years.

4. Who are the Frederick County Ambassadors?
Elected State, County and Municipal leaders, County & Municipal Department Representatives and Representatives from: The Chamber of Commerce, State of Maryland, and the local colleges.

5. How many ambassadors will visit each business? How long with the visit last?
There will be approximately three to five ambassadors per company visit and the visit will last less than 45 minutes.

6. What should we expect during the 45-minute visit?
The ambassadors ask a few questions to learn more about your business. (Size, future plans, business climate, etc.)  You may give a brief tour, provide literature and/or discuss issues (opportunities / problems).

7. When will I know who is visiting my company? & when it will occur?
The date/time of your visit will be mailed directly prior to the visit.

8. How do I get more information?
Contact the Frederick County Office of Economic Development, Vivian Grove , Administrative Specialist – 301-600-1058