HAGERSTOWN – The Chamber of Washington County recently hosted its 105th Annual Meeting at Fountain Head Country Club.
Nearly 200 guests were in attendance and had the opportunity to network with fellow business and nonprofit leaders. Dinner was followed by a presentation about the Chamber’s initiatives and current membership statistics for this past fiscal year, plus a recap of the recent successes and ongoing projects in Washington County.
Several community members were recognized for their contributions to Washington County, including initiatives such as the local Career Expo, and for bringing the new baseball stadium to downtown Hagerstown.
The Chamber’s outgoing board chair, Dwight Clark of Jamison Door Company, shared his pride for the Chamber and was appreciative that he had the opportunity to lead the organization for the past year. He passed the gavel to the 2025 Board Chair, Mary Ellen Waltemire, of One Step Closer Coaching.
Waltemire addressed the audience, expressing her gratitude for the opportunity to be of service to the Chamber, and she encouraged Chamber members to do three things in the coming year: to engage, to be curious and to inspire.
During the event, the Chamber unveiled a new logo created by HighRock. The new branding symbolizes the Chamber’s foundation of stability and unity. The distinct 90-degree angle in the logo reflects the strength of the Chamber’s structure, while the arrow points toward the organization’s name to represent direction, leadership and a vision that guides businesses towards success. The blue color evokes trust, dependability and professionalism, while the vibrant orange communicates energy, optimism and forward thinking. Together, the design elements inspire confidence, Chambers leaders said, encouraging businesses to look ahead and pursue growth with The Chamber of Washington County as their steadfast guide.
