LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE NEWS

LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS!  This is a regular feature of The Republican newspaper, Oakland, Maryland, to better acquaint its readers with the various area business establishments. Don Sincell, Editor, has graciously allowed the use of these articles, or portions thereof, on our website.

JOHN ROSE -- EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR

John Rose is a local Edward Jones financial advisor who understands why peopole are investing.

Edward Jones Investments started in 1922 and is one of the only firms that serve individual investors exclusively, with nearly 7 million clients.  Currently, there are over 11,000 branch offices across the United States and Canada.  Edward Jones offers a "diversified approach," by offering tools and resources to help individuals.

The Garrett County office, located in Midway Plaza beside Browning's Foodland, along Weber Road, has been open for business for five years.

"Because we serve individual investors and business owners, our resources are dedicated to helping you reachyour long-term financial goals," said Rose.  "That's why we live and work in your community.  by meeting in person and on a regular basis, we can offer financial solutions thar are specifically designed for you."

Rose is a graduate of West Virginia University and a resident of Oakland, where he olives with his wife, Mary Ann, and two daughters.  He is AAMS certified and has been investing since 1994.

The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with evening appointments available.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, persons should call the office at (301) 334-3375.

RED ROCK ENTERPRISES AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP

Red Rock Enterprises recently awarded a $500 scholarship to Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) Forest Technology major, Aaron Green, Everett, Pennsylvania.

Red Rock is a regional forest-service company based in Friendsville.  Green is among 16 ACM forestry students who recently completed a summer session that covered land surveying, forest appraisal methods and timber harvesting.  His scholarship will be put toward his second year, set to begin in the fall.

"Red Rock Enterprises is happy to support Aaron," said President and owner, Phil Frantz.  "In order for us to manage forest resources for the long-term needs of society, we need to invest in these forestry students."

Frantz also supprts ACM by purchasing harvested wood, subsidizing the costs of delivery to his firm's wood yard, and providing technical expertise to students. 
 

Story courtesty of The Republican newspaper.

MYERS INDUCTED INTO CHAMBER HALL OF FAME

Myers is the first Western Maryland business leader to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, which now includes 32 members.  The Hall of Fame was established to recognize entrepreneurs and business executives whose contributions have helped advance the quality of life for Marylanders and improve the State's business climate.

Myers, who represents the 10th generation of her family in Garrett County, is a member of a number of boards and organizations, including the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival, Garrett County Board of Realtors, Garrett County Development Corporation, and Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, on most of which she has served as a director and/or officer.  She was twice named to the Daily Record's Maryland's Top 100 Women and was selected Garrett County's Woman of the Year and Garrett County's Employer of the Year.  She is an active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Oakland, and of the Garrett Community Concert Band.

"It is my high honor to accept this recognition on behalf of my partners at Wisp, Steve Richards and Gary Daum; the Wisp management team; and our 125 year-round employees and 700 seasonal employees," Myers said in her acceptance speech.  "We're in the 'fun' business, and it is our goal to generate smiles on [the faces of] each of our customers.  It is not a one-person show; it is a team…

"This honor never could have happened 25 years ago, because very few people in the State of Maryland even realized that Garrett County existed, so they had no idea what the business community was doing," she continued.  "The world has changed for those of us in tourism-related business during the past 25 years.  Now a much larger part of the population has heard of either Garrett County, Deep Creek Lake, Wisp or Mountain Maryland."

Myers noted her appreciation to the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce for its "continual work in promoting the outdoor character and opportunities for recreation and relaxation in Garrett County to other Marylanders and our neighbors in the surrounding states."

The keynote speaker at the banquet was Baltimore native Byron Pitts, Chief National News Correspondent and CBS Sixty Minutes reporter. 

Myers resides at Deep Creek Lake with her husband Tom.  She is the mother of two children, Betsy and Tack, and the grandmother of six.