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Meet Our New Intern, Piper Schenk
Hi Frostburg! My name is Piper Schenk, I am a senior here at Frostburg State University studying Mass Communications and Marketing. I am very excited to announce my internship at FrostburgFirst this spring semester! The courses I took at FSU solidified my passion for...
The Evolution of a CPA: Michael J. Davis & Julie M. Baker
When many people think of small businesses they tend to focus on restaurants and retail, the ones that can drive tourism and host events. However, the businesses that have the most impact on a community aren’t the ones with holiday sales, but rather the ones...
Ushering in a New Year with New Opportunities!
I always enjoy the moment when I take a look back at the year and reflect on what we’ve accomplished, the partnerships we’ve built, and the steps we’ve taken to further the revitalization of our Main Street District. In a year of continuing uncertainty in the face of...
New Years Resolutions in Downtown Frostburg
FrostburgFirst wishes you a Happy New Year and hopes that you are staying warm during these chilly days, finding comfort in your home, and time to spend doing the things that make you happy. It was an amazing year; from the 3rd Annual Cocoa Crawl, two in-person...
FrostburgFirst Awarded Grant Funds From Maryland Humanities!
FrostburgFirst is delighted to share that we have received a grant from the Maryland Humanities in the amount of $10,000 for operational assistance! Funding for this grant has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and Maryland Humanities as...
Mountain City Candle Co. : One Woman Bringing Amazing Scents to Every Corner of Downtown Frostburg
Nothing can take us back to a particular point in our memories, set a mood, or brighten a space quite like scent. A warm lit candle spreading the smell of cookies through the air truly makes a home feel clean and cozy and ready for the season! When shopping for...
Congratulations to Muddy Creek Crafts!
FrostburgFirst, in cooperation with the City of Frostburg, celebrated the grand opening of the newly opened Muddy Creek Crafts on Thursday, November 18, 2021, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. In attendance were owners Christine Robertson and Karen Spence and their...
It’s Shop Small Season in Frostburg!
Shop Small this Holiday Season and Make a Difference in Your Community Shop Small Season is back in downtown Frostburg! Kick off the holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday, a national celebration of small businesses and the positive impact they have on...
Why You Should Shop Small this season in Downtown Frostburg
Small Business Saturday is right around the corner! Shopping small is an awesome way to help out the local Frostburg community, not only by being a patron of local businesses but by supporting the local economy! According to the Small Business Administration,...
Frostburg Welcomes The Deep End and Sandstone Primary Care with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
FrostburgFirst, in cooperation with the City of Frostburg and Allegany County Commissioners, celebrated the grand opening of two new businesses in downtown Frostburg on Thursday, October 21 with ribbon cutting ceremonies at Sandstone Primary Care and The Deep End. In...
FrostburgFirst Seeks Artist Proposals!
FrostburgFirst, in cooperation with the City of Frostburg, is accepting proposals for a public art project for the Frostburg Arts & Entertainment District. This is a public art opportunity for the retaining wall leading up Depot Street to the downtown area....
Frostburg Welcomes Savage Mountain Firearms and Tactical Training!
The City of Frostburg and FrostburgFirst, a Maryland Main Street Community, Inc. celebrated the opening of Savage Mountain Firearms & Tactical Training with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, September 16. The ceremony was attended by owners John Sagal, Harry Sagal,...