Eileen Mitchell was recently selected as the new Executive Director of the Fort Detrick Alliance, after retiring as Deputy to the Garrison Commander at Fort Detrick after 35 years. As part of her first responsibilities, she assisted with the annual dinner reception held at Springfield Manor Winery where 152 Alliance members and elected officials congratulated several award winners on their contributions.

Congressman Delaney made remarks and praised work being done at Fort Detrick, encouraged those at Fort Detrick to become involved in the community, ending with "One Frederick, One Fort Detrick".

To learn more about the Alliance, their mission and goals, visit their website.

More than 150 Frederick County Chamber members visited City Hall as The City hosted the December Business Card Exchange on December 16. This is a yearly event held at City Hall, decked out for the holidays, and is a great opportunity to meet and speak with Mayor Randy McClement and the Aldermen.

Guests were able to tour City Hall and taste food samples from many local caterers and fellow chamber members and great prizes were raffled off from other Chamber businesses.

Check out fun photo booth images taken at the event!