On July 1, 2020, the GMA made a presentation to the Mayor and Board of Alderman. This has been a busy and productive year for the GMA. Our accomplishments include:
The GMA, in partnership with the City of Frederick and the State of Maryland, has approved two new Facade Grant Applications in May, 2020. Applications were approved for Partners in Care new boutique in Willowdale Shopping Center and for Highrock Group’s new movie theater coming to Fredericktowne Mall.
The GMA is helping businesses on the Golden Mile shine.
The owner of Shell Station on Route 40 completed the facade improvement to their new self-service car wash in May 2020. The GMA Facade Improvement Program provided matching funds to support these improvements. If you are interested in taking advantage of Facade Grant opportunity for your business on Golden Mile see the Facade Grant additional information and the application on website under Grants and Tax Credits.
Natasha Valencia, owner of 4 The Love Of Sweets took advantage of the GMA’s Facade Improvement Project for new signage completed in February 2020. The Project offers matching funds for facade improvements on the Golden Mile.
AACF’s signage was installed and facade grant completed February 5, 2020. Check out the signage at their new location at 1306 W. Patrick Street. If you are interested in taking advantage of Facade Grant opportunity for your business on Golden Mile see the Facade Grant additional information and the application on website under Grants and Tax Credits.
On December 18, the Golden Mile Alliance participated in a wreath contest at City Hall. Visitors cast votes for their favorites raising over $450.00 for Second Chances Garage, Inc. – a local non-profit that provides low-cost reliable transportation and repairs to low income families in Frederick County.
We might be biased but we think Golden Mile Alliance wreath outshone the competition.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Golden Mile Alliance
On December 16, Mi Pueblo International Market opened it doors. Welcome to the Golden Mile.
@VR Grand Opening was celebrated by Golden Mile Alliance, City of Frederick, Frederick Chamber of Commerce, and others on December 12, 2019. @VR brings virtual reality gaming to Frederick. Families and individuals of all ages can enjoy this new gaming technology. Welcome to the Golden Mile.
Signage for Shantay DeMar’s new business @VR on the Golden Mile has been installed taking advantage of a GMA facade grant. This virtual reality gaming establishment will be opening soon.
If you are interested in taking advantage of Facade Grant opportunity for your business on Golden Mile see the Facade Grant additional information and the application on website under Grants and Tax Credits.
The Golden Mile Alliance hosted it’s Fall Mixer event for area business and property owners for a evening of networking and information sharing at Modern Asia. The GMA also took the opportunity to kick off it’s Sponsorship Fundraising Drive. GMA members will begin visiting Business and Property owners on the Golden Mile to discuss opportunities to support the GMA activities.
We have a new member of the Golden Mile Community – Pollo Campero opens for business on August 30, 2019. Pollo Campero opened it first restaurant in 1971 in Guatemala. It was, and still is, a family business – started by the Gutierrez family with one desire – to serve the best tasting chicken possible. They started with a tiny restaurant and a prized recipe for chicken passed down from generation to generation. Hundreds of restaurants later, their passion remains the same: to serve the best tasting chicken meals possible. Their flavor is what sets them apart from other restaurants.
Stop by and welcome Pollo Campero to the Golden Mile!
Ken’s Art and Frame’s new signage was installed. If you are interested in taking advantage of Facade Grant opportunity for your business on Golden Mile see the Facade Grant additional information and the application on website under Grants and Tax Credits.
The Golden Mile Alliance, City of Frederick officials, business owners and community members celebrated the completion of Banner Project. The Golden Mile is a viable, thriving, and important economic area of the city and the Gold and Purple Golden Mile flags identify the area for residence and visitor alike.
Congratulations to Frederick Shell Carwash for this award! The award recognizes local small businesses that are committed to customer service and support their communities through sponsorships, charitable giving, and civic involvement/leadership. Glad you are part of the Golden Mile community.
Pollo Campero was approved for a facade grant for signage at their new location. The Façade Improvement Project offers matching funds for façade improvement to businesses on Golden Mile. If you are interested in applying for Facade Grant additional information and the application are available on website under Grants and Tax Credits.
The Golden Mile Alliance and the Frederick City Police Department sponsored National Night Out for the Golden Mile Community at Hill Street Park. The Golden Mile Alliance provided hotdogs, chips, cookies and drink for the community donated by local business and supporters. Safety information, K-9 demonstrations, giveaways, inflatable bounces, children’s activities, police displays also took place. The event was a rousing success.
Restoration Family Chiropractic’s new signage was installed. Dr. Adam and Brooka Smith testimonial states:
“We are so excited to have our sign installed! Going through the facade grant program was easy as 1-2-3. The Golden Mile Alliance made it a seamless process. AMI signs did a wonderful job with design and installation. Overall, the whole facade grant program was worth it… we can’t imagine why anyone would not utilize this amazing opportunity.”
If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity for your business on Golden Mile see the Facade Grant additional information and the application on website under Grants and Tax Credits.
Ken’s Art and Frame was approved for a facade grant for signage at their business. The Façade Improvement Project offers matching funds for façade improvement to businesses on Golden Mile. If you are interested in applying for Facade Grant additional information and the application are available on website under Grants and Tax Credits.
The City of Frederick and Sophie and Madigan’s Playground were on site with the City Parks and Rec and the Mayor of Frederick as we cut the ribbon to celebrate the beginning of the road project that will lead to Sophie and Madigan Lillard Memorial Park! We’re very excited to see this milestone as we work towards building phase 1 of the playground project!
The memorial playground will be in Westside Regional Park and will honor the lives of Sophie and Madigan Lillard. The playground will provide opportunities for children and their families to play, learn, and create lifelong memories together, and in ways that reflect the beautiful personalities and spirits of these two sisters.
The Golden Mile Alliance hosted a Mixer event for area business owners for a evening of networking and information sharing. Appetizers provided by Il Forno restaurant.
The Restoration Family Chiropractic was approved for a facade grant for signage at their new offices. The Façade Improvement Project offers matching funds for façade improvement to businesses on Golden Mile. If you are interested in applying for Facade Grant additional information and the application are available on website under Grants and Tax Credits.
The Golden Mile Alliance, Frederick City Officials, local business, and the community celebrated the opening of Restoration Family Chiropractic owned and operated by Dr. Adam and Brooka Smith.
The Golden Mile Alliance and An opportunity to participate with the GMA team to clean up the creek area near the old Frederick Towne Mall. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided, along with gloves and trash bags for the cleanup. Interested in joining us; contact info@goldenmilealliance.org to sign up.
Sabor Casero is a family owned business from Mexico offering Mexican bread favorites such as conchas, cuernitos, pierna, borrego, rebanada de mantequilla, and pan de canela. Let’s all welcome Sabor Casero into the Golden Mile community!
The AACF was approved for a facade grant for signage at their new offices. The Façade Improvement Project offers matching funds for façade improvement to businesses on Golden Mile. If you are interested in applying for Facade Grant additional information and the application are available on website under Grants and Tax Credits.
Genesis Treatment Services on the Golden Mile opens their doors on Monday, March 25, 2019 to help addicts in their recovery. The ribbon cutting and grand opening was held on Thursday, March 21st, and was well attended by many community members and government officials. It was noted that this is a much needed service in the Frederick community due to the ever increasing epidemic of heroin and other opiates.
Subcommittee conducted an in-depth review of the Golden Mile Small Area Plan from December 2012 through March 2013, and provided comments to the City of Frederick Planning Commission.
