| Business
Expo showcases Thurmont on March 30 |
THURMONT, Md. – It may only be March in Thurmont,
but don’t be surprised if you see grass skirts and
coconut bras at Catoctin High on Mar. 30. That’s
the date for the Third Annual Thurmont Business Expo.
“This
year, it’s going to have a Hawaiian theme with
more room inside and more parking outside,” said
Bill Blakeslee, the town’s liaison with the economic
development commission.
The event is expected to have 90 Thurmont-based businesses
and restaurants displaying their business services.
Attendees get lots of free giveways, such as steamed
shrimp, balloons, pasta dishes, candy, toys and chocolate-covered
bananas. Visitors can »
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