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America’s #SBDC Congressional Showcase – McClintock Distilling Company

January 28, 2016

4 Days to the Showcase!

McClintock Distilling Company
Frederick, Maryland
www.mcclintockdistilling.com

McClintock-Distillery-pic2McClintock Distilling Company opened in in the Fall of 2015, with the help of the city of Frederick and the Frederick SBDC (Small Business Development Center). Braedon Bumpers and his partner Tyler Hegamyer wanted to continue the legacy of McClinktock Young, by restoring a 5,000 square foot downtown location to produce craft gin, vodka, and rum, followed by whiskey, in the next two years.

They came to the SBDC because they had some funding available, but needed additional funding and some education in how to run a business. After taking several of the training classes offered by the SBDC, and working with SBDC consultant Brandon Mason, McClintock Distilling Company secured an SBA guaranteed loan and started the distillery. (more…)