NEWS
Stay up-to-date with the vibrant Frederick business community — as we share stories of openings & expansions, planned developments, infrastructure projects, business resources, industry advancements, and other news from the Department of Economic Development.
Recent News
This month, MEDA (Maryland Economic Development Association) hosted it's Annual Conference in Cambridge, Maryland. The conference theme explored Maryland’s competitive assets while analyzing strategies crucial for the state’s future success. Throughout the conference, Frederick played a prominent role— including as conference leadership, support, sponsorship, and honorees.
Earlier this month, the National Association for Industrial & Office Parks (NAIOP)’s DC | MD Chapter gathered for a special forum focused on ‘Navigating the Industrial Frontier’ in Frederick.
The event featured a panel of industry leaders that explored the dynamic landscape of recently completed and upcoming industrial projects in both The City of Frederick and Frederick County.
The effort to maintain a healthy local business environment is a major team effort. Each newsletter this year, we plan to spotlight one of the support organizations that helps provide critical guidance to our community’s businesses. Beyond putting faces to names, we’ll also share some insider tips on how to best take advantage of their resources.
This month, we invite you to Meet the Frederick County Health Department's Food Control Office.
Clinical development company Precision for Medicine, LLC has signed renewal and expansion leases for over 116,000 square feet with St. John Properties, Inc. at Riverside Tech Park in Frederick, Maryland.
Earlier this month, the City’s Department of Economic Development kicked off its 2024 Business Learning Series on the topic of: "Disaster Preparedness for Businesses."
The free event featured a panel discussion by emergency management experts and local leaders who have experienced disaster at a business firsthand. For those unable to make it, explore below for 8 quick yet critical tips we picked up during the conversation or view the full recording for a deeper dive.
It has been a little over a week since the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which carries Interstate 695 over the Patapsco River, collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship. As a major transportation & shipping route, the disaster’s impact is far-reaching — including to our Frederick community.
Frederick’s Economic Development partners have begun reaching out to local businesses affected by the disruption at the port. We will continue to provide information and resources as it becomes available.
The effort to maintain a healthy local business environment is a major team effort. Each newsletter this year, we plan to spotlight one of the support organizations that helps provide critical guidance to our community’s businesses. Beyond putting faces to names, we’ll also share some insider tips on how to best take advantage of their resources.
This month, we invite you to meet the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for Frederick County.
This year, Frederick became the first Maryland city in over 20 years to offer professional basketball in the mix of local entertainment opportunities for residents & visitors to enjoy. Below we caught up with the Flying Cows team to learn more about their recent MOooOO-ve into Frederick!
Maryland’s Small Business Development Center, SCORE Mentors, and the Maryland Womens Business Center provide support to local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
In addition to providing free individual consultation, the organizations host comprehensive training programs with most classes at low to no cost.
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