At this year’s NBAA-BACE conference, Frederick Municipal Airport’s competitive amenities and proximity to major markets were showcased as leading reasons for aircraft owners and business travelers to choose FDK instead of busier and costlier commercial service airports in the region. 

October can be a busy month for tech professionals and enthusiasts in Frederick. Below is the rundown of the local tech gatherings you don’t want to miss — or … for those that have already passed.. ones you need to mark early on your 2019 calendar.

On September 28th, the City of Frederick formally celebrated the groundbreaking of the construction for the section of Christopher’s Crossing between Clover Ridge and Walter Martz Road. The Christopher’s Crossing project will ultimately extend from US 15 north of the City to US 40 west of the City.

Land- and business-owners with qualifying business investment or real estate development opportunities are encouraged to submit their projects to be featured on a new website designed by Frederick County and City economic development staff.

Any nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, which is considering applying for a grant from the City must attend a workshop at 10 a.m. Nov. 1 in the City Hall boardroom to learn about the application process.

Just one day remains before the torch is lit and the 2018 Tech Games officially commence. This year, 35 teams —more than ever before —- will be vying for the coveted Tech Frederick Trophy and all associated bragging rights.

2018 has been an exciting year in Frederick for the craft beverage industry.

It has been a year of openings, expansions, and accolades. Already, the City has enjoyed an opening and a relocation within the industry, and is gearing up to celebrate three more.

Manufacturing plays a pivot role in Frederick - serving as a critical economic driver and facilitating a strong local job base. This year has been a particularly exciting year for the local industry with expansions at three of the City’s major manufacturing facilities.

Frederick received a very nice “report card” this year, with spending by visitors to Frederick County topping $400-million for the first time in the recently released 2017 economic impact study. To see some of the ways visitors invested in Frederick this past summer, read on!

Earlier this year, Wilcoxon – a leading producer of vibration monitoring solutions for over 55 years – signed a 42,000SF lease with St. John’s Properties at 8435 Progress Drive and announced plans to relocate operations to the City of Frederick. The company, which brings over 100 employees to Frederick, is now targeting an early October opening for the new facility.

The Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI), Frederick, Maryland’s tech incubator, announced September 7th that it is the recipient of two grants totaling $450,000 from the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund of the Rural Maryland Council (RMC). The Fund provides targeted investment to promote economic prosperity in Maryland’s rural communities.

The Manufacturing industry has played a part of Frederick’s history for centuries. Names that still resonate today such as Frederick Brick Works and McCutcheons, have a place in Frederick Manufacturing history.

Stulz-ATS, EDCO, Canam Steel, AstraZeneca, Miscellaneous Metals, Wright Manufacturing and RoosterBio are just a few of the many advanced manufactures that currently call Frederick home.

With recently secured grant funding, FDK’s runway extension project will increase the safety margins for all aircraft and allow larger corporate jets to operate out of Frederick with greater fuel and passenger load - making the facility a more capable and attractive airport overall. 

On July 19, 2018, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen amended the signage regulations within the City of Frederick's Land Management Code. Here is a brief summary of the updates.