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.
Local Economic Impact from Key Bridge Collapse & Port Closure
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.
Meet the: Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for 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 Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for Frederick County.
The Inside Scoop on Frederick's New 'Flying Cows'
Small Business Webinars for Frederick: March
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.
Electrifying New Additions to Downtown Frederick
The City of Frederick recently cut the ribbon celebrating a collaboration with Blink Charging for the installation of 20 new IQ 200 chargers across four downtown parking garages.
The new initiative will help accommodate both residents & visitors with electric vehicles by providing convenient charging options during downtown visits. The infrastructure improvement also strategically supports the City’s sustainability goals.
Frederick's GROW Grant Awards of FY24
The Department of Economic Development’s GROW Grant Program is designed to encourage and financially-support small businesses making strategic improvements to commercial buildings within The City of Frederick.
This fiscal year, ten small businesses were supported by the program. Together, these GROW Grant awards supported a total private investment of just under 5 million dollars!
Rollins Life Celebration Center - Looking Back at an Expansion a Year & a Half Later
It’s been nearly two years already since Mr. Gary and Dr. Denise Rollins cut the ribbon on the new Rollins Life Celebration Center. The joyful day marked the end of years of work to relocate their operations from its historic location on South Street to a newly constructed and custom designed facility along Catoctin Avenue.
We recently had the opportunity to stop by the beautiful center and hear their thoughts as they looked back on the experience of undertaking a major business expansion.
Applications for the City Historic Preservation Property Tax Credit are Open through April 1, 2024
Small Business Webinars for Frederick: January
Maryland’s Small Business Development Center 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.
City Launches New Parking App
Complementing the existing services provided by the popular Parkmobile App, the City's Parking Department is pleased to also announce the launch of its new "Park Frederick" app. The new app will allow residents and visitors to check real-time parking availability in select Downtown Frederick garages.
City Launches Online Permits Portal
Recent and Current Business Expansions in Frederick
Just as we celebrate new businesses opening their doors, we are equally excited to see existing businesses choose to reinvest in Frederick! This month, we are featuring local businesses that are currently or recently expanded and/or renovated their Frederick facilities. These projects demonstrate each company’s strong continued commitment to their workforce, customers, and our community.
City Receives Funding for Key Revitalization Projects
Small Business Webinars for Frederick: December
Maryland’s Small Business Development Center 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.