As the annual SHE Pitch competition completed its fourth year, we applaud the exciting new projects that took home top prizes & honors! Year after year the program continues to not only empower new entrepreneurs but also makes a significant impact in our local economy. Over the years, we have proudly watched seven SHE Pitch past winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits. Read on to learn more about the program & standouts of the program both new & past. Stay tuned for more updates and reflections from these SHE Pitch standouts through our "Where is SHE Now?" series this fall!

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’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.

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.

Whether you’re considering volunteering for the first-time, looking to start your own, or working to take an organization to the next level, there is a lot to learn within non-profits!

Here, local leaders generously share advice and insight from their own experiences in Frederick's non-profit world.

When their sports career comes to a close, former athletes must look for the next goal. A number of sportsmen choose to dive into the business world. For those that brave the transition, many find that of the championship habits and mindsets learned on the sports field translate powerfully to the workplace.

As part of this month’s spotlight on the historic assets within the City of Frederick this month, we caught up with Tonya Hatosy-Stier, Director of Development at Heritage Frederick.

Heritage Frederick -- founded in 1892 and a historical asset of the City in its own right -- is a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Frederick County. Learn more about the organization's past, present and future here.