Networking & Education

EmPower One2 Networking Events

EmPower One2 Networking Events

Frederick County’s Office of Economic Development holds monthly networking events geared towards helping minorities start and grow a business. These events include experts on topics such as marketing, finances, procurement, real estate, exit strategy and more; as well as the opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs.

Free Webinars for Frederick Businesses: November

Free Webinars for Frederick Businesses: November

Maryland’s Small Business Development Center provides support to local entrepreneurs and small businesses. In addition to providing free individual consultation, the organization hosts comprehensive training programs — for those just thinking about starting a business to executive training — with most classes at low to no cost. November courses will again be held online in webinar format.

Free Webinars for Small Businesses: October

Free Webinars for Small Businesses: October

Maryland’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides support to local entrepreneurs and small businesses. In addition to providing free individual consultation, the organization hosts comprehensive training programs — for those just thinking about starting a business to executive training — with most classes at low to no cost. October courses will again be held online in webinar format.

Free Webinars for Small Businesses: September

Free Webinars for Small Businesses: September

Maryland’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides support to local entrepreneurs and small businesses. In addition to providing free individual consultation, the organization hosts comprehensive training programs — for those just thinking about starting a business to executive training — with most classes at low to no cost. September courses will again be held online in webinar format.

Frederick County Minority Business Executive Development Program

Frederick County Minority Business Executive Development Program

The Frederick County Office of Economic Development has partnered with Hood College and Mount St. Mary’s University to offer a four month Minority Business Executive Development Program to enhance and provide new skills in: Business Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Promotion and Advertising, Organizational Leadership and Organizational Management. 

Local Free & Low-Cost Business Courses: March

Local Free & Low-Cost Business Courses: March

Maryland’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides support to local entrepreneurs and small businesses. In addition to providing free individual consultation, the organization hosts comprehensive training programs — for those just thinking about starting a business to executive training — with most classes at low to no cost.

Local Free & Low-Cost Business Courses: February

Local Free & Low-Cost Business Courses: February

Maryland’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides support to local entrepreneurs and small businesses. In addition to providing free individual consultation, the organization hosts comprehensive training programs — for those just thinking about starting a business to executive training — with most classes at low to no cost.

Frederick Business Partners: City of Frederick Economic Development Team

Frederick Business Partners: City of Frederick Economic Development Team

Each month, our blog features an organization as our ‘ Partner Spotlight.’ This month — as we focus on resources available to new entrepreneurs & businesses in Frederick — we decided to highlight the services our Economic Development team provides and how we can work as your partner in the Frederick business community.