City Approves Economic Development Incentive Programs

Frederick, MD – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a package of economic development incentives aimed at job creation, revitalization and capital investment during the July 19th Public Meeting at City Hall. The incentive package, which includes a combination of new and reauthorized property tax credit programs, provides the City’s Department of Economic Development with tools to encourage increased economic development activity.
 
The New Jobs and Enhanced New Jobs Property Tax Credit Program is a new program that provides an incentive to companies expanding both in physical space and in new job creation. Recognizing the importance both of small business as well as the attraction of major employers, the program is two-tiered. The first tier, or New Jobs Tax Credit, provides a property tax credit for businesses expanding by 5,000 square feet and adding 25 jobs over a two year period. The second tier of the program, the Enhanced New Jobs Tax Credit, targets large employers that occupy 250,000 square feet of newly-constructed space and employ more than 2,500 people.

Another new program is the Historic Preservation Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program, which provides the owners of designated historic properties with a tax credit on the real estate taxes for the rehabilitation of that historic building. The property tax credit is valued at 10% of the documented expenses for the exterior renovation of a historic property.   

In addition to the two new programs, the City made minor changes and reauthorized several existing property tax credit programs, including the Downtown Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit, the Golden Mile Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program, the Vacant Commercial Structures Rehabilitation Property Tax Credit, the Downtown Frederick Arts and Entertainment District Incentive Program, and the Brownfields Mitigation Property Tax Credit Program.

“The City strives to provide an environment that supports business growth, job creation and capital investment,” said Mayor Randy McClement. “These property tax credit programs are an important component to supporting continued economic development in our community, while also promoting the revitalization and rehabilitation of the City’s existing commercial property.”

“The goal of each program is to spur job creation, revitalization and capital reinvestment in the City of Frederick,” stated Richard Griffin, the City’s Director of Economic Development. “Property tax credits are one tool in economic development, and were recommended by the Blighted and Vacant Property Committee as an incentive for rehabilitating and filling vacant buildings.”

“We greatly appreciate the focus of the Mayor and Board on supporting existing businesses and attracting new firms to the City in these tough economic times,” said Matt Holbrook, Regional Partner at St. John’s Properties. “More than ever, businesses are seeking the greatest value in their decision to stay, relocate, and/or expand in any given locality. It’s critical for the City to stay competitive with all the other surrounding jurisdictions to ensure the long-term health of our business community.”

For more information on the City’s property tax credit programs, contact the Department of Economic Development at 301-600-6360.
 

DED is a full-service economic development department of the City of Frederick with the mission to create economic opportunity in the City through job creation, revitalization and reinvestment. To learn more visit www.businessinfrederick.com or call at 301-600-6360.

STADIUM AUTHORITY STUDY FINDS DOWNTOWN FREDERICK HOTEL PROJECT SHOWS PROMISING POTENTIAL


FREDERICK, MD -- The Maryland Stadium Authority has released a Critique/Assessment of the Market and Economic Assessment for a Full-Service Hotel and Meeting Space in Downtown Frederick (2010 by Pinnacle/OPX).

The study update was prepared by Crossroads Consultants and Hospitality and Gaming Solutions under contract to the Stadium Authority.   It concludes that Frederick has sufficient market demand for a full-service, 200 room, branded hotel with 15,000 square feet of meeting space in Downtown Frederick. The study further finds that the hotel when stabilized will generate approximately 52,600 room nights, 280 jobs, and $25 million in economic impact.

These findings are generally consistent with the earlier study and confirms the need for such a facility in downtown Frederick. The Maryland Stadium Authority and its team of consultants is briefing key elected and business officials this morning at the Chamber of Commerce and other stakeholders and the general public at 1PM today in City Hall.

“I am very pleased with the outcome of the study,” stated Earl H. Robbins, Jr. the appointed Project Chairman. “Based on the study findings, I believe that a privately-owned and operated hotel in downtown with sufficient meeting space to induce new meetings and conferences will be a game changer for this community,” he added.

The study was conducted at the request of The City of Frederick, using technical assistance grant funds from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The City was acting on behalf of the Downtown Hotel Advisory Team consisting of the following organizations:

  • The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce & Major Employers Group (MEG) –– Ric Adams, President & CEO
  • Tourism Council of Frederick County - John Fieseler, Director
  • East Frederick Rising - Bob McCutcheon, President
  • Downtown Frederick Partnership - Kara Norman, Executive Director 
  • Frederick County Business Development and Retention Division (BDRD) - Helen Riddle, Acting Director
  • The City of Frederick - Earl H. Robbins Jr. , Project Chairman
    • Josh Russin, Executive Assistant to the Mayor
    • Richard G. Griffin, AICP, CEcD, Director of Economic Development & Project Manager

Mayor Randy McClement offered that “the City of Frederick and this administration have focused its energy and resources on infrastructure projects which improve the quality of life and provide economic return for the community. Development of a privately owned, operated and financed full-service hotel in Downtown Frederick is part of that strategy, along with completion of Carroll Creek Park, Monocacy Boulevard, Frederick Municipal Airport Control Tower and increased sewer capacity.”

According to Ric Adams, President and CEO of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, ““the Chamber and its Major Employers Group (MEG) choose this project as its number one priority to retain and expand the business community in Frederick County. The Chamber and MEG have helped fund the original feasibility study and continue to advocate for this hotel project in downtown Frederick.””

The study confirms the Frederick area has a growing population base, with stable employment in the military and government sectors as well as bioscience and technology centers. Property annexed by the City of Frederick in recent years is nearing development which will also contribute to the tax base and employment opportunities.

Maryland Stadium Authority Chairman John Morton III added his thoughts. “MSA was happy to work with the City of Frederick and their hospitality community to evaluate the market for a downtown hotel/conference center,” he said. “This study provides stakeholders with the information they need to decide how best to proceed with the project.”

Currently, Frederick County has fewer than 1,000 hotel rooms, with an additional 100+ anticipated when the Marriott Towne Place Suites is completed this summer. Focus on Civil War history has increased interest in Frederick as a destination.

According to John Fieseler, Director of the Tourism Council, “Frederick is fortunate to have posted the highest increase in hotel room demand in Maryland during 2011 and over $300 million in tourism spending.” He added that “presently there is not a full-service hotel in Frederick and this downtown hotel will fill a gap not being met in the market.”

Based on research and analysis of the growing market and popularity of Frederick, Crossroads concurs with the Pinnacle/OPX study’s conclusion that the community would benefit on many levels from a hotel/conference center in the downtown historic district –– including the creation of 280 permanent, full-time jobs that would create $9 million in personal earnings and increased activity in the retail/hospitality outlets.

The study offers recommendations of what amenities and services should be included in the 200-room facility based on the evolving industry standards. In addition to a business center, Wi -Fi connectivity, a pool and fitness center, the hotel complex should also include a restaurant/lounge, room service, and retail outlets.

The meeting space recommendations are consistent with the high-end brand the city should attract. A 5,000 -6,000 ballroom should be included in the 15,000 square feet of conference space, along with a flexible layout to accommodate a variety of uses.

The feasibility study determined this type facility would generate approximately 52,600 room nights with $16.5 million in direct spending and almost $30 million in economic impact. In addition the operation would generate significant local property taxes based on the assessed value of the property. In conducting their research, Crossroads also found interest in this concept from several national hotel brands.

Because the study focuses on an unspecified downtown location, Crossroads cautions that parking and access will be major considerations and should be factored into any future decision.

The Downtown Frederick Hotel project originated from a business community need identified by the seventeen largest major employers (MEG) in Frederick County and the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. In addition to championing this project, the initial feasibility study by Pinnacle / OPX in January 2010 was financed by the partners including the MEG Group and the local Chamber of Commerce.

Crossroads suggests that if the next steps include selecting a development site and a hotel developer. The hotel team is immediately issuing a Request for Information (RFI) from Downtown Frederick property owners who are interested in submitting their property as a potential location of a future Downtown Frederick hotel. A separate Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select a hotel developer will be issued this fall.

The feasibility study is posted on the Maryland Stadium Authority website at: http://www.mdstad.com/current‑studies/city‑of‑frederick‑conference‑center and the report may also be viewed by visiting The City of Frederick’s Department of Economic Development website, http://www.cityoffrederick.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=1504. 
 

Contact:    Josh Russin                                                            Gary A. McGuigan
                   Office of the Mayor                                                Project Executive
                   (301) 600-3834                                                        Maryland Stadium Authority
                    jrussin@cityoffrederick.com                                      (410) 333-1560

Chamber of Commerce Holds CIty Business Update


The Chamber of Commerce held its annual City Business Update at City Hall with the Mayor Randy McClement and the Board of Aldermen.   The City of Frederick Department of Economic Development was highlighted along with other city departments.   Attending the event were Heather Gramm and Richard Griffin.   Frederick is home to 3,500 businesses and 49,000 employees.

2012 Frederick County Entrepreneur Council Annual Awards


The Entrepreneur Council of Frederick hosted its annual awards dinner with 185 in attendance at Linganore Wine Cellars.   Winning awards were Carl Zukus (CV Wallets), Julia Schillaci (Soapprizes),  Phil Bowers (Fountain Rock Management), Dr. Maria Higgins (Unique Optique), Rob and Debbie Truelove (Signs by Tomorrow), Jean-Lois LePlage (Custom Imprints), and Jim Caruso (Flying Dog Brewery).  Richard Griffin, Director of Economic Development for the City  was on hand for the awards.

Five Questions with Richard Griffin, City Economic Development

1. What does your office do?
We are advocates for the 3,500 businesses and 49,000 employees who call Frederick home. We focus on retaining them and helping them expand. This means working on permitting, workforce, development policies and regulations, infrastructure and business incentives. Recruiting new businesses is also an important part of our strategy and requires that we engage with companies regionally and internationally. 

2. What is your department's biggest challenge?
National economics aside, the biggest challenge is infrastructure capacity and cost. Utilities are difficult for some businesses, and transportation is equally challenging. That said, we know that most communities in our region face these issues. Frederick is well positioned to deliver talented employees and top-notch buildings as the economy continues to improve. 

3. How do you promote Frederick to businesses?
Frederick is a unique community with an enviable quality of life. Once a business executive visits Frederick, we know that our chances of landing that company and keeping it here is high. We use our website at www.businessinfrederick.com, along with social media, advertising and trade shows to market Frederick. 

4. What is the biggest company you've landed?
More than 97 percent of Frederick's businesses are small, entrepreneurial shops. We are fortunate to have larger companies like MedImmune, US Silica, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Wegmans, Charles River Labs and others. Frederick's hi-tech business incubator has churned out over 200 jobs and dozens of businesses including Akonni Biosystems, WGS, Widearea Systems and Imagillin Technologies. All companies play a part in the Frederick economic ecosystem. 

5. How did you get involved in economic development?
I spent many years in city and regional planning in Greenville, S.C., Seattle, Frederick, and Leesburg. That evolved into becoming involved in urban revitalization as director of the Downtown Frederick Partnership and finally into my role at the City of Frederick as director of economic development for the past 10 years.

Networking for Small Business



Small businesses often depend on each other (b2b) networking and referrals for growth.   Frederick has a gem in RelyLocal, a locally owned Community Business Campaign which has the purpose to help strengthen small business owners and the local economy. Richard Griffin, Director of Economic Development recently attended a Frederick RelyLocal networking event at the Cellar Door to connect with small Frederick based businesses.  Griffin offered that “Frederick has great resources for the small business owner – the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Center as well as RelyLocal.”  Learn more about Frederick RelyLocal by checking out its website.

FORT DETRICK ALLIANCE TECH SHOWCASE EVENT AT FITCI A SUCCESS !


Technology was hot at last night’s Fort Detrick Alliance Annual Tech Showcase Event at the Frederick Innovative Technology Center Inc. (FITCI).  Nearly 100 attendees representing business, Fort Detrick, and community leadership were in attendance at the premier technology event of the year.  Attendees were treated to tours of FITCI and opportunities to hear from current FITCI clients companies and successful graduate businesses like WGS Systems, Akonni Biosystems, Biaera Technologies, Imagillin Technologies and the National Cancer Institute’s Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratories.

The Fort Detrick Alliance President Dr. Jim Romano officiated the event and provided insight into the importance of Fort Detrick in the nation, region, and community as well as the impact of technology transfer into and out of the federal laboratories at Detrick and the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research.  Also recognized were the event sponsors – FITCI (Mike Dailey), TEDCO (Ron Kaese), and FDBDO (Steve Lamberson).  These sponsors provided critical in-kind and/or financial support for the event and each spoke for a few minutes about services provided by their organizations.  Special thanks to them since this event would not have been possible without their support.

Additionally special thanks goes to Kelly Miletich of the Fort Detrick Alliance who handled event logistics, Sherry Murray and Renee Wilson of FITCI who handled tours, client presentations, and registration, and Donna Goff of the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development who handled podium and PA system logistics.

Community leaders in attendance included Mayor Randy McClement, Alderwomen Kelly Russell and Karen Young, Fort Detrick Deputy Garrison Commander Eileen Mitchell and Helen Riddle, Acting Director of the Frederick County Business Development and Retention Division (BDRD). and Richard Griffin, Director Economic Development for the City of Frederick.


City of Frederick Awarded Community Legacy FY12 Funding

The City of Frederick was recently awarded $150,000 in grants through the State of Maryland’s Community Legacy program. The grant, spearheaded by the Department of Economic Development, will fund two major projects in the City of Frederick. DED is a full-service economic development department of the City of Frederick with the mission to create economic opportunity in the City through job creation, revitalization and reinvestment. To learn more visit www.businessinfrederick.com or call at 301-600-6360.
The Carroll Creek Park project received $100,000 in Community Legacy funds, to be used towards the section of the Park between Carroll and East Patrick Streets. The City will issue a Request for Proposals for construction of this remaining section of the Park this summer. Construction is slated to begin in early 2013.
The Downtown Frederick Façade Improvement Program, administered by the Downtown Frederick Partnership, received $50,000 in Community Legacy funds. The Façade Improvement Program helps businesses and property owners make improvements to their store fronts and building facades. To date, the program has provided $129,000 in matching funds to support façade improvements downtown Frederick. Painting, awnings, lighting and signage are some of the improvements that are reimbursable.
The Community Legacy program is administered through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The purpose of the program is to preserve existing communities as desirable places to live and conduct business and provide financial assistance to sponsors or designees for the development of Community Legacy projects.

The Cherry Blossom Tree Tour Celebration Comes to Baker Park

On Sunday April 15th the “Cherry Blossom Tree Tour Celebration” will commemorate the Cherry Blossom Tree’s 100th Anniversary in the United States. The celebration will take place from 12noon-2pm in Baker Park at the bandshell.  The event will feature a ceremonial tree planting, ribbon cutting, a live performance by the award-winning Yamakiya Taiko Club from Fukushima, Japan and much more.

The Baker Park Cherry Blossom Tree Planting and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held in historic downtown Frederick- Baker Park at 12:30pm-1:00pm near the Gazebo and Band Shell. The tree planting will be followed by the taiko drum performance in the bandshell.

The Yamakiya Taiko Club includes 13 students, ages 12-20, from the Yamakiya District of Kawamata Town in Fukushima Prefecture. In May 2011 they had to leave their homes in Yamakiya because of the high levels of radiation emanating from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant. Despite these circumstances, the Yamakiya Taiko Club, which has won first prize in a number of national competitions, has stayed together. The students continue to practice taiko drumming at a school in Kawamata Town.

In addition to the Baker Park performance on April 15th, the Yamakiya Taiko Club will also appear in the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, DC and perform at the Kennedy Center on April 16th.

This Frederick event is coordinated by Cathy Allen, The Green Ambassador and supported in party by The City of Frederick Department of Economic Development, City of Frederick Parks & Recreation, Frederick County Office of Sustainability, Frederick County Tourism Council, Friends of Baker Park, and the Certified Tourism Ambassador’s Network.

Please visit http://www.thegreenambassador.org/ for more information about The Green Ambassador’s Cherry Blossom Tree Tour Celebration Stops. 

 Cathy Allen, The Green Ambassador is a certified green-tourism ambassador, green real estate agent, green expert, award-winning environmentalist, social advocate, and Environmental and Green Technology Lobbyist for Maryland.  Her mission is to stimulate the urban community environmentally and socially. To be a part of this and other Green Ambassador campaigns please email callen@thegreenambassador.org or call 410.916.7043.

DED is a full-service economic development department of the City of Frederick with the mission to create economic opportunity in the City through job creation, revitalization and reinvestment. To learn more visit www.businessinfrederick.com or call at 301-600-6360.

Golden Mile Alliance Seeks New Resident Board Member

Frederick, MD – The Golden Mile Alliance seeks a resident of the Golden Mile to fill a current vacancy on the Board of Directors. The vacant position must be filled by a resident of the Golden Mile area, which includes neighborhoods located between Butterfly Lane on the south, Shookstown Road on the north, US-15 on the east and Mt Philip Road to the west.

All interested residents should submit a letter of interest to:

The City of Frederick Dept of Economic Development
c/o The Golden Mile Alliance
101 North Court Street
Frederick, MD 21701

The deadline to apply is Friday March 9, 2012. Letters of interest must include the nominee’s full name, home address, phone number and why the person is interested in serving on the GMA Board of Directors. An email address is requested but not required.

The Alliance, which is being incorporated in the State of Maryland and applying for 501(c)3 designation, has formed four committees to support the goals and priorities of the organization. The committees are Business Development, Design, Organization and Promotions. Service on these committees is open to the community, and the Alliance encourages interested residents, businesses and property owners to get involved by volunteering to serve on a committee.

The Golden Mile Alliance meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7:00-8:30pm at the Hillcrest Community Center, and meetings are open to the public. For more information on the Alliance, contact the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development at 301-600-6360.

DED is a full-service economic development department of the City of Frederick with the mission to create economic opportunity in the City through job creation, revitalization and reinvestment. To learn more visit http://www.businessinfrederick.com/ or call at 301-600-6360.
 

My Bank First United Bank & Trust Makes Donation to the Golden Mile Alliance

Frederick, MD – The Golden Mile Alliance received its first donation from the local business community this month. My Bank First United Bank & Trust, located on Baughman’s Lane along the Golden Mile, became the first private investor in the Golden Mile Alliance with a $500 check presented at the Alliance Board meeting.

“My Bank is delighted to support the community-minded volunteers that have come together to form the Golden Mile Alliance,” stated Dave Esworthy, Market President for My Bank First United Bank & Trust. “We hope this seed money will spur involvement by others to help this corridor become a more vibrant and attractive center for business as well as social interests like the arts, education, and healthy living.”

Mr. Esworthy attended the January Board meeting and presented the check to Diana Halleman, President of the Alliance Board, Alderman Carol Krimm, Aldermanic Liaison to the Alliance Board, and Denise Phelps, Community Office Manager at My Bank and an Alliance Board member.

“When My Bank First United came to Baughmans Lane, we wanted to be part of the exciting and diverse group of residents and businesses around the Golden Mile,” said Ms. Phelps. “Our financial and human investment in the Golden Mile Alliance will contribute to the continued development of this vibrant community, returning the Golden Mile to a top destination in Frederick County.”

In addition to the donation from My Bank, Mayor McClement committed up to $5,000 in seed funding from the City of Frederick. This money will be used for start-up costs such as incorporation and 501(c)3 application fees, creation of a website for the Alliance, and other administrative costs. NAC 8 also donated envelopes and postage in support of the Alliance.

“The Golden Mile Alliance is a great example of a public-private partnership,” said Mayor McClement. “Great things can be accomplished when neighborhoods partner with local government and take ownership in creating the change they want to see in their communities.”

The Golden Mile Alliance meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7:00-8:30pm at the Hillcrest Community Center, and meetings are open to the public. For more information on the Alliance, contact the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development at 301-600-6360.

DED is a full-service economic development department of the City of Frederick with the mission to create economic opportunity in the City through job creation, revitalization and reinvestment. To learn more visit www.businessinfrederick.com or call at 301-600-6360.

Golden Mile Alliance Elects Officers, Seeks Members for Committees

Frederick, MD – The Golden Mile Alliance elected officers for the organization at the monthly committee meeting on January 17th. Elected as the first slate of officers for the Alliance were:

President - Diana Halleman, Resident
Vice President – Maribeth Visco, Kline Scott Visco
Treasurer – Denise Phelps, My Bank 1st United Bank
Secretary – Justin Kiska, Way off Broadway Dinner Theater

"To be the first elected president of the Golden Mile Alliance and to have the opportunity to be part of helping to revitalize the area is truly a dream come true for me, “stated Mrs. Halleman. “Even better is that I am supported by an amazing team of committed and determined individuals who have the same vision and goals.  I believe that we can make a difference for our community and that we can have a positive impact on the city as a whole.”

The Alliance, which is being incorporated in the State of Maryland and applying for 501(c)3 designation, has formed four committees to support the goals and priorities of the organization. The committees are Business Development, Design, Organization and Promotions. Service on these committees is open to the community, and the Alliance encourages interested residents, businesses and property owners to get involved by volunteering to serve on a committee.

The Golden Mile Alliance meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7:00-8:30pm at the Hillcrest Community Center, and meetings are open to the public. For more information on the Alliance, contact the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development at 301-600-6360.

DED is a full-service economic development department of the City of Frederick with the mission to create economic opportunity in the City through job creation, revitalization and reinvestment. To learn more visit www.businessinfrederick.com or call at 301-600-6360.

Blighted & Vacant Property Ad Hoc Committee Members Announced

Frederick, MD -- Mayor Randy McClement recently named 16 members to the newly formed Blighted and Vacant Property Ad Hoc Committee.  The purpose of the committee is to recommend regulatory, incentive and / or disincentive programs to assist The City of Frederick handle   habitually blighted and vacant properties. 

Mayor Randy McClement said, “The overwhelming public response was very exciting. The City received over 25 applications for the 16 positions on the Blighted and Vacant Property Ad Hoc Committee. My vision for this Committee is to focus the first one hundred (100) days studying commercial blighted and vacant property issues once the Committee has its initial organizational meeting.  After the first 100 days, the Committee will submit a draft report to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.”

The Blighted and Vacant Property Ad Hoc Committee members are:

Nine (9) Voting Members
• Tamar Osterman & Kathryn MacKenzie - representatives from a residential
   property brokerage
• Steve Cranford & David Kaye - representatives from a commercial property brokerages
• Joe Fitzgibbons & Mike Bowersox - representatives from commercial property owners 
• Robert Murray & Matthew Donahue - at-large community representatives -
• Kara Norman - representative from a community not-for-profit organization 

Four (4) Ex-Officio Members
• Truby LaGarde- alternate non-voting member
• Alderman Michael O’Connor- Aldermanic liaison
• Richard Griffin - Director of Economic Development
• Josh Russin - Executive Assistant to the Mayor


Three (3) City departments will provide staff support to the Ad Hoc Committee throughout the deliberation process:
• Rachel Depo - City Legal Department
• Brandon Mark - Planning Department
• Roy Singer - Code Enforcement

“I am looking toward the community for recommendations regarding existing City practices, studying and recommending best practices from other communities and any other new approaches that may be deemed appropriate to tackle these issues,” said Mayor McClement.

Following the initial one hundred day milestone the Ad Hoc Committee will spend approximately the following one hundred and forty (140) days reviewing residential blighted and vacant property concerns. A second report will to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen will follow with their findings.  All totaled, the Blighted and Vacant Property Ad Hoc Committee will spend a total of two hundred and forty (240) days reviewing both commercial and residential property issues.  The Ad Hoc Committee will inform the Mayor McClement if additional time is needed to study the issues.

MBE/DBE/ACDBE Application Assistance Workshop

Attention minority and women business owners!
Interested in increasing your exposure to State, Local and Federal government contracting? This is your opportunity to learn more about Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification.

Get a comprehensive overview of the certification process. Meet with a certification expert and ask questions about the application as it relates to your business.

Who should attend?
  • Firms interested in learning about the benefits of MBE/DBE certification
  • Firms seeking to fulfill minority participation goals on government contracts
  • Firms with questions about the application process
  • Firms seeking one-on-one review of an application prior to submission
Friday, March 23, 2012
Check-in 10:30am
Workshop begins at 11:00am
5340A Spectrum Drive
Frederick, MD 21703

This is a FREE event. To register, call the Small Business Development Center at 301-600-1967 or email bsmith@frostburg.edu.