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Economic Development
March 22, 2018
Workforce

Nominations Open for 2018 Best Places to Work

Economic Development
March 22, 2018
Workforce
Nominations Open for 2018 Best Places to Work

Nominations are now open for the 2018 Best Places to Work Awards.

Economic Development
March 22, 2018
Downtown

Frederick by Foot

Economic Development
March 22, 2018
Downtown
Frederick by Foot

This past summer the UMD Geography student, Vanessa Moreno lent her talents to the Department of Economic Development - taking on the task of overhauling a database tracking usage and square footage in the downtown business district.

Donna Goff
February 14, 2018
East Frederick, Partner Organizations

Partner Spotlight: East Frederick Rising

Donna Goff
February 14, 2018
East Frederick, Partner Organizations
Partner Spotlight: East Frederick Rising

This month, our Partner Spotlight highlights East Frederick Rising as a resource for both new and existing businesses in and around the East side of the City of Frederick. 

Economic Development
February 14, 2018
Government, Infrastructure

Frederick Day in Annapolis

Economic Development
February 14, 2018
Government, Infrastructure
Frederick Day in Annapolis

On January 30th, The City of Frederick's Department of Economic Development hosted "Frederick Day in Annapolis" - an annual event that allows local community representatives an opportunity to say thank you for past state investments, as well as provide critical information on upcoming projects.

Economic Development
February 14, 2018
Golden Mile, Infrastructure, Tourism

Priority Project: Westside Regional Park

Economic Development
February 14, 2018
Golden Mile, Infrastructure, Tourism
Priority Project: Westside Regional Park

Activating 135 acres of City-owned land, Westside Regional Park will deliver critical open space and recreational opportunities to residents - improving public health and local quality of life. 

Economic Development
February 14, 2018
Infrastructure

Priority Project: MD 180 Corridor Improvements

Economic Development
February 14, 2018
Infrastructure
Priority Project: MD 180 Corridor Improvements

The City, the SHA, Frederick County and AstraZeneca have partnered to improve the MD180 Corridor. The investment will facilitate safer pedestrian & vehicular transportation, provide alternative routes across a more dispersed grid, and support more efficient movement of people & goods through an important economic corridor.

Economic Development
February 14, 2018
East Frederick, Infrastructure

Priority Project: East Frederick Infrastructure

Economic Development
February 14, 2018
East Frederick, Infrastructure
Priority Project: East Frederick Infrastructure

East Frederick, a 2,200 acre area that includes Frederick Municipal Airport and Riverside Research Park, is primed to attract considerable private investment over the next decade. Concurrent infrastructure improvements are critical to manage and sustain this growth.

Economic Development
February 14, 2018
Downtown, Infrastructure

Priority Project: Culler Lake Phase II

Economic Development
February 14, 2018
Downtown, Infrastructure
Priority Project: Culler Lake Phase II

A recent joint effort by ‘Friends of Baker Park,’ and local, county, & state agencies improved the storm water management utility of Culler Lake. A second phase to provide recreational opportunities, enhance the aesthetic character, and develop educational markers within the surrounding park area is now planned.

Economic Development
February 5, 2018
Government, Downtown

Public Invited to Participate in Review of Historic Preservation Guidelines

Economic Development
February 5, 2018
Government, Downtown
Public Invited to Participate in Review of Historic Preservation Guidelines

Community input is encouraged as the City of Frederick reviews the guidelines for historic preservation within its Historic District. 

Economic Development
January 31, 2018
East Frederick, Infrastructure

5 Reasons Executives Prefer Frederick Municipal Airport

Economic Development
January 31, 2018
East Frederick, Infrastructure
5 Reasons Executives Prefer Frederick Municipal Airport

Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) is the second busiest airport in Maryland and has become the preferred executive airport in the National Capital Region.  Why are business leaders choosing to Fly Frederick?

Economic Development
January 29, 2018
Golden Mile, Partner Organizations

Golden Mile Alliance Seeking Board Members

Economic Development
January 29, 2018
Golden Mile, Partner Organizations
Golden Mile Alliance Seeking Board Members

If you are interested in promoting and fostering a vibrant Golden Mile community through businesses, neighborhood, and economic development activities, please consider volunteering your time and talents.

Tagged: Golden Mile

Economic Development
January 26, 2018
Business Spotlight

Historic Businesses of Frederick

Economic Development
January 26, 2018
Business Spotlight
Historic Businesses of Frederick

Each serving our community for over 60 years, classic business families of Frederick's economy share a glimpse at their history, the rewards of keeping it in the family, and the key to their longevity. 

Economic Development
January 26, 2018
Real Estate & Development

Iconic Opportunities on the Market

Economic Development
January 26, 2018
Real Estate & Development
Iconic Opportunities on the Market

Entrepreneurs are encouraged to imagine the next chapter for these stately buildings -  capturing  the charm of yesteryear and determining the building’s place in the modern economy. 

Economic Development
January 26, 2018
Real Estate & Development, Networking & Education, Downtown

7 Economic Benefits of Frederick's Historic Buildings

Economic Development
January 26, 2018
Real Estate & Development, Networking & Education, Downtown
7 Economic Benefits of Frederick's Historic Buildings

Despite the challenges and often higher costs, the successful re-imagining of an old building can strategically respond to a number of public and private needs.

Economic Development
January 26, 2018
Top Posts, Real Estate & Development

Visionary Adaptive Reuse Projects of Frederick

Economic Development
January 26, 2018
Top Posts, Real Estate & Development
Visionary Adaptive Reuse Projects of Frederick

In Frederick, Adaptive Reuse has inspired a uniquely interactive quality in the City's historic character, transformed liabilities into assets, and sustained over two & a half centuries of economic vitality. 

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