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Economic Development
May 24, 2018
Business Spotlight

A Snapshot of Her Business: Mary Kate McKenna

Economic Development
May 24, 2018
Business Spotlight
A Snapshot of Her Business: Mary Kate McKenna

Self-taught in both photography and business, Mary Kate McKenna has been providing her services to families and corporate clients for 14 years. In between the snaps of her camera, we asked Mary Kate to share her own story.

Economic Development
May 24, 2018
Workforce

An Intern's Inside Look at the Post-Millennial Workforce

Economic Development
May 24, 2018
Workforce
An Intern's Inside Look at the Post-Millennial Workforce

As she prepares for the start of her first year of college at University of Maryland, we asked intern Arden Ireland to give us an inside prospective on the workforce of tomorrow: 

Donna Goff
May 24, 2018
Partner Organizations, Networking & Education

Generation Connect - What's It All About?

Donna Goff
May 24, 2018
Partner Organizations, Networking & Education
Generation Connect - What's It All About?

The mission statement for Gen Connect reads, "We provide young, professional, career-minded individuals with opportunities and activities to develop socially and professionally." Though accurate, a formal summary doesn't quite capture the unique organization's true spunk and character. 

Economic Development
May 24, 2018
Government, Workforce

City's AV Team Internship Program Honored

Economic Development
May 24, 2018
Government, Workforce
City's AV Team Internship Program Honored

Last month, The City of Frederick Audio Visual Department received the 2018 Career and Technology Education Outstanding Postsecondary Business Partnerships Award of Excellence from the Maryland State Department of Education for its internship program.

Donna Goff
May 24, 2018
Workforce, Partner Organizations

Partner Spotlight: Frederick County Workforce Services

Donna Goff
May 24, 2018
Workforce, Partner Organizations

This month, our Partner Spotlight highlights Frederick County Workforce Services and the work they do with residents and businesses in Frederick.

Economic Development
May 16, 2018
Government, Infrastructure

Frederick County Emergency Management Seeks Flood Damage Reports

Economic Development
May 16, 2018
Government, Infrastructure
Frederick County Emergency Management Seeks Flood Damage Reports

The Frederick County Division of Emergency Management will be working today to build a more complete picture of the storm’s impact. If your organization suffered any damage due to the storm, please send a brief email

Economic Development
April 27, 2018
Tourism, Food & Beverage

A Guide to Frederick's 2018 Farmers Markets

Economic Development
April 27, 2018
Tourism, Food & Beverage
A Guide to Frederick's 2018 Farmers Markets

As the central point of an agriculturally-rich County, the City of Frederick is gearing up to continue its long tradition as a major trading hub for local farmers and artisans.

Economic Development
April 23, 2018
Infrastructure, East Frederick

Frederick Municipal Airport Grows as Regional Business Hub

Economic Development
April 23, 2018
Infrastructure, East Frederick
Frederick Municipal Airport Grows as Regional Business Hub

Looking at the secondary effects enabled by FDK’s flight operations reveals an economic significance that extends beyond the cockpit or perimeters of the airfield, and deep into the surrounding regional community.

Economic Development
April 23, 2018
Energy & Sustainability, Business Spotlight, Downtown

Electric Bikes Come to Frederick

Economic Development
April 23, 2018
Energy & Sustainability, Business Spotlight, Downtown
Electric Bikes Come to Frederick

Catch our quick chat with Caitlin Clark, Pedego Frederick’s Director of Fun, to learn about the latest method of transportation to roll into Frederick

Economic Development
April 23, 2018
Energy & Sustainability, Government, Infrastructure

Frederick Plans for Electric Cars

Economic Development
April 23, 2018
Energy & Sustainability, Government, Infrastructure
Frederick Plans for Electric Cars

On March 1st, the City of Frederick adopted the Plug-In Electric Charging Infrastructure Plan, which evaluated the current conditions of local Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) use and created a roadmap for increasing the number of charging points in the City.

Economic Development
April 23, 2018
Infrastructure, Government

Visualize 2045: What's the plan?

Economic Development
April 23, 2018
Infrastructure, Government
Visualize 2045: What's the plan?

More than 1,000 regionally significant road and transit projects are currently being planned by transportation agencies throughout our region

Economic Development
April 23, 2018
Partner Organizations, Real Estate & Development, Technology

A Look Inside Frederick's New Business and Innovation Center

Economic Development
April 23, 2018
Partner Organizations, Real Estate & Development, Technology
A Look Inside Frederick's New Business and Innovation Center

Take a tour of this new space and meet the tenants that will be launching new entrepreneurs, connecting top talent to the workforce, advocating for existing companies, and ensuring Frederick's economy continues to thrive.

Donna Goff
April 19, 2018
Infrastructure, Partner Organizations

Partner Spotlight: TransIT Services of Frederick County

Donna Goff
April 19, 2018
Infrastructure, Partner Organizations
Partner Spotlight: TransIT Services of Frederick County

This month, our Partner Spotlight highlights the Frederick County TransIT as a resource committed providing quality transportation needs on every level to the residents of Frederick.

Donna Goff
April 19, 2018
Infrastructure

Partner Spotlight: MARC

Donna Goff
April 19, 2018
Infrastructure
Partner Spotlight: MARC

This month's Partner Spotlight also highlights MTA/MARC and the services they offer to Frederick residents.

Economic Development
April 4, 2018
Financial Resources, Real Estate & Development, Golden Mile

Enterprise Zone Sought to Promote Golden Mile Investment

Economic Development
April 4, 2018
Financial Resources, Real Estate & Development, Golden Mile
Enterprise Zone Sought to Promote Golden Mile Investment

The Department of Economic Development is currently pursuing application for the Enterprise Designation of Frederick’s West Patrick Street “Golden Mile” area, to acquire an additional tool to promote investment on the City’s west side.

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