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Our Partner Spotlight for this month showcases the Frederick chapter of SHRM or Society for Human Resource Management; they are 158 members strong, representing 120 Frederick businesses.
Sara Movahed, a founding partner of Movahed & Fisher Law, LLC., decided to start her own firm when she realized she had different, better ideas about how a firm could be run. Specializing in immigration law, she came to Frederick to fill a void in legal services for the immigrant community. As Movahed & Fisher Law turns two years old this fall, we sat down with Sara Movahed to learn what it was like to start her own successful firm.
Mychal Pilia founded the Frederick Birth Center out of both a passion and a need to provide a different level of care to pregnant families in the Frederick area. A little over one year after opening, she has “caught” about 50 babies, undoubtedly changing the lives of those families forever. However, the road to opening her own birth center was not an easy one. We sat down with her to find out more about how she overcame adversity on the way to her dream.
Masai Troutman, Founder and CEO of MTC Integration, pushed himself for years to get where he is today—the very definition of “hustle.” But with success comes other challenges, and as Masai reminded with us, finding a balance between work and family is absolutely crucial. We sat down with him to talk more about the ever-changing world of IT services, and how he found his perfect balance.
From accountant to volunteer firefighter to police officer, Serina Roy has donned countless hats during her time in Frederick. However, as Dublin Roasters Coffee is swiftly heading toward celebrating its 20th year, we must admit that her role as an entrepreneur has not only stuck the longest, but has also been her most delicious venture yet.
Father-son duo Dr. JJ and Josh Lin are the heart and soul of the Imagilin Technology, LLC. Founded in 2003 at FITCI, Frederick’s own tech incubator, Imagilin is one of Frederick’s exciting biotech success stories. Over the years, Imagilin has expanded their probiotic research and manufacturing business with the hopes of expanding internationally.
Blanch Henry, Owner and Founder of Serenity Tearoom & Fine Dining, has spent almost 15 years serving up afternoon teas to the people of Frederick. From passionate admirer of all things tea to a successful business owner, she has inspired countless patrons with her story—and a knack for Southern hospitality.
