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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.
The City of Frederick’s “Pop-Up Dining” program kicked-off its first complete weekend, Friday June 12th – paralleling the State of Maryland’s re-opening of restaurants at 50% capacity. Frederick’s new outdoor dining program is designed to help support City restaurants overcome the economic hardships of the pandemic, as well as provide returning patrons & employees a safer environment.
Frederick’s business community has long been known for its tenacity, creativity, and generosity. As we battle an unprecedented crisis, It is no surprise these experienced innovators have been among the first to respond. Here we spotlight just a portion of their impressive efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Though passed through Federal legislation, PPP was designed to be administered privately through local SBA-approved lenders. With just days of notice to implement the program, the clock started ticking almost immediately for local lenders scrambling to help their community reach these ‘first-come first-serve’ funds before they were exhausted.
In response to COVID-19, Frederick’s Economic Development Partners have expanded their online offerings.
Explore this action-packed calendar for local webinars, online trainings, & virtual experiences that will help you navigate the COVID-19 crisis as a business owner or a member of the workforce in Frederick.
In response to COVID-19, Governor Hogan has enacted an executive order which will require the wearing of masks or face coverings when inside any retail establishments, including grocery stores, pharmacies, and convenience stores, or when riding any form of public transportation in Maryland.
