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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 with most classes at low to no cost.
On Thursday, November 18th, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved of a Resolution to adopt changes to the Purchasing Polices of The City of Frederick. Included in these changes is the establishment of a goals-based Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) program and a Small Business Reserve program.
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 with most classes at low to no cost.
Our partners at Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) are dedicated to linking businesses in need of qualified employees with individuals seeking employment opportunities. The FCWS Business Team works closely with local companies on job postings and promotion, recruitment and retention solutions, pipeline development, training programs, labor market information, and workforce education.
Economic Development is a deliberate set of programs, policies, or activities intended to improve the economic well-being and quality of life. The goals of economic development efforts include: creating/retaining permanent higher wage jobs, stimulating private sector investment, growing the community’s non-residential tax base, and helping governments plan for the future. To achieve these goals, Economic Development organizations rely on five strategic focuses.
Earlier this month, Frederick celebrated Tonix Pharmaceuticals' new investment in a local state-of-the-art infectious disease research and development center.
