In The City of Frederick, many local businesses make and manufacture their own products. From distilled spirits to dog treats, companies are choosing Frederick as a place to make their products and do business.
ADI Attendees Learn 3 Reasons to Open a Distillery in Frederick
Inspiring Offices: Jean Peterson Design
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Jean Peterson Design's inspiring office space.
Established in 1996, JPD is an award-winning firm specializing in the development of compelling communications that deliver results. They are located in the Everedy Square in Downtown Frederick.
The Perfect Truffle is Made in Frederick
In The City of Frederick, many local businesses make and manufacture their own products. From distilled spirits to dog treats, companies are choosing Frederick as a place to make their products and do business.
Made in Frederick is a feature that showcases these businesses and their products. Randy Olmstead, Chef/Owner of The Perfect Truffle, creates hand-crafted chocolate confections in his Downtown Frederick location. This month, he shares his secrets for sweet success in Frederick.
Inspiring Office: First United Bank & Trust Finds New Office Space in a Former Cannery
In The City of Frederick, business spaces go beyond basics. Here, unique offices allow businesses to cultivate creativity, express their company's culture, and create a work environment that inspires. From industrial to classic, artsy to funky, historic to high tech, spaces abound to meet a variety of needs.
Inspiring Offices is a feature that highlights some of the creative and unique office spaces in Frederick. Get a behind-the-scenes look at First Untied Bank & Trust
Transformative Projects of Frederick - New York New York Salon & Day Spa
Our first project provides a look back at the rehabilitation of the historic mansion and former Robert E. Dailey and Son Funeral Home located at 1201 North Market Street. New York New York Salon & Day Spa owner Mary Louise Riser purchased the property and embarked on a two-year renovation and complete rehabilitation of the property. The mansion dates back to 1878 and is now the new home for New York New York.
Made in Frederick: Equipment Development Company (EDCO)
Grants Give Downtown Businesses a Facelift
In collaboration with The City of Frederick, Downtown Frederick Partnership, and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), nearly 100 businesses in historic Downtown Frederick have received matching grant funds to enhance their facades since 2004.
The Facade Improvement Program is funded through DHCD's Community Legacy program and is targeted at strengthening the community through commercial revitalization, business retention, and attraction
Take a look at some of the most recently completed facade improvement projects within Downtown Frederick
Inspiring Offices: Rustic attic office offers light and warmth
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek inside TWO inspiring offices in Frederick - Warner Commercial and Gallagher Design. These offices share an eclectic and rustic attic space in the heart of Downtown Frederick. On the corner of West Church and North Court Streets, the offices have high ceilings, wooden beams, and natural light.
Tech Showcase Features Emerging Technologies
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“This annual event is an excellent opportunity to learn about new technologies and is an opportunity to connect with industry professionals,” said Richard Griffin, Director of The City of Frederick's Department of Economic Development.
Fort Detrick Alliance President Dr. Harry Modrow opened the event with a welcome to attendees, followed by remarks from other speakers.
The evening concluded with tours of FITCI, Frederick County’s only business incubator. Attendees had the opportunities to meet with the entrepreneurs currently operating out of FITCI and learn more about their research and technologies.
Made in Frederick: Catoctin Popcorn Company
Catoctin Popcorn Company was established in 2001 and sold its signature kettle corn on roadsides and at local fairs. More than a decade later, the company's factory and retail store are located in Frederick, Maryland (behind AstraZeneca/MedImmune's biologics manufacturing facility). The store offers a variety of delectable treats, including its namesake's kettle popcorn.
Catoctin Popcorn's factory is fully-stocked with the company's complete product line. In addition to offering over 35 varieties of popcorn, customers can purchase roasted nuts, preserves and butters, peanut brittle, and more. Additionally, decorative tins and baskets are available for purchase and are especially popular at the holidays.
The City of Frederick's Department of Economic Development had the chance to stop by Catoctin Popcorn's factory and retail store and talk to managing member Bryan Casey.
Q&A with Managing Member Bryan Casey
Bryan Casey took the time to answer a few questions about the business, its products, and why he enjoys doing business in Frederick.
Catoctin Popcorn's factory store is fully-stocked with the company's entire product line, including gift tins and baskets. |
How long has your company been in business?
Catoctin Kettle Korn was started in 2001. In 2007, we purchased the business and changed the name to Catoctin Popcorn Company.
What are your product/products?
We are most famous for our Kettle Korn and Caramel Popcorn, but have a large following who enjoy many of our other flavors. We make over 36 flavors - as diverse as Apple Pie, Peanut Butter Cluster or Dark Chocolate Drenched Popcorn.
What makes your product different?
Although not all of our products are all natural, we specialize in making all natural, delicious snacks from popcorn grown here in the mid-Atlantic region.
A bird's eye view of the production area. |
Our premium popcorn uses the best ingredients to make a product that is rich and delicious. It's an indulgent snack for any occasion. We are now carried by some of your favorite grocery stores as well. Our products can be found in Frederick at Weis Markets and Giant Eagle. In Baltimore, we are in ShopRite and Weis Markets. In Pennsylvania, we can be found at Renders', Weis Markets and Kennie's Markets.
What does Frederick offer a company like yours?
We love being located in Frederick. It's central for distribution purposes and loaded with great people to help us make, and eat, our popcorn.
If you go
Catoctin Popcorn has a full factory store (650 MedImmune Court, Frederick, MD 21703) that is open to the public on most weekdays. As the hours of operation vary throughout the year, visit Catoctin Popcorn's website for more information. Catoctin Popcorn's products are also available in Frederick at Giant Eagle and Weis Markets.
If you or your business has a product that's made in The City of Frederick, contact us and let us know more about your business, product, and why Frederick is a great business location for you.
New Funding Available to Continue City's Facade Improvement Grant Program
Business owners along the Patrick Street Corridor may benefit from new grant funding from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Community Legacy program.
DHCD awarded $100,000 to The City of Frederick to continue and expand a city-wide façade improvement grant program and to pilot a building reuse program in Downtown Frederick.
Frederick’s program funds supports the continuation and expansion of a Façade Improvement Matching Grant Program within the Patrick Street Corridor Community.
The Frederick Façade Improvement Project is administered jointly by the City of Frederick’s Department of Economic Development and its partners - the Downtown Frederick Partnership, the Golden Mile Alliance, and East Frederick Rising.
Of the $100,000 grant award, $56,000 will be allocated to the Downtown Frederick Partnership, $22,000 to East Frederick Rising, and $22,000 to the Golden Mile Alliance.
Details on each grant opportunity is provided below:
Downtown Frederick
- Facade Improvement Program - Eligible businesses may receive a 1:1 match on qualified exterior facade improvements up to $10,000. For details, contact the Downtown Frederick Partnership at 301-698-8118 or download the application. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first served basis.
- Mission Interior - Eligible businesses may receive a matching grant of up to $5,000 on qualified interior improvements. For details, contact the Downtown Frederick Partnership at 301-698-8118 or download the application. The deadline to apply for this program is Friday, May 18th at 5:00 PM.
East Frederick
- Facade Improvement Program - Eligible businesses may receive a 1:1 match on qualified exterior facade improvements up to $10,000. For details, contact the Department of Economic Development at 301-600-6360 or download the application. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Golden Mile
- Facade Improvement Program - Eligible businesses may receive a 1:1 match on qualified exterior facade improvements of up to $22,000. For details, contact the Golden Mile Alliance at goldenmilealliance@gmail.com or download the application. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Made in Frederick: Dragon Distillery Offers First Spirits in Frederick
Dragon Distillery became Frederick's first distillery within the City in 2016. |
Made in Frederick: Dragon Distillery
Founded in late 2014 with a grand opening in early 2016, Dragon Distillery is Frederick's first small-craft distillery in the city. Located directly across from the airport, they specialize in small batch artisan spirits, made from the finest locally-sourced ingredients in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. Their belief in individuality, creativity, and innovation shines through in their product as well as their medieval-themed decor. They are members of the American Distilling Institute, Maryland Distillers Guild and the Frederick Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to production, Dragon Distillery has a tasting room. Visitors can tour and taste their products on-site. Visit their website for details.
Dragon Distillery owner Mark Lambert shared some thoughts about Frederick and his distillery.
Q&A With Dragon Distillery Owner, Mark Lambert
Dragon Distillery offers tours and tastings Friday-Sunday. Visit their website for details. |
What are your products?
Joust Gin, Clustered Spires Vodka, Bad Bill Tutt Moonshine
What differentiates your products from others?
We are Frederick City’s first craft distillery. We use locally-sourced products, and hand-craft each batch.
What should customers know about your products?
We are committed to producing exceptional local spirits. We encourage customers to stop by the distillery to learn about our process, and taste our products
What does Frederick offer a company like yours?
My family settled in the Frederick area in the mid 1700s. I think Frederick is an exceptional city, and a wonderful destination. The city and residents have been extremely supportive and welcoming. We really appreciate all of the support for our distillery.
If You Go
Dragon Distillery is open Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Check with Dragon Distillery directly for most recent hours of operation.
Hours
Friday: 4pm – 7pm
Saturday: noon – 6pm
Sunday: noon – 4pm
Other times by appointment
Tours are offered on the half-hour, and cost $5 per person. This includes the tour, tastings, and a souvenir shot glass.
1341 Hughes Ford Road, Suite 108
Frederick, MD 21701
www.dragondistillery.com
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Medieval-themed decor sets the tone in Dragon's tasting room. |
The cauldron-like still, the Figgins Reciprocator, is nicknamed “Smaug.” |
Clustered Spires Vodka, named in tribute to the City of Frederick – the City of Clustered Spires, is clean and crisp. They recommend it for sipping, or as the base of your favorite cocktail. |
Dragon Distillery grand opening on February 13, 2016. |
Inspiring Offices: iHire's Open Office Space Inspires Collaboration & Creativity
In The City of Frederick, business spaces go beyond basics. Here, unique offices allow businesses to cultivate creativity, express their company's culture, and create a work environment that inspires. From industrial to classic, artsy to funky, historic to high tech, spaces abound to meet a variety of needs.
Inspiring Offices is a feature that highlights some of the creative and unique office spaces in Frederick.
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek inside an inspiring office in Frederick - iHire. iHire's office is located in the former Bottling Works building on East All Saints Street in Downtown Frederick. The rehabilitated building retains its original industrial feel while providing a collaborative and efficient work environment for iHire's talented workforce.
iHire provides services to both employers and job seekers. Employers are provided tools to quickly and effectively fill open positions. Additionally, job seekers have access to a single platform that provides postings from numerous online sources.
Learn more about inspiring office, iHire.
iHire Chief Administrative Officer Lisa Shuster answered a few questions about what she enjoys most about the office.
Was it “move in” ready or did you have to design/fit it out?
There's plenty of brain fuel in iHire's well-stocked kitchen. |
- Create an environment conducive to the greatest degree of collaboration possible (especially cross-functional collaboration)
- Increase communication and transparency
- Stimulate more casual conversations and decision-making given the lack of physical barriers, with perhaps fewer formal meetings being held, as a result
- Inspire greater team cohesiveness
What do you or your employees like best about the office space?
Behind iHire's reception desk resides a 3D Printer. Employees have the opportunity to upload their designs and create custom artwork as displayed above. |
Find Your Own Inspiring Office. If you are looking to open or expand a business in Frederick, we can help. Contact us, and let us help you find your own inspiring office space so you can build your dream.
If YOU know of any interesting office spaces, let us know and we will put them on our list to feature.
Made in Frederick: ShieldCo
Made in Frederick is a feature that showcases these businesses and their products.
From business plaques to sports logos, ShieldCo can make a quality piece of interior artwork for any customer. ShieldCo has made custom products for the University of Maryland, Columbia University and many other clients. The company has even created custom metal pieces of Central Park and the Frederick skyline.
The City of Frederick's Department of Economic Development had the chance to stop by ShieldCo's offices and talk to co-owners, Luke and Neil.
Q&A with ShieldCo Co-Owners, Neil and Luke
Neil and Luke took the time to answer a few questions about their business, their products, and why they enjoy doing business in Frederick.
SheildCo co-owners and brothers Luke and Neil Markey. Photo courtesy of www.shieldcoart.com. |
How long has your company been in business?
2013
What is your product/products?
Custom 3D business signage and interior décor.
What makes your product different?
We turn logos and designs into art. Our technique allows companies to take a 2D logo and make a unique 3D representation. All our pieces are laser cut and industrially powder coated so they can be used inside or out and will last lifetimes.
What do you want your customers to know about your product?
It will make their company or organization stand out from the rest. It is durable and will last and is made locally in Frederick, Maryland.
What does Frederick offer a company like yours?
Great support from local customers who believe in us and want to see us succeed. Great artisan and artistic culture that appreciates quality and design.
Want more information on ShieldCo?
If you would like to see more of the products ShieldCo produces or would like to get information on how to purchase your own piece of custom artwork, visit ShieldCo's website.
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This story was completed by our fall 2015 intern from Hood College, Nick Masucci.