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Celebrating & Supporting Workforce Development in Frederick

Celebrating & Supporting Workforce Development in Frederick

September is National Workforce Development month. In addition to recognizing and celebrating our dedicated team here in Frederick, we are excited to share updates on some of the invaluable tools Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) has been working on for our local business community.

Where SHE is Now: Rachel Anne Warren

Where SHE is Now: Rachel Anne Warren

Year after year the program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.

Below we catch up past-standout and current local business owner Rachel Anne Warren to find out ‘Where SHE is Now.’

Where SHE is Now: Tina Harper

Where SHE is Now: Tina Harper

Year after year the program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.

Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Tina Harper to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:

Where SHE is Now: Hannah King

Where SHE is Now: Hannah King

Year after year the program continues to not only empower new entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.

Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Hannah King to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:

Where SHE is Now: Kelly Kuzma

Where SHE is Now: Kelly Kuzma

Year after year the program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.

Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Kelly Kuzma to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:

Where SHE is Now: Megan Donovan

Where SHE is Now: Megan Donovan

Year after year the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's SHE Pitch program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.

Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Megan Donovan to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:

Where SHE is Now: Allison Jachowski

Where SHE is Now: Allison Jachowski

Year after year the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's SHE Pitch program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.

Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Allison Jachowski to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:

Weinberg Center to Host Professional Development Workshops for Artists and Arts Organizations

Weinberg Center to Host Professional Development Workshops for Artists and Arts Organizations

The Weinberg Center for the Arts in partnership with the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development, Frederick Arts Council, Frederick County Art Association, and Give Rise Studio will present a series of Professional Development Workshops for artists and arts nonprofit organizations.  The workshops will run from September 10 through October 15, 2024 at New Spire Arts.

Frederick Shines at 2024 MEDA Annual Conference

Frederick Shines at 2024 MEDA Annual Conference

This month, MEDA (Maryland Economic Development Association) hosted it's Annual Conference in Cambridge, Maryland. The conference theme explored Maryland’s competitive assets while analyzing strategies crucial for the state’s future success. Throughout the conference, Frederick played a prominent role— including as conference leadership, support, sponsorship, and honorees.

6 Resources For Frederick's Non-Profit Community

6 Resources For Frederick's Non-Profit Community

Operating a non-profit is much like running a business— success requires more than an idea and passion. There are countless logistics to manage, ranging from fundraising to marketing to human resources to legal & policy issues to program management, and beyond. It’s no small task!