Frederick County currently has the 3rd highest job growth rate in Maryland. In a state that has the highest median household income in the nation, Frederick employers are leading the way in one of the most competitive job markets in the world.
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9 Impactful Stories from Frederick's Minority and Women Business Owners
DED Summer Interns: Emma and Rowena
Sara Movahed: Movahed & Fisher Law, LLC.
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: Frederick Birth Center
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: MTC Integration
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.
Serina Roy: Dublin Roasters Coffee
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.
Imagilin Technology, LLC.
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: Serenity Tearoom & Fine Dining
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.
Edgar Opazo: Auto Clinic International
Edgar Opazo has a vision for the world of automotive servicing, and it is an experience like no other. At Auto Clinic International, Edgar works hard, along with his business partner, to provide that vision for his customers. We visited to learn more about his story rising up as an immigrant in Frederick’s business world.
Partner Spotlight: Sherman Coleman
Our Partner Spotlights have traditionally featured organizations rather than people, but this month we headed over to the Frederick County Office of Economic Development to talk to Sherman Coleman, who is an institution in his own right. While we were there, we discussed the Minority Business Vision Program of which he is the Director, and we picked up some tips for a successful and balanced life along the way.
Emily Dorr: Postern Agency
Emily Dorr has over 20 years of experience in the world of graphic design, but more recent endeavors have required serious entrepreneurial chops as well. After purchasing Jean Petersen Design in July of 2017, Dorr rebranded as Postern Agency, a fully-fledged marketing agency, in May of 2018. Now, she is poised to help other businesses and organizations be as successful as her own.
