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Frederick County restaurants and food service businesses are being offered a second round of grants to support the hard-hit industry. County Executive Jan Gardner announced that an additional $1.3 million would be distributed this month. Food service businesses that received funding in the first round will automatically receive a second grant. Those that did not receive funds in the fall may apply now through 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 13.
Frederick County’s Office of Economic Development holds monthly networking events geared towards helping minorities start and grow a business. These events include experts on topics such as marketing, finances, procurement, real estate, exit strategy and more; as well as the opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs.
The impressive 81,446 SF adaptive reuse project at 400 East Church is transforming the existing warehouse into over 83 loft-style apartments across three floors. When completed, the apartment building will provide new, centrally-located workforce housing to the Frederick community. Check out photos of the progress here.
Constructed in 1956, the building at 1341 Hughes Ford originally served as an eyeglasses manufacturing plant and then memorably as the Hartz Men’s Clothing manufacturing facility until its closure in 2006. In recent years, the aging building has again undergone a major transformation – now becoming a vibrant retail, service, and business center. Learn more about this exciting project here.
Maryland’s Small Business Development Center 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. November courses will again be held online in webinar format.
