The City of Frederick is pleased to share significant investments Gov. Wes Moore announced for projects in The City of Frederick that will drive economic growth and community development.
Small Business Webinars for Frederick: December
Maryland’s Small Business Development Center and the Maryland Womens Business Center provide support to local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
In addition to providing free individual consultation, the organizations host comprehensive training programs with most classes at low to no cost.
Meet the: Frederick County Liquor Board Office
The effort to maintain a healthy local business environment is a major team effort. Each newsletter this year, we plan to spotlight one of the support organizations that helps provide critical guidance to our community’s businesses. Beyond putting faces to names, we’ll also share some insider tips on how to best take advantage of their resources.
This month, we invite you to meet the Frederick County Liquor Board staff.
Celebrating & Supporting Veterans in Frederick
Our Frederick community has a long and proud tradition of military service. Drawn in part by Fort Detrick and our close proximity to the nation's capital, Frederick County is currently home to more than 16,000 veterans and their families.
Here we take a look at two exciting projects that are helping honor these men and women's service to our country and supporting their successful transition to civilian life.
Tips for Shopping Local this Holiday Season
Economic Benefits of Frederick's Holiday Tourism
There is something truly special about Frederick, Maryland during the holiday season.
The historic buildings are adorned with seasonal decor, Carroll Creek lights up with the world-famous Sailing through the Winter Solstice boats, holiday events are happening every week, and there is no shortage of great shopping & dining.
Best of all, though, these festivities aren’t only fun, but also represent an opportunity for our local economy to benefit from a month-long surge in tourism.
Golden Mile Alliance: Now Hiring - Executive Director
The Golden Mile Alliance (GMA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming Frederick’s Route 40 area into a vibrant and thriving community. The organization has been working towards this mission since 2012 — with a focus on making the Golden Mile an attractive destination for shopping, dining, living, recreation, and commerce. Now, they are ready to take their work to the next level by hiring their first full-time executive director.
25 Days of Frederick: 2023 Local Challenge
As the hustle and bustle sets in, we encourage you to intentionally set aside some time to appreciate the unique seasonal joys of our local community. In choosing to shop, connect, and give-back locally, you’ll make a real difference for your neighbors and be an important part of what makes Frederick such a special place to live and work.
Small Business Webinars for Frederick: November
Maryland’s Small Business Development Center and the Maryland Womens Business Center provide support to local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
In addition to providing free individual consultation, the organizations host comprehensive training programs with most classes at low to no cost.
Workforce Programs at Goodwill & Veterans Service Center
In honor of Economic Development Week, this month we are spotlighting creative local initiatives that are helping strengthen Frederick’s business ecosystem. These innovative programs are fostering critical connections and leveraging diverse resources to make Frederick an even better place to live, work, and play.
8th Annual Tech Games: Recap
Data Driven Frederick
Hood College’s Data Driven Frederick (DDF) is an analytics center designed to collect, aggregate and make available vital data and regional indicators about Frederick County. With information on the region’s health, economy, social welfare, land use and infrastructure, the centralized repository serves as a dynamic local and regional resource for area leaders across all business sectors.
Food Business Entrepreneurship Program
Frederick Community College’s Food Business Entrepreneurship Program offers free business training to future and/or expanding food entrepreneurs. Recognizing that a successful business needs much more than just a tasty menu, the curriculum covers a range of concepts in entrepreneurship and food service management.
Frederick's Biotech Bootcamp
Tracking Proposed Projects through the Planning Process
Whether you’re simply curious about the growth of the city or are interested in contributing your thoughts to the process — The City of Frederick offers many opportunities for the public to learn and engage with new development projects as they enter the planning review process.
Here are a few ways you can keep track of what’s going on and help guide our community’s decisions along the way: