City of Frederick DED Newsletter

March 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

Quick Links

Frederick Day

Available Commercial Space

AWARDS & ATTA-BOYS

Wood Street CTO, Derek Jubach was recently awarded the SmartCEO Executive Management Award in a March 9th awards ceremony. For the full story, visit Wood Street's

website.

Zoe's Chocolate Company won the 2015 Good Food Award for their "Greek Honey Yogurt Praline".

3 Roads Communications has recently won 5, count 'em, FIVE, Telly Awards for TV programming and video. Read more about the award winning projects

on their website.

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 24

Frederick County Chamber: New Media & Technology Conference

April 7

Frederick County Chamber: Lunch Exchange

April 15

FITCI Lunch & Learn: Protecting Your Brand Through Trademark Registration

April 21

DFP Competitive Edge: Learn How to Throw Your Own Party

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Rex's Downtown Grill
57 East Patrick Street
240-651-5278
NEW

Rehab 2 Perform
1845 Brookfield Court
301-798-4838
NEW

Neutre Salon & Spa
101 S. Market Street
301-228-3670
5 Year Anniversary

QUICK LINKS

As winter melts away, we look forward to the changes spring brings. Over the winter months, we've had the opportunity to dig into several projects.

This month, we spearheaded City of Frederick Day in Annapolis for the 9th year, providing a unique opportunity to connect with state leaders and legislators. City officials and partners showcased our community and key projects that are moving Frederick. From infrastructure investments to the arts, Frederick is building a safer, stronger Maryland through partnerships, all while improving the excellent quality of life that residents enjoy and expect.

Looking forward, work on the Mayor's ad hoc Economic Development Advisory Council will bring about recommendations to help Frederick compete regionally and nationally. The Downtown Hotel and Conference Center project is on track, and we're looking forward to sharing updates in the upcoming months on both of these initiatives.

The sun is shining brighter and baseball season is almost here, and we have a lot to look forward to both in our community and with the new season.

Best,

Richard G. Griffin, AICP, CEcD

Director

Frederick Day in Annapolis

Downtown Hotel & Conference Center Highlighted

Congressman John Delaney makes a visit to
Frederick Day in Annapolis

Thursday March 12, 2015 was City of Frederick Day in Annapolis. Each year, The City of Frederick updates legislators and state leaders on select City projects and reports on key infrastructure and growth projects that are underway. This year's event was very productive and well received. Read more about the event and check out photos on our Blog.

Tech Company Receives State Funding

Blue Pillar Awarded $550K From Venture Fund

Energy Management Solution company Blue Pillar has received investment funds, as well as, $550K from the Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development's Venture Fund.

Blue Pillar is currently headquartered in Indian and recently opened an office within Frederick's business incubator, FITCI. The funds will enable Blue PIllar to grow and add jobs in Frederick.

Read on in the Frederick News Post.

Frederick County Best Places To Work

Final Chance to Nominate - March 30th!

Don't miss your final opportunity to claim a Frederick County Best Places to Work award; Nominate your Frederick County company for a 2015 award by sharing with us benefits offered to your employees. No detail is too small to mention. This is a great opportunity to share your best practices and maybe pick up ideas for a few new ones.
*Only one submission per company is needed. Deadline to submit is March 30th.

SURVEY/NOMINATION

FInalists this year will be invited to the July 30th ceremony at the Delaplaine and winners will be highlighted in Frederick Magazine. Don't miss your chance to have your business celebrated at this popular event.

Check us out on Facebook or read more here.

Niger Film Crew Visits Frederick

Showcases Frederick's Entrepreneurial Spirit

Across the globe, developing countries work to build an entrepreneurial business climate, and some of those countries look to Frederick as an example. The City's Department of Economic Development works the State Department to host media teams to film documentaries on topics such as entrepreneurism, business development and government support for start-up businesses. Read more in our blog.

Economic Development Annual Report

Find Out What We've Been Up To!

The 2014 DED Annual Report is available to you to review and find out the businesses we've touched and projects we were involved in last year. Go to our website and scroll to the bottom to click on the report image.

Downtown Hotel News

Hotel & Conference Center Highlighted In Annapolis

The Frederick County Delegation voted unanimously on the Downtown Hotel project and issued a letter to Governor Hogan to request $7.5M in FY16. The project needs a total of $15M in State support for infrastructure related to the project including parking.

The project was heavily promoted during Frederick Day in Annapolis on March 12th and City staff held meetings with State leadership regarding the project, funding requests and economic impact for the City.

Read more on the DED Blog.

This Week on Carroll Creek

Changes Down on the Creek

The snow is melting, revealing the progress on Carroll Creek Park. With warmer weather ahead, work will continue to build the shared use paths and Phase II improvements. These images show recent work and progress along the creek.

See great images on the DED blog.

Focus On: Golden Mile

Experience Authentic International Cuisine

Stretching towards the mountains, the Golden Mile is a major retail district in Frederick. Locals flock to this corridor, also known as Route 40, for retail stores and services. But insiders know that tucked inside the shopping centers, diners can find some of the most delicious and authentic international cuisine in the region. Read more on the DED blog.

Available Commercial Space

Find the Right Space For You!

The City of Frederick has many opportunities for commercial space; from retail corridor to Downtown historic office space. Check out our website for new listings each month. As well, we highlight one space each month in our e-news.

Retail Space - Prospect Plaza Shopping Center- 401 East Jefferson Street.

12,960 - 22,775 SF available. A gateway to the City! Anchor tenants include Rugged Warehouse, Dollar Tree, Pizza Hut, McDonald's and PNC Bank. Easy access to I70/I270 & US15. Contact Steve Krasnow with Core Commercial Brokerage at 301-428-1020, ext 1262.

DED VISION

Frederick is the most unique and vibrant small city in the region in which to live and work, with low unemployment dominated by desirable and creative jobs in diverse industries with deep local roots offering family supporting wages and benefits. The Frederick business community, contributes sizably to the tax base of the community, supports non-profit programs financially and through employee volunteers, and is a full partner with local government to ensure long term community sustainability.