Let's congratulate Audio-Video Group who is celebrating 15 years in business this month!
Another shout out goes to Interfaith Housing who is celebrating 25 years of doing great work, providing over 1200 housing units since 1990.
If your Frederick business has received special recognition or an award or contract, let us know! We love to share YOUR good news! Email Donna at DED.
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June 10
Tech Frederick Networking Event FITCI Lunch & Learn FITCI Networking on the Patio
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240-315-8174
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As spring gives way to summer, Frederick welcomes a bounty of activities. Downtown Frederick is known for its outdoor concerts and this summer one more will be added to the lineup. The Downtown Frederick Partnership brings Frederick's Levitt AMP Concert Series to the City this summer. These free, family-friendly concerts are open to people of all ages and will be held on Tuesdays from June 16-August 18 at 7 p.m. at the Carroll Creek Park Amphitheater. Frederick was one of just 10 cities across the country selected to receive $25,000 in matching funds from the 2015 Levitt AMP Grant Awards. The City proudly matched a portion of the grant to help bring this concert to Frederick. According to the Economic Impact of the Arts in Maryland study released by the Maryland State Arts Council, 7.7 million people attended arts events in Maryland in FY2012. The study also confirmed the significant role that the arts play within communities. Based on the number of visitors to Maryland's non-profit arts organizations, the study estimated spending of $345 million on lodging, transportation, restaurants, gifts, and other travel-related incidentals in FY2012 and a total economic impact of $1.07 billion. Studies calculate that the local leverage is over $6.5 million in additional spending by arts and culture audiences in the Frederick area. With the addition of the Levitt AMP Concert Series, outdoor live music can be found in Frederick three evenings a week this summer. The other popular outdoor seasonal concerts include the Summer Concert Series and Alive@5. These events increase economic activity for our local businesses, from gas stations to downtown cafes, and make our city a better place to live, work, and visit. Events like these provide the great quality of life so many of our Frederick businesses, their employees, and City residents enjoy. Check out the schedules, and find an evening to take in some great music with friends, family, or co-workers. Best,
Richard G. Griffin, AICP, CEcD
Director
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Advance Maryland 2015
Business Assistance With Economic Gardening
 DBED and the EAGB are looking for second-stage companies that are looking for assistance with growth or who might need help with unique challenges and identifying new opportunities. This is the 3rd year for Advance Maryland, which is a business resource that focuses on assisting existing companies identify growth strategies. Advance Maryland addresses strategic growth challenges and provides market research, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Read on to find out about requirements and to apply.
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New Leases for the Patrick Center
Miles & Stockbridge and PNC Sign Long-Term Leases
 Matan Companies signed two 10-year office leases, totaling nearly 25,000 SF, for the Patrick Center in Downtown Frederick. Miles & Stockbridge signed a renewal of their current lease on the 6th floor,which included an expansion into 2/3 of the 5th floor. As well, PNC signed their lease for the entire 2nd floor and will house some retail and business banking personnel and its Wealth Management group. Welcome to Downtown Frederick!
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Frederick PR Service Wins MEDA Award
Press Release Program Offered to All Frederick Businesses
 PR Frederick, a marketing program jointly managed by the Frederick County Office of Economic Development and the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development, won the top award in the Marketing Category at the 2015 MEDA (Maryland Economic Development Association) Awards ceremony. Read more on the DED blog to learn about the award and the free service.
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Facade Improvement Program
Grant Will Help Route 40 & East Side Store Fronts
 The current Frederick Façade Improvement Program is expanding the current Downtown Program to include the areas east and west of downtown along the Patrick Street Corridor, including East Frederick and Golden Mile neighborhoods. Of the $100,000 grant award, $53,000 will be allocated to Downtown Frederick, $23,500 to East Frederick, and $23,500 to the Golden Mile.
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Inspiring Offices
Be Inspired by These Unique Spaces
 When rehabbing the current En-Net Services offices at 712 N. East Street, the executive team wanted to strike a balance with historical and modern while making the office space updated and functional for their business needs. Brian Sheffer, President of the company shares, "En-Net employees love the fact that they work close to wonderful shops and restaurants in downtown Frederick."
To read more about En-Net and see more fabulous photos, read on in our blog.
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Corporate Fitness Memberships
Wellness Programs Support Lower Healthcare Costs
The Corporate Membership program is available to all City businesses and provides discounted memberships to employees. Check out all the details on our blog!
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Hood Graduate School Open House
Two Sessions Held on Tuesday June 16
 The Graduate School at Hood College will hold two open house sessions on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at the Whitaker Campus Center on Hood's campus.
Prospective students can talk with faculty and staff about their professional aspirations and learn about Hood's 18 masters and 12 certificate programs. Open house attendees are encouraged to bring their résumés and transcripts and apply for on-the-spot admission.
RSVP online or by calling 301-696-3600 or by emailing.
Walk-ins are welcome.
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This Week on Carroll Creek
Share Your Carroll Creek Photos with Us
 The City of Frederick launched a primary account on Instagram (@cityoffrederick) to share and showcase the City's unique assets visually.
To mark the launch, The City of Frederick is asking Frederick area Instagram users to capture and share their favorite photos of Carroll Creek Park using the hashtag #iHEARTcarrollcreek.
Our DED blog has all the details.
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Discussions Held at Joint City & County Meeting
 The Downtown Hotel & Conference Center Project continues to advance as legal agreements are finalized, financing options are explored, and the developer begins the entitlement process. Continue to follow DED on Facebook and Twitter as well as our blog for the latest project updates.
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Grown at Home Cookout
A Call for Participants for First Annual Event
 Seed of Life Nurseries, in partnership with The Frederick-News Post, is planning the first annual Grown at Home Cookout to be held July 23rd at the Frederick News-Post facilities. The event format will pair local restaurants and farmers in teams. Seed of Life is currently seeking local restaurants to participate and the deadline is June 19th. For more information, contact Seed of Life.
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Available Commercial Space
Find the Right Space For You!
T he 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 and our "off the grid" blog for hard to find downtown properties. As well, we highlight one space each month in our e-news. Office Space - 2405 Whittier Drive  4,500 -9,000 SF Office/Medical Space, nestled at the main entrance of the Whittier Planned Urban Development offering great convenience to the neighbors of Whittier and the surrounding communities. The Lake with beautiful walking and biking Paths offers an optimal office environment for employees and customers. For more information, contact Nancy Green with MackIntosh Realtors at 240-529-0135.
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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.
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City of Frederick businesses have the opportunity to provide affordable fitness memberships to employees at the