If your Frederick business has received special recognition or an award or contract, let us know! We love to share YOUR good news with our 2,500 contacts! Email Donna at DED.
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October 20
Hood College Graduate School Open House
October 19-23
Frederick County Office Economic Development - Business Appreciation Week
November 20
SmartProc 2015 Small Business Outreach Procurement Conference
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Thrasher's Cleaning Service
412 Pine Avenue
240-344-1440
NEW
Dollarz Up LLC 183 Thomas Johnson Drive
240-357-3919
NEW
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As home to a number of top ranked manufacturers including MedImmune/AstraZeneca, EDCO, Stulz, Fairchild Controls, and McCutcheons among others, the City of Frederick recently celebrated Manufacturing Day on October 2nd. According to a 2014 Frederick Market Analysis Report by Sage Policy Group, there are approximately 5,000 people employed in manufacturing across Frederick County including 1,300 in the City. While this represents only 5.6% and 2.9% of the employment in the County and City respectively, it is an incredibly important sector with immense opportunity to grow great paying jobs right here at home. Recently MedImmune, which is growing its operations here, shared that 40% of their workforce lives in Frederick County and 15% in the City. A recent study by the Manufacturing Institute using data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, states that manufacturing provides the largest economic multiplier of any other industry sector with "every dollar in final sales of manufactured products support[ing] $1.33 in output from other sectors". With manufacturing workers earning an average salary of $77K nationally, we know that manufacturing supports high quality career opportunities and family-supporting wages in our community. We look forward to growing modern manufacturing jobs in Frederick and recruiting the next generation of U.S. manufacturing workers to our area.
Best,
Richard G. Griffin, AICP, CEcD
Director
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SmartProc 2015
Small Business Outreach Procurement Conference
 Connect with Government, Industry and Academic Leaders in Defense, Intelligence, Medical, Health and Cyber at the one day small business outreach procurement conference.
November 20th, 8:00am - 3:30pm FSK Holiday Inn & Conference Center
Visit the SmartProc website find out about exhibiting and sponsoring as well as attending.
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EDAC Begins Second Year
Ad Hoc Economic Development Advisory Council Update
 Approximately one year ago, Mayor Randy McClement's newly established group, the Ad Hoc Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC), met to begin their work. Over the last year, the group focused on three specific topics to ensure The City of Frederick continues to attract private business investment, jobs and economic opportunity.
Learn more about the groups progress over the last year.
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Event Featured Golden Mile Plans
Development Showcase Highlighted Investments
 An estimated 200 residents attended The Golden Mile Alliance's Development Showcase along with representation from elected officials, City staff, and the Frederick Police Department. The event was organized to educate the community on the numerous planned investments along the Golden Mile corridor.
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Marketing Frederick As A Thriving City
Promoting Frederick as a Business Destination
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Marketing The City of Frederick as a location where businesses can thrive is one of the key objectives of the Department of Economic Development (DED). Each year, DED attends and exhibits at conferences and trade shows to reach targeted audiences, including vital industry sectors, elected officials, and partner organizations.
Learn more about how we showcase Frederick and our services regionally, nationally, and even internationally.
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FREE Training for IT Professionals
Tech Frederick to Provide Training with Help From EARN Grant
 If you are an IT professional with an outdated skill set, there is a potential training opportunity just for you. This program is ideal for underemployed or unemployed individuals actively searching for an IT position within Networking, Website Development, Systems Administration or Website Application. To read more about training dates and how to apply, visit the Tech Frederick website.
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The Partnership Celebrates 25 Years
Group Looks Ahead With Five Year Strategic Plan
 The Downtown Frederick Partnership proudly celebrated 25 years of success and marked the occasion on October 8, 2015 during an annual breakfast.
The Partnership welcomed 120 guests to "Rise & Shine" with the organization to learn about the their five year strategic plan, preview t he new "We love Downtown Frederick" video, and participate in a live appeal to help raise money for implementation of the strategic plan.
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Inspiring Office: Welocalize
Welocalize offers an airy office in a former factory
Welocalize's "Inspiring Office" space offers high ceilings, light, and creative elements in The Glass Factory. This former industrial space combines the old and new to offer employees a great work environment.
Learn more about inside Welocalize's inspiring office space on the blog.
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This Week on Carroll Creek
October 12, 2015
 A pedestrian bridge at Wisner Street gets some attention as well as stone and brick work. The bridge is located at the Union Mills building which is under renovation as well and should be ready to welcome a new tenant in early 2016. Visit our blog to see more great pictures and updates!
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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. Retail Space - 101 S. Market Street
700 SF retail space located at the intersection of South Market Street and All Saints Street. Historic Downtown Frederick. Zoned DB. Located under renovated condominiums. For more information, contact Alice Hoxie with Frederick Town Realty at 301-401-2598.
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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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