Business News From The City of Frederick                                                                      December 2015

Greetings!,
 
We are nearing the close of another successful year in Frederick. We are thankful to work in a City where our businesses, partners, non-profits, and residents work throughout the year to make this a thriving community.

As we reflect on this year's many successes, we also look forward to next year's major projects and the changes that lie ahead. 
 
Thank each of you for being a part of our journey this year. On behalf of the entire Department of Economic Development, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and prosperous New Year. 

Best,
Richard G. Griffin, AICP, CEcD
Director, Economic Development
Finish Your Holiday Shopping Small

Even the most diligent of shoppers may have a few items to buy for the holidays. Luckily in Frederick, there are a number of options to finish your holiday shopping at a small business. 

Buying locally from small businesses helps keep money in the community. As you finish up your holiday shopping, learn five ways to celebrate shopping small in Frederick this season. 
FREE Weekend Parking Offered Through New Year's Day

Just as in previous years, free parking Downtown (meters and decks) is offered every weekend between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day from Saturday at 8:00 AM through Monday at 6:00 AM.

To learn more about Parking in The City of Frederick, visit our blog. 
Discover How A Company's Mission Inspires its Office Design
 
Inspiring Office: Someone With
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek inside this month's inspiring office in Frederick - Someone With. The company began as an online marketplace for breast cancer products, and has expanded its corporate vision of "Innovation for Life" to include membership based financial services for those suffering from a chronic condition.

The company's mission has inspired its office design. Pink hues, the traditional awareness color for breast cancer, is infused into aspects of the office's design. 

Learn more about the company and see photos of the most inspiring aspects of this company's office space. 
DED Promotes Frederick at SMART Proc & Entrepreneur Expo
 
Marketing The City of Frederick as a location where businesses can thrive is a key objective for 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. Most recently, DED exhibited at SMART Proc and the Maryland Entrepreneur Expo.  


To learn more about DED's trade show and event marketing efforts, visit the DED blog.
Downtown Hotel and Conference Center Project Advances to Next Steps in the Process 
 
Artist interpretation.
On Thursday, December 3, 2015, The City of Frederick's Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved two Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) regarding the Downtown Frederick Hotel and Conference Center Project (the Project) at public hearing. 
 
For the developer, an approved MOU means they can begin the process of developing plans and gaining approvals so the Project is shovel-ready.

"Approval of the MOUs is the next step in moving this project forward by bringing together the best of both the public and private worlds," said Mayor Randy McClement.
Awards & Atta-Boys

Happy 5th Anniversary to Gallery 322 at 322 N. Market Street!
Saturday, December 19, 2015 5-8 PM  
Portrait Demonstration by Russ Schofield

Local start-up Blue Pillar, Inc was named to Deliotte's
"Technology Fast 500" as one of the top 15 Energy
Tech Companies. Way to go!


Cakes to Die For was recently featured in the
Maryland Burbs Weekly Yelp. 
Available Commercial Space 

Office Space - 1888 N. Market Street - "Galaxy Building"- Up to 31,500 SF of Office space available. Within 10 minutes of I270/I70 interchange; High-end building with executive and mid-level workforce accommodations.Designed for large employment firms. Parking for 320 employees. Less than 5 minutes from Shops at Monocacy. For more information, contact Mike Maites with Avison Young at 301-806-5775.

See other available commercial space highlighted on our website!
Upcoming Economic Development Calendar Events

Frederick Urban Design Meet Up
Frederick County Workforce Services - Instant Confidence. Sell Your Strengths 
 
Small Business Development Center - Small Business Growth & Exit Strategies

Visit our calendar for more events that can help your business grow.
  City of Frederick | Economic Development | 301-600-6360 |  www.businessinfrederick.com
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