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Celebrating & Supporting Workforce Development in Frederick

Celebrating & Supporting Workforce Development in Frederick

September is National Workforce Development month. In addition to recognizing and celebrating our dedicated team here in Frederick, we are excited to share updates on some of the invaluable tools Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) has been working on for our local business community.

Where SHE is Now: Rachel Anne Warren

Where SHE is Now: Rachel Anne Warren

Year after year the program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.

Below we catch up past-standout and current local business owner Rachel Anne Warren to find out ‘Where SHE is Now.’

Where SHE is Now: Jenni Hoover

Where SHE is Now: Jenni Hoover

Year after year the program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.

Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Jenni Hoover to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’

Where SHE is Now: Tina Harper

Where SHE is Now: Tina Harper

Year after year the program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.

Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Tina Harper to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:

Where SHE is Now: Hannah King

Where SHE is Now: Hannah King

Year after year the program continues to not only empower new entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.

Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Hannah King to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:

Where SHE is Now: Kelly Kuzma

Where SHE is Now: Kelly Kuzma

Year after year the program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.

Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Kelly Kuzma to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:

Where SHE is Now: Megan Donovan

Where SHE is Now: Megan Donovan

Year after year the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's SHE Pitch program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.

Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Megan Donovan to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:

Where SHE is Now: Allison Jachowski

Where SHE is Now: Allison Jachowski

Year after year the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's SHE Pitch program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.

Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Allison Jachowski to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:

FITCI Launches Entrepreneurial Community Innovation Center: Maryland's EDGE at 321

FITCI Launches Entrepreneurial Community Innovation Center: Maryland's EDGE at 321

Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI) is thrilled to announce its new innovation center, Maryland’s EDGE at 321. Years in the making, the facility at 321 Ballenger Center Drive is designed to meet the unique needs of science and technology startups while nourishing community connections beyond any one sector.

Meet the: Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for Frederick County

Meet the: Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for Frederick County

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 Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for Frederick County.

Meet the: Frederick County Liquor Board Office

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.

Data Driven Frederick

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.

6 Resources For Frederick's Non-Profit Community

6 Resources For Frederick's Non-Profit Community

Operating a non-profit is much like running a business— success requires more than an idea and passion. There are countless logistics to manage, ranging from fundraising to marketing to human resources to legal & policy issues to program management, and beyond. It’s no small task!