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Maryland’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides support to local entrepreneurs and small businesses. In addition to providing free individual consultation, the organization hosts comprehensive training programs with most classes at low to no cost. April courses will again be held online in webinar format.
Frederick County’s Office of Economic Development holds monthly networking events geared towards helping minorities start and grow a business. These events include experts on topics such as marketing, finances, procurement, real estate, exit strategy and more; as well as the opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs.
This year, the Downtown Frederick Partnership turns 30 years old! In fitting celebration, we thought we’d share 30 amazing projects the Partnership has helped bring to Frederick over the years. As impressive as it is, this list just scratches the surface of the incredible work the organization does to help make our community vibrant for businesses, residents, and visitors alike!
This month our Partner Spotlight shines on the voice of this growing local cyclist community: the Frederick Bike Coalition.
This month, our Partner Spotlight highlights the Golden Mile Alliance (GMA) — a local non-profit serving the residential and business community of the west-side of Frederick. We spoke with current GMA President, David Newman, to learn more about the organization and the resources available to area businesses.
Our Partner Spotlight for this month showcases the Frederick chapter of SHRM or Society for Human Resource Management; they are 158 members strong, representing 120 Frederick businesses.
Our Partner Spotlights have traditionally featured organizations rather than people, but this month we headed over to the Frederick County Office of Economic Development to talk to Sherman Coleman, who is an institution in his own right. While we were there, we discussed the Minority Business Vision Program of which he is the Director, and we picked up some tips for a successful and balanced life along the way.
DefTech is an initiative of the Maryland Department of Commerce, funded by the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment and the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration through its Regional Innovation Strategies Program and includes twelve partner organizations across the state.
As the the local life science industries continue to grow at a tremendous rate, it can be hard keeping track of all of the advancements, developments, events, and opportunities. Cue this month’s Partner Spotlight: BioBuzz
Bio Buzz is local organization dedicated to gathering, curating, and connecting all things bio-related within the BioHealth Capital Region.
This month, our Partner Spotlight highlights Tamar Osterman, Senior Business Development Representative with Maryland Department of Commerce.
The City of Frederick Department of Economic Development (DED) works closely with Tamar and her position at the State to connect potential, new, and expanding City businesses to assistance available through the State of Maryland.
Governor Larry Hogan has announced the appointment of Kelly M. Schulz as secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce. Schulz, a Frederick County resident, previously served as the local representative in Maryland House of Delegates, and most recently served as the secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR).
