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Highlights from Visit Frederick
Status of the Golden Mile Recap
techfrederick's Aspire Training Program Awarded Largest Grant Funding to Date
techfrederick, a coalition of local high-tech companies, just received its 5th round of funding from the Department of Labor, garnering its largest amount of funding in a single grant to date, $355,446. Since its inception, techfrederick’s Aspire Training program has been awarded just over $1.1m in grant funds through this initiative to offer high caliber, high tech training to local tech professionals seeking to upgrade their occupational skills.
NCI and FNL Technology Showcase Receives National Award
Pitch Competitions Offer Funding to Frederick Start Ups
Small Business Webinars for Frederick: April
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.
Visit Frederick Announces FY22 Application and FY21 TRIPP Awards
EmPower One2 Networking Events
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.
Celebrating ‘30’ with the Downtown Frederick Partnership
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!
Partners Providing Support Through COVID-19
Partner Spotlight: Frederick Bike Coalition
This month our Partner Spotlight shines on the voice of this growing local cyclist community: the Frederick Bike Coalition.
Partner Spotlight: Golden Mile Alliance
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.
Supporting Diversity in Frederick's Business Community
Partner Spotlight: Frederick County SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management
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.