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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’:
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’:
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.
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.
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.
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.
It was an exciting few days at the Annual Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) Conference for Frederick!
Take a look at some of the highlights here -- including multiple awards AND a historic inauguration of our new favorite president ... our very own Richard Griffin!
Last month, the Golden Mile Alliance celebrated 10 years of helping Frederick shine.
The Golden Mile Alliance was formed in 2012 as an independent non-profit dedicated to the revitalization of the Route 40 corridor. In honor of the organization's anniversary, we are sharing 10 resources for residents and businesses that are interested in becoming more engaged & invested in the Golden Mile area.
The City’s Department of Economic Development is proud to be the Signature Sponsor of the Frederick County EmPOWER Program- which was created to support underrepresented businesses.
The program offers monthly networking events, a business mentorship program (currently accepting applications), an underrepresented business directory, DEI tool kit, blogs, one-on-one business support, resources and more!
Our partners at Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) are dedicated to linking businesses in need of qualified employees with individuals seeking employment opportunities.
Below we explore some of the FCWS Business Team’s no-cost resources available to local employers to support of talent attraction, retention and development initiatives:
