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Donna Goff

May 24, 2018

Partner Organizations, Networking & Education

Generation Connect - What's It All About?

Donna Goff

May 24, 2018

Partner Organizations, Networking & Education

Generation Connect - What's It All About?

The mission statement for Gen Connect reads, "We provide young, professional, career-minded individuals with opportunities and activities to develop socially and professionally." Though accurate, a formal summary doesn't quite capture the unique organization's true spunk and character.

Economic Development

May 24, 2018

Government, Workforce

City's AV Team Internship Program Honored

Economic Development

May 24, 2018

Government, Workforce

City's AV Team Internship Program Honored

Last month, The City of Frederick Audio Visual Department received the 2018 Career and Technology Education Outstanding Postsecondary Business Partnerships Award of Excellence from the Maryland State Department of Education for its internship program.

Donna Goff

May 24, 2018

Workforce, Partner Organizations

Partner Spotlight: Frederick County Workforce Services

Donna Goff

May 24, 2018

Workforce, Partner Organizations

This month, our Partner Spotlight highlights Frederick County Workforce Services and the work they do with residents and businesses in Frederick.

Economic Development

May 16, 2018

Government, Infrastructure

Frederick County Emergency Management Seeks Flood Damage Reports

Economic Development

May 16, 2018

Government, Infrastructure

Frederick County Emergency Management Seeks Flood Damage Reports

The Frederick County Division of Emergency Management will be working today to build a more complete picture of the storm’s impact. If your organization suffered any damage due to the storm, please send a brief email

Economic Development

April 27, 2018

Tourism, Food & Beverage

A Guide to Frederick's 2018 Farmers Markets

Economic Development

April 27, 2018

Tourism, Food & Beverage

A Guide to Frederick's 2018 Farmers Markets

As the central point of an agriculturally-rich County, the City of Frederick is gearing up to continue its long tradition as a major trading hub for local farmers and artisans.

Economic Development

April 23, 2018

Infrastructure, East Frederick

Frederick Municipal Airport Grows as Regional Business Hub

Economic Development

April 23, 2018

Infrastructure, East Frederick

Frederick Municipal Airport Grows as Regional Business Hub

Looking at the secondary effects enabled by FDK’s flight operations reveals an economic significance that extends beyond the cockpit or perimeters of the airfield, and deep into the surrounding regional community.

Economic Development

April 23, 2018

Energy & Sustainability, Business Spotlight, Downtown

Electric Bikes Come to Frederick

Economic Development

April 23, 2018

Energy & Sustainability, Business Spotlight, Downtown

Electric Bikes Come to Frederick

Catch our quick chat with Caitlin Clark, Pedego Frederick’s Director of Fun, to learn about the latest method of transportation to roll into Frederick

Economic Development

April 23, 2018

Energy & Sustainability, Government, Infrastructure

Frederick Plans for Electric Cars

Economic Development

April 23, 2018

Energy & Sustainability, Government, Infrastructure

Frederick Plans for Electric Cars

On March 1st, the City of Frederick adopted the Plug-In Electric Charging Infrastructure Plan, which evaluated the current conditions of local Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) use and created a roadmap for increasing the number of charging points in the City.

Economic Development

April 23, 2018

Infrastructure, Government

Visualize 2045: What's the plan?

Economic Development

April 23, 2018

Infrastructure, Government

Visualize 2045: What's the plan?

More than 1,000 regionally significant road and transit projects are currently being planned by transportation agencies throughout our region

Economic Development

April 23, 2018

Partner Organizations, Real Estate & Development, Technology

A Look Inside Frederick's New Business and Innovation Center

Economic Development

April 23, 2018

Partner Organizations, Real Estate & Development, Technology

A Look Inside Frederick's New Business and Innovation Center

Take a tour of this new space and meet the tenants that will be launching new entrepreneurs, connecting top talent to the workforce, advocating for existing companies, and ensuring Frederick's economy continues to thrive.

Donna Goff

April 19, 2018

Infrastructure, Partner Organizations

Partner Spotlight: TransIT Services of Frederick County

Donna Goff

April 19, 2018

Infrastructure, Partner Organizations

Partner Spotlight: TransIT Services of Frederick County

This month, our Partner Spotlight highlights the Frederick County TransIT as a resource committed providing quality transportation needs on every level to the residents of Frederick.

Donna Goff

April 19, 2018

Infrastructure

Partner Spotlight: MARC

Donna Goff

April 19, 2018

Infrastructure

Partner Spotlight: MARC

This month's Partner Spotlight also highlights MTA/MARC and the services they offer to Frederick residents.

Economic Development

April 4, 2018

Financial Resources, Real Estate & Development, Golden Mile

Enterprise Zone Sought to Promote Golden Mile Investment

Economic Development

April 4, 2018

Financial Resources, Real Estate & Development, Golden Mile

Enterprise Zone Sought to Promote Golden Mile Investment

The Department of Economic Development is currently pursuing application for the Enterprise Designation of Frederick’s West Patrick Street “Golden Mile” area, to acquire an additional tool to promote investment on the City’s west side.

Economic Development

March 30, 2018

Real Estate & Development, Tourism, Golden Mile

Warehouse Cinemas Signs Lease at Former Fredericktowne Mall

Economic Development

March 30, 2018

Real Estate & Development, Tourism, Golden Mile

Warehouse Cinemas Signs Lease at Former Fredericktowne Mall

The former Frederick Towne Mall site along Route 40 is about to see new life. Warehouse Cinemas has executed a lease for 40,000 SF in the space once operated by Hoyts Cinema.

Economic Development

March 22, 2018

Real Estate & Development

Why Frederick is Turning Investors' Heads

Economic Development

March 22, 2018

Real Estate & Development

Why Frederick is Turning Investors' Heads

Frederick has changed dramatically in the last 20 years -- from a small sleepy town to the second largest city in the State. The City of Frederick now stands as the third point in a powerful economic triangle that traces to D.C. and Baltimore.