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Earlier this year, Wilcoxon – a leading producer of vibration monitoring solutions for over 55 years – signed a 42,000SF lease with St. John’s Properties at 8435 Progress Drive and announced plans to relocate operations to the City of Frederick. The company, which brings over 100 employees to Frederick, is now targeting an early October opening for the new facility.
The Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI), Frederick, Maryland’s tech incubator, announced September 7th that it is the recipient of two grants totaling $450,000 from the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund of the Rural Maryland Council (RMC). The Fund provides targeted investment to promote economic prosperity in Maryland’s rural communities.
The Manufacturing industry has played a part of Frederick’s history for centuries. Names that still resonate today such as Frederick Brick Works and McCutcheons, have a place in Frederick Manufacturing history.
Stulz-ATS, EDCO, Canam Steel, AstraZeneca, Miscellaneous Metals, Wright Manufacturing and RoosterBio are just a few of the many advanced manufactures that currently call Frederick home.
This month our Partner Spotlight shines on Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) and the programs, services and assistance available to neighborhoods and businesses.
When selecting Frederick County’s Best Places to Work, nominations are scored based on the employers' work-life balance, median salary, turnover rate, benefits, diversity, and professional growth opportunities. This year, two City businesses - Immersion Active and FoodPRO - received top honors in their respective categories.
As the Selection Committee read through the nominations for the 2018 Frederick County Best Places to Work Awards - a theme emerged regarding local businesses' commitment to family. Watch the video which reflects upon these companies that recognize “Family Matters.”
