The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The SBA has announced several changes to encourage and enable wider participation in the program.
Small Business Webinars for Frederick: March
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 — for those just thinking about starting a business to executive training — with most classes at low to no cost. March courses will again be held online in webinar format.
More Financing Channels: VLT & MSBDFA
Case Study: Rollins Funeral's Use of Neighborhood BusinessWorks
This winter Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home formally kicked-off construction of the new Rollins Life Celebration Center at 330 Catoctin Avenue. Here we catch up with owner Gary Rollins to ask him about his use of the State’s Neighborhood BusinessWorks program to help move the venture forward.
Small Business Webinars for Frederick Businesses: February
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 — for those just thinking about starting a business to executive training — with most classes at low to no cost. February courses will again be held online in webinar format.
Additional Opportunities in OZ Designated Areas
The Opportunity Zone program is a federal initiative to promote investment in specific communities nation-wide. Since the program’s launch, the State of Maryland has worked to make these designated areas even more attractive by adding its own enhancements. Check out how Frederick businesses & real estate professionals can take full advantage of both these incentives here.
Case Study: Frederick Indoor Sports Center’s Use of C-PACE
Tax Credit Available for Historic Property Improvements in 2020
St. John Properties Shares Plans for East Park
Message from the Frederick County Health Department
Progress Labs at Riverside
Maryland Women's Business Center: Upcoming Events
Visit Frederick Announces FY22 Application and FY21 TRIPP Awards
Second Grant Round Opens for Frederick Food Service Establishments
Frederick County restaurants and food service businesses are being offered a second round of grants to support the hard-hit industry. County Executive Jan Gardner announced that an additional $1.3 million would be distributed this month. Food service businesses that received funding in the first round will automatically receive a second grant. Those that did not receive funds in the fall may apply now through 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 13.
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.