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Our partners at Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) are dedicated to linking businesses in need of qualified employees with individuals seeking employment opportunities. The FCWS Business Team works closely with local companies on job postings and promotion, recruitment and retention solutions, pipeline development, training programs, labor market information, and workforce education.
Economic Development is a deliberate set of programs, policies, or activities intended to improve the economic well-being and quality of life. The goals of economic development efforts include: creating/retaining permanent higher wage jobs, stimulating private sector investment, growing the community’s non-residential tax base, and helping governments plan for the future. To achieve these goals, Economic Development organizations rely on five strategic focuses.
Earlier this month, Frederick celebrated Tonix Pharmaceuticals' new investment in a local state-of-the-art infectious disease research and development center.
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.
In recent decades, we have seen a new economic trend emerge on Frederick’s southeast side. Arts & Entertainment destinations have begun to cluster in the area and bring life back to the historic structures. Together, these complimentary uses are serving as key catalysts for the revitalization of the entire corridor.
The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce recently wrapped up S.H.E. Week 2021 — a week-long program focused on empowering and developing women through education, networking, mentoring and partnerships. New this year, the line-up of events included a SHE Pitch competition designed for women-owned businesses in both the “idea” and “growth” stages, and complete with cash prizes. Hear from some of the competition’s finalists as they reflect on the rewarding experience.
The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is encouraging residents and businesses whose property has been damaged by the effects of Hurricane Ida to contact the Department, as they may qualify to have their property assessments reduced. Maryland residents can fill out this form and email it to their local SDAT assessment office.
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. September courses will be held online in webinar format.
The franchise business model offers aspiring entrepreneurs an alternative path to traditional ownership. By providing a tested, proven model upfront, a franchise can mitigate some of the risks of a start-up. While not a fit for everyone’s goals, the franchise concept offers an ideal solution for many prospective owners.
Below Frederick-based franchising consultants, franchisees, and franchisors share their experience and insight to the model.
Five Frederick area businesses were recognized for the 2021 Annual Best Places to Work awards on August 3. More than 100 nominations were submitted, and 5 companies rose to the top with unique twists on remote working, employee training and recognition, employee compensation and benefits, business culture, human resource metrics, special employee engagement programs, and special efforts as we manage the new ‘normal’ of work.
