Blog
Downtown Frederick Partnership is pleased to announce the awardees for the Mission: Interior matching grant program: Café Nola, Colonial Jewelers, Gravel & Grind, Rockwell Brewery and Union Mills Public House. Mission: Interior’s purpose is to assist in making critical interior capital repairs that will make the downtown retail business community more successful overall.
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.
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.
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:
Whether fresh out of high school or pivoting after years of work experience, entering a new industry can seem daunting and resource-intensive.
However, the transition doesn’t have to be. Here in Frederick there are many opportunities to quickly and affordably access new employment options that can support a high-quality of life.
Today’s youth is tomorrow’s top workforce. Frederick recognizes that engaging our Under 18 population is critical for building a sustainable talent pipeline for our businesses.
Here are five ways the community is introducing our younger residents to the local economy, and allowing them to explore the opportunities most suited to their needs, interests, & talents.
Justice Jobs is a Frederick-based organization specifically focused on helping individuals experiencing barriers to employment to forge a positive path forward. We caught up with Bob Clegg , the Executive Director of the organization, to discuss the organization’s mission and the opportunities he sees in Frederick’s workforce.
Shared kitchens are licensed commercial spaces that provide access to the infrastructure and equipment needed to produce food in compliance with regulatory requirements, without the risk & cost of ownership. The City of Frederick is home to three shared kitchen businesses -- which collectively host nearly 50 budding food entrepreneurs! Learn more about the industrious facilities here.
Restaurants play a major role in the United States’ economy. Last year, despite the pandemic, restaurant industry sales generated $799 billion in our nation and employed 14.5 million Americans. As a renowned "foodie" haven, the economic impact of food & beverage businesses is particularly strong in Frederick.
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.
