GROW in Frederick: The City's Small Business Grant Program

GROW in Frederick: The City's Small Business Grant Program

The Department of Economic Development’s GROW Program is intended to encourage and financially-support small businesses making strategic improvements to commercial buildings within The City of Frederick. This fiscal year, three growing small businesses have been able to take advantage of the program.

Recent Business Expansions and Renovations in Frederick

Recent Business Expansions and Renovations in Frederick

Just as we celebrate new businesses opening their doors, we are equally excited to see existing businesses choose to reinvest in Frederick! This month, we are featuring five local businesses that have recently expanded or made significant renovations at their Frederick facilities. These projects demonstrate each company’s strong continued commitment to their workforce, customers, and our community.

Around the City & the World: Frederick's Ethnic Grocery Markets

Around the City & the World: Frederick's Ethnic Grocery Markets

Representation of the full spectrum of our residents in the local economy — both in business ownership and in available products — is critical to maximizing the potential of our City. And Frederick’s robust selection of ethnic grocery markets has become an exciting example and testament to the benefits of this representation.

10 "Golden" Resources For Businesses & Residents Along Rt 40

10 "Golden" Resources For Businesses & Residents Along Rt 40

Last month, the Golden Mile Alliance celebrated 10 years of helping Frederick shine.

The Golden Mile Alliance was formed in 2012 as an independent non-profit dedicated to the revitalization of the Route 40 corridor. In honor of the organization's anniversary, we are sharing 10 resources for residents and businesses that are interested in becoming more engaged & invested in the Golden Mile area.

Frederick Projects Receive $600,000 in State Revitalization Program Awards

Frederick Projects Receive $600,000 in State Revitalization Program Awards

On October 21, 2022 Governor Larry Hogan announced new awardees for six state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Two projects within The City of Frederick were among those awarded.

Governor Hogan Announces Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant Program

Governor Hogan Announces Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant Program

Governor Larry Hogan has announced the launch of the Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant program, a new Maryland Department of Commerce initiative that provides grants to small and mid-sized Maryland manufacturers to invest in Industry 4.0 technologies to modernize their operations. This pilot program is funded by $1 million in the fiscal year 2023 budget, which focuses on continuing the state’s strong economic recovery.