This past month, The City of Frederick was represented by Mayor Michael O’Connor on a panel entitled "Employee Retention in Frederick County Manufacturing: Embedded Employees for Stronger Companies and Communities. " Hosted by Hood College, the discussion featured experts and community leaders discussing research and best practices for employee retention in the manufacturing industry.
Where SHE is Now: Rachel Anne Warren
Year after year the program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.
Below we catch up past-standout and current local business owner Rachel Anne Warren to find out ‘Where SHE is Now.’
Where SHE is Now: Jenni Hoover
Year after year the program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.
Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Jenni Hoover to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’
Where SHE is Now: Tina Harper
Year after year the program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.
Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Tina Harper to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:
Where SHE is Now: Hannah King
Year after year the program continues to not only empower new entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.
Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Hannah King to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:
Where SHE is Now: Kelly Kuzma
Year after year the program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.
Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Kelly Kuzma to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:
Where SHE is Now: Megan Donovan
Year after year the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's SHE Pitch program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.
Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Megan Donovan to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:
Where SHE is Now: Allison Jachowski
Year after year the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's SHE Pitch program continues to not only empower entrepreneurs but also make a significant impact on our local economy. Since the program’s inception, we have proudly watched seven past SHE Pitch winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits.
Below we catch up past standout and current local business owner Allison Jachowski to find out ‘Where SHE is Now’:
City Partners with MSA and Attain Sports to Renovate Harry Grove Stadium
Weinberg Center to Host Professional Development Workshops for Artists and Arts Organizations
The Weinberg Center for the Arts in partnership with the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development, Frederick Arts Council, Frederick County Art Association, and Give Rise Studio will present a series of Professional Development Workshops for artists and arts nonprofit organizations. The workshops will run from September 10 through October 15, 2024 at New Spire Arts.
Where is SHE Now : Celebrating the New and Past Winners of SHE Pitch
As the annual SHE Pitch competition completed its fourth year, we applaud the exciting new projects that took home top prizes & honors! Year after year the program continues to not only empower new entrepreneurs but also makes a significant impact in our local economy. Over the years, we have proudly watched seven SHE Pitch past winners go on to launch or grow a business within The City of Frederick limits. Read on to learn more about the program & standouts of the program both new & past. Stay tuned for more updates and reflections from these SHE Pitch standouts through our "Where is SHE Now?" series this fall!
Shape Our City's Future: Join the City's Legislative Priorities Town Hall Meetings
The City of Frederick’s future is shaped by the collective voice of its community. Your input and participation are crucial in creating a vibrant and responsive city that meets the needs of its local businesses.
The City of Frederick’s Communications Department is excited to announce an upcoming legislative priorities town hall meeting on July 31st at 8am at the Bernard Brown Community Center.
6 Frederick Life Science Companies on an Impressive Growth Trajectory
Frederick, Maryland is a well-established life science hub with more than 130 bio companies and globally renowned research facilities including Fort Detrick and the Frederick National Laboratories for Cancer Research.
Within the local life science cluster, a wave of companies is experiencing tremendous growth. Below we explore just six Frederick life science businesses that have recently expanded their footprints and/or funding sources in a major way.
FITCI Launches Entrepreneurial Community Innovation Center: Maryland's EDGE at 321
Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI) is thrilled to announce its new innovation center, Maryland’s EDGE at 321. Years in the making, the facility at 321 Ballenger Center Drive is designed to meet the unique needs of science and technology startups while nourishing community connections beyond any one sector.