Business News From The City of Frederick, Maryland February 2018
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Hello
Each winter, Frederick hosts an informational luncheon in Annapolis during the legislative session to highlight key ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects in the City which have or need State support. The occasion to discuss critical City plans with representatives from across the State over a cup of homemade Maryland Crab Soup is a unique opportunity indeed. This issue of ‘Business in Frederick’ News highlights this year’s event.
The City, with support from our partners, invests heavily in infrastructure to support the demands of growth and to attract private investment to produce first-rate mixed-income housing options, as well as high-quality services, goods, and jobs. Partnerships at varying levels are critical to meeting the needs of our residents and businesses across the City from Westside Regional Park to East Side infrastructure.
Best regards,
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Richard G. Griffin, AICP, CEcD
Director, Economic Development
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Frederick Day in Annapolis
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On January 30th, The City of Frederick's
Department of Economic Development (DED) hosted "Frederick Day in Annapolis" - an annual event that allows local community representatives an opportunity to say "thank you" for past state investments, as well as provide critical information on upcoming priority projects in the city.
Please
check out our blog for some great event photos and read on for updates on all current City projects.
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Activating 135 acres of City-owned land,
Westside Regional Park will deliver critical open space and recreational opportunities to residents - improving public health and local quality of life. The park will provide first-rate sports facilitates that are needed in the Frederick region.
Visit our blog to learn more about Westside Regional Park and future plans.
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Improvements to MD 180 Corridor
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The City, the SHA, Frederick County and AstraZeneca have partnered to improve the MD180 Corridor. The investment will facilitate safer pedestrian & vehicular transportation, provide alternative routes across a more dispersed grid, and support more efficient movement of people & goods through an important economic corridor.
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East Frederick Infrastructure
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East Frederick, a 2,200 acre area that includes
Frederick Municipal Airport and
Riverside Research Park, is primed to attract private investment over the next decade—including the construction of Downtown’s first full-service hotel & conference center, development & tenanting of properties along Carroll Creek Park, the residential development of Renn Farm, and the creation of a new 75-acre urban park. Learn more by
checking out our blog.
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Culler Lake Phase II Improvements
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A recent joint effort by ‘
Friends of Baker Park,’ and local, county, & state agencies improved the storm water management utility of Culler Lake– a prominent feature within downtown Frederick’s Baker Park. A second phase to provide recreational opportunities, enhance the aesthetic character, and develop educational markers within the surrounding park area is now planned.
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Partner Spotlight: East Frederick Rising
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This month, our Partner Spotlight highlights
East Frederick Rising as a resource for both new and existing businesses in and around the East side of the City of Frederick.
We recently spoke with EFR President, Julia Ferguson to
learn more about the organization and the resources available to area businesses.
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Frederick Municipal Airport Exhibits at National Conference
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Recent investments in runway expansion, as well as the initiation of critical groundwork for future hangar development, have primed the City-owned airport to become an tremendous economic engine for our community.
This past week, City
Economic Development teamed up with staff from
Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) to exhibit at the 2018 National Business Aviation Association’s Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference. The Frederick team met with those directly responsible for scheduling flights into the area and highlighted the
competitive advantages that have already made FDK the second busiest airport in Maryland.
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You're Invited - Participate in Review of Historic Preservation Guidelines -
TODAY!
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Draft amendments to the Frederick Town Historic District Design Guidelines are available on the City website and will be the subject of several upcoming public meetings.
The first of these review sessions is to be held during the Historic Preservation Commission workshop at
6 p.m. Feb. 15
, in the Municipal Office Annex, 140 W. Patrick St. The public is invited and
encouraged to attend and provide comments.
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iHire recently launched a new version of their industry focused Trucking community -
iHireTransportation. This new site expands upon job categories to include pilots, railroad engineers, boat captains, bus drivers and more.
Did you know? If you have good news to share about your Frederick business, we can help share that news locally and regionally.
Find out how!
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If you have a business that has opened, relocated or expanded in the last 3 months,
please tell us!
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Available Commercial Space
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Office Space Available - Golden Mile/Westpointe Plaza
1,695 SF of office space available - potential medical, insurance business, or real estate. End cap, surface parking is available. Call Smith Properties at 301-371-5333. Owner/landlord will work with prospect for lease opportunities.
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City of Frederick | Economic Development | 301-600-6360 | www.businessinfrederick.com
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