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Business News From The City of Frederick, Maryland July 2016
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Hello
Summer is a time to slow down and take in some sun, fun, and activities with friends, family, and coworkers. This year, Celebrate Frederick will launch their inaugural
Frederick Wine Festival, featuring Maryland wines, along the banks of the newly completed Carroll Creek Park. With many vineyards just minutes from Frederick, it’s the ideal location to showcase the flourishing wine industry in Maryland. This is just one example of the opportunities in Frederick. Pair events like this with outdoor movies and concerts, world-class parks, festivals, the arts, and minor league baseball, and a clear picture emerges of the unique quality of life that Frederick offers. While we know this is great for residents, it’s great for businesses, too. Companies often cite our community amenities as a reason they choose to locate or expand here. Additionally, companies seek a talented workforce, and our lifestyle is one way our community attracts and retains great employees. We are currently seeking input on what other things matter to businesses, and have launched a survey to help capture these ideas. Please take a few minutes to
fill out the survey and let us know what matters to you beyond quality of life. We are proud of our community and all that it offers. Explore your town this summer, and take advantage of the many opportunities that are right in your backyard. .
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Richard G. Griffin, AICP, CEcD
Director, Economic Development
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Help Us Evaluate Frederick’s Competitiveness
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The Department of Economic Development (DED) wants to hear from you! Please
take a brief 6 question survey focused on assessing and evaluating Frederick’s competitiveness in the regional marketplace. The results of this survey will be used to guide the department.
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An Evening with Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford
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Join the Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution in welcoming Lt Governor Boyd K. Rutherford as he shares Maryland's vision and plans for economic growth and development in our region.
Monday August 15, 2016 6:00pm
Dutch's Daughter
581 Himes Avenue, Frederick
Dinner buffet is $25.00 and checks can be made payable to SLE-SAR, Treasurer Douglas Favorite, 15000 Roddy Road, Thurmont, MD 21788.
This event is made possible in part by partners:
The City of Frederick, Department of Economic Development, Frederick County Office of Economic Development, The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Frederick Partnership and Tourism Council of Frederick County.
For questions, please call 301-606-8827.
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Three Key Takeaways From the Frederick Retail Report
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The City of Frederick recently released "The City of Frederick Retail Report." The report was completed in April 2016 by a retail consultant and is the first comprehensive retail study completed by the city. It will assist the Department of Economic Development in identifying best practices and retail brands that are currently missing in Frederick.
To learn more about 3 important facts from the report, visit
our blog.
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Made in Frederick: Uncle Ralph's Not Yet Famous Cookies
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Located on Frederick's east side,
Uncle Ralph's
has been offering their baked goods for over three decades. Their sweets and cookies more closely resemble home-baked goods than factory-baked desserts.
To learn more about this Frederick business and see some great pictures, read more on
our blog!
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Frederick's residential population continues to grow at a time when many small towns are experiencing a contraction in population. Today, the City is home to over 68,000 residents and this number is expected to grow at a rate of over 4% per year through 2020. A compilation of Frederick Facts is available on the
DED blog
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T
he annual Buy Local Challenge enc
ourages participants to make a personal commitment to eat local during Buy Local Week, July 23 - July 31, 2016.
It's easy to sign up to
take the challenge.
Residents can easily step up to the challenge any time of the year, not just during the Buy Local Challenge week. Check out tips to get started on our blog.
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Frederick Bioscience & Health company
Valogic, LLC has partnered with Gallagher Design to bolster their Life Sciences industry position. To read more about the collaboration, read the
press release.
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iHire, located at 41 East All Saints Street, was recently recognized for Workplace Wellness Achievements. Learn more about the awards and
iHire here.
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Available Commercial Space
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Office Space -150 S. East Street - 3,100 SF available in Historic Downtown Frederick, Walkeable; Close to Tourism/welcome center, MARC Train Station, Frederick County Board of Education and Carroll Creek Park. For more information, contact Maribeth Visco at 301-401-2899 or at mb@klinescottvisco.com
See more great available commercial spaces on the
DED website.
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City of Frederick | Economic Development | 301-600-6360 | www.businessinfrederick.com
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