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Business News From The City of Frederick, Maryland February 2017
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Hello
With baseball season around the corner, it reminds me that Economic Development is also a team sport. It takes more than just one player to create a winning community, and we are incredibly fortunate to have outstanding team members here in Frederick. Our many organizations focus on specific geographic areas of the city, different industry sectors, entrepreneurs and start-ups, and more. Collaboratively, we work together to enhance economic opportunities and the quality of life for Frederick citizens.
Because of the important role our partners play, we will begin featuring a different member of our Economic Development “team” each month in our eNews. We appreciate their expertise, passion, partnership, and dedication to our community.
This month, we will start by highlighting
Tech Frederick, a group formed to identify, highlight, support, foster awareness of, advocate for, and develop Frederick’s growing high tech community through community education and human resource development, entrepreneurship training programs and seminars, and related events.
Together we make Frederick stronger, and we look forward to highlighting our team in eNews.
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Richard G. Griffin, AICP, CEcD
Director, Economic Development
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Richard Griffin Receives the 2017 Col. Mark L. Hoke Distinguished Service Award
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On January 23, 2017,
Richard Griffin, Director of Economic Development for The City of Frederick, was honored with the
Fort Detrick Alliance
Col. Mark L. Hoke Distinguished Service Award.
Griffin is a founding member of the Fort Detrick Alliance, which was created in 2003 by a group of local leaders led by Col. (retired) Mark Hoke and supported by the Maryland Department of Commerce Director of Federal and Military Affairs, Brigadier General Mike Hayes.
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City Highlights Key Projects at Frederick Day in Annapolis
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On January 31, The City of Frederick and partners presented key projects to state leaders during Frederick Day in Annapolis. Each year, the City's Department of Economic Development leads the charge for this annual event. During the event, Frederick community leaders have the opportunity to say thank you for state investment in Frederick projects and provide information about upcoming priorities. View the City's
2017 highlighted projects that were featured this year.
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Made in Frederick: Attaboy Beer Joins the Frederick Brewery Scene
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FeBREWary is Maryland's official month-long celebration of craft beer lovers, and no better time to introduce Frederick's newest brewery,
Attaboy Beer. Located near Carroll Creek Park, Attaboy Beer is owned by
Brian and Carly Ogden. Learn what's on tap for Attaboy Beer in this month's
Made in Frederick feature.
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Partner Spotlight: Tech Frederick Supports Frederick's IT Industry
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In December 2016, Tech Frederick received their 501(c)(3) non-profit status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The designation enables Tech Frederick to build capacity and provide new opportunities for IT companies to support the industry in Frederick.
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New Retail on Frederick's North End Continues with Opening of Walmart Supercenter
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The
new Walmart Supercenter opened at 2421 Monocacy Blvd. on January 25, 2017. It will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The store is approximately 187,000 square feet and has a full-service pharmacy with drive-through window and groceries.
The grand-opening included presentations of $5,780 in grants from (Walmart and/or the Walmart Foundation) to local community groups including Frederick City Police Department, Walkersville Fire Department, Glade Valley Food Bank, Animal Welfare, Frederick Rescue Mission and Religious Coalition.
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Coming Soon to Jefferson Street: Waffle House
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Waffle House is constructing a roughly 1,900 square foot new restaurant at 317 South Jefferson Street in Frederick. The location will serve residents along the Jefferson Street corridor and will also be convenient to motorists as the site is easily accessed from US 15 at the South Jefferson Street exit. The restaurant is anticipated to open in the upcoming months. The former Waffle House location on East Patrick Street was closed several years ago to support the planned runway extension project at Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK). Additional specifications for the project are
available in the staff report prepared for the Planning Commission.
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A Call for Solicitation: Trash Removal Services for Frederick County
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The Maryland Department of
General Services' Procurement Office has a solicitation out for trash removal services in Frederick County. This is an opportunity to encourage local small businesses to participate in this contracting opportunity.
To view the full solicitation, visit
eMaryland Marketplace and search for
bid# MDDGS31030185.
If vendors have any difficulty locating this opportunity, please follow these instructions for
Identifying Bid Opportunities. Additional instruction guides are available on the
eMM Instruction Guides page. The Help Desk is also available to assist with any questions or problems: 410-767-1492.
If vendors have questions about this solicitation, please contact the Procurement Officer, Kareen Davis, in writing at kareen.davis@maryland.gov.
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Mid-Atlantic Angels (MAA)
Launches Crowdfund Frederick. Managing Director Mark Greathouse states, "With Crowdfund Frederick, MAA increases its contribution to economic vitality within a 30-mile radius of Frederick, enables citizens of Frederick to have a stake in hometown businesses by empowering their direct involvement in community economic development, and supports local entrepreneurs and help them grow their businesses."
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Pearl -
230 E. Patrick Street
View 2016 business openings in Frederick. A new 2017 list will be available next month.
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Available Commercial Space
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Flex Space - 8415 Progress Drive
5,040 SF of
Flex/R&D space; with 2,431 SF of built-out office and 2,609 SF of warehouse;
Existing generator onsite; Located in tech corridor, adjacent to Riverside Research Park and National Cancer Institute; Free, generous parking available on site; In close proximity to great amenities.
For more information, contact Danny Severn with SJP at 301-639-6701.
See more great available commercial spaces In The City of Frederick on the
DED website.
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City of Frederick | Economic Development | 301-600-6360 | www.businessinfrederick.com
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