Top Economic Development News
Connections Made at 2017 BIO International Convention

OED kicked off th e summer with a strong and dynamic presence at the largest life sciences conference in the world. With 16,000 attendees from 48 states  and 74 countries, BIO gave OED the opportunity to tell Frederick County's story... and what a great story we have to tell!   Read the BIO 2017 recap.  
Save the Date! Business Appreciation Week Set for October 23-27 
Did you know that OED's BAW is the longest running business appreciation week in the state? Learn more about BAW.

Growing Local Hops and Crops for Craft Beer
As the farm to b ottle movement continues to rise, the demand for local ingredi ents is rapidly increasing.  Read more  about the first 'Hops and Crops Field  Day for Craft Brewing'.
Notable National Recognition
Country Living Magazine noted  Downtown Frederick as one of  the 
PROPERTY OF THE MONTH
Urban Green Retail
3340 Galena Drive, Frederick, MD 21704
Retail component of Urbana's first and only 352 unit multi- family project located less than 1 mile to I-270 and within  walking distance of Villages of Urbana and Urbana Highlands.
Features:

12,000 SF of podium-style retail

1,800-6,000 SF of suite  sizes available

Abundant outdoor area ideal for al fresco dining

Contact Information: 
Brad Benna, Matan Companies, 301-815-9964 or bbenna@mataninc.com
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First 90 Days as Thurmont's New Economic Development Manager
"The Town of Thurmont had reached a point where we felt we needed to provide an economic development component to help sustain our current businesses, as well as promote Thurmont to new businesses."  

UPCOMING EVENTS
July 17 @ 9 a.m.
July 19 @ 1 p.m.
Minority Business Vision Networking
July 20 @ 5 p.m.

BUSINESSES IN THE NEWS 
BY THE NUMBERS
  • Unemployment rate  (May) -  3.4% compared to MD rate of 4.2% and U.S. rate of 4.3%
  • Commercial & Industrial Permits (May ) - 90
  • Commercial & Industrial Permits (Year-to-Date) - 385
Frederick County Office of Economic Development
301-600-1058
118 N. Market Street, Frederick, MD  21701
www.discoverfrederickmd.com