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The end of a year is often accompanied by a feeling of nostalgia, but our thoughts of 2018 are happy ones and we're more than excited for where we are headed into 2019! What could be bigger than the monster year we've had in economic development? I am not sure yet but I can't wait to find out.

As you are finishing your holiday shopping list, please don't forget that we have a virtual farmers market online at www.homegrownfrederick.com as well as a listing of Frederick County's finest craft beverage businesses for those "buy local" gifts. 

Wishing you and your family the happiest of holidays and all the best for a prosperous New Year!





Helen Propheter, Director
Frederick County Office of Economic Development

From our staff to yours, happy holidays! 

Annual Business Reception Celebrates a Monster Year

"What do you call a year that's bigger than big? That's grander than great? We're calling 2018 a monster year for economic development"

New Tech Accelerator Program Announced for Startups
Applications will open January 7, 2019 for The Edge, a new technology accelerator program at ROOT. Entrepreneurs in the program will receive access to weekly in-person classes, mentorship from business leaders throughout the community, focus groups, and an online portal with additional educational resources.
Procurement Opportunities for Small, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses 
Ready, Set, Grow! - On Dec 7th, OED partnered with the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Womens Business Affairs and the City of Frederick to host the Ready, Set, Grow! procurement conference. If you missed it, don't worry - catch the recap, download the presentation and stay connected.
Start Your Own Fresh-Cut Christmas Tree Tradition
There are seven tree farms ready to welcome your family to a new or old holiday tradition.
FREDERICK'S TOP 50 BUSINESSES 
Saputo Dairy Foods, Skyworks Solutions, Tamko Building Products, Thermo Fisher, United Healthcare and Wright Manufacturing are highlighted for their impacts and contributions to Frederick County's economy.  Frederick's Top 50 Businesses for 2018 is a metrics-driven list using analyzed data including: number of local employees, annual property taxes paid, square footage occupied, location sales volume and year established.  
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PROPERTY OF THE MONTH
The award-winning Worman's Mill Planned Neighborhood Development provides upscale amenities with an emphasis on fine living and wellness. With 27,340sf of ground floor retail, this opportunity is located at the center of community life where approx. 5,000 people can walk to this destination. There is a total of 16,425sf available and spaces range from 900-4,950sf, which includes restaurants, shops, a bank, salon, medical offices and more. 
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BUSINESSES IN THE NEWS
BY THE NUMBERS
  • 38 military and government tenants representing each branch of the military and 5 cabinet-level agencies
  • 9,100 jobs on campus
  • $19M in current, ongoing construction expected to be completed by 2019
  • 40,000 employees, contractors, family members and retirees supported on campus each day
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: MARYLAND BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
MBCC offers opportunities to grow your business through education, networking, and advocacy. Members cover various types of businesses including non-profit, service organizations, tech companies, and federal, state and county contractors.  Learn More  
UPCOMING EVENTS

  Minority Business Vision Networking
December 20 @ 5:00pm
ABCs of Starting a Business
January 7 @ 1:00pm
BioFactura at Startup Grind Frederick
January 8 @ 6:00pm

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Frederick County Office of Economic Development
301-600-1058
118 N. Market Street, Suite 300
Frederick, MD  21701
www.discoverfrederickmd.com