Business News From The City of Frederick, Maryland
June 2018
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What do proteomics, nano-therapeutics, genomics, virology, biodefense, cancer research, bioinformatics and beer brewing all have in common? The answer is Frederick, Maryland. Frederick has emerged as a national leader in biotech research, development, and manufacturing and today is home to many of the top federal and commercial life science organizations in the world including the Frederick National Lab for Cancer Research, the National Interagency Confederation for Biological Research (NICBR), and the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) at Fort Detrick, as well as AstraZeneca, Lonza, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
 
Since its founding nearly 275 years ago, Frederick has repeatedly made history in business, science, arts, and politics.  Today, Frederick is a place where the culture of innovation and technology meets the culture of food, music, craft beer and baseball. A place where scientists, engineers, chefs, and brew masters hit home runs for the betterment of our community and world. 
 
I continue to be amazed by the incredible intellectual athleticism and entrepreneurial spirit of Frederick’s MVP’s – our own citizen scientists. When entrepreneurial talent is paired up with coaching and unique business development assistance from the Frederick Innovative Technology Center Inc (FITCI), Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO), Maryland Department of Commerce, and local economic development organizations, the result is tremendous in terms of economic impact, job creation, commercial leasing, and a vibrant community. This is in part why Frederick, with its 80 or so biotech companies, has emerged as a major league player on the Maryland life sciences team – a national leader in Runs Batted In (RBI’s) for public health.
 
There is no doubt that Frederick continues to blend history and technology to change lives. Recently many of our local team joined 18,000 others from Maryland and around the world at the BIO2018 industry conference for the Guinness Book of World Records - Largest Business Partnering Event. This issue of Business ENews focuses on the Frederick biotech industry. 
 
Enjoy Your Summer,

Best regards,
Richard G. Griffin, AICP, CEcD
Director, Economic Development
Frederick Companies Hold Significant Presence at BIO 2018
For a quarter of a century, the BIO International Convention (BIO) has attracted the world's top biotechnology and pharma leaders to one location for a week of in-person networking and partnering.

This year, many Frederick companies took the opportunity, not only to attend, but also to participate in exhibiting at the event -- contributing their own impressive accomplishments to the 'wow factor' of the international tradeshow.
Frederick Maryland: Where Cultures Connect
At this year’s BIO International Conference, Frederick’s messaging was built around the theme “Where Cultures Connect.” More than a clever play on words, the phrase helped convey Frederick’s ability to blend strong values of innovation, discover, & scientific development with an unparalleled quality of life, historic charm, and artistic expression.

Read here to see how a business friendly environment, strategic location & access, a skilled workforce & education system, local incubators & accelerators, and a rich tradition of culture have facilitated this unique meld.
Partner Spotlight: Maryland Department of Commerce
This month, our Partner Spotlight highlights the State of Maryland Department of Commerce and their work in promoting the BioHealth & Life Sciences Industries.

Learn all of the reasons why Maryland is a great place to start a business in these industries and how Commerce can assist with those efforts.
2018 Tech Showcase
On June 13, 2018, the annual Technology Showcase in Frederick brought together hundreds of technology development stakeholders from across the region. Hosted by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at Frederick and the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR), the event focused a spotlight on opportunities right here in Frederick. 

To learn more about the event and those opportunities, visit our blog.
Nearby Bio-Focused Events to Keep on Your Radar
In the wake of BIO International 2018, you may have prepared to resign yourself to a year-long wait for another such impressive gathering of scientific minds. Fortunately, Frederick's location within one of the nation's leading BIO clusters allows ready access to incredible mind-power on a year round basis. 

Click here for a quick a glance at just a few of these events that offer local, yet world-class networking, educational, and development experiences within the Bio and Life Science industries.
Monocacy Blvd Update
Phase II of the City's Monocacy Boulevard road improvement project is currently underway. Planned for a decade, this major arterial road project will improve traffic circulation, alleviate local congestion, and provide a safer, more direct path for vehicles and pedestrians alike.

Watch a video in which Mayor Michael O'Connor & Public Information Officer Patti Mullins sit with the City's Director of Public Works Zach Kershner & Deputy Director of Engineering Tracy Coleman to discuss the latest updates on the multi-year, multi-phase, and multi-million dollar project.
SBA Offers Assistance to Those Affected by Heavy Rains
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will provide disaster assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, businesses, non-profits and co-ops, who apply and qualify. These loans can be used to repair or replace real estate, personal property including vehicles, inventory, equipment and more.

Click here for more information on the available program.
Awards & Atta-Boys
Downtown Design and Marketing firm, Postern, wins three 2018 American Web Design Awards

3 Roads Communications has won 5 Telly Awards for programming and videos produced in 2017-2018.

iHire was named One of Inc. Magazine's Best Places to Work for 2018.

Mid-Atlantic Angels Investor Member Invests in Goefer, a current FITCI Client.

ILLUMINE8 Marketing & PR Wins 2018 Communicator Award of Distinction.

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If you have a business that has opened, relocated or expanded in the last 3 months, please tell us!

FIrst United Bank - 1990 Monocacy Blvd.
Frederick Birthing Center - 7420 Hayward Road, Suite 104
Alchemy No. 119 - 119 E. Patrick Street
Youngbar All State Agency - 4 S. McCain Drive, Suite 0

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