Business News From The City of Frederick, Maryland
April 2018
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Hello
In the 1987 comedy film
Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Steven Martin and John Candy share a three-day odyssey of misadventures using many forms of transportation to get home for a holiday. A diverted plane, broken down train locomotive, over-crowded bus ride, and car accident leave them stranded and the audience howling. Although that movie is a spoof, many of us can identify, having had our own transportation challenges over the years.
This all leads me to the point of this month’s Business ENews - that progressive transportation planning today is quickly changing the movement paradigm to include “complete streets,” for bicyclists and pedestrians, multi-purpose trails, aviation facilities, multi-modal transit centers (like in Downtown Frederick), rapid bus transit, shuttles, circulators, and now self-driving electric vehicles. Frederick continues to innovate its transportation systems to help attract business investment and use “smart” multi-modal systems championed by the City’s transportation planner Tim Davis and engineer Cherian Eapen.
Best regards,
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Richard G. Griffin, AICP, CEcD
Director, Economic Development
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Visualize Frederick - 2045
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Did you know that more than 1,000 regionally significant road and transit projects are currently being planned by transportation agencies throughout our region?
Visualize 2045 is
seeking insight across the region on how to address the region's transportation challenges for the future!
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Frederick Municipal Airport Grows as Regional Business Hub
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In 2015, an economic study by the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) calculated that FDK created over 1,000 actual & estimated local jobs, and generated approximately $110 million in business revenue.
Learn here how the City’s airport is continuing to expand in its role as a major economic engine for the Frederick region.
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Last Chance to Nominate - 2018 Best Places to Work
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Nominations are still open to all Frederick County businesses to nominate their company for a Frederick County Best Places to Work Award.
Deadline to nominate is Friday April 27th.
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The City of Frederick will be joining Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association to celebrate bicycling as a clean, fun, and healthy way to get to work. The featured event in Frederick occurs rain or shine on May 18, at 6:30 a.m. The ride will start at Hood College, go to City Hall and finish at the Frederick Transit Center (Downtown MARC Station). Participants will receive free refreshments, music and giveaways. Free registration can be found at
www.biketoworkmetrodc.org.
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Frederick Plans for Electric Cars
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On March 1st, the City of Frederick approved and adopted the Plug-In Electric Charging Infrastructure Plan. The plan evaluated the current conditions of Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) use in Frederick and created a roadmap for increasing the number of charging points in the City.
Learn more about the City’s vision for accommodating and promoting a growing number of electric cars in Frederick (including those in Frederick’s own municipal fleet).
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Electric Bikes Come to Frederick
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Pedego Frederick, an electric bike shop, has announced its opening at 125 S. Carroll Street, late this Spring.
Catch our
quick chat with Caitlin Clark, the shop's Director of Fun and learn about this latest method of transportation to roll into Frederick.
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Partner Spotlight: TransIT and MARC
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This month we focus on Transportation options and projects in The City of Frederick. Two great partners and resources we are fortunate to have are
Frederick County TransIT and
MARC train.
To learn more about
each partner and their great resources and services,
click here for our blog and their stories.
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Warehouse Cinema Signs Lease at Frederick Towne Mall Site
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Late last month, Warehouse Cinemas executed a lease for 40,000 SF in the space once operated by Hoyts Cinema. Warehouse Cinema will bring a new movie viewing experience to Frederick - featuring modern-industrial style decor, a unique menu and tap house, and a wide range of ticket prices.
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City Applies for Golden Mile Enterprise Zone Designation
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The Department of Economic Development has submitted an application for the Enterprise Designation of approximately 570 acres of predominantly commercially and industrially zoned properties along U.S. Route 40.
Read on to learn more about this exciting initiative to attract new private investment to Frederick’s West side.
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Frederick Celebrates Grand Opening of ROOT
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On March 29th, a ceremonial ribbon was cut to mark the official grand opening of Frederick's new business and innovation center: ROOT.
Click here to take a tour of this new space and meet the tenants that will be launching new entrepreneurs, connecting top talent to the workforce, advocating for existing companies, and ensuring Frederick's economy continues to thrive.
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Frederick Digital Agency, Wellspring Search, LLC
reaches #1 status as Pay-Per-Click provider in Baltimore; rated by UpCity - Digital Marketing Rating Agency.
Did you know? If you have good news to share about your Frederick business, we can help share that news locally and regionally.
Find out how!
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If you have a business that has opened, relocated or expanded in the last 3 months,
please tell us!
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Available Commercial Space
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Retail Space - Vista Shops - Golden Mile
1,500-7,000 SF Retail Space. Anchor tenants are newly renovated ALDI, Planet Fitness with 10,000 membership and Dollar Tree. Also located at Vista Shops - Bank of America, Taco Bell and Dominos.
For leasing information, contact Emily Heppen with Broad Street Realty at 301-775-3796.
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City of Frederick | Economic Development | 301-600-6360 | www.businessinfrederick.com
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