Congratulations to Jerk N' Jive on one full year at their Prospect Blvd. location!
Top Economic Development News
It is officially fall in Frederick County! Along with cooler temperatures, changing leaves and cozier clothing, we have been looking forward to the return of several events.
 
The Great Frederick Fair was last week, and we had a blast visiting the vendors, eating yummy fair food and working with local vendors at the Homegrown Frederick Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries Showcase. Read on to find out who won Farm Family of the Year, Ag Business of the Year, Ag Advocate of the Year, and Young Farmer of the Year.
 
Read our interview with Janet Harding about Frederick Health’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The monthly EmPOWER Networking events returned this month with guest speaker David Brooks. Be sure to check our website for next month’s networking event and take a look at our new Diversity and Inclusion Business Directory.
 
As the seasons change one thing remains constant within OED - our commitment to support our local business community. We look forward to seeing many of our newest community members during Business Appreciation Week next month and sharing all the highlights of our visits.  
Helen Propheter, Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development
Frederick County Office of Economic Development
Frederick County Earns 3 AAA Bond Ratings

Fitch, Moody’s, and Standard & Poor’s each reaffirmed the county at the highest possible ratings based on the county’s very strong fiscal government.

2021 Agricultural Awards
Learn more about the 2021 Ag Award recipients:
  • Farm Family of the Year - The Richard Pry Family (Needwood Farms)
  • Ag Business of the Year - Shriver's Meats
  • Ag Advocate of the Year - Laura Ramsburg
  • Young Farmer of the Year - Jamie Derr

How Frederick Health Uses Dignity and Respect to Provide Inclusive Care

We sat down with Janet Harding, the Director of Cultural Awareness and Inclusion at Frederick Health to learn more about the health system's efforts.

Becky Axilbund Celebrates 10 Years with Main Street Middletown
We are thankful for the hard work and dedication Becky brings to her job every day.

Revisit our interview with Becky about her role as a Main Street Manager.

Looking Back on The Great Frederick Fair
We are sad that the Great Frederick Fair is over, but extremely happy to have been able to have one this year! We want to congratulate all the youth that exhibited at the Great Frederick Fair and the sponsors, staff and volunteers that help make it all happen.

Text EmPOWER 2021 to 760-670-3130 for EmPOWER news and updates.