Business News From The City of Frederick, Maryland March 2018
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Hello
Spring season has arrived despite a foot of new fallen snow, and our lineup of all-star commercial real estate brokers are warmed up and ready to pitch new opportunities here in Frederick. From large land offerings and smaller infill sites, to adaptive reuse projects in Downtown Frederick and on the Golden Mile, we expect to go the stretch and bat in some game winning runs this season. Frederick has a deep bench and coaching staff to help make sure the Frederick team is ready for game play.
This issue of DED Business News focuses on a few key select win opportunities. In addition, we are highlighting the work of a recent University of Maryland intern – Vanessa Moreno – who conducted a comprehensive analysis of the Downtown Business District uses by building.
Get your bat and gloves ready. Game on!
Best regards,
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Richard G. Griffin, AICP, CEcD
Director, Economic Development
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Why is Frederick Turning Investor's Heads?
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Frederick has changed dramatically in the last 20 years, from a small sleepy town to the second largest city in the State. Frederick now stands as the third point in a powerful economic triangle with DC and Baltimore.
Home to over 3,500 companies, The City of Frederick has experienced an explosion of private investment and continues to stir commercial developer and business investment.
Here we
take a dive into how Frederick has become an attractive marketplace to so many current and potential businesses.
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Major Commercial Opportunities in Frederick's Future
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Click here to take an interactive look at the future major commercial projects that will shape Frederick in the coming years.
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FDK Soliciting Proposals for Corporate Hangar Development
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Looking for a strategic location to base your aircraft?
Late last month, the City of Frederick issued an RFP formally soliciting bids for the land lease and development of a corporate hangar site at Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK).
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Nominations Open - 2018 Frederick County Best Places to Work
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Nominations are now open to all Frederick County businesses to nominate their company for a Frederick County Best Places to Work Award. If you've got some love for your company, tell us about it!
Winners are awarded in 5 categories determined by the number of employees. Based on applications, the nomination committee may also give special awards to recognize companies for outstanding or unique programs. Past special awards have included “Most Creative Workplace Environment,”, “Unsung Hero in the Workplace" and "Giving Back".
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The Department of Economic Development (DED) Intern Vanessa Moreno got to know every square-foot of Downtown Frederick this past summer. Really. As part of her internship with the City of Frederick's Department of Economic Development, the UMD Geography student completed feet-on-the-ground research in order to update a City database of the every existing structure in a wide Downtown area. The key data points she sought to confirm was property use and size.
Here we
take a look back on Vanessa’s project to track usage by square foot in Downtown Frederick.
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This month, our Partner Spotlight highlights the
Maryland Economic Development Association as a resource committed to improving the state’s business climate and strengthening the professionalism of those in the field of economic development.
We recently spoke with MEDA staff, Sandy Sponaugle, to learn more about the organization and the resources available to local economic developers. Learn more about MEDA
on our blog.
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2018 Technology Showcase - Save the Date
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Do You Want to Work in Frederick?
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There are many resources to help you find a job in Frederick and add hours to your day by not having to commute. And who doesn't want that?
Tech Frederick is a non-profit membership association who has a goal of promoting Frederick as the hot place for
IT jobs. Find out if there is a job that may be perfect for you.
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New Police Headquarters RFI - Deadline March 30
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Last reminder - The City of Frederick released a Request for Information (RFI) inviting owners to submit properties for consideration for a new police headquarters. Recent assessment confirmed the department outgrew its current operations years ago. A Headquarters will allow the FPD to consolidate its operations, improve internal communications and work flow, and allow it to meet the many standards required of an accredited law enforcement agency today and into the future.
Read on about the efforts and RFI submission deadline.
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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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4 Star Class A Office Space - RIverside 5
Two office suites available - 16,000+ and 9,000+ respectively. Four star class A office building on 9+ acres. Two story glass entryway and atrium; lobby with interactive displays; parking; TransIT bus stop location; close proximity to amenity-rich Route 26 corridor.
For more information contact Brad Benna with Matan at 301-694-9200.
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City of Frederick | Economic Development | 301-600-6360 | www.businessinfrederick.com
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