Manufacturing Month, Next Week is Economic Development Week and more…

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October is National Manufacturing Month, and Frederick County Office of Economic Development is celebrating by highlighting local manufacturers and learning more about their operations on www.MadeinFrederickMD.com. Frederick County is home to 200 manufacturers in a variety of industries that include technology, equipment, agriculture, and so many more. These companies employ over 5,400 people, and are hiring. To view local job opportunities in manufacturing click here.

Next week is Economic Development Week in the State of Maryland and in the County. While FCOED will be celebrating Business Appreciation Week, it is also a time to recognize economic developers that contribute to the business climate, job retention and growth, the tax base and the overall quality of life. At FCOED, we love the work we do, and we’re proud of the significant projects we’ve accomplished to make our County and Maryland a better place to be. We thank our partners and everyone in the community who has supported, and continues to support, our efforts. We couldn’t do it without you! We look forward to your participation in this important week as we celebrate our collective successes.

Finally, we would like to congratulate RW Warner and Café Bueno on their anniversaries, and Groundswell MMA on their ribbon cutting.

Jodie Bollinger, Acting Director of Economic and Workforce Development

Frederick County Office of Economic Development

Congrats to Diane McFarland

Diane McFarland (left) wins ASBDC State Star Award, and is photographed with Maryland's Interim Executive Director Lora Brown (right).

Frederick County's New SBDC Counselor

Meet Frederick County's New SBDC Counselor Bryan Laing and learn more about our partnership.

Puerto Rico Distillery

Did you know September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month? As we close out the holiday, we are highlighting a business that encompasses Hispanic heritage in all that they do: Puerto Rico Distillery. October is also National Women’s Small Business Month, which is the perfect opportunity to highlight part-owner Crystal Rivera.

Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies

A line of products that help keep industrial motors running all over the world by sensing vibration are Made right here in Frederick County, MD.

Click the video on the left to learn more about vibrational sensors or click below to learn more about Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies.

Dairy Maid Dairy

Dairy Maid Dairy LLC. Located on East 7th Street in Frederick employs just over 200 people. They are farmer owned and operated, and have called Frederick home since the company started back in 1894.

BioFactura

BioFactura, Inc. manufactures critical biodefense drugs, such as its Smallpox Biodefense Therapeutic, for the US Government and other global markets.

Jobs That Build Initiative

The State of Maryland recently announced a new $15 million "Jobs That Build" Initiative. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 per worker to enhance recruitment efforts, facilitate smarter training, and support enduring employee retention.

340 East Patrick Street

This month’s property spotlight is 340 East Patrick Street. This 10,153 SF loft like space is located on the 2nd floor in the Union Mills building in historic downtown Frederick, MD.