Tonix Pharmaceuticals, Frederick's newest research and development center, will focus on COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
Top Economic Development News
It's Economic Development Week in the State of Maryland and in the County, and the Frederick County Office of Economic Development is celebrating with our 21st annual Business Appreciation Week (BAW). This week OED and BAW ambassadors will be highlighting over 100 Frederick County businesses that have started, expanded or located to Frederick County in 2020-2021. These businesses have truly “Gone the Distance.”

In addition to BAW, we have found many reasons to celebrate. October is Manufacturing Month, and we want to show our appreciation for the 193 manufacturing companies in Frederick County. These companies range from biopharmaceutical manufacturers to craft beverage manufacturers and employ more than 5,300 people.

To help small businesses and farms located in Frederick County do business in an increasingly digital economy, the County is now offering an Online Sales and Technology Grant Program. The program is open now and is funded with $221,546 in federal American Recovery Act funds designated by the Maryland Department of Commerce. The deadline to apply is November 5th at 3 PM. Read on to find out more.

Finally, we are happy to congratulate Kite, a Gilead Company, and Tonix Pharmaceuticals on their ribbon cuttings. 

Economic Development Week is a chance to recognize economic developers, the local leaders and organizations that contribute to the business climate, job retention and growth, the tax base and the overall quality of life. At OED, we love the work we do as economic developers, and we thank 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.
Helen Propheter, Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development
Frederick County Office of Economic Development
Business Appreciation Week 2021

This year we're celebrating over 100 businesses who have Gone the Distance by starting, expanding, or locating to Frederick County during 2020-2021!
Online Sales and Technology Grant
The Online Sales and Technology Grant Program aims to help small businesses and farms located in Frederick County do business in an increasingly digital economy. 
From the Farm to Your Table
Agricultural Innovation Grant recipients Needwood Farms, Stillpoint Farm (Milkhouse Brewery) and Frey Farm Fresh Produce and Freezer Ready Beef diversify their businesses.
Tonix Pharmaceuticals Grand Opening

This location will enable the company to accelerate the discovery and in-house development of antiviral drugs and vaccines for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.  
Kite Ribbon Cutting
After announcing their location in Frederick County over two years ago, we now celebrate Kite’s ribbon cutting at their brand new state-of-art facility.
Agriculture Innovation Grant
This round there were 33 applicants who applied with a total request of over $1.4 million dollars. We are excited to be granting money to 10 of these applicants.
Shepherd's Staff In-home Care
Shepherd’s Staff In-home Care is a family owned business that offers elderly clients personal and companion home care services to help them remain safely in the comfort of their home. 
You Can Fly: Elizabeth Tennyson Changes Altitude and Attitudes
Did you know that approximately 7% of pilots are women?

In this blog Elizabeth Tennyson, Senior Vice President of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)’s Foundation, talks about her career path and elevating others.

With equity as a focus, the Foundation's You Can Fly program helps flying become more accessible to a range of audiences.