Top Economic Development News
June is busting out all over…. As we begin to think summer and all that it holds - no school, longer days, warmer weather, vacations and getting lost in dreaming about the “lazy, crazy, days of summer.” – OED is running full speed ahead. We’re excited to be working with businesses who want to locate here, and we’re providing support and opportunities to those we value who already call Frederick County home.
 
I’m excited to share that current Frederick County small businesses (50 or fewer employees) have the opportunity beginning June 17 at 7:00 am through June 25th at 3:00pm to apply for a County Small Business grant. The application will be available here.  Eligibility requirements and restrictions are included in the application. Our grants team is happy to assist with any questions you may have – OED@frederickcountymd.gov.
 
The Frederick County OED’s  2021 Homegrown Frederick publication is now available! Our Agriculture Team couldn’t be more proud of this annual publication that provides free listings to all our direct to consumer farms. What better way to support our local agriculture community, find fresh produce and spend time outside than visiting one of our many farms, craft beverage businesses, farmers’ markets and orchards. We hope you enjoy the articles and information as much as we do. 
 
It may just be the beginning of summer, but our Business Appreciation Week (BAW) committee is hard at work preparing for our favorite event of the year. BAW is scheduled for October 25-29. We’ll be visiting and celebrating those businesses who have started, expanded or located in Frederick County in 2020 and 2021. If you are interested in participating and getting free marketing exposure, contact Jodie Bollinger at jbollinger@frederickcountymd.gov or call 240-315-8678.
 
Take a summer break from your normal day and join us or one of our partners for a learning opportunity, including our EmPOWER events or the 2021 Maryland SBDC’s Women’s Conference on June 22. Check out the free webinars available from the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs. An updated list of training opportunities is always available on our website.
 
No matter the season, we’re always sharing our business community news. We hope you find something in this newsletter that makes you say, “now that’s a great Frederick County business”
 
Enjoy your summer!
Helen Propheter, Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development
Frederick County Office of Economic Development
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Downtown Frederick Streetscape Study

Join Downtown Frederick Partnership on June 22 for the second Public Workshop around the Downtown Frederick Streetscape Study.
Production Payroll Services Expands to Middletown, MD
PPS recently moved and celebrated their grand opening for their new location on main street in Middletown, MD. According to James, “I live in Middletown and always looked for an opportunity to work where I live and this was just the perfect opportunity for us to expand and grow.”
Frederick's CarrTech LLC Receives Emerging Life Science Company of the Year
Every year the Maryland Tech Council Industry Awards Celebration honors the best in Maryland's technology and life sciences community, and Frederick's CarrTech LLC won big!
State Farm Expands to Brunswick, MD

Congratulations to Chris Lucas- State Farm Agent on a beautiful new space in Brunswick!

A One-of-a-Kind Workspace Experience at Historical Wren's Nest

Happy Pride Month! In support of and solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, the Frederick County Office of Economic Development is highlighting Greg Wigle and W. Kirk Denton and celebrating their substantial impact on Frederick County.
The Body Image Therapy Center of Frederick County
OED recently joined The Body Image Therapy Center as they celebrated the opening of their new residential treatment facility in Buckeystown. Follow the link to learn more about their efforts to transform lives in our community.
S.H.E. Pitch
This week is your last chance to register for S.H.E. Pitch - a brand new pitch competition for female CEOs (and aspiring CEOs) designed to give Frederick County businesses the opportunity to win cash, get publicity and network.
EmPOWER Mentorship Program
OED is building an EmPOWER Mentorship Program for underrepresented business owners (idea-stage or growth-stage!) designed to help businesses grow and thrive in Frederick County. Information sessions will be held on June 30th at 9AM, 1PM, and 7PM.
Are you ever looking for places to buy local, fresh products or trying to find something new to do on the weekend? If you answered yes to either of those questions, look no further. Homegrown Frederick is a partnership publication between the Frederick County Office of Economic Development (OED) and the Frederick Magazine. Farms all over Frederick County are featured to showcase their businesses they run right on their farm.

Don't miss this month's virtual EmPOWER Networking Event, Thursday June 17th. In honor of Pride Month, we've invited the lead bookseller from Curious Iguana, Em Perper, to talk about LGBTQIA business inclusivity. As a longtime advocate for the LGBTQIA community, Em brings fresh insight into the ways businesses can be better prepared to welcome customers and employees of all identities.