Small businesses are the backbone of Frederick County. From those just getting started, to those who have called our community home for decades, we recognize the dedication of entrepreneurs and the ways they contribute to making Frederick County such a special place to live, work and play.
In honor of National Small Business Month, we have highlighted resources available to support Frederick County businesses. Head to the link in our bio and find them on the blog!
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Frederick County represented at the Maryland Manufacturing Summit last week. Organized by the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), this year's event focused on how better mentoring and new technology can help our manufacturers get team members up-to-speed faster and increase retention rates. When new hires have the support they need to succeed from day one, our whole community wins!
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Frederick County continues to be a manufacturing leader in Maryland, and the expansion of the Foreign Trade Zone program into our county presents an opportunity for manufacturers to streamline operations and improve supply chain efficiency.
This week we joined with our local manufacturing partners for a Made In Frederick Lunch, Learn & Tour hosted by Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies. Touring Wilcoxon and having a presentation on the advantages of expanded Foreign Trade Zones was a great opportunity to connect and learn.
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Last week we had the pleasure of joining several of our local and state partners to host the Women’s Business Roundtable at Hood College. We were thrilled to have Senator Alsobrooks here in Frederick County for a meaningful discussion on the impact women make to our communities and our economy.
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We had a blast at last night’s @goflyingcows game!FCOED was the Gameday Takeover Sponsor and many of our community partners were there to join in on the fun. Congrats to the Cows on an exciting win and cheers to a successful season ahead!
FCOED has new leadership! Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater has announced the appointment of Heather Gramm as Director of the Division of Economic Opportunity, which includes the Office of Economic Development and Frederick County Workforce Services.
Head to the link in bio to check out the press release and learn all about Heather’s economic development experience, including right here in Frederick.
The team at FCOED recently joined together with our partners at the Frederick County Division of Planning and Permitting, The City of Frederick and the State of Maryland for a Commercial Property Tour of Frederick County. This tour provided the opportunity to see commercial real estate that is either available or under construction across the County. Seeing these projects and properties in person and learning more about their features helps equip our team with a knowledge of the local commercial landscape. This is key when working with Frederick County businesses looking to expand, or prospective companies looking for the perfect location in our area. From brand new construction and developer-led renovations, to established business parks and busy commercial areas, Frederick County is filled with opportunities for businesses to thrive.
Looking for help finding the perfect location for your business? Reach out to the FCOED team at [email protected].
We recently joined our community partners to celebrate the launching of the Downtown Frederick Retail Incubator. This exciting project is a collaboration between Downtown Frederick Partnership and SOUL Street, and is made possible thanks to funding from the Truist Foundation.
Expected to open later this year, the new incubator will offer retail entrepreneurs affordable space, resources and mentorship, shared amenities, and real-life business training. This will let entrepreneurs test and grow their business concepts in a low-risk environment, right in the heart of downtown Frederick’s business district.
Keep an eye out for applications to open up in the spring. You can learn more about the Downtown Frederick Retail Incubator located in Federated Charities Frederick at /retailincubator/
Cheers to 2026!
What are your goals for the new year? If they include turning your business idea into a reality, expanding your company, or finding a new location for your business to thrive, we are here to help!
Reach out to us at [email protected] to get started.
Happy Holidays from the team at FCOED!
To our businesses, partners and community - thanks for all you do to make Frederick County, Maryland a great place to live, work and grow.
Hercules Custom Iron’s expansion into the former Flying Dog Brewery space allows the company to triple its operations and provide new jobs in our community.
You can learn more about the big announcement in Frederick County manufacturing in our latest blog - link in bio!
