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Business News From The City of Frederick, Maryland March 2016
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Hello
The Downtown Hotel and Conference Center project continues to gain momentum through letters and postcards of support as well as testimony; all in an effort to help secure the public-private partnership needed to bring the project to fruition.
On March 8, the House Appropriations Committee heard testimony on HB 1474, “Economic Development - Maryland Stadium Authority - Downtown Frederick Conference Center.” This bill, introduced by Delegate Krimm, would authorize the Maryland Stadium Authority to support capital costs for the construction of the conference center portion of the Downtown Hotel Project. Public-private partnerships like this are almost exclusively used to bring a project like this to a downtown.
This project has generated overwhelmingly positive support from our business community, merchants, partners, leaders, and residents. If this project is important to you, please take less than five minutes to let local and state leaders know by
filling out a short online form
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Best,
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Richard G. Griffin, AICP, CEcD
Director, Economic Development
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EDAC Committee Reviews DED Plan
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The City of Frederick Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) meets quarterly to provide guidance on a variety of economic matters. Most recently, members of EDAC provided assistance with the Department of Economic Development's (DED) 2016 Work Plan.
In conjunction with the unveiling of an annual work plan, DED introduced a revised mission statement and key concepts for the department:.
Read more about EDAC's activities on the
DED blog.
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Nominate YOUR Business as a Best Place to Work!
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Now in its
14th year
, awards are given in 4 categories:
Small - 1-10 employees
Medium - 11-50 employees
Large - 51-200 employees
Major Employer - 200+
No benefit or detail is too small. Does your office hold weekly off -site lunches? On-site massage therapist? Yearly BBQ's at the boss's house?
Tell us all about it.
Deadline for nominations is April 30th.
Winners will be honored on July 28th at the Delaplaine at 40 South Carroll Street. Maybe your company will be one of them!
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City Bond Rating Upgraded With Strong Investment Activity
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The City of Frederick received an upgraded rating from Standard & Poors (S&P) to AA+ with a stable outlook, following an evaluation last month.
Read on in a recent DED blog for a summary of commercial development activity within The City of Frederick and highlighted trend data from the materials shared with each rating agency.
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Competitive Edge Series Sharpens Business Skills
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The Downtown Frederick Partnership's yearly Competitive Edge Series is well under way. Sponsored by PNC Bank and The City of Frederick Department of Economic Development, the business series features five workshops aimed at improving existing businesses and growing their success. One event is held each month, January through May. Workshops focus on topics of interest to entrepreneurs and are offered at no cost to businesses throughout Frederick County.
The program provides small businesses easy access to training to continually sharpen their competitive edge.
Contact the Partnership today for more information and to register!
Upcoming workshops:
Tuesday April 19th - Picture-Perfect: A Hands-on Photography Seminar for the Small Business
Tuesday May 17th - Managing Ebb & Flow of Inventory and Cash- Helpful Tips for Staying in the Green All Year Long
Photo credit to Mary Kate McKenna Photography
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Frederick County Selected for Youth Apprenticeship Program
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Frederick County was selected as one of two counties in Maryland to pilot the first youth apprenticeship program in the state.
Apprenticeship Maryland provides high school juniors and seniors with academic and occupational skills leading to both a high school diploma and a State Skill Certificate. The program is a partnership between the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, the Maryland State Department of Education, the Department of Commerce, Frederick County Public Schools, community educational and business partners, and area employers.
Frederick County Public Schools will take the lead in coordinating student placements.
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Facade Improvements Brighten Golden Mile
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With grant funding provided to The City of Frederick by the State of Maryland, Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), and with assistance from the Golden Mile Alliance, three businesses are shining a bit brighter with facade improvements.
Casa Rico, Petersen's Carpet & Flooring and Vista Shops at Golden Mile were selected to receive funding from the grant. DHCD grant funding was divided among properties in Downtown, East Frederick and the Golden Mile.
To learn more and see the before and after photos, visit the
DED blog.
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City Video Wins Silver Addy
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Made In Frederick: Dragon Distillery Offers First Spirits in Frederick
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Dragon Distillery is Frederick's first small-craft distillery in the city. Located directly across from the airport, they specialize in small batch artisan spirits. Their belief in individuality, creativity, and innovation shines through in their product as well as their medieval-themed decor.
Read the Q&A with Dragon Distillery owner Mark Lambert.
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DED Office Hours Expand to the Golden Mile
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Staff from The City of Frederick's Department of Economic Development (DED) have office hours outside of City Hall.
Most recently, the office added a Golden Mile location. Staff will be at Way Off Broadway Theatre on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-3pm. Meeting outside of City Hall provides convenience and additional access for business owners throughout the City . No appointment is needded and meetings will be taken on a first-come, first serve basis.
To find out more about office hours, .visit
our blog
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Soldier Fit Named Top 100 Business
SOLDIERFIT has been chosen as one of the Top 100 Small Businesses in America by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce!
Soldier Fit Frederick is one of 4 locations in the DC-MD-VA region.
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Wood Street Wins 3 Addy Awards
Wood Street was presented with three Addy Awards at the 2016 American Advertising Federation – Greater Frederick’s Addy Awards Ceremony.
The AAF – Greater Frederick is the regional professional organization for advertising, marketing and related firms within central and Western Maryland. Each year they host an awards dinner to celebrate achievements in print and digital marketing and advertising campaigns.
They wer
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honored with one gold and two silver Addy Awards:
vCalc, Gold, Film, Video, & Sound: Audio/Visual Sales Presentation
Planet Technologies – You Already Own It, Silver, Online/Interactive Websites: Microsites
Intelligent Water Management – BrainPipes, Silver, Online/Interactive Websites: Consumer
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Glory Doughnuts Named Best Vegan Restaurant
Frederick's own
Glory Doughnuts has been named one of the best vegan restaurants worldwide by
HappyCow. Check out the only Maryland restaurant at number 52!
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3 Roads Communications Keeps on Winning
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Fitzgerald Home Furnishings - 100 Routzahns Way
Berman, Sobin, Gross, Feldman and Darby, LLP
- 30 W. Patrick Street, Suite 10
Frederick County Bank - 165 Thomas Johnson Drive
View more more new 2016 businesses in Frederick
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Available Commercial Space
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Retail Space - Historic Downtown Frederick! 14 E. Patrick Street - 5,000 SF available. Prime Retail location. Large sidewalk display windows. First block from square corner with great foot traffic. Two large showrooms. Suitable for antiques, furniture, clothing, art gallery with classroom space, dance studio and other retails uses.
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City of Frederick | Economic Development | 301-600-6360 | www.businessinfrederick.com
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