A2La is the only independent, 501(c)3, non-profit, internationally-recognized accreditation body in the U.S. that offers a full range of laboratory accreditation services, membership and training, and they are located right here in Frederick County.

Frederick’s Top 50 for 2018 marks an inaugural list of businesses who have the largest potential to contribute to Frederick County’s vibrant economy.

In honor of Workforce Development Professionals Month, FCWS is sharing some of the ways that workforce development initiatives have had an impact on the Frederick community in the past year.

OED worked with 184 companies in Fiscal Year 2018 who chose to locate or expand in Frederick County. The department helped to create 747 jobs and retain 976 existing jobs, representing more than $10M of capital investment to Frederick County.

Ten Frederick County municipalities were honored for their commitments to supporting their businesses.

Frederick's Top 50 Businesses is an inaugural, metrics-driven list of businesses who have the largest potential to contribute to Frederick's vibrant economy.

Maria McElhenny with the Women's Business Center offers one-on-one counseling services as well as a variety of group classes held at ROOT.

Known for his large-scale murals and glass art pieces across the county, Yemi has made a name for himself in Frederick County and beyond. #FrederickEntrepreneurs

The Frederick County Office of Economic Development (OED) has created three business pitch services to help grow all businesses in Frederick County

Karin Tome used the time after her tenure as Mayor of the City of Brunswick, to jump head first into learning how to run a business – and there was no question in her mind as to where she was going to open it.