Why Frederick
Frederick County employers say that our quality of life is their best
recruitment tool. Come and see what they mean.
Click here for more information on Frederick County's Quality of Life.
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It is no surprise that Frederick County had the 3rd highest number of new jobs created of any County in Maryland from 2000 to 2007. Our labor force includes graduates from three top-quality higher education institutions: Frederick Community College, Hood College and Mount Saint Mary’s University and 35,000+ students enrolled in our award-winning school system, plus 42% of our highly educated workers that commute out of our County each day. These commuters would prefer to work where they live. This array of highly-skilled workers enable new businesses to recruit qualified employees and affords existing companies plenty of options as they grow and expand. Click here for additional labor force information. Click here for additional education information.
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To support businesses in Frederick County has a number of business incentive programs:
- Fast Track permitting
- Frederick County Small Business Loan Fund
- Financing packaging and low interest loans
- Business recognition programs
- Award winning workforce training programs
- Technology Incubators
- Fort Detrick Military Alliance and Fort Detrick Business Development Office
- Zoned Advanced Tech Park
- Potential for Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
- Potential for Industrial Development Bonds (IRB)
- Entrepreneur Support Network
- Click here for additional information about these business incentive programs.
- Our strategic location provides access to three international airports within 45 minutes, a local airport with executive services, access to rail, and interstates running north, south, east and west and providing access to Baltimore, Washington and western destinations. Click here for additional transportation information and maps.
