Frederick County's strategic location at the convergence of I-270 & I-70, a highly skilled workforce, education system, business-friendly climate and infrastructure all play a big role in why manufacturers choose Frederick County. Located only an hour from the Washington/Baltimore metro areas, it is an ideal location for serving the entire eastern seaboard and connections to Midwestern markets. 

Stulz-ATS, EDCO, Canam Steel, AstraZeneca, Flying Dog Brewery, Miscellaneous Metals, Wright Manufacturing, RoosterBio and Canam Steel are just a few of the many advanced manufactures that call Frederick their home. 

Connect with us to learn more about locating or expanding your manufacturing business in Frederick County and increasing your bottom line.

Manufacturing Stats

200 Manufacturers • 5,532 Manufacturing Employees • $1,176 Average Weekly Wage per Manufacturing Worker

Manufacturing Support

The Frederick County Office of Economic Development (FCOED) launched www.madeinfrederickmd.com to provides resources, connections and tools for Frederick County manufacturers to succeed in a global environment.

Some of the great features of the site include:

• A list of resources and partners to assist manufacturing businesses to start, expand and locate
• A job board for manufacturers to post their opportunities
• A searchable business directory
• A video highlighting a manufacturing leader
• An online event calendar and blogs to highlight the industry

• More Jobs for Marylanders Tax Incentive Program
• Partnership for Workforce Quality Training Grant 

• Commercial and Industrial Business Tax Credit 
• Fast Track Permitting
• New Jobs/Enhanced New Jobs Tax Credit
• Small Business Loan Guarantee 
• City of Frederick’s Grow Conditional Micro Grant
• Business Personal Property Tax Exemption
• Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Loans (C-PACE)
• Potomac Edison/Maryland Energy Administration Programs 
• Customized Training and Recruitment Services

Manufacturing Partners

• Maryland Department of Commerce
• Maryland World Class Consortia
• Maryland Extension Partnership (MEP)
• Regional Manufacturing Institute (RMI)
• Frederick County Workforce Services 
• Port of Baltimore

Maryland Manufacturing Network

Through the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and the State of MD Department of Commerce, a platform for Maryland-based manufacturers and suppliers has been created.  This new portal provides “Suppliers” with a central place to list their capability, capacity and willingness to help the healthcare community and State of Maryland to fill gaps in the supply chain. More importantly, the portal provides “Buyers” the ability to quickly identify manufacturers and suppliers capable of supplying the critical and essential items.