OED News
Regional Partnerships Bring Key Industry Groups to Frederick
In an effort to expand business attraction services, OED along with other partner organizations hosted two bus groups to tour Frederick in October.
Record Number of Businesses Ready for Expansion
A record number of Frederick County businesses expect to expand in the coming year, according to feedback received during the county’s 18th annual Business Appreciation Week visits.
Startup Grind is Coming to Frederick!
Join us Nov. 13, 2018, for the inaugural event of Startup Grind Frederick!
Local Opportunity Zones Highlighted in New Website
Frederick County, in collaboration with the City of Frederick and City of Brunswick, has launched a website to help connect investors with existing local ventures eligible for the Opportunity Zone incentive program. The Opportunity Zone program is a nationwide initiative administered by the U.S. Treasury and created under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
GOEFER Launches Energy Saving Technology Pilot Program at ROOT
Early-stage technology company GOEFER has teamed up with ROOT’s five partner organizations to conduct a pilot program of the company’s proprietary energy technology, which analyzes energy usage and gives users greater control.
Frederick County Graduates 17 Future Minority Business Leaders
OED announces the graduation of the Class of 2018 Frederick County Future Minority Business Leaders on Friday, September 28, 2018.
Frederick County Agriculture Education Grant Winners Announced
The Agriculture Education Grant Award winners were announced on September 14 at opening night of The Great Frederick Fair.
Cities & Towns Lauded for Efforts to Support Business at Frederick County Municipalities Impact Awards
Ten Frederick County municipalities were honored for their commitments to supporting their businesses.
Business Pitch Services Available at ROOT
The Frederick County Office of Economic Development (OED) has created three business pitch services to help grow all businesses in Frederick County
Frederick County Outpaces State in Job Growth and Business Growth Rates
4th Quarter Data Shows Impressive 2016-2017 Growth