OED News

Regional Partnerships Bring Key Industry Groups to Frederick

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.

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Record Number of Businesses Ready for Expansion

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.

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Startup Grind is Coming to Frederick!

Startup Grind is Coming to Frederick!

Join us Nov. 13, 2018, for the inaugural event of Startup Grind Frederick!

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Local Opportunity Zones Highlighted in New Website

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.

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GOEFER Launches Energy Saving Technology Pilot Program at ROOT

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.

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Frederick County Graduates 17 Future Minority Business Leaders

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.

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Frederick County Agriculture Education Grant Winners Announced

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.

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Cities & Towns Lauded for Efforts to Support Business at  Frederick County Municipalities Impact Awards

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.

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Business Pitch Services Available at ROOT

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

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Frederick County Outpaces State in Job Growth and Business Growth Rates

Frederick County Outpaces State in Job Growth and Business Growth Rates

4th Quarter Data Shows Impressive 2016-2017 Growth

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