OED News
We're Jumping for Job Growth!
Frederick County employment at 101,513 jobs and Frederick County experienced the 6th highest job growth rate in the state.
“Who You Gonna Call?” - Sharon Hipkins
An OED Staff Profile of Sharon Hipkins, Administrative Assistant
Frederick’s 2018 Top 50 Businesses Revealed
Frederick’s Top 50 businesses were revealed today in a special publication of the January 2018 Frederick Magazine.
Forward Frederick County: 2017 OED Annual Report Now Available
Interested in 2017 wins, success stories, end of year data and more? Check out the 2017 OED Annual Report.
Businesses Express Optimism about Expansion Opportunities in Frederick County during Business Appreciation Week
Between October 23-27, 2017, 117 businesses were visited throughout the county. A record number of businesses said they have plans to expand with 63% responding with future expansion plans.
Heather Gramm Graduates from Leadership Maryland
Frederick County Office of Economic Development assistant director of Economic Development and Frederick County resident recognized at December 5 ceremony
Katie Albaugh - OED's Agriculture & Craft Beverage Champion
Katie Albaugh joined the Office of Economic Development (OED) team in August of 2015 as the Agriculture Business Development Specialist.
EDW in Rewind: A Recap of MEDA’s Economic Development Week 2017
Economic Development Week brings attention to our colleagues across the state who are transforming lives, creating opportunities, inspiring innovation and enriching their communities. If you missed this year’s Economic Development Week, here’s a quick recap of the events and celebrations.
Frederick County Office of Economic Development Named Tourism’s ‘Ambassador of the Year’
The Frederick County Office of Economic Development (OED) was named the 2017 Tourism Council of Frederick County (TCFC) ‘Ambassador of the Year’ for the collaborative promotion of the craft beverage industry in Frederick County at the organization’s annual membership meeting on October 31, 2017