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OED's Helen Propheter Reflects on 25 Years With Frederick County Government

OED's Helen Propheter Reflects on 25 Years With Frederick County Government

The Frederick County Office of Economic Development (OED) announces that Director Helen Propheter is celebrating 25 years with Frederick County Government.

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118 N. Market St. Update: What's Going on at the Downtown Innovation and Cultivation Center?

118 N. Market St. Update: What's Going on at the Downtown Innovation and Cultivation Center?

A new name for the building, executed leases and a new face to greet you when you come see us, all of this is currently in the works at 118 N. Market Street.

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Meet the Class of 2017 - Frederick's Future Minority Business Leaders

Meet the Class of 2017 - Frederick's Future Minority Business Leaders

The Frederick County Future Minority Business Leaders Program recently welcomed the inaugural class in March 2017.

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Nominations Now Open for Frederick County Best Places to Work Awards

Nominations Now Open for Frederick County Best Places to Work Awards

Nominations are now open to all Frederick County businesses to enter for the Frederick County Best Places to Work Awards. Companies can be considered by completing an online nomination form: http://bit.ly/bestplaces2017.

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Frederick County’s Best Commercial Real Estate Deals Honored

Frederick County’s Best Commercial Real Estate Deals Honored

Frederick County’s commercial real estate industry was honored at the inaugural Frederick Real Estate Dealmakers (FRED) Awards.

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And the Frederick Cybersecurity Winner is……

And the Frederick Cybersecurity Winner is……

Antietam Technologies, Inc. was awarded the 2017 Best of Frederick County Winner by the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland during their Maryland Cybersecurity Awards celebration. 

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Latest NACo Data for Frederick County Shows Strong Economic Growth

Latest NACo Data for Frederick County Shows Strong Economic Growth

According to the latest County Profile, Frederick County’s unemployment has dropped and jobs have grown by 1.9% over last year.

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Fast Track Permitting Case Study: Emmes Corporation

Fast Track Permitting Case Study: Emmes Corporation

Thanks to Fast Track permitting, and the collaborative approach of Frederick County agencies, Emmes moved from pre-submittal to permits-in-hand in just six weeks and are on track to occupy their space less than four months later. The company will open their doors at 5280 Corporate Drive this spring, bringing 100 new jobs to Frederick over the next few years.

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Startup Seminars for Winery, Brewery and Distillery Offered

Startup Seminars for Winery, Brewery and Distillery Offered

The Frederick County Office of Economic Development has partnered for the first time with Grow & Fortify to offer startup seminars to Frederick County for the winery, brewery and distillery industries.

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Frederick County Office of Economic Development Welcomes Heather Gramm as Assistant Director

Frederick County Office of Economic Development Welcomes Heather Gramm as Assistant Director

The Frederick County Office of Economic Development announces that Heather Gramm has joined the office as Assistant Director. Ms. Gramm, a Certified Economic Developer, brings 15 years of economic development experience to the organization, most recently as the Director of Regional Growth and Retention for the Maryland Department of Commerce.

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