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Challenge Accepted! The Buy Local Challenge Begins July 22-30, 2017

Challenge Accepted! The Buy Local Challenge Begins July 22-30, 2017

The Buy Local Challenge has become an annual staple in the celebration of Maryland's rich agricultural history. During the last week of July, people across the state of Maryland pledge to purchase at least one locally produced food item each day during Buy Local Week.

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Inaugural Technology Showcase Helps Fuel Frederick’s Innovation Business Climate

Inaugural Technology Showcase Helps Fuel Frederick’s Innovation Business Climate

The inaugural 2017 Technology Showcase, held June 7th at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research’s (FNLCR) Advanced Technology Research Facility (ATRF) in Frederick, attracted over 200 attendees.

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Health, Fitness and Sports Businesses Find Success in Frederick County

Health, Fitness and Sports Businesses Find Success in Frederick County

The first Mid-Maryland Health, Fitness and Sports Expo was held on June 3, 2017 at the Frederick Indoor Soccer Center. Over 50 exhibitors helped demonstrate the latest trends and information in the health, fitness and sports world to more than 2,000 attendees.

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New Name & Slogan for Business & Technology Cultivation Center Announced

New Name & Slogan for Business & Technology Cultivation Center Announced

County Executive Jan Gardner today announced an exciting branding name and slogan for the new Business & Technology Cultivation Center at 118 N. Market St. in Frederick that will help in fulfilling her vision to create jobs and encourage new business startups in Frederick County.

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Welcome Britt Swartzlander to OED

Welcome Britt Swartzlander to OED

Britt Swartzlander has joined the Frederick County Office of Economic Development (OED) as the new friendly face and Administrative Specialist for the Business and Cultivation Center at 118 N. Market St in Downtown Frederick.

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2016 OED Annual Report Highlights Strong Growth

2016 OED Annual Report Highlights Strong Growth

The Frederick County Office of Economic Development (OED) released their 2016 Annual Report today. Reflecting on strong economic growth for 2016, the report highlights the Top 5 Economic Development Accomplishments, Major Locations and Expansions, Economic Data Indicators and the Year in Review.

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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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Vacant Commercial Structures Tax Credit Case Study: Miscellaneous Metals

Vacant Commercial Structures Tax Credit Case Study: Miscellaneous Metals

Taking advantage of Frederick County's Vacant Commercial Structures Tax Credit inventive allows companies to increase their bottom line.

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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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