Tax Credits

Conditional Grants

Incentive Zones

Loan Resources

Competitive Edge Series

Hosted by the Downtown Frederick Partnership, the Competitive Edge Series provides business owners with the tools they need to improve their business. These free workshops are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, January - May.

Tech Frederick

techfrederick was formed to advocate for, and develop Frederick’s growing high tech community. The organization offers regular networking events, speaker series, and training opportunities.

Small Business Development: Classes

Maryland’s Small Business Development Center hosts comprehensive training programs — for those just thinking about starting a business to executive training — with most classes at low to no cost.

Frederick County Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is committed to creating a culture of innovation and collaboration for the local business community --- offering frequent events, including young professional events, S.H.E. Week, Coffee & Contacts, Speed Networking, and more.

Minority Business Networking Events

The Minority Vision Business program provides a supportive environment for small businesses & opens doors to government, public, & private resources. The local organization offers free networking events every 3rd Thursday of the month.

Frederick County Workforce Services

As a proud partner in the American Job Center network, Frederick County Workforce Services links businesses in need of qualified employees with individuals seeking employment opportunities.

District 40

Vacant mall to be transformed into a premier entertainment center

Downtown Hotel at Carroll Creek

Proposed Carroll Creek anchor to provide critical lodging, meeting space, & parking to Downtown Frederick

Frederick Municipal Airport

A multi-year capital improvement plan is underway, featuring a runway extension & hangar development

Frederick Health Village

Frederick Health purchases former State Farm site to grow services

Carroll Creek Park

Originally a flood-control project, Carroll Creek Park has attracted more than $150 million in new & planned investment

2020 Best Small Metro Business Climates

Business Facilities’ 2020 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at hot topics in economic development on the city and global level, including logistics, startup ecosystems, job growth, cost of living, and more.

Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community

Each year, the League of American Bicyclists assesses all 50 states. Communities, businesses, and universities are assessed through a voluntary application process. Award status lasts for four years. View Frederick's report card here. 

2013 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S.

The Farmers ranking reflected a broader range of criteria, including economic stability, crime statistics, extreme weather, risk of natural disasters, housing depreciation, foreclosures, air quality, environmental hazards, life expectancy, motor vehicle f...

2018 Top Cities to Open a Craft Brewery

A nation-wide ranking compared cities of at least 50,000 across two key categories: Business Environment and Business Costs for opening a craft brewing establishment. Within these categories, cities were scored for: percent of population age 21 or over, n...

2014 Top 10 Best Downtowns

livability.com

2018 Top 40 Most Vibrant Art Cities

National Center for Arts Research

2017 Top 100 Best Places to Live

livability.com

2018 Best Run Cities in the U.S.

Stacker

2018 Top U.S. Biopharma Clusters (BioHealth Capital Region)

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News

2016 Top Areas for Growth Potential

Business Facilities

2017 Top Cities for Recent Grads

goodcall.com

City Expands Opportunities for Food Trucks during COVID-19 Pandemic

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen have approved a temporary expansion of mobile food unit operations to support the industry in its recovery from the impacts of the pandemic.

Downtown Frederick Partnership Turns 30

In fitting celebration, we share 30 amazing projects the Partnership has helped bring to Frederick over the years.

Accelerator Program Mentoring the Next Generation of Start-Ups

FITCI's The Edge program recently announced its second cohort of 14 startup companies

techFrederick hosts 2nd Annual Hackathon

Community-focused in every way, the virtual event brought together Frederick-based tech professionals to create software solutions for local non-profit organizations.

Lidl to Tenant Former K-Mart Space on Golden Mile

Lidl will occupy a 27,799 sq. ft. portion of a former Big Kmart box. The grocer is projected to open in 2021.

Major Interdepartmental Effort Supports "Pop Up Dining"

The City of Frederick’s “Pop-Up Dining” program kicked-off its first complete weekend, Friday June 12th – paralleling the State of Maryland’s re-opening of restaurants at 50% capacity.

Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund Invests $250,000 in Datakwip

The Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund has invested $250,000 into Frederick-based Datakwip Holdings LLC, a post-revenue, greentech startup with a real-time energy and facility analytics platform.

All the Cool Things Frederick's Business Community is Doing to Fight COVID-19

As we battle an unprecedented crisis, it is no surprise Frederick's experienced innovators have been among the first to respond.

Maryland Business Relief Wizard

Find the right COVID-19 support resources: This navigational tool helps identify which new State & Federal programs are applicable to your business.

City Building, Engineering & Planning Now Accepting Online

The City of Frederick is pleased to debut an online submittal portal for applications, plans and fee payments.

Special Curbside Pick-Up Zones Established

To support businesses impacted by State-mandated dining room closures, the City has established special Curbside Pickup Zones.

Maryland Launches Small Business Relief Programs

Maryland has authorized $130 million in loan and grant funding for small businesses and manufacturers that have been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Frederick YouthWORKS! Summer Jobs Program Expands

More City youth will get the chance to work and earn a paycheck this summer thanks to an expanded Frederick YouthWORKS! Summer Jobs Program.

Maryland Tech Council Expands to Frederick

Responding to tremendous growth in the local life science & technology industries, the Maryland Tech Council has expanded its offices to Frederick.

Site Plan Approved for 3 Story Addition to Frederick Health Hospital

Frederick Health Hospital received approval from the city’s Planning Commission to move forward with plans for a nearly 40,000-square-foot addition.

The economy looked strong in Frederick County, 2019

2019 was a year of economic growth in Frederick County, and County Executive Jan Gardner says Frederick County is equipped for continued growth and economic development.

New Ordinance Opens Path to Live Entertainment

A new City ordinance simplifies the process for Frederick restaurants & breweries looking to offer live entertainment

Frederick Health Acquires State Farm Building

The State Farm campus on Monocacy Boulevard has been purchased by Frederick Health.

Former Frederick Towne Mall Renamed District 40

Renamed ‘District 40,’ the formerly vacant Frederick Towne Mall is now envisioned to become an premier entertainment destination for the region - with Warehouse Cinemas announced as its first tenant.

Leading the Way in Local Clean Energy Solutions

Frederick Indoor Sports Center has been approved for the largest solar project to benefit from C-PACE financing in the State to date.

Frederick County Workforce Services

Training Grants

Apprenticeship Programs

Local Colleges & Institutions

Summer Youth Work Program

Taj Mahal Restaurant

1301 W Patrick Street

Camp Bow Wow

1341 Hughes Ford Road

Puerto Rico Distillery

1341 Hughes Ford Road

Partners in Care

5 Willowdale Drive

Tsunami Ramen

20 N Market Street

LifeCYCLE Studio

470 Prospect Blvd.

VCRE.co

New Location: 50 Citizens Way, Suite 203

NOMA Laundry

742 N. Market Street

Split Nail Polish & Illuminate Beauty Studio

176 Thomas Johnson Drive

Scalp DMV

198 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 13

Luna Yoga

34 South Market Street

Pollo Compero

1350 West Patrick Street

Big Lots

1308 West Patrick Street

Tenth Ward: Cocktail Lab

55 East Patrick Street

6 Important Financial Relief Programs for Frederick Businesses

A Look at Infrastructure Projects Across the City

Projects Underway Along 'The Mile'

The Journey to Owning a Business in Frederick

Update on Projects Underway Across the City of Frederick

Impactful Stories from Frederick's Minority and Women Business Owners

Local Companies Leading in Sustainability Initiatives

10 Resources for Entrepreneurs in Frederick

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