Frederick County

Maryland Economic Development Association Elects 2023-2024 Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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BALTIMORE, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Richard G. Griffin, CEcD, Director of Economic Development for the City of Frederick, has been elected President of the Board of Directors of the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA), the leading organization for economic development professionals. Announcement of new board members was made during MEDA's 2023 Annual Conference held April 23-25 in Cambridge, MD.

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  • BALTIMORE, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Richard G. Griffin, CEcD, Director of Economic Development for the City of Frederick, has been elected President of the Board of Directors of the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA), the leading organization for economic development professionals.
  • Announcement of new board members was made during MEDA's 2023 Annual Conference held April 23-25 in Cambridge, MD.
  • "I am honored to continue serving for the Maryland Economic Development Association in my newly elected position as President," said Richard G. Griffin.
  • "I believe that economic development is not only about creating jobs and businesses but also about transforming lives and building communities.

Frederick Community Leaders Chosen for Leadership Maryland Class of 2023

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leadership Maryland announced today that Jodie Bollinger, Mary Ford-Naill, and Ashley Waters of Frederick have been chosen to participate in the statewide professional development program as a member of the Class of 2023.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leadership Maryland announced today that Jodie Bollinger, Mary Ford-Naill, and Ashley Waters of Frederick have been chosen to participate in the statewide professional development program as a member of the Class of 2023.
  • The selected trio has significant experience in leadership roles within the Frederick community.
  • She has also been involved in numerous community initiatives including serving on local boards including the Frederick Innovative Technology Center Inc. and the Downtown Frederick Partnership.
  • "We are excited to announce our next class and welcome these accomplished and motivated individuals to Leadership Maryland," said David Fike '16 (LM) president and CEO, Leadership Maryland.

Orases recognized for Business Innovation by Frederick County Office of Economic Development

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Orases has been named one of Frederick County's top innovative businesses by the Frederick County Office of Economic Development and is listed in their 2023 "Top 50" publication. An innovative business is one making the biggest impact on their industries, workplace, and the Frederick County Community.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Orases has been named one of Frederick County's top innovative businesses by the Frederick County Office of Economic Development and is listed in their 2023 "Top 50" publication.
  • An innovative business is one making the biggest impact on their industries, workplace, and the Frederick County Community.
  • "We are in such good and impressive company on this list," said Orases CEO Nick Damoulakis.
  • "To be recognized for innovation in our sector and for making a difference in our community matters a lot to us."

Downtown Frederick Partnership Announces New Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Downtown Frederick Partnership is excited to announce the newest members of the Board of Directors for the current fiscal year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023). The Board of Directors is composed of 25 members in total, representing such roles as residents, businesses owners, professionals and liaisons/partners. The new members of Downtown Frederick Partnership's Board of Directors include:

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  • The new members of Downtown Frederick Partnership's Board of Directors include:
    Ms. Lee is a Certified Building Service Executive (CBSE) through the leading commercial cleaning trade association Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI).
  • Mr. Goff served on the Celebrate Frederick Board for 6 years and as Chair of the July 4th Committee and the In The Street Committee, while also volunteering for the other Celebrate Frederick and Downtown Frederick Partnership events.
  • Photo Caption: Downtown Frederick Partnership introduces the newest members of the Board of Directors for the current fiscal year (July 1, 2022 June 30, 2023).
  • Downtown Frederick Partnership works to enhance, promote and preserve the vitality, livability and diversity of Downtown Frederick, a national Main Street Program.

Frederick County Office of Economic Development Reveals Top 50 Under 40

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This year's Frederick Top 50 recognizes young professionals under 40 who are leaders in their industry.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This year's Frederick Top 50 recognizes young professionals under 40 who are leaders in their industry.
  • They demonstrate leadership, give back to the community and add significant value to their company and its culture.
  • Response to the program was very strong and the Frederick County Office of Economic Development received 286 nominations!
  • Frederick's Top 50 Under 40 were selected based on testimonials and stories of leading by example.

Celebrate Frederick Highlights Holiday Spirit During the 35th Annual Holidays in Historic Frederick Event Series

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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From a Holiday lights tour to an old-world European Kris Kringle Procession, Celebrate Frederick's 35th Annual Holidays in Historic Frederick event series provides an experience that will prove magical for you and yours.

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  • From a Holiday lights tour to an old-world European Kris Kringle Procession, Celebrate Frederick's 35th Annual Holidays in Historic Frederick event series provides an experience that will prove magical for you and yours.
  • From the exhibit submissions, judges will select the winning work of art to be featured in the 2022 Holidays in Historic Frederick marketing campaign.
  • The Holidays in Historic Frederick would not be possible without the hard work of the volunteers of the Holidays in Historic Frederick Committee, and the following community-minded businesses:
    106.9 The Eagle, FCB Bank, Friends Meeting School, Key 103, Woodsboro Bank and The City of Frederick.
  • For more information about any of the Celebrate Frederick holiday events, please call The City of Frederick Office of Special Events at 301-600-2841 or visit our website at CelebrateFrederick.com.

ShaEstheticsss to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony October 14, 2021

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Shaestheticsss is a spa that's bringing carefully crafted and noninvasive CryoSlimming, CryToning & CryoFacial packages to Frederick, MD!

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Shaestheticsss is a spa that's bringing carefully crafted and noninvasive CryoSlimming, CryToning & CryoFacial packages to Frederick, MD!
  • The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce will host our 1st Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, October 14th at 11:45AM in front of Sola Studio Salons at 5211 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick MD.
  • At this event Shaestheticsss will be awarding attendees with the opportunity to receive a complimentary facial service.
  • Shaestheticsss is a multi service spa that provinces Cryoliimming, CryoToning, CryoFacial, Hydrafacial, Lymphatic Cupping, Dermaplane, Micro Current, Compression, Chemical Peels, & other advanced skincare Services.

Visit Frederick Awards FY22 Tourism Reinvestment in Promotion and Product (TRIPP) Funding to Local Non-Profits and Government Agencies

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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National Shrine Grotto on the campus of Mount St. Mary's University

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  • National Shrine Grotto on the campus of Mount St. Mary's University
    A full list of organizations and projects that have been awarded development funds is below:
    Choral Arts Society of Frederick, Post Pandemic Audience Engagement
    Friends of Carroll Creek Park, Color on the Creek and Sailing Through the Winter Solstice
    Literacy Council of Frederick County, Workplace English for Hotel Housekeeping Staff
    The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 200th Anniversary Tourism Initiatives
    Visit Frederick is the recognized Destination Marketing Organization for Frederick City and Frederick County, Maryland.
  • It operates the Frederick Visitor Center and related Visit Frederick programs that include Destination Marketing and Group Tour Marketing.
  • For more information about Visit Frederick, visit http://www.visitfrederick.org or call 301-600-4023.

United Way of Frederick County and BGE HOME Continue Partnership to Provide "A Gift of Warmth" for a Local ALICE Family

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Monday, January 25, 2021
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Since 1938, United Way of Frederick County has been fighting for health, education and financial stability for every person in the Frederick County community.

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  • Since 1938, United Way of Frederick County has been fighting for health, education and financial stability for every person in the Frederick County community.
  • United Way produces the ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) Report which shows that approximately nearly 40% of households can no longer afford to live in Frederick County.
  • United Way of Frederick County partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, government, civic and faith-based organizations, along with educators, health providers, senior citizens, students, and others.
  • Shana Knight, United Way of Frederick County, 301-663-4231, [email protected]

United Way of Frederick County Announces Over 30 Nonprofit Partners for the 2021 Unity Campaign

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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Starting in 2017, the Unity Campaign's operations moved to United Way of Frederick County, where United Way serves as the campaign's fiscal agent and facilitator.

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  • Starting in 2017, the Unity Campaign's operations moved to United Way of Frederick County, where United Way serves as the campaign's fiscal agent and facilitator.
  • "We are excited to bring this opportunity to Frederick County to support nonprofits who are Providing critical resources to families in need throughout our community," said Ken Oldham, CEO of United Way of Fredrick County.
  • Since 1938, United Way of Frederick County has been fighting for health, education and financial stability for every person in the Frederick County community.
  • United Way of Frederick County partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, government, civic and faith-based organizations, along with educators, health providers, senior citizens, students, and others.