Frederick County Chamber of Commerce

To cap off Business Appreciation Week, County Executive Jessica Fitzwater announced that the county will be revitalizing the Business and Industry Cabinet. Restoring the advisory board was a recommendation of the community-led Transition Team. Residents who are interested in serving are encouraged to apply at https://lnkd.in/ewjxMqRN You can watch the County Executive's full message here: https://lnkd.in/ezDy5qtr

This past week was Business Appreciation Week organized by the Frederick County Office of Economic Development! This annual event is all about celebrating and recognizing the hard work, dedication, and resilience of our local businesses, which are the backbone of our vibrant community. Madelyn Wilson and Shelby Maly proudly served as ambassadors, visiting some of the many businesses that make Frederick County a thriving place to live and work. Through initiatives like Business Appreciation Week, we can show our dedication to uplifting our local businesses. This week was an excellent opportunity to thank them for their contributions to our economy and community. Here's to the businesses that make Frederick County special—and to all who support them!

Our President & CEO, Rick Weldon and Director of Marketing & Communications, Shelby Maly are panelists at ELEVATE Marketing Summit 2024: A Sense of Connection (HighRock)! Elevate 2024 is a high-energy half-day summit designed for marketing professionals, business leaders, and non-profit innovators. Through engaging panels, hands-on sessions, and valuable networking, you’ll learn how to harness sensory marketing to build deeper connections and drive business growth. Date: Thursday, November 14th Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (doors open at 8:30 AM) Location: Warehouse Cinemas Frederick, MD Grab your early bird ticket now at highrock.com/elevate.

One of the many exciting benefits of being a member of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is exclusive access to a variety of functional spaces at our office, located at 118 North Market Street! Take it from our member, Rachelle Rohner, "I am especially grateful for their drop in work spaces. With my crazy running around schedule I love having this option of space to drop in and work between meetings or even meet with clients in person or via zoom like I did today. Such a great benefit and it’s right in the heart of downtown Frederick. Major bonus, I get to see some really cool friendly faces while I’m there!!!!" Next time you're downtown and need a place to work or meet, we invite you to stop by - our office is the ideal place to take a break, get productive, or simply enjoy a change of scenery during your busy day. Learn more about all of our spaces here: https://lnkd.in/eDXetww5 #FrederickChamber #FrederickMD #BusinessInFrederick

We are proud to announce our 2024-2025 Board of Directors! The growth and effectiveness of our Chamber is a direct reflection of our Board of Directors and their inspired and motivational leadership. You can read more about them here: https://lnkd.in/gaNnR4Eg

On Friday, October 11th from 1:30 – 2:00 pm, the White House Office of Public Engagement and Interagency Community Investment Committee (ICIC) is having a virtual briefing where they will outline federal support and resources for small and minority businesses in Maryland. Join Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, Representative Glenn Ivey (D-MD-04), and other officials to discuss how the Administration is working across the federal government and with state and local partners to streamline resources, expand access to capital, and provide technical assistance and training opportunities for small and underserved businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Maryland. Please register at the below link by 10 am on Friday, October 11th. https://lnkd.in/ed2HKSJj

We’re hiring an Event Coordinator! This position handles all aspects of the Chamber’s events, with the goal of having the events be successful for both the Chamber and our members. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/eKTy3atP Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 1, 2024.

Thank you to everyone who made the 2024 Captain's Cup Golf Scramble a success! We couldn't have done it without our amazing players, volunteers, and a special shoutout to our generous sponsors for their support. See you on the greens next year! Photography by Marie Rose Photography & Videography and Meech Creative, LLC

We always cherish the opportunity to tell our New Members all about the variety of benefits we have to offer! If you're a new member, a new employee of a member organization, or just need a reminder of your Chamber benefits... Swing by New Member Orientation! You can register for the next one on October 22nd here: https://lnkd.in/e_thEr7r

At the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, our mission of advocating for our members dates back over a century, and we’re proud to continue that tradition today! We recently discovered a powerful poster from 1966, generously shared by Rocky MacIntosh of MACRO. Rocky’s father was actively involved with the Chamber during that time, which exemplifies how generations of local leaders have engaged with us to drive the growth and prosperity of Frederick County’s business community. While much has changed since 1966, our commitment to advocating for the success of Frederick County's businesses remains as strong as ever. Whether it's supporting local entrepreneurs, influencing policy decisions, or fostering innovation, we are dedicated to ensuring that Frederick continues to be a thriving place to live, work, and grow. As we reflect on this piece of history, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of our local economy. From workforce development to infrastructure improvements, your Chamber is actively engaged in advocacy efforts that matter to YOU. Explore our ongoing work and how you can get involved at frederickchamber.org.