The latest in a series of industry profiles from the Office of Economic Development
FREDERICK, MD – The Frederick County Office of Economic Development (FCOED) welcomed nearly 100 attendees at its second annual Business Insight Forum on January 23 at Frederick Health Village.
During the event, FCOED announced its latest in a series of industry profiles, “Advanced Manufacturing.” Building on the award-winning success of the previous publications, “Advanced Manufacturing” outlines the continued growth of the sector and highlights what makes Frederick County one of the premier locations for manufacturing in the United States.
More than 200 manufacturing companies bring over 11,000 jobs to the County, divided between diverse subsectors such as construction, life sciences, food processing, machinery, and more. Frederick County boasts impactful tax incentives, a skilled and growing workforce, competitive energy costs, and strong partnerships with regional resources, making it an attractive location for manufacturing.
“Our previous publications highlighting the life sciences industry and a general profile of Frederick County have been invaluable resources for FCOED in building brand awareness on regional, national, and global levels,” said Lara L. Fritts, Executive Director of the Division of Economic Opportunity. “We are thrilled to introduce this new tool, which will showcase Frederick County as a premier location for manufacturing. This publication will serve as a valuable resource for industry leaders, commercial real estate brokers, developers, education partners, and government collaborators.”
The profile is now available on the FCOED website at: www.discoverfrederickmd.com/amindustryprofile.
About the Frederick County Office of Economic Development: The Frederick County Office of Economic Development is a catalyst for economic growth in Frederick County. The agency’s mission is to sustain, diversify and grow Frederick County’s vibrant economy by providing leadership and resources for businesses to start, locate and expand. For more information, visit www.discoverfrederickmd.com.