Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Frederick
The City of Frederick’s Department of Economic Development is committed to making Frederick the best place to do business, from start-up to international expansion, by finding answers, making connections, and creating solutions.
county
Frederick County Economic Development
Frederick County Office of Economic Development helps businesses start, locate, and expand in Frederick County by connecting them with federal, state, and local resources, providing leadership and resources for businesses to start, locate and expand.
state
Maryland Department of Commerce
The Maryland Department of Commerce is the state's primary economic development agency that stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland companies. It also promotes Maryland’s commercial advantages and quality of life to spur economic development, international investment, trade and tourism.
state
Maryland Economic Development Association
The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members, encourages partnerships and networking among people committed to bringing jobs and capital to Maryland, and promotes economic development as an investment in Maryland. MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals.
state
Maryland Technology Development Corporation
TEDCO provides funding, resources and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland. It identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology companies in Maryland.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo