Category: Business
County Executive Gardner Signs Tax Credit into Law
Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner conducted her first public bill signing the morning of September 4, 2015, approving legislation that creates a commercial and industrial tax credit. The County Council voted September 1 to enact the credit. “This tax credit is good for business, good for jobs, and good for Frederick County,” Executive Gardner said. She initiated the measure, which Council President Bud Otis introduced on her behalf. “This legislation shows that my administration means business,” Gardner said. “I especially want to thank Council President Otis for the work he…
Read MoreCommercial and Industrial Business Tax Credit
In addition to cabinet appointments, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner announced that she will propose legislation to the County Council for a Frederick County Commercial and Industrial Business Tax Credit to support and incentivize new and expanding businesses to invest in Frederick County and create jobs with a focus on manufacturing, fabricating and assembly. “This tax credit will help us to be more competitive with our surrounding jurisdictions in attracting new businesses and jobs, add another tool to our economic development tool box and allow us greater flexibility to negotiate an incentive package with…
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Gardner Forms Business and Industry Cabinet
On Thursday, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced economic development and business initiatives that aim to create jobs, support and further the success of existing businesses and take advantage of opportunities to ensure Frederick County’s long-term economic prosperity. During her weekly public information briefing, Executive Gardner commented, “I am pleased to announce the formation of a Business and Industry Cabinet with an impressive team of professionals from a wide diversity of backgrounds. I wanted to let the business community know it has my support and provide the members with better access to the county…
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