Glade Valley Government 

Council to Hold Public Hearing on Amended Bill No. 16-18 – Small Business Real Property Tax Credit

The County Council (“Council”) of Frederick County, Maryland, will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor hearing room of Winchester Hall, 12 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland, to discuss amended Bill No. 16-18, which was amended by the County Council on Tuesday, January 17, 2017: AN ACT to: Establish a small business real property tax credit within Frederick County. Copies of the amended bill may be obtained from the Council’s Office, First Floor, Winchester Hall, 12 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland…

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Business Government 

County Executive Gardner Announces First of Its Kind Business & Technology Cultivation Center

County Executive Jan Gardner announced plans today to bring partners from the public and private sectors under one roof for the new Business & Technology Cultivation Center at 118 N. Market Street in the heart of downtown Frederick. “I am thrilled to unveil plans to bring to life a new idea, a new plan and a new joint venture to jumpstart new business and create jobs,” said Executive Gardner. “This is good government in action.” Tenants in the Cultivation Center will include the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce and a…

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Glade Valley Government 

County Executive Gardner Unveils One-Stop Severe Weather Communications Webpage and Citizen Portal

County Executive Jan Gardner today unveiled a new one-stop webpage that will provide citizens with timely information and resources during a major winter storm when the county receives several feet of snow, not the more typical one to three inches. She also announced a newly developed citizen portal to report concerns online. “Our new webpage and the digital tools are easy to use and will replace our current homepage during severe winter events when our Emergency Operations Center is in full operation,” said Executive Gardner. “I commend county employees for…

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Community Glade Valley Government 

Frederick County Commission for Women Seeks Nominees for Woman of Excellence and Student Leadership

March is Women’s History Month. In celebration, the Frederick County Commission for Women is currently seeking nominees for the 2016 Woman of Excellence and Student Leadership Awards. Individuals must reside in Frederick County to be eligible. The Woman of Excellence award winner will: Demonstrate courage and strength of character. Dedicate time and talent toward growth and development of women. Contribute as a volunteer, or go “above & beyond” her job responsibilities Inspire others, particularly women. Work to create a better future for women. The Student Leadership award winner will: Commit…

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