Exploring Frederick County 2024 | Bisnow | 29 May 2024 | Center 85, 4930 Executive Court S. Frederick, MD 21703

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
• With 75% of the county's job opportunities located in the city of Frederick and the surrounding region, what specific factors contribute to the attractiveness of this area for development, businesses, tenants and other investment opportunities? What asset classes is the county focused on growing?
• Bringing in $400 million, tourism has been a huge economic driver for the county. What plans are there to continue the growth of tourism in terms of development, partnerships and other initiatives?
• Frederick is home to 80 bioscience companies - What specific economic factors and incentives make the county an attractive destination for top-tier companies in the life sciences industry?
• Looking ahead, how is Frederick County positioning itself to proactively address the changing needs and demands of the bioscience sector in terms of development, and what plans are in place to attract the next wave of innovative companies?
• With the latest construction of Quantum Frederick, this data center development will support $25.8 million in the county's tax revenues and $248 for the state. In what ways does this project align with the county's economic development goals, and how might it attract additional investments and technological advancements?
• What collaborative efforts or partnerships are in place between the private sector, government and local communities to maximize the positive impact of the county's development projects?

How You'll Do More Business: Frederick County continues to gain interest and attention from many investors, developers, residents and businesses. With many development and economic projects including data centers, life sciences, industrial and tourism, the region is working toward a bright future for all. Join us as we discuss the latest initiatives, economic development plans, hottest asset classes, popular neighborhoods and more!

Projects, Activity, and Achievements --
• Goldstar Group's EDE Apartments - five, four-story multifamily buildings with a total of 350 Class A apartment homes
• TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, recent investment of $350,000 into NanoBioFAB, a woman- and minority-led healthcare technology company
• Matan Breaks Ground on Research & Industrial Park in Frederick

Who You’ll Meet: The region's investors, owners, developers, lenders, brokers, public sector companies, city officials, architects, contractors, engineers and property managers.

2024 Speakers

Jessica Fitzwater
County Executive, Frederick County

Michael O'connor
Mayor, the City of Frederick

Michael Brodsky
Ceo, Goldstar Group

Troy Lemaile-Stovall
Ceo, Tedco

Taylor Chess
President - Development, Peterson Companies

Xiaonao Liu
Ceo, Nanobiofab

Brad Benna
Director, Leasing, Matan Companies

2024 Sponsor

• Frederick Economic Development