About FCOED

Our Vision

To be the first and best choice for passionate businesses to succeed and prosper.

Our Mission

To sustain, diversify and grow Frederick County's vibrant economy by providing leadership and resources for businesses to start, locate and expand.

Our Purpose

The Frederick County Office of Economic Development serves as the primary contact for businesses to start, locate and expand. We do this by connecting them with Federal, State and local resources. We assist in site selection, workforce recruitment and training, incentives, marketing and more.

Identifying advanced manufacturing, life sciences and technology as target industries, we create a business environment that's stable and growth-oriented. Our $15.4-billion-dollar economy speaks to our strengths. Boasting a qualified workforce and a speed to market that's unrivaled, we expedite permitting and occupancy, accelerating the timeline for success. Featuring competitive business costs and no business personal property tax, Frederick County offers value and vision. From diversity initiatives to infrastructure, talent development to business support, our community shapes where we go and how we grow.

Staff

  1. Beth Woodring headshot

    Beth A. Woodring

    Acting Director, Division of Economic Opportunity

  1. Jodie Headshot

    Jodie Bollinger

    Director, Department of Economic Development

  1. Troy Headshot

    Troy Bolyard

    Senior Business Development Manager, Corporate

  1. Solash Profile Headshot

    Solash Aviles

    Senior Business Development Manager, Life Science & Technology

  1. Endia Headshot

    Endia Snowden

    Senior Business Development Manager, EmPOWER and Small Business

  1. Janel Spencer

    Janel Spencer

    Business Development Specialist

  1. Cindy Harris Headshot

    Cindy Harris

    Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator

  1. Patrick 2025

    Patrick Hedlund

    Marketing and Communications Team Manager

  1. Britt Headshot

    Britt Swartzlander

    Communications Manager

  1. Connor Wheeler

    Connor Wheeler

    Communications Specialist