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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
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Beth A. Woodring
Acting Director, Division of Economic OpportunityPhone: 240-457-1464
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Jodie Bollinger
Director, Department of Economic DevelopmentPhone: 240-315-8678
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Troy Bolyard
Senior Business Development Manager, CorporatePhone: 240-578-1950
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Solash Aviles
Senior Business Development Manager, Life Science & TechnologyPhone: 240-397-0546
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Endia Snowden
Senior Business Development Manager, EmPOWER and Small BusinessPhone: 301-600-2137
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Janel Spencer
Business Development SpecialistPhone: 240-397-4205
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Cindy Harris
Executive Assistant and Project CoordinatorPhone: 301-600-1058
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Patrick Hedlund
Marketing and Communications Team ManagerPhone: 301-600-1578
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Britt Swartzlander
Communications ManagerPhone: 301-600-1056
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Connor Wheeler
Communications SpecialistPhone: 240-698-8541