Targeted Growth Sectors
Diversity
Large, medium, and small Frederick County businesses represent a variety of industry sectors.
Business services, food processing, life sciences, metal fabrication, plastics, retail, and software development are among the well-suited growth sectors for the Frederick County. An extensive transportation hub, competitive tax structure, reliable utilities, higher education and training opportunities, and an affordable workforce are just a few of the reasons businesses choose Frederick County.
Frederick County's Target Growth Sectors
Sector
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Subsector
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Advanced Manufacturing |
Plastics, engineered wood, fabricated metal, bioscience, supportive logistic consulting & trucking
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Food Processing & Agribusiness
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Specialty foods, packaged foods, perishable foods, beverages |
Headquarters & Back Office
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Corporate headquarters, back office, service centers
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Professional & Creative Services
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Information & communication technology, engineering, cyber security,
data centers
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Retail |
Specialty retailers, casual dining restaurants, fast casual restaurants |
Small and large businesses find Frederick County to be a good fit.
Here are just a few:
