Community Foundation
Announces New Fund
Supporting Frederick City
Job Creation and Revitalization

JUNE 16, 2010: The Community Foundation of Frederick County, in partnership with the City of Frederick’s Department of Economic Development, announces The City of Frederick Economic Development Fund.

The Fund will support the City of Frederick’s Department of Economic Development’s (DED) mission of job creation, revitalization, and reinvestment in the City of Frederick. It is anticipated that this fund will allow for private investment in economic development marketing, events and programs in the Frederick community. The Fund recently enabled DED and its partners to present “Frederick Key Notes”, intended to elevate the professional capacity and acumen of business and community leaders in the Frederick region through exposure to internationally recognized talent on topics critical to the success of managing and growing an organization or business.

“The City Department of Economic Development is very pleased to be in partnership with the Community Foundation to further economic development programs and opportunities in Frederick,” said Richard Griffin, Director of Economic Development for the City of Frederick. “This fund provides a unique vehicle for the City to engage private sector participation in the form of sponsorships and donations for event, programs, and marketing.”

For more information about the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development or the Frederick Key Notes Speaker Series, visit www.businessinfrederick.com.

Those who wish to benefit The City of Frederick Economic Development Fund may make a secure, online donation by clicking here. Checks made payable to The Community Foundation of Frederick County may be mailed to 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701, with the name of the specific fund on the memo line. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

As a leader in grant and scholarship funding, The Community Foundation of Frederick County has given back more than $23 million to the community since 1986. To learn more about the Community Foundation please call 301.695.7660.