Associate Director of Agriculture Business Development at Frederick County Office of Economic Development - Frederick, MD, US
We are a dynamic and diverse county with a $12 billion dollar economy that boasts a high concentration of highly educated workers, a world-class bioscience and advanced technology sector, and a solid manufacturing and agriculture tradition that blends our rich heritage. With a strategic location, highly educated workforce, lower cost of business relative to other locations in the region and a comprehensive transportation network, Frederick County is a prime location for businesses. Our softer side of amiable country, small-town and suburban streets bordered with attractive housing options, a high-performing public school system and a low crime rate with state-of-the-art healthcare make this one of the best places to live in America. Frederick County is home to one of the most highly educated and talented workforces that provides companies with unparalleled human resource capabilities. 40.6% of the Frederick County's population age 25 years+ has a bachelor's degree or higher – that's the 4th highest among counties in Maryland. Maryland also ranks third in the country for its high percentage of professional and technical workers (27.8%) in the workforce.Ranked among the Top 10 Counties in America, our mission is to increase the overall economic health of Frederick County through attracting new companies in our targeted industries and helping existing companies be more successful.Visit our websites and get to know us a little more!https://www.homegrownfrederick.com/https://madeinfrederickmd.com/https://www.rootfrederick.com/