DEVELOPMENT
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK PARTNERSHIP 3
THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
provides Downtown Frederick’s new and existing businesses with the incentives, tools and resources they need to thrive. The committee focuses on creating a supportive environment for the entrepreneurs and innovators that drive the downtown economy.
SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES
This year, the Partnership’s Business Development & Design committees awarded more than $140,000 in grant funds to support downtown businesses
123 businesses attended the Competitive Edge Series, which featured topics including Instagram marketing, community collaborations, a local partner and resource fair, small business financial support, and a day-long field trip to learn from the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
Welcomed 5 net new businesses to Downtown Frederick, 23 businesses opened and 18 businesses closed, creating 53 net new jobs
Convened a team of economic development professionals to address challenges faced by retail entrepreneurs, which spurred the creation of “How To” business startup guides and a new business startup assistance program – both of which are currently under development
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FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS totaling $68,154 in support
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FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANTS totaling $28,271 in support
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MISSION: INTERIOR PROJECTS totaling $29,513 in support
32 SECURITY CAMERA GRANTS resulting in more than 140 cameras added to downtown
2022 BUSINESS PERFORMANCE SURVEY RESULTS
Each year, the Partnership administers a Business Performance Survey to gain insights into the downtown economy, providing a unique opportunity to gauge the health and wellbeing of the Downtown Frederick business community and the effectiveness of the Partnership
51% of businesses rated their revenue performance as excellent or above average, which is ahead of 2019 (47%) but behind 2021 (57%)
79% of respondents felt that the overall economic climate for businesses like theirs would be very good or good in the coming year
9.08/10
The overwhelming majority of respondents would recommend Downtown Frederick to other retailers, with an average rating of 9.08 on a 10 point scale
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KEEPING DOWNTOWN FREDERICK FUN AND FRESH IS THE MANTRA OF THE PROMOTION COMMITTEE
Lawn Party at the High Wheel
THE PROMOTION COMMITTEE
spends hundreds of hours organizing and executing events like First Saturday, Alive @ Five and Frosty Friday that make Downtown Frederick a vibrant destination and a fun place to live.
MARKETING THE MAGIC OF DOWNTOWN
Placed more than $103,000 in advertising to promote Downtown Frederick as a vibrant destination
Launched the “Top 5” blog series, promoting the top events of each week to more than 21,000 readers
Produced and distributed Get it Downtown magazine to more than 30,000 readers
Sold 500 Craft Beverage Passports, featuring 25 wineries, breweries and distilleries with the Frederick County Office of Economic Development
In partnership with Visit Frederick, promoted 24 local restaurants during Frederick Restaurant Week
Generated more than $279,000 of spending at downtown businesses through the Downtown Frederick Gift Card program, which sold more than $353,000 worth of gift cards in FY23
FIRST SATURDAY PROMOTED MORE THAN 285 SPECIAL EVENTS at downtown businesses HIRED
92 LOCAL MUSICIANS & ENTERTAINERS to perform during First Saturday events
FEATURED 112 ICE SCULPTURES as part of February First Saturday: Fire in Ice
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Launched Sunday Artwalk event series, promoting Downtown Frederick’s vibrant Arts & Entertainment District with special gallery events the first weekend of each month
More than 200 Snowflake Tree gifts were claimed during Frosty Friday, representing at least $20,000 spent at local shops, restaurants and businesses during the event Diversified the Alive @ Five lineup, featuring 21 distinct musical genres and hiring 12 first-time bands for the 2022 season
Welcomed 1,278 people to the first-ever Lawn Party at the High Wheel
Provided support for community partner events, including the Thai Water Festival, Hispanic Heritage Festival, Acton Children’s Business Fair and the Asia on the Creek event series
RECRUITED 28 CHALK ARTISTS during Mayfest First Saturday
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Thai Water Festival
ALIVE @ FIVE IS THE PARTNERSHIP’S LARGEST FUNDRAISER
All proceeds are reinvested back into the downtown community through the Partnership’s work.
$120,106 sponsor dollars raised for the 2022 season
57 Friends of Alive @ Five season pass holders
19,620 attendees during the 2022 season
833 volunteers worked 1,398 hours
$301,961 gross dollars earned (through gate fees + drink sales)
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COMING UP NEXT IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK
The Partnership’s work is never done. We’re looking forward to an exciting year in FY24, filled with lots of events, new projects and growth in Downtown Frederick.
We’ll be bringing the first-ever State of Downtown Film Festival to Downtown Frederick, spurring community conversations around some of the major initiatives sitting on our horizon – such as streetscape redevelopment, community placemaking initiatives and smart growth for our downtown core.
We are eager to partner with the City of Frederick to launch an updated Market Analysis for Downtown Frederick, which will assist new businesses as they consider starting or locating here. Frederick Restaurant Week is getting a brand new twist as Bites & Bevs Frederick, showcasing all of the amazing culinary arts and craft beverages our County has to offer. To close out the year, construction is set to begin at the Seventh Street Fountain Park in Summer 2024 – which will result in a vibrant new community space and public artwork at the northern end of Downtown Frederick. Keep up with the latest at downtownfrederick.org, sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media.
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Light Walk •
Photo by Bill Adkins
Rodney Carroll and Seventh Street Fountain Artist Selection Committee
RAISING FUNDS & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Installed holiday lights on 173 trees along Market and Patrick Streets , recruiting 76 sponsors and raising $84,250 to support the project — a joint effort between the City of Frederick and the Partnership
Secured and distributed $50,000 in Community Investment Tax Credits from the State of Maryland to support the Partnership’s work
Organized 3,146 volunteer hours in support of the Partnership’s committees and events, valued at more than $100,000 to the downtown community
Raised more than $410,000 in investment and sponsorship income and $641,000 in grant funding to support vital programs and projects in Downtown Frederick
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK EARNED INCOME
GIFT CARD – PASS THRU | $330,000 ADMINISTRATION | $147,000
COMMITTEE | $210,000 AMBASSADOR PROGRAM | $345,000 PROMOTION COMMITTEE | $585,000 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | $31,000 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE | $79,000 ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE | $106,000 DOWNTOWN FREDERICK GIFT
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK PARTNERSHIP 9 PROMOTION COMMITTEE | $538,000
DESIGN
CARD – PASS THRU
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE
$146,000 CITY OF FREDERICK
GRANTS – PROJECT SPECIFIC
$641,000 INVESTMENT/SPONSORSHIP
THE ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE is focused on creating a strong foundation for the Partnership by cultivating the partnerships, community involvement and resources that are necessary to achieve our goals. INCOME $411,000
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EXPENSES $1,964,000 $1,833,000
The Partnership’s work would not be possible without the generous support of so many investors, sponsors and partners throughout the year.
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FY23 INVESTORS
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK ADVOCATES
Eleanor and Pete Bowers
Judy Breen
Bushwaller’s
Thiel Butner
Arleen and Steve Chafitz
Kelly Chapin
Cowork Frederick
DISTRICT Arts
Melinda and Joe Donegan
Ec’clectibles
Edgeworks Knife & Supply
Kelly Fawcett
Flynn & Clarke
Frederick Health
Frederick Social
Helen and Ted Gregory
Kevin Hessler
Gerry and Clyde Hicks
Kate Kuranda
Lee Building Maintenance
Mackintosh
Commercial Brokerage
Magpie Fibers
Miles and Stockbridge
Pretzel & Pizza Creations
Yvonne and Jim Reinsch
Rodgers Consulting
Susan and Tom Rozynek
Catie and Carlo Serio
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Starbucks
Kim and John Teunis
TONIQ
The Trail House
Vintage MC
Warner Commercial
Wegmans
Eleanor Winter and Dan Backo
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK PROMOTERS
The Affiliated Barbershop
Agave 137
Tequila Bar & Kitchen
The Agency
The Allwein Team at Real Brokerage
Kathy Angleberger
Bailey’s Treasures
Candy Kitchen
Colonial Jewelers
Curious Iguana
Dancing Bear Toys
Krista and BJ Davisson
Dream House Furniture & Design
Peggy Dufour
Earthly Elements
The Family Heritage
Trust Company
Firestone’s Culinary Tavern
Firestone’s Market
First Command
Financial Services
Frederick Brick Works
Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe
Frederick Fudge & Ice Cream
Frederick Lumber Co
Suzanne and Mark Friis
Donna and Bob Goff
Lucy Hogan
HR Answerbox
InBloom Jewelry
InVitroCare Inc
Karen Justice
The Kitchenette
Lauren Kremers
La Paz Mexican
Restaurant
Law Office of Lena Clark
Law Offices of McCurdy, Dean & Graditor
Carly Lederer and Danny Severn
MacRo Commercial Real Estate
Magoo’s Pub & Eatery
Maryland Center for Brain Health
Joanne McNeal and Rose Marie Myers
Olde Towne Tavern
The Orchard
The Pasta Palette
Platinum PR
Premier Group of Long & Foster Real Estate Inc
Scott Riffle
Sheila and Mike Schaden
Carmen and Jim Schmersahl
Shab Row Tea Emporium
THE TEMPLE: A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Varner & Goundry PC
The Wine Kitchen on the Creek
DOWNTOWN
FREDERICK FANS
Dorinne Armstrong
Jill Ascher
Atomic 97 Beer & Wine
Beans and Bagels
Bravura Arts and Framing
Cacique Restaurant
Capacity Building Solutions
The Center for Holistic
Wellness & Anti-Aging
Crash & Catharsis
Rage Factory
Evangelical
Lutheran Church
Betsy and Bob Fisher
In honor of Dave Folcomer
Gravel & Grind
Jennifer Grove
Hollerstown Hill B&B
Hootch & Banter
Il Porto
Lockhouse Studios
lou lou Boutiques
Sandra and Dennis Murphy
Neutre Salon
North End Cleaners
Margray and Bill Poulin
Radcliffe Realty
River Bar & Grill
Julia and Jim Schaeffer
Sky’s The Limit
Sweet Clover
Text Design Inc
Thacher & Rye
Verbena Salon & Spa
Madonna and Dr John Vitarello
Wastler’s Barber Shop
Wheel Base Bicycle Shop
White Rabbit Gastropub
Yaneth Reyes
DOWNTOWN
FREDERICK SUPPORTERS
A Lit’le Irish, Too Alice Orzechowski CPA
Art Collective
Beth Azrael
Sue and Dick Basford
Bates Architects
The Center. Sound. Mind. Body
Sonja and Warren Cline
Siobhan Connellan
Custom Imprints
Delaplaine Arts Center
Dolan Media Management
Kelly Forys-Donahue and Matt Donahue
Evangelical Reformed
United Church of Christ
Kathy and Neil Fay
Katie and John Fieseler
Frederick Book
Arts Center
Freesia and Vine
FAV Flowers
Grove Public Relations
Ryan Harsh
Patti and Tal Hart
Heart of the Civil War
Heritage Area
Ibiza Café
Jessica Jordan
Juliet’s Market
Carole Larkin
Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium
Karyn Lovins
Kate McDermott
Katie Nash
Jeanie Reeder
Savage Soaps
Catherine Seibert
Smoketown Creekside
Snake & Stone
Structures Salon
Wag’s Restaurant
Welcome Home
Realty Group
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK FRIENDS
Angela Batista
Zach Beaver
Craig Bedard
Robin Bell and Kim Dine
Margaret and Gary Bennett
Joan and Paul Berkowitz
Alan Brooks
Dawn Brower-Smith
Beverly Byron
Susan Chapman
Sharon and Howard Cox
Cynthia Delbrook
Kimberly English
Donna Evans
Jill Fulton
Denise and Bernard Gouin
Darlene and John Grimes
Jeanne Hall
Susan Hardey
Jocelyn and Mike Hering
Dr Cynthia Hindman and Dr Paul Feinberg
In honor of Laura Hunt
Joy Convienence
James Lynch
Lisa and Doug Murphy
Janice and Lawrence Murray
The Muse
James Poles
The Potters’ Guild of Frederick
Jean and Bill Remmert
Gabriella and Gerald Smith
Jane Talarico and Michael Paskowksy
Lorri and Larry Taylor
Meghan Waters-Hicks
Lori and Brad Winn
FY23 SPONSORS
ALIVE @ FIVE 2023
PRESENTING
DARCARS Toyota of Frederick
LEVEL ONE
Audio Video Group
Brewer’s Alley
Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Innovative Inc
Key 103 & 106.9
The Eagle
LSWG
M&T Bank
Rotary Club of Carroll Creek
Rotary Club of Frederick
Truist
WLR Automotive Group Inc
LEVEL TWO
Frederick Air Inc
Graphics Universal Inc
FoodPRO
Frederick Magazine
LEVEL THREE
ACNB Bank
Acts RetirementLife Communities
CAS Engineering
Common Market
Edgewater
Federal Solutions
Four Points Group at Morgan Stanley
Frederick Lumber Co
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
Morgan-Keller
Construction
Partner Veterinary Ruppert Properties
Sandy Spring Bank
IN-KIND
Benefactor Events
FiND iT Frederick
Frederick Book
Arts Center
Frederick Keys
The Frederick News-Post
Imagination Center
Minuteman Press
Postern
Rosedale Ice
Telegia
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK CHAMPIONS DOWNTOWN FREDERICK LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
THE LEADER IN ORGANIC-BASED LAWN CARE ®
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK PARTNERSHIP CLUB
ANGELA & CHRIS CHASE, BETSY & KEN MORROW JEAN & BEN NORMAN
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KATHLEEN & THOMAS IGO, ELIZABETH LOVOY & GARY ROSIECKI, CHERYL & DEREK MCGEE
GRANTORS
FOOD & CRAFT BEVERAGES
Boxcar Burgers
Cookin’ with Greece
District East
dop Pizza
Fifty Fifty
Firestone’s Culinary Tavern
Idiom Brewing Co
La Parada
McClintock
Distilling Company
Olde Mother Brewing
Sabor de Cuba
Sanctuary: Modern Kitchen
Smoketown Creekside
Steinhardt Brewing
Tempo di Pasta
Tenth Ward
Distilling Company
FRIEND OF ALIVE @ FIVE
24/7 Dance Studio
A Lit’le Irish, Too
Agave 137 Tequila Bar & Kitchen
The Agency
AMI Signs
ARUME
Atomic 97 Beer & Wine
Attaboy Beer
Bach Real Estate
BaneBio
Beans and Bagels
Blessings in a Backpack
Frederick Chapter
The Cellar Door
City Youth Matrix
Dave Clements
Cowork Frederick
Curious Iguana
Dancing Bear Toys
Dog Friendly Frederick
Dream House Furniture & Design
Ec’clectibles
Edgeworks Knife & Supply
Elliott’s The Family Heritage Trust Company
Firestone’s Market
First Command
Financial Services
Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe
Frederick County
Association of Realtors
Frederick Social
Frederick Town Realty
Bobby G & MiniGoff
Grow West MD
Cheryl Hanes
Hyden Harnarine, Realtor
HR Answerbox
Jenny Huseman
Il Forno Pizzeria
Kristi Jacobs Williams
Your Homestead Team
at Samson Properties
Jessica Jordan
Jill Fulton Band
Jim Bass Group of
Real Estate Teams
Key City Athletics Foundation Inc
The Kitchenette
Richard & Jacqui Kreh
Law Offices of
Jeanne F. Singer PA
LewisMcDaniels
LSWG CPAS
Mackintosh Inc Realtors
Magpie Fibers
Richard & Carolyn Milauskas
Molly’s Meanderings
Moody & Associates Inc
Insurance Solutions
North Market Pop Shop
Oasis Acupuncture & Animal Acupuncture
O’Connor’s Painting Service Inc
Pearl
Platinum PR • Places Reimagined
Plaza Mexico of Frederick
Precision for Medicine
Premier Group of Long & Foster Real Estate Inc
Remus, Weddle & Cavenee LLC
Ruppert Landscape
Scotty’s Vodka
Six East Salon & Spa
Tim Smith
Snake & Stone
Spoint1 Engineering State Farm Agent
Darius Mark Support Unlimited
Patti Szymanski
Team Reeder Of Long & Foster Real Estate Inc
The Trail House
Triangle Motors Inc
Venlu Cloud Consulting
Vintage MC
Visit Frederick Voodoo Rocks!
Brian & Irma Woerner
FEBRUARY
FIRST SATURDAY:
FIRE IN ICE 2023
PRESENTING
Music & Arts
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Patriot Federal Credit Union
Precision for Medicine
Visit Frederick
ICE SCULPTURES
24/7 Dance Studio
ACNB Bank
Advanced Behavioral Health
Agave 137 Tequila Bar & Kitchen
The Agency
Alice Orzechowski CPA
BECKY & DON LINTON
The Allwein Team at Real Brokerage
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Baltimore Gold of Frederick
BeLocal Frederick
Black Hog BBQ
Brewer’s Alley
Brick & Mortar Mercantile
Bushwaller’s
C. Burr Artz Trust
Café Nola
The Cellar Door
The Center. Sound.
Mind. Body
Century 21 Redwood Realty
Charlotte’s Cottage
Quilt Shop
Charm City Hemp
Citizens Ballroom
Colonial Jewelers
Créme de la Créme
Cucina Massi
Dancing Bear Toys
Days End Farm Horse
Rescue Inc
Delaplaine Arts Center
DeLeon & Stang
District East
Dragon Distillery
Dream House Furniture & Design
Dynamic Automotive
Ec’clectibles
Edgeworks Knife & Supply
Embark Skate Shop
Endangered Species
(theatre) Project
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Evangelical Reformed
United Church of Christ
Federated Charities
Firestone’s Culinary Tavern
Firestone’s Market
First United Bank & Trust
Frederick Brick Works
Frederick Coin Exchange
Frederick Community College
Frederick County Department of Human Services
Frederick Keys
Frederick Social
Frederick Steeplechasers
Running Club
Gaslight Gallery
Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley
Gravel & Grind
Holistic Health Associates
Hood College
Horizon Farm Credit
I Made This! Pottery Shop
Idiom Brewing Co
JoJo’s Restaurant & Tap House
Krietz Auto
L.P. Calomeris Realty LLC
La Paz Mexican Restaurant
Law for Parents
LewisMcDaniels
Lonza Bioscience
Love For Lochlin
Foundation
Magoo’s Pub & Eatery
Maryland Ensemble Theatre
Monocacy Massage
Move Buy Marsh of Marsh Realty
The Muse
Music & Arts
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Nelson Coleman Jewelers
North Market Pop Shop
ODIN CrossFit
Olde Mother Brewing
Olde Towne Tavern
Orases Consulting Corporation
Plaza Mexico of Frederick
Plumley Creative
Premier Group of Long & Foster Real Estate Inc
Pretzel & Pizza Creations
Primitive Homespuns
Remus, Weddle & Cavenee LLC
Rockwell Brewery
RoosterBio Inc
Rotary Club of Carroll Creek
Ruppert Properties
Sabor de Cuba
Showroom
Sisters in Style
Six East Salon & Spa
Smoketown Creekside
South Mountain Creamery
Ice Cream Shop & Pizza
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Sweetie’s
Take Root
Tenth Ward
Distilling Company
Thacher & Rye
Time Bomb Tattoo
The Trail House
Transportation
Management Services
United Steam Fire Engine Co #3
Velvet Lounge
Verbena Salon & Spa
Vintage MC
Visit Frederick
Warehouse Cinemas
White Rabbit Gastropub
The Wine Kitchen on the Creek
The Wolfe Team of Charis
Realty Group
Woodsboro Bank
Zebop
FOOD TRUCKS
Boxcar Burgers
Cookin’ with Greece
Grilled Cheese Please!
In10se BBQ
La Parada
MR Cheesecakes
FIRST SATURDAY
Curaleaf
gLeaf Medical
Harris Teeter
Krietz Auto
Plamondon
Hospitality Partners
SkyPoint Federal Credit Union
FROSTY FRIDAY
Woodsboro Bank
Acts Retirement-Life Communities
COMPETITIVE EDGE
PNC Bank
LAWN PARTY AT THE HIGH WHEEL
PRESENTING SPONSOR
The Affiliated Barbershop
FOOD + BEVERAGES
Firestone’s Culinary Tavern
Tenth Ward
Distilling Company
HALLOWEEN IN
DOWNTOWN FREDERICK
Potomac Pest and Termite Control
DOWNTOWN LIGHT WALK
Ausherman Family Foundation
Everedy Square & Shab Row
The Randall Charitable Trust Donor Advised
Fund at the Community Foundation
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DEREK MCGEE President
MARIÉN HORNYAK
Vice President
CARLO SERIO Secretary
CARLA CLARKE
Past President
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COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
KATE KURANDA Design Chair
SANDY DUBAY Business Development Chair
MARIÉN HORNYAK Organization Chair
SEAN NORRIS Promotion Co-Chair
CHRIS FOREMAN Promotion Co-Chair
PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF
VOTING DIRECTORS
JILL ASCHER Downtown Resident
MINDY CAWLEY Vintage MC
BOB GOFF City Resident
BECKY KALER City of Frederick Department of Economic Development
APRIL LEE
Lee Building Maintenance
KARYN LOVINS
InVitroCare
KATIE NASH Alderwoman, City of Frederick
CASSIE SENN VAIRA
Dream House
Furniture & Design
DANNY SEVERN St John Properties & Downtown Resident
NKEM WELLINGTON Downtown Resident & NAC 11
NON-VOTING DIRECTORS
JODIE BOLLINGER Frederick County Office of Economic Development
KAVONTÉ DUCKETT Vice President, Frederick County Council
JENNIFER GERLOCK Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
JEN MARTIN Celebrate Frederick
KARA NORMAN, AICP Downtown Frederick Partnership
GABRIELLA SMITH Frederick Arts Council
DAVE ZIEDELIS Visit Frederick
KARA NORMAN, AICP
Executive Director
LEEANN CREWS
Associate Director
CHRISTINE
VAN BLOEM Marketing Manager
JADE DUNHOUR Events Manager
