FY2021 Adopted Budget

FY2021 Adopted Budget Organizational Budgets

County Administrative Services

Attract New Businesses in Target Industries Develop and execute a business attraction strategy. Market key growth areas and prominent vacant properties. Advocate for incentives where needed. Expand marketing to attract businesses. Identify and track data indicators to inform business attraction strategies and actions. Create an Environment Where Entrepreneurs and Small Business Can Grow Formalize a small/start-up business referral system. Develop programs and events to encourage and support entrepreneurs and new business creation. Contract with partner organizations to provide start-up small business services. Diversify and Advocate for the Agriculture Industry Support legislative initiatives and regulatory policies that encourage and support the agriculture industry. Strengthen the County's agri-tourism brand and position the County as a top agri-destination. Advocate for Ag education and outreach. Identify, Support and Promote High Impact Projects Support and advocate for infrastructure needs related to economic development. Identify municipal projects and provide support. Execute the Root initiative and foster partnerships. Work with selected vendors to execute the GO Strategy. Support Workforce Development initiatives that contribute to economic development. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Workforce Services Mission Statement Exceed expectations in the delivery of customer centered, market driven workforce solutions to job seekers, youth, and businesses of Frederick County.

In order to meet the growing and changing labor market needs of Frederick County, the Office of Economic Development also includes Workforce Services. Workforce Services equips job seekers with information, training, and resources needed to attain employment and grow their careers in today's dynamic market. Workforce Services provides businesses in need of qualified talent with recruitment support and training programs that deliver customized solutions to ensure

industries have access to skilled workers. They also maintain a focus on future talent pipeline development through partnerships with Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick Community College and others to provide education, employment and training opportunities for the youth of Frederick County.

Strategic Goals Support the training and employment needs of adults, youth, and businesses to ensure businesses have access to a qualified workforce now and in the future Through research and analysis of local and regional labor market trends, and in conjunction with the Workforce Development Board, Business and Industry Cabinet, and Economic Development, identify priority industries for targeted training and workforce preparation initiatives. Recruit customers for training and employment programs that directly meet

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