Launch

Promote Your Opening

• Celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting: A special event can be a great way to introduce your business to the community. 
  • Several local non-profits offer special ribbon cutting marketing packages to maximize the buzz around the event, including: 
    • Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
    • Downtown Frederick Partnership
    • Golden Mile Alliance 
    • East Frederick Rising
• These organizations can help support your grand opening promotional efforts leading up to the day, coordinate invitations to local officials/community members, manage day of celebrations, offer photography support, and more.  
  • If you choose to host the event independently, you may also directly request that the Mayor or other city officials attend the ceremonies for additional publicity. 
    • To be eligible for the city's participation in the opening ceremony, businesses must have completed the appropriate building inspections required during the start-up process and have a Certificate of Occupancy/Zoning Certificate from The City of Frederick.  Contact the City’s Economic Development team for more information. 
• Submit a Free Press Release: PR Frederick is a no-charge press release distribution service provided through The City of Frederick and in collaboration with the Frederick County.