The Expansion of Frederick County
Wed Jun 24, 2026
The Expansion of Frederick County
Capitalizing on the Growth and Development Opportunities for Multifamily, Masterplanned Communities, Industrial, Retail and Life Sciences in Maryland’s fastest growing county
$150.00
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Presented By
Speakers and Panels
Keynote Address
Jessica Fitzwater
A Market in Motion: Where Growth Meets Opportunity in Frederick
Exploring the factors accelerating Frederick County and City's expansion, the major projects shaping the next wave of development, and how to capitalize on long-term growth in one of the region’s fastest-evolving markets.
Development in Action: What asset classes are driving development growth in Frederick County
Discussion on the submarkets and asset classes driving momentum and development in Frederick County
Other Speakers Throughout the Day
Tara Mobley
Why You Can't Miss Frederick County's 2026 CRE Summit
What You’ll Learn:
- About the key economic, demographic and policy trends driving commercial real estate growth across Frederick County.
- How Frederick County is attracting employers, residents and capital.
- Which asset classes, from industrial, life sciences, multifamily, retail and mixed-use, are seeing the strongest demand and why.
- About major projects in the pipeline that will shape the county and where new opportunities are emerging.
- Where the next hotspots for investment and development are.
- How infrastructure investments, transportation access and regional connectivity are shaping development decisions.
- The challenges impacting new development, including construction costs, entitlement timelines, labor availability and financing conditions.
Why This Matters:
Frederick County’s population has grown 13.5% since 2020, marking it as the fastest growing county in Maryland. Consequently, the county continues to emerge as the region’s most dynamic commercial real estate markets, attracting companies and residents leaving more expensive markets through affordability, strategic investments, and strong fundamentals. With demand rises for industrial space, housing, mixed-use environments and retail amenities, this is a critical moment for CRE leaders to understand where opportunities lie and how to position themselves in the region’s fastest-growing market. Join Bisnow as we bring together developers, investors, public officials, brokers and economic leaders to explore where Frederick’s growth is headed, what projects are shaping the landscape and how stakeholders can capitalize on new opportunities.
Venue
New Spire Arts
15 W. Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701
Parking Information:
Several city garages are within walking distance.
Court Street Garage--- 2 South Court Street
Carroll Creek Garage--- 44 East Patrick Street
Church Street Garage--- 17 East Church Street
Agenda
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3:00 PM 4:00 PM |
Registration and Networking
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4:00 PM 4:15 PM |
Keynote Address: County Executive Jessica Fitzwater
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4:15 PM 5:00 PM |
A Market in Motion: Where Growth Meets Opportunity in Frederick
Frederick City and County is rapidly transforming from a commuter market into a dynamic, self-sustaining economic hub—creating a surge of new opportunities. As population growth accelerates, employment centers expand and infrastructure investment ramps up, demand is rising across life sciences, industrial, multifamily, retail and mixed-use projects. Hear directly from local leaders and decision-makers about the factors accelerating this expansion, the major projects shaping the next wave of development, and how to capitalize on long-term growth in one of the region’s fastest-evolving markets.
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5:00 PM 5:15 PM |
Networking Break
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5:15 PM 6:00 PM |
Development in Action: What asset classes are driving development growth in Frederick County
Frederick County’s development activity is expanding across asset classes, from industrial and logistics to mixed-use, multifamily and neighborhood retail. As demand rises for housing, last-mile distribution space and community-centered commercial hubs, developers are navigating land constraints, rising costs and evolving tenant expectations. With the county at a critical point in its development potential, explore the submarkets and asset classes driving momentum both today and tomorrow.
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6:00 PM 7:00 PM |
Closing Networking and Cocktail!
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