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
$135.00
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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.
Agenda
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3:00 PM 4:00 PM |
Registration, Breakfast, and Networking
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4:00 PM 4:45 PM |
A Market in Motion: Unlocking Frederick County’s Economic and Growth Potential
Frederick County continues to evolve from a commuter market into a self-sustaining economic engine, and local leaders are working to ensure growth is strategic, sustainable and inclusive. As the region enters the next phase of transformation, discover the macro forces, from strong migration trends, expanding employment hubs and major infrastructure investments, that are shaping the county’s future and what they mean for investors, developers and businesses looking to establish a long-term presence in the county.
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4:45 PM 5:00 PM |
Networking Break
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5:00 PM 5:45 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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5:45 PM 7:00 PM |
Closing Networking and Cocktail!
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