Partners for Progress

A world-class research institution located in Frederick Maryland. Fort Detrick is home to the United States Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC), The National Cancer Institute (NCI-Frederick), and multiple other tenant organizations. Their primary mission includes biomedical research and development, medical material management and global telecommunications. Fort Detrick is Frederick County's largest employer and contributes more than $520 million to the local community.

• Fort Detrick Mission Partners
• NIBC (National Interagency Biodefense Campus)
• Society of American Military Engineers, Fort Detrick

The FDBDO houses the following assets:

Frederick County Office of Economic Development (OED)

Frederick County staffs the FDBDO with a Business Development Specialist providing business planning advice and financial counseling.

This individual also coordinates access to the Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI) workforce offering developmental services and incentives.

U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC), Fort Detrick Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)

OSBP staffs the FDBDO with an individual who assists in the qualification and certification process for small and disadvantaged businesses.

This individual identifies business opportunities and provides a venue where the small business community can take advantage of many Government programs.

State of Maryland Office of Minority Business Enterprise

The Maryland Department of Transportation, Office of Minority Business Enterprise has two primary functions: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification for the State of Maryland and the administration and coordination of the MBE and DBE Programs within the MDOT administrations.