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Stay connected to what’s happening in Frederick County’s food and beverage community.

News

The News section features timely updates and resources for food and beverage entrepreneurs and businesses looking to start, grow, or expand in Frederick County, Virginia. Here you’ll find information on available programs, funding opportunities, regulatory guidance, and other tools designed to support business success. We’ll also share success stories spotlighting local restaurants, food and beverage manufacturers, and farms, who are contributing to the county’s vibrant food and beverage scene.

Calendar

The Calendar highlights upcoming business development events relevant to food and beverage businesses, including workshops, trainings, networking opportunities, and industry-focused programs hosted by the Frederick County Economic Development Authority and its partners.

Check back often for new updates, upcoming events, and stories celebrating the people and businesses behind FredCo Eats.

Starting & Expanding a Childcare Business

Childcare Demand 

The demand for childcare slots exceeds supply, making it difficult for parents and families to find childcare. A 2023 study by the Virginia Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission shows a need for 30,000 more childcare spots in the Shenandoah Valley. 

About the Seminar

This seminar seeks to bring together those already operating childcare businesses in the region that would consider expanding, individuals interested in starting a childcare business, and employers who would like to work with a childcare facility to provide options for its employees.

This meeting is free and will be held in-person at Laurel Ridge Community College, with a virtual Zoom option. 

Topics covered:

  • The process of opening a childcare center
  • Financial solutions for opening a center
    • Karen White of Virginia Small Business Finance Authority
    • Misty Jewell of Virginia Childcare Aware
  • Regulations
  • A local success story, where a childcare business owner has successfully grown their business.

Learn more and register for this free event.

 

The Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center serves the City of Winchester, Clarke County, Fauquier County, Frederick County, Shenandoah County, and Warren County, Virginia. www.LaurelRidgeSBDC.org

 

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