It’s December already! 2020 has proven to be like no other year. As we approach the holiday season and the end of a tumultuous year, let’s spread our community spirit.

Our region benefits from vitality generated by hundreds of businesses, many of them small and independently owned, as well as a small-town sense of community full of people who genuinely care for one another. This year has been an enormous challenge for all of us and time and again, we have answered that challenge with humanity and compassion. Over the past year, there have been countless stories of innovation, agility, and grit that have shown our collective resiliency. From neighbors helping neighbors, businesses adjusting to meet virtual access needs, and even the development of life-saving vaccines, Frederick has shined as a great place to live and work.

“From neighbors helping neighbors, businesses adjusting to meet virtual access needs, and even the development of life-saving vaccines, Frederick has shined as a great place to live and work.”

The businesses in Frederick are a part of the fabric that provides for our economic strength and the quality of life that we appreciate and enjoy. Many provide jobs for our residents, bring tourists to our area, and deliver essential goods and services. Making a purchase from a small business can go a long way to help sustain a healthy employment market and maintain a diverse economic base that provides stability to our region. Providing a positive review or using social media to promote a favorite establishment or event makes a difference.

Now more than ever, we need to lift each other up. There are plenty of ways for us all to spread the holiday cheer. For 25 ways to support your community this year, visit 25 Days of Frederick at The Tourism Council of Frederick.