Frederick County's Information Technology Sector 

Frederick County provides a central East Coast location, with access to the tech hubs of Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. It also offers robust transportation infrastructure and a lifestyle that blends small-town charm, urban amenities, and outdoor experiences.

Strategic Location

• 80 miles from D.C. – close to federal agencies and contractors
• An extensive transportation network:
  • Road: I-81, I-66, Rt. 50, Rt. 522, Rt. 11, Rt. 37
  •  Air: OKV for general aviation. Dulles International Airport for national and international connectivity in under an hour. BWI & DCA in less than two.

Access to Tech Talent

• Pipeline from local and regional universities: Shenandoah University, JMU, Virginia Tech, George Mason
• Training partnerships available with local workforce development organizations with programs focused on IT, Data Centers, and Cybersecurity

Quality of Life

• Affordable living relative to the DC metro
• A mix of small-town, urban, and rural

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