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Founded in 2003, the Fort Detrick Alliance is a 501(c)(3) corporation. Mission: To build strong relationships between Federal Agencies in Frederick and the region. Founded in 2003, the Fort Detrick Alliance is a 501(c)(3) corporation.

Vision: A sustainable and growing Fort Detrick fostering the missions of national importance as well as regional economic development along the I-270/70 technology corridor. The City of Frederick Frederick County Washington County Montgomery County

Five Federal Agencies Department of Agriculture Department of Defense Department of Health & Human Services Department of Homeland Security Department of Veteran Affairs

Founded in 2003, the Fort Detrick Alliance is a 501(c)(3) corporation. Technology Transfer Opportunities Innovations Marketplace Biotech, Tech & Medical Industries Businesses, Entrepreneurs, at Fort Detrick, USAMRIID, DoD, FITCI, TIC, BioHealth Innovations Frederick National Lab for Cancer Research Founded in 2003, the Fort Detrick Alliance is a 501(c)(3) corporation.

Partners and Stakeholders US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command Fort Detrick Military Agencies National Cancer Institute at Frederick National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases Elected officials Citizens in the Region Businesses Chambers of Commerce Economic Development Organizations Educational Institutions

Major Activities Facilitating communication and understanding between federal agencies in Frederick and the community Informing elected officials of issues and federal priorities of all of the federal agencies in Frederick Networking and connecting with businesses regarding the importance of supporting the many missions of the federal agencies

Fort Detrick Important To Our Country Important To Our Region Biological Research & Vaccine Development Global Telecommunications Medical Protection for the Armed Forces Medical Intelligence Important To Our Region JOBS – approx. 13,000 (1,300 military) ECONOMY - $1.7 B in Maryland ($652M employee compensation) TECH TRANSFER – commercialization of technologies to local entrepreneurs, often in Frederick’s Hi-Tech Business Incubator

Support Fort Detrick Fort Detrick must receive the support needed to remain a global leader in its many missions and the region’s largest economic engine. As a member of the Fort Detrick Alliance, you can help assure Fort Detrick: Sustains and expands its varied missions Continues to attract the best and the brightest workforce Provides opportunities to regional businesses

Doing Business with the Fort Our Members have direct access to networking events and programs that connect them with the five Federal agencies located at Fort Detrick. We work closely with the Small Business Office and the Government Contracting representatives at the Fort to connect our members to business opportunities. U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command business opportunities website: http://mrmc.amedd.army.mil/index.cfm?pageid=work.overview

Membership We are 120 plus members strong and growing! We have six regular member levels ranging from $100 to $5,000 depending on your businesses needs. We offer a Start-up Membership plan available to entrepreneurs and small businesses that have been in business up to 18 months. Members receive access to member portal, job listings, free admission to events, and exclusive access to member-only and VIP events.

Upcoming Events March 26, Soft Skills Workshop, FCC April 23, Doing Business with the Fort, Hampton Inn, Frederick May 6, Innovation Gala, Delaplaine Center June, Networking Breakfast, Hood College August, Summer Social, Big Cork Vineyards Visit www.fortdetrickalliance.org for event and registration information!