Inspiring Office: Blue Pillar grows into its Downtown Frederick office

In The City of Frederick, business spaces go beyond basics. Here, unique offices allow businesses to cultivate creativity, express their company's culture, and create a work environment that inspires. From industrial to classic, artsy to funky, historic to high tech, spaces abound to meet a variety of needs.  

Inspiring Offices is a feature that highlights some of the creative and unique office spaces in Frederick.

Blue Pillar

IT company Blue Pillar is an energy management solutions firm that moved its headquarters to Frederick, Maryland in 2015. Originally launching in Maryland at FITCI, Frederick’s high tech business incubator, the company grew into a space in the heart of Downtown Frederick. Their third level office provides stunning views of the Square Corner, high ceilings, wood floors, and custom elements that give the space character. 

Blue Pillar's light-filled meeting room overlooks Downtown Frederick's Square Corner.  The lights and custom table add unique design elements.

This high top table provides a collaboration space in their open office environment.

Comfortable gathering spaces welcome visitors. Note the actual "blue pillar" in the background.

Blue Pillar's space provide rooms with some of the best views in town. 

A glass jar of candy in the reception area helps satisfy a sweet tooth.

Light filled offices have both historic and modern elements.

Blue Pillar is on the third floor of this iconic Downtown Frederick building. From dining to the arts, employees at Blue Pillar are steps from the city's best amenities.

Find Your Own Inspiring Office

If you are looking to open or expand a business in Frederick, we can help.  Contact us, and let us help you find your own inspiring office space so you can build your dream. 

If YOU know of any interesting office spaces, let us know and we will put them on our list to feature.
 

Michelle Kershner is the Business Development Specialist for the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development. 

3 Tools for Small Businesses at the Library

Did you know businesses have free access to specialized databases and resources from the Frederick County Public Library (FCPL) Business Library?  Whether a start-up business working on your first business plan or an established business researching new business opportunities, the data and tools available from the library will assist with your research.  Read on to learn about three tools for small businesses.

1. Reference USA - The Reference USA database is available free of charge to businesses and provides a directory of businesses locally and nationally. Users can refine their search by industry, size, location, etc. for conducting market research, sending direct mail, etc. You can access the database by visiting the FCPL website. Click on "Resources Guide" on the top right. Next, click on "Business" on the left side of the screen, and finally click on the "Reference USA" link at the top of the page to access the database from your home or office. A library card is required in order to access this database remotely.

2. Business Reference eBooks - The Business Reference eBook feature provides businesses with multiple reference materials including business term encyclopedias, social media management, and business plan handbooks. The handbooks provide sample business plans for several industries, including restaurants, retail, services, and manufacturing. You can access the database by visiting the FCPL website. Click on "Resources Guide" on the top right. Next, click on "Business" on the left side of the screen, and finally click on the "Business Reference eBooks" link at the top of the page to access the database from your home or office. A library card is required in order to access this database remotely.

3. Print Resources - The C Burr Artz Library in Downtown Frederick features numerous reference print materials with specialized business and industry data that can be reviewed in-person at the branch. Industry data includes information and financial data for comparatives to competitors and other similarly-sized companies.

Questions & Additional Information
For more information on the resources available to businesses through FCPL or for assistance, please contact Terri Klco at the C Burr Artz Library at tklco@frederickcountymd.gov or call 301-600-1630.

For more information on starting a business, contact the City of Frederick's Department of Economic Development.