International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is also a day focused on supporting and promoting women’s equality.
You can learn more about the day by visiting the International Women’s Day site.
At the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, the Women in Business Committee is committed to empowering and developing women through education, networking, mentoring and partnerships and to promote opportunities for all women throughout Frederick County.
In honor of International Women’s Day, we wanted to shed some light on just a few of the amazing local women business owners who are actively contributing to Frederick’s community and economy in meaningful and exciting ways.
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9 Women Owned Business in Frederick County You Need to Know
Kim Wilson, Farm Girl Fuel
As a certified holistic health coach, Wilson helps educate and empower women who are struggling with health concerns, lack of energy, stress, weight management, and physical pain. Through holistic methods, she works with clients to create a more balanced, fulfilling and healthy lifestyle.
Visit her here: Farm Girl Fuel
Laura Wallace, Worx
Worx.co is a passionate, hospitality-focused branding and consulting studio driven by all things design and experience.
Laura is the idea generator + brand visionary at Worx; often inspiring the “what-ifs” during the beginning stages of a project. She helps to build relationships, nurture new client interactions, develop concepts for creative spaces, strategize ways to build brand equity, and provide overall direction for our team. As the host(ess) of The Gutsy Podcast, Laura provides her listeners with bite-sized, relatable solutions for their life + biz.
Outside of Worx, you can find her public speaking, collecting Christmas trees, spending time with family, or drinking a tall glass of Chardonnay.
Visit her here: Worx
Monica Pearce, Tenth Ward Distillery
Tenth Ward Distillery is proud to be a woman-owned distillery! They specialize in unconventional spirits and are located in what used to be the Tenth Ward of Frederick City.
Visit her here: Tenth Ward Distillery
Brandi Wilkins, Three Luxe Nine Interiors
Three Luxe Nine Interiors (formally just Three Luxe Nine) began by offering decorating services for special events and private in-home occasions. They quickly realized the positive impact that design and decorating services could also have on the daily lives of their clients and began to transition Three Luxe Nine into what it is today, a residential interior design firm, creating casually glam and transitional forever homes. Three Luxe Nine Interiors loves revealing the potential and beauty of existing spaces and changing how homeowners connect with their homes.
Visit her here: Three Luxe Nine Interiors
Troyce Gatewood, Troyce Gatewood & Partners
Troyce Gatewood is a native Washingtonian and has lived in the area all of her life. She grew up in Northwest DC, lived in Bethesda and the Potomac area for 20 years, and then moved to Frederick in 2005. She’s currently licensed in Maryland, and specializes in both Frederick and Montgomery Counties. Troyce is a member of the Greater Capital Association of Realtors (GCAR) as well as the Frederick Capital Association of Realtors (FCAR), and is also a Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) where she helps counsel homeowners regarding short sales. Troyce has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists.
Visit her here: Troyce Gatewood and Partners
Adrienne Rupinta, AR Workshop
The daily workshops at AR Workshop feature step by step instruction for creating charming and unique wood and canvas home decor, as well as cultivated specialty projects each month. Their projects can be customized and they promise each customer will leave with something they will be proud to hang in their home – no matter their artistic ability!
Visit her here: AR Workshop
Lanna Ali-Hassan, Beyond the Box Interiors
With a background in science and interior design, Lanna brings a unique perspective to every design as she is able to combine both technical and aesthetic aspects into each project. Her goal is to create purposeful and functional spaces that are also inspiring. She has an eye for design and a passion for bringing her clients’ vision to life. She truly believes that a thoughtful design can be aesthetically pleasing as well as improve a homeowners’ well-being and create emotional connections. Kitchen and bath remodeling is her forte but she also enjoys the many other aspects of design including styling, photography, and furniture design.
Visit her here: Beyond the Box Interiors
Serina Roy, Dublin Roasters
With more than 80 varieties of coffee at Dublin Roasters, handcrafting Organic Artisan Coffee is their specialty. They also offer hot tea, Hot Caramel Spiced Apple Cider (made with local McCutcheon’s apple cider), Sophie & Madigan’s Hot Chocolate, plus breakfast, lunch, baked goods, and much more!
Dublin Roasters owner and founder, Serina Roy, has been roasting coffee for over 20 years and is truly dedicated to the art of coffee roasting. Each year, Serina sources raw coffee beans from small farms in countries such as Columbia, India, Ecuador, Vietnam, Brazil, Honduras, and Guatemala. Their roasting facility, located in the rear of the building, is always open for visitors to tour and learn more about the roasting process.
Visit her here: Dublin Roasters
Lisa Gorham, Lisa Gorham Creative
Lisa Gorham Creative is a multi-disciplinary branding and graphic design studio focused on delivering dynamic and engaging brand experiences. Elevate and empower your company or organization by telling your brand’s true story. It all begins with thoughtful strategy, purposeful creativity, and exceptional craft.
Visit her here: Lisa Gorham Creative
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