FREDERICK, MD – Orases, a leading provider of custom software development services, is pleased to announce it has been awarded the 2023 Best Places to Work award in the technology category by Frederick County. This marks the third time Orases has won this prestigious award, having previously received the honor in 2014 and 2019.
Frederick County’s Best Places to Work campaign annually acknowledges those organizations that foster a positive and supportive work environment, creating avenues for growth and opportunities for their teams. It’s an endorsement of companies that prioritize their people, implementing standout benefits and employee-centric programs.
“We are absolutely thrilled to receive this recognition for the third time,” said Nick Damoulakis, CEO and President of Orases. “We strive to provide an environment that not only fosters creativity and growth but also ensures that our team feels valued, engaged, and empowered.”
This year’s Best Places to Work awards received nearly 100 nominations and recognized nine businesses that excelled in their respective industry categories. The winners were celebrated at a reception held at the Downtown Community Room at the ERUCC.
This honor aligns with the comments from Mayor Michael O’Connor of the City of Frederick, who praised the award nominees for their worker-friendly policies, competitive wages, flexible work environments, and innovative programs. The commitment to creating such an atmosphere is integral to the Orases work culture, aligning with its mission to enhance the quality of life for its employees.
Lara Fritts, Director of the Frederick County Division of Economic Opportunity, added that the event underscores the importance of businesses that put their employees first. Orases consistently proves this commitment by focusing on creating an environment that attracts and retains top talent in the industry.
Orases offers a suite of digital technology services, specializing in custom software, website and application development. The company was founded in 2000 and has since become a trusted provider of effective and efficient solutions, resulting in significant cost savings and revenue gains for their clients.
About Best Places to Work
In its 20th year, The Best Places to Work campaign is a county-wide program intended to foster efforts to increase quality of life opportunities for Frederick County employees. The awards program is a partnership among Frederick County Workforce Services, The City of Frederick Department of Economic Development, Frederick County Office of Economic Development, and the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.frederickbestplacestowork.com.
