Business Development

USDA Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crop (MASC) Program

Last Updated 12/17/2024 3:46pm

The MASC program, administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), provides financial assistance to help offset higher marketing costs associated with the perishability of specialty crops. This includes specialized handling and transport equipment, packaging to prevent damage, moving perishables... see more

GRMC Recognized for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report

Last Updated 12/13/2024 4:26pm

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has recognized the maternity care services at six WVU Medicine hospitals as part of its 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings. Five WVU Medicine Hospitals – Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg... see more

Now Hiring: Civil Engineer

Last Updated 12/11/2024 5:00pm

Now Hiring: Civil Engineer Full-Time with County Benefit Package Annual Salary Range - $89,326.68 - $125,057.35 The position involves designing, planning, and implementing county infrastructure and engineering work involved in water and wastewater projects. This position will work on projects from... see more

Now Hiring: Grant Writer

Last Updated 12/11/2024 3:27pm

Now Hiring: Grant Writer Full-Time with County Benefit Package Annual Salary Range - $54,838.83 - $76,774.37 The Grant Writer will identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant... see more

Garrett Government Buildings Closed Due to Inclement Weather

Last Updated 12/4/2024 10:24pm

All Garrett County Government buildings and the Garrett County Courthouse are closed due to inclement weather on Thursday, December 5, 2024. All non-essential Garrett County employees will work remotely. see more

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Garrett County is the westernmost county in Maryland, Garrett County offering a central location to many major markets, an interstate, available community-owned business parks, one of Maryland’s best K-12 school systems, a variety of housing options, and an excellent workforce.

Work in Garrett County

The Department of Business Development works to attract, retain, and expand businesses to our area. Our workforce, location, and affordable community-owned business parks have attracted some of the best business that Maryland has to offer. We’re an attractive location for manufacturing, distribution, back office, call center, energy, agricultural, and recreation firms.

Learn in Garrett County

Our public schools consistently rank as one of Maryland’s best. The STEM curriculum, within both our public schools and Garrett College, prepares graduates for career achievement and skilled local jobs. We provide an opportunity to all students to achieve higher education. The Garrett County Commissioners Scholarship Program makes post-secondary education within reach of area high school students and their families. Yet educational efforts do not end there, Garrett College actively seeks private employers to partner with to provide enhanced job skills for area workers.

Play in Garrett County

With 90,000 acres of parks, trails, and lakeside amenities, Garrett County has many entertainment options. We offer year-round recreation from ski slopes to lake shores, as well as many public spaces to swim, ski, golf, and relax. Our county festivals, farmers’ markets, and cultural celebrations provide year-round enjoyment.

In Garrett County, we continue to define what it means to live, work, and play. We invite you to see what we have to offer. Please call us at 301-334-1921 or email us at [email protected].

Interested in Garrett County's current economic development priorities? Please click on the link below:

Document 2023 - 2027 Economic Development Strategic Plan (3.56 MB)