Business Development

MD Historical Trust Hosting Virtual Financial Incentives Roadshow

Last Updated 11/20/2024 2:55pm

The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) will be hosting a virtual roadshow to showcase its financial incentive programs. Presentations will include information on the following programs: African American Heritage Preservation Program Historic Preservation Capital Grants Program Historic Preservation Non... see more

Ribbon Cutting at The 19th Greene, McHenry, MD. From Right to Left: Back Row: County Commissioner Paul Edwards, Business Development Specialist Connor Norman, Chamber Board Member Patty Manoun-Mash, Chamber VP of Tourism Marketing Srah Duck, Community Development Director Steve Kelley, and Business Development Manager Kim Durst. Front Row: Mike Rohm (Co-Owner), Jackie Rohm, Grace Rohm, Chloe Goodge, Aurora Goodge, Landon Rohm, Trish Goodge, Greene Turtle General Manager Sharon Merling Tom Goodge (Co-Owner)

Ribbon Cutting Held for The 19th Greene

Last Updated 11/19/2024 12:35pm

Garrett County Business Development hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of The 19th Greene, an innovative golf simulator experience located inside The Greene Turtle at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. The recently held event brought together community members, business leaders... see more

MD Labor Releases September 2024 Unemployment Rates

Last Updated 11/18/2024 1:00pm

The Maryland Department of Labor has released the September 2024 unemployment rates. The following figures are not seasonally adjusted. September unemployment and annual average rates were as follows: GARRETT COUNTY MARYLAND UNITED STATES Sept 2024 2.6% 2.8% 3.9% Sept 2023 1.8% 2.1% 3.6% YTD Sept... see more

U.S. Route 219, Meyersdale to Old Salisbury Road - navy and gold lettering with a U.S. Route 219 highway sign and a road

Draft Environmental Impact Statement Public Review and Public Hearing Announcement

Last Updated 11/8/2024 11:17am

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in partnership with the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), and in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE), are... see more

Garrett College to Launch Radiologic Technology in 2025

Last Updated 11/8/2024 11:22am

Garrett College's new radiologic technology program, set to launch in fall 2025, was highlighted at last Wednesday's Garrett College Foundation President's Circle. The late Daniel E. Offutt III – the lead donor in the Foundation's STEM and Performing Arts Center capital campaigns – was also... 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)