Business Development

Community members, local officials, and library representatives gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the new Friendsville branch of the Ruth Enlow Library in Garrett County, Maryland. Participants hold oversized scissors and a red ribbon in front of the building’s glass entrance. Photo courtesy of Claudia Reynolds, The Garrett County Republican.

New Friendsville Library Strengthens Community Resources and Quality of Life

Last Updated 10/15/2026 2:01pm

Garrett County Business Development joined local officials and community members on October 9, 2026, to celebrate the opening of the new Friendsville branch of the Ruth Enlow Library, a community investment that expands public resources and supports the quality of life that helps Garrett County... see more

Precision Agriculture Conference to Explore Technology for Maryland Farmers

Last Updated 10/15/2026 2:00pm

New technologies are creating opportunities for farmers to improve efficiency, manage resources and make more informed business decisions. The University of Maryland Extension’s 2027 Precision Agriculture Technology Conference will explore how these tools can be applied in real-world farming... see more

Maryland state seal and the words “Office of the Governor Wes Moore.”

Gov. Moore Announces Temporary Diesel Fuel Relief for Agriculture and Forestry

Last Updated 10/13/2026 10:20am

Governor Wes Moore declared a 30-day State of Emergency on October 9, 2026, in response to high diesel fuel prices, issuing an executive order that provides temporary fuel and hauling relief for qualifying agricultural and forestry operations. The measures are intended to help eligible businesses... see more

Build Our Future Grant Program Supports Innovation and Business Investment in Maryland

Last Updated 10/9/2026 12:39pm

Garrett County businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations planning infrastructure investments to support innovation may be eligible for funding through the Build Our Future Grant Program, administered by the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO). The program provides matching grants of... see more

A banner graphic with a folded paper map design on the left side, featuring three stylized map pin icons in green, beige, and reddish-brown. On the right, against a dark green and blue geometric background, the text reads: “RESPOND NOW! SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT SURVEY.” The graphic also includes the official seal of the Federal Reserve System and a list of all 12 Federal Reserve cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Kansas City, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Richmond, St. Louis, and San F

Your Voice Matters: Take the 2026 Small Business Credit Survey

Last Updated 10/8/2026 1:04pm

Small business owners and key financial decision-makers across Garrett County have a direct opportunity to influence state and national economic policy. The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and regional leaders are urging local entrepreneurs to share their financial... see more

See Older Articles

Business Spotlight

Previous Business Spotlights

Business Bear Podcast

Business BEAR Podcast Episode 55: KMM Tech w/Tim McVicker and Stu

Previous Podcast Episodes

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 business@garrettcounty.org.

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)