Business Development

Build Our Future Grant Program Offered by MD Commerce

Last Updated 8/29/2024 12:01pm

The Maryland Department of Commerce's Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program is a financing resource to provide grants of up to $2 million to private companies, nonprofit entities, local governments, or colleges and universities for innovation infrastructure projects intended to support innovation... see more

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American Job Centers Offering Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in September

Last Updated 8/28/2024 4:41pm

The Maryland Department of Labor and A merican Job Centers are offering free online educational workshops to the public. Participants have several options to log in via computer, with or without a camera/microphone, as well as tune in via smartphone. Registration is required in advance. Please... see more

Governor Moore Announces Assistance for Farmers Affected by Drought

Last Updated 8/22/2024 12:00pm

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced on Wednesday that farmers whose crops are experiencing drought conditions in central and western Maryland may be able to receive low-interest federal financial loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Farmers in affected areas can apply for emergency loans... see more

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This Garrett County Company Will Really Float Your Boat

Last Updated 8/22/2024 11:49am

Being on the water is a way of life in Maryland, and few know Maryland’s waterways better than Dave and Mimi Demaree of Demaree Inflatable Boats. Located in Garrett County, Demaree Inflatable Boats (DIB) has been manufacturing watercraft since 1982. Pontoons, rescue crafts, inflatable workboats... see more

45th Annual Bronze Winner - The Telly Awards; photo of left includes 3 members of the InnerAction Media team holding the Telly Award; photo on right includes 2 InnerAction Media members and Ashli Workman, Director of Tourism for Allegany County, MD

InnerAction Media Wins Telly Award for Outdoor Recreation Manufacturing Marketing Campaign

Last Updated 8/26/2024 2:27pm

InnerAction Media, a local leader in marketing and advertising, is proud to announce that it has been honored with a Bronze Telly Award in the category of Branding — Non-Broadcast. The accolade recognizes their outstanding work on the “Make It In the Mountains” campaign for Allegany and Garrett... 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)