Business Development

Garrett College Seeks Strategic Plan Input

Last Updated 9/11/2024 6:22pm

Garrett College is seeking community input as it begins development of its Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. "We've conducted surveys and focus groups with our faculty, staff, and students," said Dr. Richard Midcap, Garrett College's president. "Just as important, we need to obtain community... see more

The main lodge at Savage River Lodge in Garrett County. Photo credit: Sarah Milbourne, Maryland DNR.

Board of Public Works Approves Western Maryland Property and Savage River Lodge Purchase to Expand Western Maryland State Park Amenities

Last Updated 9/11/2024 6:41pm

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore today presided over a meeting where the Board of Public Works approved the purchase of an exceptional 42-acre lodge property surrounded by Savage River State Forest in Garrett County. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources was approved to purchase the property... see more

Ribbon Cutting Held for Brewery and The Beast

Last Updated 9/9/2024 4:14pm

On Friday, September 6, 2024, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Garrett County Department of Business Development to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Brewery and the Beast in Accident, Maryland. Local dignitaries in attendance included County... see more

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MIPS Funding Available to Develop New Technology Products

Last Updated 9/9/2024 4:15pm

The Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) program provides funding for university research projects that help companies develop new technology products. Proposals are due October 15, 2024. Benefits to Maryland Companies: Cost-effective research with world-class university faculty Projects engage... see more

RFP Released for Key Bridge Construction Management and Inspection Services

Last Updated 9/9/2024 4:15pm

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) today released its Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting qualified firms to submit proposals for construction management and inspection services in support of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Project. Interested teams can access the RFP at eMaryland... 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)