The goal of this page is to provide quick links for easy access to resources frequently required by our local business community.
Entrepreneurial Resources:
Allegany College of Maryland Continuing Education & Workforce Development - PH: 301.784.5000
Garrett College Continuing Education & Workforce Development - PH: 301.387.3000
Maryland Entrepreneurs Guide (Wikibook)
SCORE (Mid-Maryland Office) - PH: 443.860.6194; Email: [email protected]
Small Business Development Center - Western Region (SBDC) - PH: 800.237.9007, ext. 6
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Starting Your Business Guide
Export Assistance:
Explore Upcoming Trade Show & Mission Opportunities
International Trade Administration
Maryland/DC District Export Council
Maryland's Global Gateway Exchange Program
Maryland's Office of International Investment & Trade
U.S. Commercial Service - Baltimore
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Financing, Incentives, Grants, Savings Programs, & Tax Credits:
Maryland Agricultural & Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO)
Maryland Department of Commerce
Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development
Tri-County Council for Western Maryland, Inc. - Summit Financing Solutions
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Incorporation & Business Name:
Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation (Garrett County Office) - PH: 301.334.1950
Licensing & Regulation:
Business Law & Regulations (U.S. Small Business Administration)
Garrett County Health Department
Garrett County Liquor Control Board
Garrett County Permits & Inspections
Guide to Legal Aspects of Doing Business in Maryland (MD Attorney General/MD Commerce)
Maryland Department of the Environment - PH: 410.537.3000
- Air & Radiation Administration (Frostburg Field Office) - PH: 301.689.5756
- Bureau of Mines (Frostburg Field Office) - PH: 301.689.1440
- Environmental Permits & Approvals
- Hazardous Waste
- Water & Science Administration (Frostburg Field Office) - PH: 301.689.1480
Maryland State Highway Administration - Outdoor Advertising Program
Maryland Entrepreneurs Guide (Wikibook)
Maryland Home Improvement Commission
Maryland Insurance Administration
Maryland Occupational Safety & Health (MOSH)
Maryland Tax Connect (Maryland Comptroller's Office)
Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission
Official Small Business Website of the U.S. Government
Minority, Women, Socially/Economically Disadvantaged Individuals, & Veterans' Assistance:
Maryland Governor's Office of Small, Minority, & Women Business Affairs
Maryland Department of Labor - Veteran Services
Maryland Department of Transportation - Small, Minority, & Disadvantaged Business (MBE)
Maryland Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) - Minority Business Pre-Seed Fund
Small, Minority, & Women-Owned Business Account - Video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT)
U.S. Department of Commerce - Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Small Business Administration(SBA) - Office of Veterans' Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Office of Women's Business Ownership
Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights:
Maryland Secretary of State - Trademarks & Servicemarks
U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Personnel:
Taxes:
Technology Assistance:
Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)
Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute
Maryland World Class Consortia (LEAN principles)
