The Garrett County Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed September 28 through October 2, 2026, as Economic Development Week in Garrett County, recognizing the important role economic development plays in supporting local businesses, strengthening the workforce and creating opportunities for... see more

Access to reliable, affordable child care is an important part of a strong local workforce. For Garrett County employers and working families, child care availability can directly affect employees’ ability to enter or remain in the workforce. Maryland child care providers are invited to participate... see more

Garrett County businesses have an important new employee-benefit program to prepare for as Maryland moves toward implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. FAMLI is a mandatory statewide program that will provide eligible Maryland workers with paid, job-protected leave... see more

Cosmic Cheer recently celebrated the opening of its new location at 452 Weber Road in Oakland with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Garrett County Department of Business Development. The new location provides Cosmic Cheer with a convenient setting near local schools, along with improved... see more

Garrett County Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Control Board) Vacant Positions Letters of interest are invited for consideration to fill one vacant board position (to complete an unexpired term) and one vacant substitute board position on the Garrett County Board of License Commissioners... see more

Garrett County has released the Draft Fork Run Recreation Area Master Plan for public review and is inviting residents, trail users, recreation partners, and other interested community members to provide feedback. The Master Plan provides a long-term framework for improvements at Fork Run Recreation... see more

Garrett County residents and visitors are advised that a planned multi-agency public safety training exercise will take place Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in the area of the former Adventure Sports Institute International at the top of Marsh Mountain in McHenry. The public... see more

A new sweet spot in Oakland officially celebrated its arrival Tuesday as Hey Sugar by Mullenax Bakery held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new storefront in Oakland. Garrett County Business Development hosted the ceremony, bringing together the Mullenax family, community members, local business... see more

Agritourism continues to offer family farms and agricultural businesses opportunities to diversify their operations, generate additional revenue, and connect with visitors in new and meaningful ways. This fall, farmers, agritourism operators, tourism professionals, and service providers will have an... see more

The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is offering a variety of no-cost and low-cost training opportunities throughout September designed to help entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small business owners start, grow, and strengthen their businesses. Upcoming workshops will cover... see more