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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Sec. Josh Kurtz cut the ribbon on the newly expanded 10-mile trail system in Garrett County on July 18.
New Margraff Plantation Trail System Offers Easy, Intermediate, Advanced and Adaptive Options for Hikers and Bikers
Last Updated 7/18/2025 2:36pm
Maryland is celebrating the creation of four brand-new mountain bike trails in Savage River State Forest, including the first adaptive mountain bike trail on state forestlands. Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland near Accident in Garrett County, the Margraff Plantation Trail System offers... see more
L-R: Urban Forest Coordinator Katherine Phillips, Tree Planting Specialist Ted Hoxie, Forestry Officer Melissa Nash, Business Development Manager Kim Durst, Garrett County Senior Planner Sierra Wigfield, Deer Park Council Woman Diamon Ervin, Deer Park Mayor Donald Dawson, Commissioner Paul Edwards, County Administrator Kevin Null, Commissioner Larry Tichinel
Deer Park Holds Ribbon Cutting and Tree Planting Ceremony
Last Updated 7/18/2025 12:47pm
Community members, local leaders, and environmental advocates gathered in Deer Park on Thursday, July 17, 2025, for a celebratory ribbon cutting and tree planting ceremony to mark the new upgrades of the Town’s park. The project, made possible through braided funding from multiple state and county... see more
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SBDC Assistance Available to New and Existing Businesses
Last Updated 7/17/2025 10:33am
The Western Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides counseling and training to small businesses, including working with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion. SBDC... see more
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Garrett Transit Conducting Survey to Understand Local Worker Commuting Needs
Last Updated 7/14/2025 3:53pm
Garrett Transit Service is currently conducting a planning effort to identify the transportation needs of local businesses and their employees, and assess how transit can adapt to meet those needs. The goal of the survey is to create a five-year strategic plan for public transportation in the county... see more
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TGCC Announces Extended Deadline for Completion of Workforce Needs Survey
Last Updated 7/10/2025 10:23am
The Tri-State Growth & Commerce Coalition, formerly The Greater Cumberland Committee, has extended the deadline for completion of its Workforce Needs Survey. Businesses are being asked to take a few minutes to provide the information needed to assess the future of the region's workforce needs. Why... see more
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FOREI Outdoor Entrepreneur Workshop
Last Updated 7/8/2025 3:03pm
Join FOREI, Sarah Myers Marketing, and host Garrett College for a free 12-hour workshop designed to give striving entrepreneurs and existing business owners real-world tools to launch, grow, or diversify their business in the outdoor industry. Dates & Location: July 24 and July 31 @ Garrett College... see more
Men and women celebrating the ribbon cutting for Deep Clean Detailers
Ribbon Cutting Held for Deep Clean Detailers
Last Updated 7/2/2025 3:45pm
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Garrett County Visitors Center for the opening of Deep Clean Detailers. Co-owned by Austin Shreve and Caleb Moon, Deep Clean Detailers is a mobile vehicle and watercraft detailing business based around Deep Creek Lake... see more
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MD Tech Council Creates Rural Technology Network
Last Updated 7/8/2025 2:26pm
After months of behind the scenes work, the Maryland Tech Council is officially launching the Rural Technology Network. The Rural Technology Network was created to accelerate business growth in rural Maryland with increased access to networking, business cost savings, professional education, and... see more
Officials from the Town of Friendsville, Garrett County Business Development, and the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce are pictured celebrating the ribbon cutting with the Donahue Family. Photo generously provided by Carol McMahon Calhoun, All Earth Eco Tours.
Ribbon Cutting Held for Herbal Earth Apothecary
Last Updated 7/8/2025 2:26pm
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Friendsville celebrating the opening of the Herbal Earth Apothecary Owned by Alea McClintock-Donahue and her husband Jason, Herbal Earth Apothecary is a natural, holistic, and herbal wellness shop specializing in dried herbs, herbal and... see more
Connor Norman presents milestone proclamation to Cove Creek Lodge.
Milestone Proclamation Presented to Cove Creek Lodge
Last Updated 7/8/2025 2:27pm
The Garrett County Commissioners recently issued a proclamation to Cove Creek Lodge, recognizing and celebrating the business's first anniversary. Business Development Specialist Connor Norman presented the milestone proclamation to Megg and Mark Hondru, owners of Cove Creek Lodge, on Friday June 27... see more

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3.3%
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