Maryland Manufacturing Assets Deployed for Energy 4.0 (Maryland MADE 4.0) is a program designed to support the growth and advancement of Maryland’s manufacturing sector. The objective of the program is to educate, inform and assist manufacturers with the adoption and deployment of smart... see more

The Tri-State Growth & Commerce Coalition (TGCC) and its Education & Workforce Development Work Group invite businesses to participate in its comprehensive Workforce Needs Survey, designed to directly inform educational programming and workforce development initiatives across our region. Why Your... see more

Garrett College, in collaboration with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, will host the 2025 Power of Possibilities (POP) competition on May 23, 2025, in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. “The Power of Possibilities initiative continues its mission to improve the... see more

At its public meeting on May 5, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County, Maryland, presented a Milestone Proclamation to Mark Boucot, President and CEO of Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC), recognizing the hospital's 75th anniversary. Also participating in the presentation on... see more

With recent legislative developments and increasing activity from utility and energy companies, local landowners are advised to proceed carefully when approached to sign land easement agreements. Specifically related to utility transmission line easements, an agreement typically grants companies... see more

Garrett County Business Development was proud to attend and participate in the 2025 Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) Conference held this week in Cambridge, Maryland. The event brought together economic development professionals from across the state to collaborate, share best... see more

Garrett County’s Public High School’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 1629, GaCo, competed internationally at the FIRST Championship last week, April 15-19, 2025, in Houston. GaCo was one of 600 FRC teams from across the world to compete among eight divisions and finished qualification rounds... see more

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

The Rural Maryland Council is excited to announce that the Fiscal Year 2026 grant cycle is now open! This is a two-phase application process. Phase I – the Letter of Intent – is due by May 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM. We extend our sincere thanks to Governor Wes Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson... see more

Community members are invited to attend the upcoming Affordable Housing Forum on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 11:15 AM to 2:30 PM at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required by 12:00 PM on Friday, April 25, 2025. A... see more