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Powering Possibilities: A Night for Entrepreneurs Coming to Garrett County
Last Updated 8/17/2026 12:17pm
Aspiring and established entrepreneurs are invited to connect, collaborate and explore local business resources during Powering Possibilities: A Night for Entrepreneurs on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 6 to 8 PM at Garrett College in McHenry. This FREE networking event is being hosted by Western... see more
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Tech at the Gap Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation and Technology
Last Updated 8/13/2026 10:58am
Technology, innovation and cybersecurity will take center stage this fall as Tech at the Gap returns to Rocky Gap Casino Resort on Thursday, October 15th, 2026, for its 10th annual conference. The 2026 conference will bring together technology professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs... see more
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TEDCO’s Entrepreneur Expo Returns October 27 to Connect Maryland’s Business Community
Last Updated 8/13/2026 10:20am
Maryland entrepreneurs, business owners, innovators and economic development professionals will have an opportunity to connect, learn and explore new opportunities at TEDCO’s 12th Entrepreneur Expo on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor. The statewide event brings... see more
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Upcoming Lunch 'n Learn: Protecting Your Business and Planning for Retirement
Last Updated 8/13/2026 10:20am
Business owners face unique challenges when it comes to protecting their companies, supporting employees, and preparing for retirement. Join the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce and local State Farm Agent Ally Fox for an informative Lunch N Learn focused on business insurance solutions, employee... see more
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Deep Creek Pretzel Company Takes Its Business on the Road
Last Updated 8/13/2026 10:20am
The Garrett County Department of Business Development recently joined the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate a new milestone for local entrepreneur Mary Burris and Deep Creek Pretzel Company with a ribbon cutting for its new Mobile Pretzel Factory. The expansion is an exciting example... see more
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Deep Creek Farmers Market Celebrates Five Years of Local Growth
Last Updated 8/13/2026 10:19am
The Garrett County Department of Business Development recently joined the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Deep Creek Farmers Market, recognizing its continued support of local farmers, producers, artisans, and small businesses. Since opening in 2021, the... see more
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Hook, Line, & Lake: The One Stop Fishing and Recreation Shop
Last Updated 8/7/2026 12:56pm
James Hook is the owner and operator of Hook, Line & Lake, a new bait and fishing supplies store located in the Shop 'n Save Plaza in McHenry. “We knew there was a need for it…,” Hook said. “I know what everybody is looking for.” Hook also manages the grocery store in the plaza, watching the traffic... see more
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Friendsville Celebrates 50 Years of Maryland's Only Wild River and Its Lasting Economic Impact
Last Updated 8/6/2026 10:42am
Community leaders, residents, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts gathered in Friendsville on July 25, 2026, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Youghiogheny River's designation as Maryland's only Wild River under the State's Scenic and Wild Rivers Program, a milestone that continues to... see more
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Garrett College Receives ARC Grant to Strengthen Skilled Workforce in Garrett County
Last Updated 8/6/2026 10:41am
Garrett County's skilled workforce development efforts received a significant boost with the announcement that Garrett College has been awarded $50,000 through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to enhance training opportunities at its Career Technology Training Center (CTTC). The funding... see more
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Regional Job Fair Connects Employers with Local Workforce
Last Updated 8/6/2026 10:34am
Job seekers throughout Western Maryland will have the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen employers and valuable community resources during the upcoming George's Creek Regional Job Fair on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 12 - 2 PM at the Bruce Outreach Center, 398 Philos Avenue, Westernport... see more