We are excited to share an inspiring opportunity for innovation and entrepreneurship - the presented by Garrett College and THINK PGC. This event is a fantastic platform for adults and youth (ages 13-18) to launch their businesses. The competition is a 90-Second "Rocket Pitch" event where... see more

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 26, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of Harvest House DCL in Friendsville, Maryland. The event was led by Connor Norman... see more

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 25, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of Bougie Bottoms Boutique’s new location in downtown Oakland. The event was led by... see more

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announces the publication of the Western Maryland Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Grant Program Request for Proposals (RFP). The new program reflects TEDCO’s commitment to advancing inclusive innovation and expanding entrepreneurial... see more

The Maryland Department of Labor and American Job Centers are offering free online job seeker workshops to the public in October. 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... see more

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 18, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of The Green Room Lounge in downtown Oakland, Maryland. The event was led by Connor... see more

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of Sweet Springs Glamping in Oakland, Maryland. The ceremony was led by Connor Norman... see more

The SBA Veterans Business Outreach Center, in partnership the Maryland SBDC and the University of Maryland, will hold a Veteran's Manufacturing and Innovation Showcase on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM in Baltimore. Harbor Designs and Manufacturing, will host the event. This... see more

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently launched its first-ever loan program dedicated to supporting America's small manufacturers. The 7(a) Manufacturer’s Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Loan Program will offer working capital for small businesses engaged in manufacturing, specifically... see more

Mountain Laurel Medical Center continues to stand out as one of Maryland’s leading community health centers, earning national recognition through the Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) program. Based on performance data submitted in the annual Uniform Data System (UDS) report to the Health... see more