The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 16, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of HighPoint TV & Appliance. HighPoint TV & Appliance has expanded its presence in Garrett... see more

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, October 13, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of Joyful Journeys Wellness. Located at 220 South Third Street, Suite 2, in Oakland, Joyful... 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, October 2, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of Lake&Lure Country Store in Swanton, Maryland. Lake&Lure Country Store is a full-service... see more

The Frostburg Outdoor Recreation Economy Institute (FOREI) and the Outdoor Business Alliance of Appalachia Maryland (OBAAM) are conducting a survey to better understand the needs of outdoor recreation businesses and nonprofit organizations in Western Maryland. FOREI and OBAAM are seeking responses... 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, October 3, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of Ally Fox’s State Farm Office in Oakland, Maryland. Located at 434 Weber Road in Oakland... see more

October is Economic and Community Development Month, a time to recognize the vital work being done to foster sustainable growth, create jobs, and strengthen our communities. In Maryland, this celebration includes the Maryland Economic Development Association’s (MEDA) Economic Development Week... see more

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