Visiting pilots flying into Garrett County Airport now have access to a crew car, thanks to a vehicle donation from the Garrett County Development Corporation. The crew car provides pilots with temporary local transportation while their aircraft is at the airport. The addition addresses a frequent... see more

Garrett County Business Development has released its Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report, highlighting the Department’s efforts to support local businesses, encourage investment, promote available resources, and strengthen the County’s economy. During the fiscal year, the Department conducted 163... see more

Garrett County Business Development is now accepting applications for the FY 2027 Small Business Marketing Grant, providing eligible local businesses with financial assistance to support marketing and promotional efforts. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2027, unless available grant... see more

Garrett County Business Development is now accepting applications for the FY 2027 Agriculture Marketing Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to eligible local agriculture businesses to support marketing and promotional efforts. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2027... see more

The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is offering a variety of no-cost and low-cost training opportunities throughout October designed to help entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small business owners start, grow, and strengthen their businesses. Upcoming workshops will cover... see more

Garrett County Business Development is encouraging local businesses and entrepreneurs to take advantage of the upcoming SPARK Conference, a weeklong series of sessions sponsored by the Baltimore Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration focused on practical resources, business growth and... see more

Garrett County Business Development joined the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce recently to celebrate another exciting step in the growth of homegrown Garrett County business Brewery and the Beast—the opening of its new Social House in downtown Oakland. For Garrett County Business Development, the... see more

Middletown Valley Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new full-service Oakland Branch on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, expanding its existing presence in Garrett County and providing residents and businesses with greater access to banking and financial services locally. The bank has been serving... see more

Garrett County Business Development is inviting local entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone interested in learning more about business development to join Business Development Specialist Connor Norman for a series of informal “Coffee with Connor” events this fall. The events are designed to... see more

Garrett County’s agricultural community is an important part of the county’s economy, supporting local businesses, creating jobs, providing products to local consumers and contributing to the county’s overall quality of life. A new Farm to School initiative is creating another opportunity for local... see more