Representatives of Shoe La La, Garrett County officials, and community supporters gather outside the McHenry storefront for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the locally owned footwear and accessories business. Store owner Nazira Mukhamejan holds oversized ceremonial scissors as the group cuts the ribbon.
Shoe La La Celebrates Grand Opening, Bringing Unique Retail Offering to Garrett County
Last Updated 11/9/2026 9:38am
Shoe La La, a new locally owned footwear and accessories retailer, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Oct. 30, welcoming community members, local officials and business representatives to the Garrett County business community. Owned by Nazira Mukhamejan, Shoe La La... see more
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Maryland Farmers Offered a One-Time Signing Bonus of $1,000 Per-Acre to Plant Forest Buffers on Working Farms
Last Updated 11/9/2026 9:39am
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) recently announced that its popular Conservation Buffer Initiative will offer eligible farmers a one-time signing bonus of $1,000 per acre to plant new forest buffers adjacent to cropland and streams on working farms. Grant applications will be accepted... see more
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Applications Now Open for 2027 Leadership Garrett County Cohort
Last Updated 11/9/2026 9:39am
Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Leadership Garrett County Program. A partnership between Garrett College and the Garrett County Department of Business Development, Leadership Garrett County is a dynamic professional development opportunity designed to inspire, connect, and empower... see more
Garrett County Department of Business Development and Garrett County Chamber of Commerce representatives celebrate the ribbon cutting for KMM Tech on October 26, 2026.
KMM Tech Brings AI-Powered Business Solutions to Garrett County
Last Updated 11/2/2026 5:04pm
The Garrett County Department of Business Development partnered with the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce on October 26 to celebrate the ribbon cutting for KMM Tech, a technology business founded by Tim McVicker that is helping small and midsize businesses explore how artificial intelligence (AI)... see more
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Maryland SBDC Offers November Training Opportunities for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
Last Updated 10/31/2026 12:39pm
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
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SCORE Offers November Workshops for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Last Updated 10/31/2026 12:39pm
Garrett County entrepreneurs and small business owners looking for opportunities to build their knowledge and strengthen their businesses can take advantage of a variety of workshops being offered by SCORE throughout November. The November workshop schedule includes topics relevant to businesses at... see more
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Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in November
Last Updated 10/31/2026 12:39pm
The Maryland Department of Labor, in partnership with the American Job Centers, will host a series of free online workshops throughout November to support job seekers across the state. These workshops are designed to help individuals enhance their employment prospects by building essential skills... see more
An event poster for a complimentary estate planning seminar titled 'Lunch, Learn & Leave a Legacy', hosted by Garrett College Foundation, Inc. The background features a group of diverse students sitting and laughing on a grassy hill with a modern college building in the distance. All relevant event details, date, time, and registration contact are presented clearly.
Free Estate Planning Lunch and Learn
Last Updated 10/19/2026 8:46am
Planning for the future involves more than managing finances. It also means protecting the assets you have worked hard to build and determining how they will benefit the next generation. Garrett College and First United will host a free estate planning Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, November 10, 2026... see more
epresentatives of Allegany Garrett Titles & Settlements and community members gather outside the business for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, holding a green ribbon in front of the building. Photo courtesy of Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.
AGTS Celebrates McHenry Location with Ribbon Cutting
Last Updated 10/19/2026 8:46am
Allegany Garrett Titles & Settlements (AGTS) celebrated its McHenry location on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted in partnership with the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce. The event recognized the company’s continued investment in Garrett County and its... see more
Community members, local officials, and library representatives gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the new Friendsville branch of the Ruth Enlow Library in Garrett County, Maryland. Participants hold oversized scissors and a red ribbon in front of the building’s glass entrance. Photo courtesy of Claudia Reynolds, The Garrett County Republican.
New Friendsville Library Strengthens Community Resources and Quality of Life
Last Updated 10/15/2026 2:01pm
Garrett County Business Development joined local officials and community members on October 9, 2026, to celebrate the opening of the new Friendsville branch of the Ruth Enlow Library, a community investment that expands public resources and supports the quality of life that helps Garrett County... see more