CannaBarons, LLC, a social equity licensed processor with the Maryland Cannabis Administration, announced today its plans to open a new facility at the McHenry Business Park in Garrett County. The project marks a major economic milestone for the region, bringing a new industry and dozens of skilled... see more

Governor Wes Moore today signed an execu​tive order to promote Maryland’s agricultural sector and expand economic opportunity for Maryland’s farmers. The executive order revises and expands the Governor’s Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture, which will enhance the economic viability, growth... see more

Oakland Martial Arts Academy marked a major milestone last Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating 20 years of service and the grand opening of its brand-new facility located in Brodak's Plaza, Oakland. The event was attended by local leaders, community members, and longtime supporters of... see more

The Tri-County Council for Western Maryland (TCCWMD), with the full support of Garrett County Business Development, is reaching out to the business community in Garrett, Allegany, and Washington counties because your feedback is important! We hope you’ll take 5 minutes to complete this short survey... see more

The Garrett County Commissioners held their second meeting of the month on July 22, 2025, at the Crellin Community Center. Current and former members of Garrett County Community Action Committee were in attendance for the special commendation of the 60th anniversary of Community Action in Garrett... see more

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

Calling all life science and data center start-up companies! Are you an early-stage company innovating in the life sciences or data center ecosystems? If so, apply before August 8, 2025, to be a part of the Maryland Tech Council's (MTC) Start-Up Zone, a unique new opportunity offered for MTC's... see more

Maryland is celebrating the creation of four brand-new mountain bike trails in Savage River State Forest, including the first adaptive mountain bike trail on state forestlands. Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland near Accident in Garrett County, the Margraff Plantation Trail System offers... see more

Community members, local leaders, and environmental advocates gathered in Deer Park on Thursday, July 17, 2025, for a celebratory ribbon cutting and tree planting ceremony to mark the new upgrades of the Town’s park. The project, made possible through braided funding from multiple state and county... see more

The Western Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides counseling and training to small businesses, including working with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion. SBDC... see more