Tri-County Council for Western Maryland is offering qualified businesses that are located in Allegany, Garrett and Washington counties low interest financing through Summit Financing Solutions Revolving Loan Fund Program. Apply now through December 31, 2024! Interest rates 5% for the first five... see more

After 5 successful years, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Public Schools, believes it is time to make some changes to the Work Ethic Diploma (WED) Program to keep it relevant and take it to the next level. The concept of the program was originally put... see more

On Monday, October 7, 2024, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Town of Oakland and the Greater Oakland Business Association to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the 1-Year anniversary of 206 Alder Bistro and Bar. Nick Sharps, Membership Development Manager for the... see more

Tax credits are beneficial to businesses and can be a significant resource, allowing a business to reduce the amount of taxes owed. Some tax credits are refundable, meaning that businesses can receive money back once they have paid off their tax liability. Many tax credits have a certification... see more

In celebration of Maryland Economic Development Week, local businesses and non-profits are invited to participate in a dynamic and engaging “LIVE” podcast recording event on Thursday, October 24. Taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Garrett Information Enterprise Center (GIEC), room 107a, this... see more

In recognition of Maryland Economic Development Week celebrated October 21-25, 2024, Garrett County Business Development, a division of the Garrett County Department of Community Development, is proud to highlight the vital work it continues to do in fostering economic growth and enhancing our local... see more

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with the Maryland Business Opportunity Center (MBOC), is hosting an 8-session "Financial Literacy for Business Owners" training series to equip entrepreneurs with essential financial skills and knowledge to enhance their business success... see more

Located just outside of Friendsville, the Market on 42 is home to some of Garrett County’s newest unique businesses. On Tuesday, these businesses had the opportunity to dazzle the community with an evening open house with food, music, and shopping to show what they had to offer. The businesses... see more

Registration is now open for the Maryland MDA Business Center's 2024 Grant Symposium, a landmark event designed to connect minority business enterprises (MBEs) and disadvantaged businesses with a wealth of grant opportunities and essential resources. The symposium, themed "Bridging the Gap Between... see more

Any small business owner knows that in order to grow your business, you need capital. Yet data on the nation’s 33 million small businesses—particularly data on small businesses’ access to credit—are limited. The Federal Reserve Bank's annual Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) helps bridge that gap... see more