Garrett College has received state approval to launch five programs, each tailored to a specific target market. The College will begin offering the programs – a retooled degree in Professional & Technical Studies and a new degree in Health & Exercise Science, as well as certificates in Addictions... see more

The Maryland Insurance Administration is opening its Virtual Disaster Center to help anyone with insurance related issues or questions regarding loses from the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster on the following dates/times: Thursday, April 11, 2024 @ 12 - 2 PM or 5 - 7 PM Tuesday, April 16, 2024 @... see more

On April 5, 2024, Governor Moore signed an executive order establishing temporary relief programs to support businesses and workers impacted by the Key Bridge collapse and disruption of operations to the Port of Baltimore. Under the Executive Order, the Department of Commerce is establishing The... see more

Northern High School senior Kyle Broadwater never imagined he'd have a paid apprenticeship job with a guided career track while still in school. But, through the Maryland Apprenticeship program, Broadwater, who has an interest in welding, works five days a week at the Beitzel Corporation's machine... see more

Bumblebee Management announced the debut of two camping destinations at Deep Creek Lake. “The newly renovated Bumblebee RV Park and Campground, alongside the all-new luxury Beehive Domes, offer unparalleled experiences for guests seeking luxury amongst the beautiful scenery of Western Maryland,”... see more

Ten international students from five different countries were celebrated last Thursday night as G arrett College hosted An Evening Abroad in the Edwards CARC gymnasium. Tawananyasha Mirira (Zimbabwe), Musulyn Pinney (Liberia), Courtney Milner (United Kingdom), Manuela Peres de Castro and Sara... see more

Total Biz Fulfillment, Inc. recently celebrated the opening of its fourth distribution center in a Westernport warehouse formerly utilized by the Luke paper mill. The company marked the grand opening of the location with a ribbon-cutting at the site along State Route 135. The facility gives the... see more

At its public meeting on April 1, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County, Maryland presented a commendation to Dalton Smith, owner of D's Eats, recognizing and celebrating the business's 5th anniversary. Also present were pit-master Bobby Smith and Susan Bennett. What began as a... see more

The Maryland Chamber of Commerce understands that the catastrophic Key Bridge collapse has created significant disruptions and challenges for Maryland's small business community. The bridge loss cuts off major transportation routes and severs critical supply chains. It strains communities, making it... see more

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that Mid-Atlantic small businesses affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on March 26, 2024 may apply for low-interest, long-term Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs). “The SBA joins the entire federal family in grieving for the... see more