The Maryland Department of Commerce's Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program is a financing resource to provide grants of up to $2 million to private companies, nonprofit entities, local governments, or colleges and universities for innovation infrastructure projects intended to support innovation... see more

The Maryland Department of Labor and A merican Job Centers are offering free online educational workshops to the public. Participants have several options to log in via computer, with or without a camera/microphone, as well as tune in via smartphone. Registration is required in advance. Please... see more

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced on Wednesday that farmers whose crops are experiencing drought conditions in central and western Maryland may be able to receive low-interest federal financial loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Farmers in affected areas can apply for emergency loans... see more

Being on the water is a way of life in Maryland, and few know Maryland’s waterways better than Dave and Mimi Demaree of Demaree Inflatable Boats. Located in Garrett County, Demaree Inflatable Boats (DIB) has been manufacturing watercraft since 1982. Pontoons, rescue crafts, inflatable workboats... see more

InnerAction Media, a local leader in marketing and advertising, is proud to announce that it has been honored with a Bronze Telly Award in the category of Branding — Non-Broadcast. The accolade recognizes their outstanding work on the “Make It In the Mountains” campaign for Allegany and Garrett... see more

As Western Maryland’s “Great Small Town,” Oakland, Maryland, now has access to a new national tool to further improve its public health outcomes. Following a competitive application process, Oakland has been chosen for inclusion in a prominent national data resource, City Health Dashboard, to expand... see more

The Department of Public Works - Roads Division will begin paving operations on Devils Half Acres Road beginning Monday, August 19, 2024. The public is advised to expect delays during paving work in progress. Citizens are reminded to exercise caution in and around work zone areas. Questions may be... see more

Garrett County Government is urging all residents to participate in an important inventory of water service line pipes connected to our public water systems. This initiative aims to identify and replace any lead pipes. Your involvement is essential for several reasons. Completing this inventory will... see more

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Maryland for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due... see more

Allegany College of Maryland, Garrett College, and Hagerstown Community College have received a $617,400 grant from the Senator George C. Edwards Fund toward a $686,000 project to implement two cyber ranges through the Cyber Workforce Accelerator program to assist cybersecurity students to prepare... see more