A Message from Steve Kelley: Reflecting on Progress: Key Economic Wins in 2024 and Our 2025 Future As 2024 is behind us, it's clear—Garrett County is on the move. The past year has been a testament to the power of smart investment, community-driven growth, and the tenacity of our local businesses... see more

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP)organizations of the April 7, 2025, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought that began on July 30, 2024. The disaster declaration... see more

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is scheduled to host an informational meeting on March 13 in Frostburg to take public feedback related to the potential Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) power transmission line project being planned by NextEra Energy that could stretch through Western... see more

Tri-County Council for Western Maryland seeks a motivated critical thinker to serve as the Finance Director. The salary range is $70,000 to $90,000 based on experience, with an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance and participation in the Maryland State... see more

Garrett College has launched a hands-on marine technology program to support the county's local tourism and workforce industry. "Marine technology is certainly a good fit for our area," said Josh Hook, Garrett College's coordinator of workforce development. "It helps prepare students for entry-level... see more

For a limited time, the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering free virtual access to its Accelerator Virtual Training Library - 50 hours of books, articles, workbooks, and videos on strategic business growth to win. Program Format: Teleconference Point of Contact: Russell C... see more

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

The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 MEDA Annual Awards, sponsored by Miles & Stockbridge P.C. Annually, the MEDA Awards recognize the people, programs, and projects bringing economic prosperity to Maryland. “Each year, selecting the... see more

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) will be offering a new trainee extern program for patient care technicians this summer. The 8-week program will run from June 2025 through August 2025. The patient care tech program is designed to prepare individuals for a future, full-time or part-time patient... see more

Garrett College generated $49 million of income to the Garrett County economy, according to a recent economic impact study completed by Lightcast. The labor market analytics company derived that calculation from a comprehensive review of Fiscal Year 2023 data. The study, commissioned by the Maryland... see more