The Appalachian Laboratory of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science recently presented FIRST Robotics Competition Team 1629 Garrett Coalition with the 2024 Appalachian Laboratory Inspiration Award. The award, launched in 2022 as part of the Appalachian Laboratory’s 60th... see more

The annual Garrett County Gran Fondo fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2024, presented by Garrett Trails nonprofit. “Everyone from casual cyclists to experienced athletes will participate in a once-in-a-lifetime experience, with ride lengths varying from 25-125 miles,” said Josh Spiker... see more

Julie Yoder, Garrett College's dean of Continuing Education & Workforce Development, summed up the success of the Beitzel Career Technology Training Center in one word. "This building is really all about partnerships," said Yoder, who has overseen the launch and ongoing expansion of workforce... see more

A Mountain Fix gift shop will host a grand reopening for the summer season on June 20 in a new location next to Fox’s Pizza and McDonald’s at the intersection of Glendale Road and Route 219. After opening in December 2020, A Mountain Fix spent more than three years in McHenry, winning Garrett County... see more

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Garrett County Department of Business Development to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Winner’s Circle Convenience Center under new ownership. Connor Norman, Business Development Specialist... see more

Maryland is continuing to grow its global footprint with a new international trade office in Istanbul, Turkey. As the 19th largest economy with a population of more than 83 million, Turkey has a favorable geographical position, centrally located at the nexus of Europe and Asia. It also touts a young... see more

Exhibit your business at Bio Asia-Taiwan from July 25-28, 2024, via the Maryland Department of Commerce's foreign office in Taipei. Send in your company collateral in a PDF file by July 15, 2024. The foreign office will print it, distribute it at the Maryland booth at Bio Asia-Taiwan, and send... see more

Are you interested in expanding your business to Korea or increasing your current sales in the country? Representatives from the Maryland State Korea Office, as well as the Office of International Investment and Trade (OIIT) from the Maryland Department of Commerce, are available to assist. Meetings... see more

The Maryland Department of Commerce and the Maryland Department of Agriculture are planning to lead a trade mission to China this November aimed at strengthening economic collaboration and expanding trade opportunities between Maryland and China. The anchor event will be the China International... see more

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday, June 7, 2024, to celebrate the opening of The Bogey Club Golf Lounge, an event space for golf enthusiasts and groups to relax and enjoy virtual golf simulators. This unique lounge combines state-of-the-art golfing technology with a welcoming environment... see more