The Garrett County Department of Business Development recently joined the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, community leaders, elected officials, and local business representatives in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Deer Park Inn, recognizing three decades of exceptional hospitality while... see more

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: ANNAPOLIS, MD– Governor Moore today announced that 44 organizations have received nearly $4 million in awards from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s NourishMD Grant Program in an effort to increase fresh food options in Maryland. “Every... see more

The Garrett County Department of Public Works - Roads Division has announced that paving operations will be taking place on 11 th Street, 12 th Street, Dennett Road, and Broadford Road beginning on or around Monday, August 3, 2026. The public is advised to expect delays during paving work in... see more

WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has been recognized among the nation’s top hospitals for social responsibility, earning outstanding marks on the 2026 Lown Institute Hospitals Index, including being ranked number one for patient satisfaction in the state of Maryland. Garrett... see more

Garrett County Business Development is pleased to celebrate the opening of Play Out Loud, an innovative indoor play space and children's museum located at 115 South Second Street in downtown Oakland. Founded by local entrepreneurs Kaylee and Scott Livengood, Play Out Loud represents another exciting... see more

The Maryland Department of Labor, in partnership with the American Job Centers, will host a series of free online workshops throughout August to support job seekers across the state. These workshops are designed to help individuals enhance their employment prospects by building essential skills and... see more

Known for their sweet corn, Klotz Corn Shack has been a stable local source for delicious corn and other fresh local produce for generations. Beginning as a picnic table set up at the end of the driveway in 1976, the Klotz family started their business with simple intentions: servicing the community... see more

Business owners are encouraged to begin planning now for the future of their companies by participating in the Legacy Planning for Your Business series, an eight-session virtual training program presented by the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The series begins on Wednesday... see more

Deep Creek Lake is famous for its outdoor fun and small-town feel, and now there’s a new shop that’s quickly becoming a favorite for locals and visitors. Only two months after moving to its new location, Blair’s By the Lake is showing that great fashion, friendly service, and strong community... see more

When one door closes, another opens. For Jen Thomas, local resident, breast cancer survivor, and baker, this idea led her to founding her company Sprinkles and Sourdough — a local commercial grade kitchen producing freshly baked sourdough bread and goods — after her work computer screen went blank... see more