Community and business leaders gather outside Brewery and the Beast Social House in downtown Oakland for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The group stands in front of the brick building as business owner Craig Frazee and others hold a green ceremonial ribbon and oversized scissors.
Brewery and the Beast Expands to Downtown Oakland
Last Updated 9/28/2026 10:55pm
Garrett County Business Development joined the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce recently to celebrate another exciting step in the growth of homegrown Garrett County business Brewery and the Beast—the opening of its new Social House in downtown Oakland. For Garrett County Business Development, the... see more
A group of community and business leaders gathers outside Middletown Valley Bank’s Oakland Branch for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, with the group holding a green ribbon in front of the bank entrance.
Middletown Valley Bank Expands Local Presence with New Full-Service Oakland Branch
Last Updated 9/25/2026 11:40am
Middletown Valley Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new full-service Oakland Branch on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, expanding its existing presence in Garrett County and providing residents and businesses with greater access to banking and financial services locally. The bank has been serving... see more
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Coffee with Connor: Let’s Talk Business
Last Updated 9/25/2026 11:40am
Garrett County Business Development is inviting local entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone interested in learning more about business development to join Business Development Specialist Connor Norman for a series of informal “Coffee with Connor” events this fall. The events are designed to... see more
Photo (l-r): Melissa Bolyard, Agriculture Business Specialist; Shannon Baker, Yough Glades Cafeteria Manager; Kenzie Mousch, Nutrition Educator with UMD Extension; Robin Wolf, Yough Glades Cafeteria; Dawna Ashby, GCPS Chief Academic Officer; Levi Lantz, ALL Produce; Willie Lantz, Extension Educator UMD; Nannette Braithwaite, Yough Glades Cafeteria; Scott Germain, GCPS Food & Nutrition Services Supervisor; and Wendy Glotfelty, Yough Glades Cafeteria.
Local Agriculture Takes Center Stage Through Maryland Mondays Farm to School Initiative
Last Updated 9/25/2026 11:39am
Garrett County’s agricultural community is an important part of the county’s economy, supporting local businesses, creating jobs, providing products to local consumers and contributing to the county’s overall quality of life. A new Farm to School initiative is creating another opportunity for local... see more
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NourishMD Round 2 Grant Program: Applications Open September 22, 2026
Last Updated 9/25/2026 11:39am
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announces the opening of the Fiscal Year 2027 NourishMD Grant Program. The application portal opens September 22, 2026, at 12 p.m. and closes November 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. NourishMD provides grants to support the development... see more
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Garrett County's Department of Technology and Communications Partners on Community Technology Courses
Last Updated 9/25/2026 2:33pm
Garrett County’s Department of Technology and Communications (DoTCom) is partnering with Garrett College and the Maryland Broadband Cooperative to offer a series of community technology courses designed to provide local residents with opportunities to strengthen their technology skills. This hands... see more
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Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in October
Last Updated 9/25/2026 11:38am
The Maryland Department of Labor, in partnership with the American Job Centers, will host a series of free online workshops throughout October 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
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Diehl’s Ford Sales Recognized for Excellence and 40 Years of Ford Partnership
Last Updated 9/18/2026 12:45pm
Diehl’s Ford Sales recently celebrated two significant milestones, receiving Ford Motor Company’s prestigious President’s Award for the fifth time and a 40-year dealer award from Ford Credit. Representatives from Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Credit Company joined employees, customers and... see more
Pictured from left: Business Development Manager Kim Durst, Garrett Chamber Membership & Operations Coordinator Katie Cantrell, Business Development Specialist Connor Norman, Mayor Spencer Schlossnaggle, Councilwoman Pam Tricket, Owners Dave, Carrie, Inga, & William Wampler, Commissioner Paul Edwards, Councilman Ed Kelley, Commissioner Ryan Savage, Councilman Chad Bittinger, and Dave Stephens.
Friendsville Outpost Celebrates New Business Investment in Friendsville
Last Updated 9/25/2026 2:23pm
More than 50 community members, local officials, friends and supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of Friendsville Outpost during a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Garrett County Department of Business Development. Owned by Dave Wampler, William Wampler, Carrie Wampler and Inga Wampler... see more
Photo: Seated l-r: Commissioners, Paul Edwards, Larry Tichnell, and Ryan Savage. Standing (l-r): Manager of Business Development Kim Durst and Business Development Specialist Connor Norman. The Garrett County official seal is on the wall in the background.
Garrett County Commissioners Proclaim September 28–October 2 as Economic Development Week
Last Updated 9/17/2026 12:47pm
The Garrett County Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed September 28 through October 2, 2026, as Economic Development Week in Garrett County, recognizing the important role economic development plays in supporting local businesses, strengthening the workforce and creating opportunities for... see more