The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) is pleased to announce the launch of a new grant program through Maryland’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), with approximately $4.6 million in funding available to support initiatives that improve access to healthy, locally sourced food across rural... see more

Organizations looking to move beyond Lean tools and create lasting cultural change now have a new opportunity to learn, collaborate, and grow through the Virtual Lean Peer Group offered by Maryland World Class Consortia. Designed for executives, managers, and Lean or Operational Excellence... see more

The Maryland Department of Labor, in partnership with the American Job Centers, will host a series of free online workshops throughout May 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

Due to ongoing dry conditions during the growing season, nine counties in Maryland have received drought disaster designations from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Farmers in the primary designated counties of Allegany, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery... see more

The Tri-County Council for Western Maryland (TCC) is committed to strengthening our regional economy by better supporting the entrepreneurs and organizations that make it thrive. To do this effectively, TCC needs to hear directly from you. TCC has partnered with an independent nonprofit organization... see more

Want a glimpse into the future of advanced industry? Take a look at Pillar Innovations in Garrett County. Headquartered in a cutting-edge facility in the Northern Garrett Industrial Park, Pillar has grown from a specialized division of services and engineering of Beitzel Corporation to become a... see more

At its public meeting on Monday, April 6, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County, Maryland, presented a Milestone Proclamation to Linda Carr of CLS Ventures, Inc. and Sarah Myers, recognizing the 35th anniversary of CLS Ventures, Inc. and The Lakefront Magazine. Founded in 1991 by... see more

Garrett County’s Public High School’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 1629, GaCo, competed at its second qualifier for its 2026 FRC season last weekend, March 28-29, at Severn Run High School in Severn, Maryland. GaCo was one of thirty-five teams from across Maryland, Virginia, and DC that... see more

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is accepting online applications from entrepreneurs for the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge through June 5, 2026. Now in its 13th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing... see more

The Garrett County Department of Public Works - Roads Division has announced that Alpha Space Control Contracting will be initiating line stripe work this season on various County roadways. Line stripe work is anticipated to begin on Monday, April 20, 2026, and is expected to continue into the... see more