MD Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks visits Garrett County farms. Photo of Secretary Atticks and other individuals before a background of a barn and sky with dark clouds.
Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Visits Garrett and Allegany Counties
Last Updated 11/27/2024 3:46pm
Maryland Secretary of Agriculture, Kevin Atticks, and 8 staff members from the Department of Agriculture toured Western Maryland on September 19th and 20th. The secretary's tour group was joined by farmers, MDA Staff from the Garrett County Soil Conservation Office and members of the Northern FFA... see more
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP); U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA); rendering of the world and a green briefcase on the right
SBA STEP Grant Funding Available to Maryland Exporters
Last Updated 9/30/2024 2:27pm
Does your business want to export its products and grow its international sales? If so, the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) State Trade Expansion Program can help. The SBA recently announced that $20 million in STEP grants have been awarded to 43 state and territory international trade... see more
Men and women celebrating the grand opening of Reflection House in Oakland.
Reflection House Hosts Grand Opening
Last Updated 9/27/2024 3:14pm
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Garrett County Department of Business Development to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Reflection House's residential recovery home in Oakland. Connor Norman, Business... see more
Shelley Argabrite, MA, Director of the Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit at the Garrett County Health Department, Chef Scardina of Garrett County Public Schools, and Southern Garrett High School students.
Partnerships Reap Rewards for the Garrett County Harvest Hub
Last Updated 9/27/2024 1:26pm
The Garrett County Health Department is exploring every opportunity to help Garrett County residents prevent and manage chronic diseases. Access to fresh, locally sourced meals is becoming more accessible, as many are discovering through the Harvest Hub CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Meal... see more
New Germany Store owner Harold Schrock cuts the ribbon during a ceremony on Sept. 20th as several of his children watch. With the ribbon (l-r): Nick Sharps of the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, Connor Norman of Garrett County Business Development, Harold Schrock, and Garrett County Commissioner Paul Edwards. Photo credit: Brenda Ruggiero, The Garrett County Republican.
Ribbon Cutting Held for New Germany Store
Last Updated 9/26/2024 3:40pm
A ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Garrett County Business Development was held at the New Germany Store, 6876 New Germany Road, Grantsville, on September 20, 2024. "This is exciting," said Garrett County Commissioner Paul Edwards. "Sort of a mid-way stop between the southern end of the county and... see more
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HUBZone Council Seeks Employer Input on Survey
Last Updated 9/27/2024 1:58pm
The HUBZone Contractors National Council is excited to announce its first project proposal in collaboration with the Appalachian Regional Commission. This project is designed to align with the objectives of the HUBZone Council and meet the needs of our community. The goal is to upskill job seekers... see more
Garrett County Government
RFP: Design/Build Services at Keysers Ridge Business Park
Last Updated 9/24/2024 2:27pm
The Garrett County Purchasing Division is soliciting sealed bids for the following project: Request for Proposals #24-1029 Design/Build Services Keysers Ridge Business Park Industrial Speculative Building Due Date: October 29, 2024 Time: 2:00 p.m. (Local Time) Description: The Board of County... see more
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Two New Wage Laws Go Into Effect October 1st
Last Updated 9/25/2024 9:55am
Two new laws, passed in the 2024 General Assembly Session are set to go into effect October 1, 2024. The Pay Transparency Law requires employers to provide information about compensation and benefits in their job postings. The Pay Stub and Pay Statement Law requires employers to provide workers with... see more
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American Job Centers Offering Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in October
Last Updated 9/23/2024 3:50pm
The Maryland Department of Labor and A merican Job Centers are offering free online educational workshops to the public. Participants have several options to log in via computer, with or without a camera/microphone, as well as tune in via smartphone. Registration is required in advance. Please... see more
The ribbon is cut at Moonglade Integrative LLC. Photo (l-r): Front - Gunnar Resh, Sterling Resh and Jen Resh. Back - Business Development Specialist Connor Norman, Ron Bittinger, Jared Resh, Riley Upole, Commissioner Paul Edwards, and Chamber President Andrew Fike.
Ribbon Cutting Held for Moonglade Integrative, LLC
Last Updated 9/25/2024 10:04am
Garrett County Business Development hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 12, 2024, to celebrate the opening of Moonglade Integrative, LLC. The business, owned by Jennifer Resh, is located in the Grantville Plaza at 3233B Chestnut Ridge Road. Resh specializes in family practice and... see more