The newly formed non-profit organization Appalachian Farm and Food Alliance (AFFA) is seeking individuals to serve on the Board of Directors. The purpose of the AFFA is to facilitate collaboration between agricultural and food system service providers to educate the public and provide solutions for... see more

The Maryland Department of Labor and American Job Centers are offering free online educational workshops to the public. Registration is required in advance. Participants have several options to log in via computer, with or without a camera/microphone, as well as tune in via smartphone. Access the... see more

The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) through the Neighborhood BusinessWorks (NBW) program, is offering up to $2,000,000 of Business Boost microgrants ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 to support small businesses who need capital for growth and/or expansion opportunities. Business... see more

The Maryland Department of Commerce's Business Telework Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $25,000 to help Maryland businesses expand telework capabilities for their employees. Grant funds can be used to purchase equipment necessary to develop and implement telework policies... see more

At its public meeting on February 20, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners for Garrett County, Maryland presented a proclamation to Violet "Sis" Railey of Railey Realty, Inc., recognizing and celebrating Railey's 50th anniversary. Also taking part in the recognition were Railey co-owners, Jimmy... see more

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in multiple imaging modalities, including ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and nuclear medicine as the result of an extensive review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The imaging modalities... see more

Garrett Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, or GOPT, celebrated 25 years of business in 2023. According to garrettgopt.com, GOPT’s mission statement is “...to provide the highest quality Physical and Occupational therapy services to the citizens of Garrett County and surrounding areas... see more

Beitzel Corporation is celebrating 50 years in business this month. In February 1974, with just a truck and a welder, Olen Beitzel and his father, Lawrence Beitzel, started Beitzel Welding in a garage. In 1978, the Beitzel Welding and Construction Company was officially incorporated, with Olen... see more

On Friday, February 9, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Garrett County Department of Business Development to hold the first ribbon cutting ceremony of 2024 for the grand opening of Bungalow Deep Creek Lake in McHenry. Connor Norman, Business Development Specialist and Chair... see more

As part of the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund, the state will launch the Social Equity License Application Assistance Reimbursement Grant on February 19, 2024. The grant is available to qualified applicants seeking assistance with the costs of completing a cannabis business license application... see more