A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, to celebrate the grand opening of Next Level Marine, a new full-service marine dealership and service center located at 226 Builders Way in Oakland, Maryland. Garrett County Chamber of Commerce President Nick Sharps welcomed attendees on... see more

Leadership Garrett County's Class of 2026's goal was simple – but that didn't make the objective any easier. "We knew many people were interested in giving back to the community – they were just unsure where to begin," said Andrew Tichinel, a Garrett County Government employee who was one of the... see more

The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is offering a variety of no-cost and low-cost training opportunities throughout June designed to help entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small business owners start, grow, and strengthen their businesses. Upcoming workshops will cover topics... see more

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that small manufacturers across the country are eligible for enhanced support through the SBA’s International Trade Loan (ITL) Program. The loans, which come with a 90% federal guarantee, will help manufacturers expand facilities, hire... see more

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that small businesses across America’s food supply chain are now eligible for an enhanced “Grocery Guarantee” through the SBA International Trade Loan (ITL) Program. The loans, which come with a 90% federal guarantee, will be available to a... see more

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

The Western Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host an in-person Financial Lunch & Learn for Rural Communities on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in the business incubator space located at 20 East Main Street in Frostburg, Maryland. The workshop will feature a... see more

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched the Patriot Pitch Competition, a national celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise and the small businesses that drive innovation, create jobs, and generate economic growth. Featuring a $1 million cash prize pool donated by Clover... see more

A Garrett County business owner is bringing national attention to the region’s growing agricultural innovation sector after taking first place in a new statewide Amazon Web Services AI Pitch Competition. GAP Trail Foods co-owners Cory Heyman and Justin Tippen captured the top prize during the... see more

Beginning May 23, 2026, visitors planning to visit Swallow Falls State Park and several other Maryland State Parks for the Memorial Day weekend are required to make reservations at parkdayuse.maryland.gov prior to arrival at the park. The Maryland Park Service is using the same reservation system as... see more