Garrett County Government is proud to announce that Connor Norman, Business Development Specialist with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, has been selected for the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) 2025–2026 Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI). This distinguished... see more

The Maryland Department of Labor and American Job Centers are offering free online job seeker workshops to the public in November. 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... see more

Job-seekers throughout the region are invited to attend the Western Maryland Regional Fall Job Fair on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Country Club Mall in LaVale, Maryland. This event brings together local employers from the Tri-County Western Maryland region to connect... see more

The Western Maryland Long-Term Recovery Committee, Inc. (WMLTRC) is seeking a Manager of Disaster Construction Operations to lead all management activities related to construction operations supporting the 2025 Western Maryland flood recovery efforts WMLTRC is a coalition of faith-based, nonprofit... see more

January is right around the corner, and we’re thrilled to announce that registration for the Annual Mt. Maryland PACE event is officially open! For decades, PACE has been the signature event showcasing the people, projects, and pride of Allegany and Garrett Counties. Each year, Mountain Marylanders... see more

The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) invites you to participate in a brief, 10-minute survey to share your experiences, concerns, and challenges living or working in rural Maryland. The Schaefer Center for Public Policy at The University of Baltimore is conducting this survey of residents in rural areas... see more

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 16, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of HighPoint TV & Appliance. HighPoint TV & Appliance has expanded its presence in Garrett... see more

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, October 13, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of Joyful Journeys Wellness. Located at 220 South Third Street, Suite 2, in Oakland, Joyful... see more

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 2, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of Lake&Lure Country Store in Swanton, Maryland. Lake&Lure Country Store is a full-service... see more

The Frostburg Outdoor Recreation Economy Institute (FOREI) and the Outdoor Business Alliance of Appalachia Maryland (OBAAM) are conducting a survey to better understand the needs of outdoor recreation businesses and nonprofit organizations in Western Maryland. FOREI and OBAAM are seeking responses... see more