A FREE Workplace Stability seminar will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in Allegany County. There are two opportunities to attend.
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LOAN PROGRAMS
Small, Minority & Women and Veteran Owned Businesses
Are you looking for financing for your business? Small, minority, women- and Veteran-owned businesses located in Maryland may be eligible for loans through the SLoT fund.
Learn more.
WILLIAMS LAND MANAGEMENT
Company Acquires Oakland Site
Williams Land Management Company, LLC of Moorefield, West Virginia recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and Sales Agreement with the Garrett County Commissioners to purchase the remaining 3.62-acres of the former County Roads Garage property located along U.S. Route 219 in Oakland, adjacent to Dairy Queen and Clear Mountain Bank. Read more.
COME WEST!
Young Cyber-and Bio-Tech Firms
Two bills passed during the recently completed Maryland General Assembly session offer tax incentives for qualified cyber-security and bio-technology companies willing to locate in low-income areas, including Garrett and Allegany Counties.Learn more.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS
Local High Schools Ranked by US News & World Report
Northern and Southern Garrett High Schools recently received "Silver" and "Bronze" national rankings, respectively, as two of the best high schools in the United States by US News & World Report. Read more.
ARTS FUNDING AVAILABLE
Grant Applications Being Accepted
The Garrett County Arts Council is currently accepting grant applications for art programs and activities that will take place between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. Learn more.
As a team, the Garrett County Department of Economic Development works with several agencies to fuel entrepreneurship, recruit new business, and work to retain and expand existing ones. Our services include:
Site selection support
Public/private financing assistance
Workforce training and recruitment
Start-up stage and permit process navigation for new companies
Networking resources and referrals
Marketing support
Tax credit programs
Demographic analysis
Agricultural business support
General business assistance
Our experienced staff is ready to help. Contact us at (301) 334-1921 or
[email protected].
