GARRETT COUNTY, MARYLAND
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
June 2016 - In This Issue:
UPCOMING EVENTS
JUNE 2016

9th-12th - 91st Anniversary of
                Deep Creek Lake

        Meeting & Dinner

12th-14th - IEDC Economic Future
                Forum

15th - Women's Networking Dinner
         @ Penn Alps

          @ GC Agriculture Fair
JULY 2016

         @ GGBA

         State of the County 2016

20th -  Women's Networking Dinner
          @ Penn Alps
AUGUST 2016

         @ Hugh Umbel Companies

17th-20th - MACo Summer
                Conference

18th - Women's Networking Dinner
          @ Penn Alps
QUICK LINKS

HUBZONE EXTENSION
Sought by Congressman Delaney
Sixth District Congressman John Delaney filed legislation to extend federal HUBZone eligibility for Garrett County businesses through 2022. Read more.
SBDC TRAININGS
Virtual Training Available for Small Businesses
The Small Business Development Center has partnered with The URL Dr. to provide free workshops and webinars to small business owners.  Learn more .
GARRETT COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE
Recognized for Two-Generation Program
Nearly seven years ago, when the term "two-generation" was still relatively new, Garrett County Community Action Committee (GCCAC), in far western rural Maryland, made a strategic decision to implement a two-generation program.  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 .
IN THE SPOTLIGHT!
Deep Creek Lavender Farm
Imagine a large field undulating with shades of purple, blue and white with a pastoral mountain view. The heavenly scent of lavender surrounds you as you meander around the farm or shop in a converted barn filled with products culled from this very land. Read 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].

Garrett County Department of  Economic Development
Frederick A. Thayer, III Courthouse
203 South Fourth Street, Room 208
Oakland, Maryland 21550

PH:  (301) 334-1921   *    FX:  (301) 334-7469
Email:   [email protected]
Website:   www.gcedonline.com