On Monday, August 15, 2016, the Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (Commission) announced the initial fifteen (15) firms to be fully vetted for consideration to receive a growing and/or processing license for Medical Cannabis in Maryland. Read more.
TOWN OF OAKLAND
Offers Incentives to Entrepreneurs
The Mayor and Town Council of Oakland have endorsed the concept of offering incentives to potential new businesses, land owners, tenants, or existing businesses that are willing to invest in the downtown Oakland area as part of the effort to revitalize the town.Learn more.
TRI-COUNTY COUNCIL FOR WESTERN MARYLAND
Loan Funds Available
Are you interested in starting a new business or expanding an existing one? TCC's Summit Financing Solutions offers two programs for small businesses looking to obtain financing.Learn more.
LEADERSHIP GARRETT COUNTY
New Program Announced by Garrett College
Garrett College recently announced the formation of the inaugural year for Leadership Garrett County, a new program designed to train and retain the next generation of leadership in Garrett County.Learn more.
ARTISTICALLY SPEAKING
Amy Childers - Celebrating Nature Through Fabric
Amy Childers is one of the newest artists showing work at the Garrett County Arts Council's Gallery Shop. Her one of a kind, fiber artwork is very unique compared to other fiber arts. She selects and hand sews pieces of commercially available fabric together to create stunning landscape scenes. Read more.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT!
Fireside Wine & Deli
Many wine aficionados and gourmet food lovers have already discovered Fireside Deli & Wine Shop, located on Glendale Road, just minutes from Deep Creek State Park. If you haven't yet, you are in for a treat. 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].
