Round 2 of FY 2024 Small Business Marketing Grant for Businesses with 25 of Fewer Employees Now Open

Applications are being accepted for Round 2 of our FY 2024 Small Business Marketing Grant Program, a program designed to aid in the promotion of for-profit, non-agriculture-based businesses with 25 or fewer employees and with a physical location in Garrett County. This is a reimbursement grant. Expenses must be incurred after application approval. Grant awardees from the initial round of funding (Round 1) are not eligible to apply in Round 2. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds are limited. Learn more.

New FY 2024 Small Business Marketing Grant for Businesses with 26 to 75 Employees Now Open

Applications are being accepted for our FY 2024 Small Business Marketing Grant Program, a program designed to aid in the promotion of for-profit, non-agriculture-based businesses with 26 to 75 employees and with a physical location in Garrett County. This is a reimbursement grant. Expenses must be incurred after application approval. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds are limited. Learn more.

FY 2024 Agriculture Marketing Grant Applications Now Open

Applications are still being accepted for our FY 2024 Agriculture Marketing Grant Program, a program designed to aid in the promotion of agriculture-based businesses in Garrett County. Any farm, farm business, farm-related business, or farm-related organization or association based in Garrett County is eligible to apply. This is a reimbursement grant. Expenses must be incurred after application approval. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds are limited. Learn more.

New FY 2024 Outdoor Dining Grant Applications Now Open

Applications are now being accepted for our FY 2024 Outdoor Dining Grant Program, a program designed to assist for-profit businesses that offer restaurant and/or bar service and have a "fixed" physical location in Garrett County. This is a reimbursement grant. Expenses must be incurred after application approval. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds are limited. Learn more.

MD Commerce Announces New Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund

The Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund is a financing resource operated by the Maryland Department of Commerce, with support from the Maryland State Department of Education, to provide no-interest loans for capital expenses to childcare providers who participate in the State Department of Education's Child Care Scholarship Program. Loan funds are intended for current projects and may not be used to refinance existing debt, working capital, or operations. Learn more.

Coal Bucket Restaurant Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The Garrett County Commissioners recently issued a commendation to the Coal Bucket Restaurant in Kitzmiller, recognizing and celebrating its 10th anniversary. The commendation was presented to Barbara McKinney on July 21, 2023. Maryland Senator Mike McKay also presented Ms. McKinney with a citation from the Maryland Senate. Those present during the ceremony included Kitzmiller Mayor Robert Reckart, Kitzmiller Town Councilman Mike Brady, and Ms. McKinney's son, Brian. Read more.

W.H. Fratz, Inc. Celebrates 65th Anniversary

The Garrett County Commissioners recently issued a commendation to W.H. Fratz, Inc. (Fratz True Value Hardware) in Accident, recognizing and celebrating its 65th anniversary. The commendation was presented to Michael J. Fratz on July 18, 2023. Also present during the ceremony were Accident Mayor Richard Carlson, and Mr. Fratz's sons, Josh and Michael. Read more. 

Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area Announces FY 2024 Mini-Grant Program

The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area's Mini-Grant Program is now accepting applications. The mini-grant program is a one-to-one cash or in-kind matching grant for up to $5,000.00 designed to provide funding for non-capital projects including innovative exhibits, tours, events, planning and projects which build upon interpretive themes identified in the Heritage Area’s Management Plan. These include Transportation, Man and Nature, Historic Recreation, and Cultural Uniqueness. Learn more.

Western Maryland American Job Centers Offering Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in August

The Maryland Department of Labor and Western Maryland American Job Centers are offering online educational workshops free to the public. 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. Learn more.

Available Commercial Space in Garrett County

Keysers Ridge Business Park

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