IRS Small Business Workshop and Listening Session 2022
Join the IRS for a series of online meetings in February and March (divided by location/states) for small business organizations and owners. Maryland's session is set for February 10th. Learn more.
Licenses Available for Sports Betting
Maryland's Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) is seeking businesses interested in applying for up to 30 Class B sports wagering facility licenses and up to 60 online sports wagering licenses. Learn more.
U.S. Route 219 Improvement Project Awarded $55 Million
The funding, which consists of $11 million annually for five years, is part of an ongoing goal to transform U.S. Route 219 into a modern four-lane divided highway extending from Pennsylvania through Maryland into West Virginia. Learn more.
Solar Workshop Series Hits the Road in Maryland
Are you interested in using solar electricity to power your home, farm or business? If so, you'll want to join a session of the upcoming Solar Workshop series offered through the MD Extension Office. Learn more.
CPV Awarded State Approval For Solar Farm In Garrett County
The Maryland Public Service Commission has granted Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) permission o construct and operate the 200 MWdc Backbone Solar Farm (CPV Backbone) on former Vindex/Arch Coal mining sites north of the town of Kitzmiller, Maryland. The new solar farm will be sited on approximately 1,170 acres of the property. Construction is expected to begin later this year. Read more.
Maryland Entrepreneur Hub
The Maryland Entrepreneur Hub is the One-Stop Shop for information about Maryland's business ecosystem. Explore thousands of resources, entrepreneur support organizations, events, and local businesses on one platform - for free.Learn more.
IRS Small Business Video and Audio Presentations
The IRS video portal contains video and audio presentations on topics of interest to small businesses. The IRS Small Business Tax Workshop contains instructional, interactive lessons designed to help new small business owners learn their tax rights and responsibilities.Learn more.
Low Interest Financing for Western MD Businesses
The Tri-County Council for Western Maryland (TCCWMD) is offering businesses located in Allegany, Garrett and Washington counties low interest financing through Summit Financing Solutions Revolving Loan Fund Program. Eligible loan purposes include business acquisition, business start-up costs, building improvements, equipment purchases, and working capital. Interest rates are as low as 0% for the first 12 months. Learn more.
Vacant Commercial Space? Let Us Know
Do you have a vacant commercial building or site in Garrett County? Let us know. We are happy to include the property in the ZoomProspector database. Contact Kim Durst at (301) 334-1992 or [email protected] for additional information.
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