Garrett County Government - Department of Business Development

Garrett County, Maryland

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Garrett County is a progressive community that welcomes business. The westernmost county in Maryland, Garrett County offers a central location to many major markets, an interstate, available community-owned business parks, one of Maryland’s best K-12 school systems, a variety of housing options, and an excellent workforce. 
         
Work in Garrett County - The Department of Business Development works to attract, retain, and expand businesses to our area. Our workforce, location, and affordable community-owned business parks have attracted some of the best business that Maryland has to offer. We’re an attractive location for manufacturing, distribution, back office, call center, energy, agricultural, and recreation firms.
         
Learn in Garrett County - Our public schools consistently rank as one of Maryland’s best. The STEM curriculum, within both our public schools and Garrett College, prepares graduates for career achievement and skilled local jobs. We provide an opportunity to all students to achieve higher education. The Garrett County Commissioners Scholarship Program makes post-secondary education within reach of area high school students and their families. Yet educational efforts do not end there, Garrett College actively seeks private employers to partner with to provide enhanced job skills for area workers.
 
Play in Garrett County - With 90,000 acres of parks, trails, and lakeside amenities, Garrett County has many entertainment options. We offer year-round recreation from ski slopes to lake shores, as well as many public spaces to swim, ski, golf, and relax. Our county festivals, farmers’ markets, and cultural celebrations provide year-round enjoyment.
         
In Garrett County, we continue to define what it means to live, work, and play. We invite you to see what we have to offer. Please call us at 301-334-1921 or email us at business@garrettcounty.org.
 
Interested in Garrett County's current economic development priorities?  Please click on the link below:
 

Business Spotlight

Addressing Farmer Stress Webinar Series

Increase your knowledge about the impact mental health, effective communication techniques, building resilience within your community, and stress and stigma have on producers and their families.

May 24, 2023 at 9:40am

Farm and Food Workers Relief Program

Farm workers and meat packers may be eligible to claim a $600 payment for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 24, 2023 at 8:53am

Garrett County Partnering with Comcast to Expand Broadband to More Than 300 Homes and Businesses

“Access to high-speed internet is critical for Garrett County,” said Commissioner Paul Edwards. “We remain committed to connecting our communities.".

May 23, 2023 at 4:13pm