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Current News, Events, and Press Releases

Chick-fil-A Nonprofit True Inspiration Award Grant Applications Open
The Awards support nonprofit organizations making an impact in their local communities in the following areas: caring for people, caring through food, community, and caring for our planet.
American Job Centers Offering Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in May
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.
National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Set for May 2nd & 3rd
Hosted by the SBA and SCORE, this free, annual online summit is offered to small business owners, entrepreneurs and those aspiring to start their own businesses.
MSAC Now Accepting 2023-2024 Folklife Apprenticeship Applications
Folklife Apprenticeships are $5,000 each and support traditional arts education through the teaching of skills from one master artist to one apprentice artist.
American Job Centers Offering Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in March
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.
Jobs That Build Employer Fund
The Fund prioritizes two sets of initiatives that employers can consider implementing in their workplace: Employee Support Programs and Payroll Incentives.
Maryland Launches Telework Assistance Program for Small Businesses 
The Business Telework Assistance Grant Program will provide grants of up to $25,000 to help businesses expand telework capabilities for their employees.
Garrett College Launches Electrical Apprenticeship Program
Beitzel Corporation and Rush Services are the College’s partners in the program, which includes paid, on-the-job training with the employers.
Garrett College Hosts CEWD Workforce Summit
More than 50 human resources and management professionals from around the County came together last Tuesday at Garrett College for a Continuing Education and Workforce Development Workforce Summit.
SBA Announces Path Forward for Veteran Small Business Certification Program
The Veteran Small Business Certification Program will be the Agency’s primary vehicle for handling certification for veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
U. S. Commercial Service: The World is Open for Your Business
Whether you’re looking to make your first export sale or expand to additional markets, the USCS offers the expertise you need to connect with lucrative opportunities and increase your bottom line.
Neighborhood Business Works - Federal Opportunity Zone Microgrant Funding Available
Garrett County's Federal Opportunity Zones consist of all properties located within the boundaries of Census Tracts 2, 6, and 7. Application Deadline: October 11, 2022, at 12:00 PM EST.
Women's Global Trade Empowerment - Virtual Learning Events Set for October
The October event entitled "World Bank 101 for Minority and Women-Owned Companies" is a 4 session series beginning October 4, 2022.
Women's Virtual Funding Summit
This virtual funding summit will connect U.S. women-in-business with different funding & financing programs to help their business grow.
SBA Announces Expansion of Ascent Online Digital Platform Programming
Ascent offers several essential journeys to assist women business owners with strategies toward growth and success. “Growing Globally” explores ways women entrepreneurs can expand into global markets.