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.
Garrett County Government - Department of Business Development
July 2021
RMI has new funding from the MD Energy Administration to assist manufacturers potentially reduce the risk of business disruption from COVID-19 and other respiratory pathogens.
Beginning July 27th, SBA's Office of Capital Access will host a webinar series for small business owners to discuss the COVID EIDL program’s small business loans.
This unique event will introduce different lenders, funding programs, and products. Network one-on-one with a wide range of lenders from across the state - all in one virtual room.
Garrett County was the only county in the state to experience an increase in tourism sales tax revenues in the first six months of Fiscal Year 2021.
An October 30th planned event will include speakers from the Heritage Area board and local county officials. There will be light refreshments and photos from the photo contest on display.
MMGTTW supports and sustains 1,327 jobs including direct employment by the MMGTTW, as well as indirect and induced jobs created by supply and equipment vendors and other industry sectors.
The Summer 2021 Edition of Enterprising Women is now available and features a cover story on lessons learned from the pandemic.
Small businesses that took out PPP loans in 2020 need to apply for forgiveness SOON—otherwise, the loans will become permanent and businesses will be responsible for payments and interest.
Garrett County is set to receive $421,414 in state funding toward broadband infrastructure projects, which is expected to improve access to 273 houses.
Looking for a solution to building a reliable, highly skilled pipeline of employees? MD Dept. of Labor’s Registered Apprenticeship initiative can help.
Register for upcoming webinars to learn how to get certified for the Women-Owned Small Business federal contracting program, what to do after you're certified and more.
If you’re an innovator, entrepreneur, researcher, or small technology firm, don’t miss this opportunity to participate in live streaming sessions and to meet virtually with program decision makers.
The event, which will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on July 28th, will be hosted in partnership by the Maryland Department of Labor and the Western Maryland Consortium.
The Town of Grantsville was awarded $575K in federal grant money and an additional $300K in research funding from the Water and Environmental Programs through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Requests include $975K to Garrett Trails to help complete the Meadow Mountain Trail and $704K for the Gorman Waterline Rehabilitation Project.
Licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers in Maryland can now apply for the first round of Child Care Stabilization Grants. Application Deadline: August 6, 2021.
Heritage Mini Grants are provided to local non-profit organizations and jurisdictions for heritage related projects to promote and preserve history and heritage in Garrett County.
The Victorian Chautauqua is a two-day event celebrating the rich history of Mt. Lake Park with lectures, historical portrayals, musical performances, family-friendly activities, and more.
A tentative schedule of events is now available online.
Garrett County has a wealth of scenic destinations nestled within its hills and mountains, ranging from the historically significant to the naturally beautiful, from town centers to wooded seclusion.
The proposed bill would provide provide $1.75 billion in dedicated funding over five years for the network of transportation corridors across Appalachia for the first time since 2012.
This Broadband Expansion Project will make high-speed internet service available to 270 households, 24 farms, and 17 businesses along Route 135 from Mountain Lake Park to Bloomington.
Frederick A. Thayer III Courthouse
203 South Fourth Street, Room 208
Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: 301.334.1921
Fax: 301.334.7469
business@garrettcounty.org
