Garrett County Government - Department of Business Development

March 2022

FireFly Farms Making Cheese in the Heart of Garrett County
FireFly Farms has been making national award-winning cheeses for the past 20 years and recently opened a new, expanded retail facility in Accident.
Maryland Small Business Credit Initiative 
The program will provide funding for small business financing programs, venture equity programs, and technical assistance to small businesses.
American Job Centers Offering Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in April
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.
Garrett College to Host 2022 STEM Event
The event will take place in the STEM Center on the Garrett College campus in McHenry on April 2nd from 10 AM - 12:30 PM. The event is open to the public free of charge and suitable for all ages.
Garrett College Developing New Scholarship Program for New Hires and Incumbent Workers
Garrett County's business community is being asked to complete a brief survey to assist in identifying training needs and priorities for the coming year.
SBA Announces Additional Deferment of P&I Payments for Existing EIDL Borrowers
The extended deferment period will provide additional flexibility to small business owners impacted by the pandemic, especially those in hard-hit sectors managing disruption with recent variants.
Comptroller Franchot Announces 30-Day Gas Tax Holiday
During the 30-day period, sales of regular gasoline and diesel products will not include the 36.1-cent-per-gallon state motor fuel tax or the 36.85-cent-per-gallon diesel fuel tax.
Community Action's New Training & Technology Center Now Available
Located in the Thayer Center in Oakland, the new Center is perfect for large meetings, industrial trainings, and video conferencing at reasonable rates.
National Association of Women Business Owners Presents 'HERstory in the Making'
The event will take place on March 30th, from 11 AM-2 PM, and is free and open open to all international women wanting to do business with the U.S. or overseas in other countries.
U.S. Census Small Business Pulse Survey Updates: Phase 8
Based on data collected the week beginning February 28, 2022, 20.5% of U.S. small businesses report that their business has returned to its normal level of operations prior to the pandemic.
SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute Announce Launch of Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community
This new virtual series is geared toward connecting America’s 32.5 million small businesses with critical resources and networks to help them thrive and recover from the pandemic.
Western MD SBDC to Host Q&A Session on March 22nd
This is a chance for participants to bring any questions they may have about starting, growing, and expanding their businesses. The session is free, but registration is required.
SBA Marks Women’s History Month with an Array of Resources
Women entrepreneurs have made great strides in leveling the playing field of business ownership. about SBA programs and services that support women in business.
Up Your Small Business Digital Readiness With Verizon 
This online curriculum is designed to give small businesses the personalized tools needed to succeed in today's digital world. Learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking, and more.
W.O.R.K.: Women's Business Growth Conference
This free virtual conference will take place online on March 23-24, 2022 and is packed with dynamic speakers and topics relevant to all women entrepreneurs.
Maryland MEP to Host Free Information/Resource Webinar for Maryland Manufacturers
This free webinar will be held on March 31st from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Registration is required.
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.