Garrett County Government - Department of Business Development

December 2022

American Job Centers Offering Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in January
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.
Applications Open for Nonprofit Accelerator Cohort Programs
Maryland Nonprofits invites organizations interested in strengthening their capacity to grow and scale up their impact to apply to participate in the free Nonprofit Accelerator Cohort Programs.
Garrett County Community Action Receives Food Donations to Help with Growing Local Need for Food Assistance 
Throughout November, Walmart encouraged generous shoppers to donate food and funds to support Garrett County Community Action's emergency and supplemental food programs.
Applications Now Open for Senator George C. Edwards Fund for Western Maryland
The fund will provide loan and grant assistance to Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties for economic development projects.
Project Restore: Governor Hogan Announces Awards For 376 Businesses to Revitalize Downtowns and Main Streets
One Garrett County business received funding through Project Restore, an economic recovery initiative that provides financial incentives for small businesses to revitalize vacant commercial spaces.
Governor Hogan Announces 114 Economic Development Projects For Rural Communities
Four Garrett County projects were awarded funding through the Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund.
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.
GRMC Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade For Fourth Consecutive Year From Leapfrog Group
Nationally recognized as a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association, GRMC’s excellent patient outcomes play a key role in the recognition the hospital achieves.