Garrett County Government - Department of Business Development

April 2023

Ribbon Cutting Held for Yoder's Butcher Barn
Yoder's Butcher Barn is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and Satuday from 9 AM to 12 PM. The business is open for livestock drop off Monday through Friday at 7 AM.
Geppert, McMullen, Paye & Getty Opens Oakland Office
Geppert, McMullen, Paye & Getty is a general practice firm serving Western Maryland and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia in a broad range of legal services.
Boost Your Exporting Expertise!
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for virtual tradecraft & industry-focused seminars during Export Week, May 1-5, 2023.
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.
Garrett County Lauded for Clean Air
The American Lung Assn. released its 2023 State of the Air Report. Garrett County was the only county in the state with an “‘A” grade for its zero days high in ozone smog for its 6th consecutive year.
Altus Power, Inc. Evidences its Growing Footprint in Garrett County
The clean energy generated by the 2.5 MW array just completed will serve enterprise and residential customers with discounted electricity bills.
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.
Commissioners Present Garrett County Habitat for Humanity With 40th Anniversary Proclamation
Founded in 1983, Habitat's volunteers, families, and staff have worked diligently with its ongoing mission to eliminate impoverished housing and homelessness in Garrett County.
UGE Achieves Notice to Proceed Milestone for 2.7MW Community Solar Project in Oakland, Maryland
The 20-acre project will be built at Lucas Landscaping and Turf Farm, which has been in business since 1980 and is the largest sod grower in Western Maryland.
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.