Business Development

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Congratulations to Garrett County entrepreneurs Cory Heyman and Justin Tippen of GAP Trail Foods for winning the inaugural AWS AI Pitch Competition held in LaVale.

Read more: https://t.co/fe6iHGvh5k

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The Western MD SBDC will host an in-person Financial Lunch & Learn for Rural Communities on June 11, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in the business incubator space located at 20 East Main Street in Frostburg.

Registration Deadline: June 10, 2026

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The U.S. Small Business Administration just launched the Patriot Pitch Competition, a nationwide celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise.

Application Deadline: June 10, 2026.

Learn more: https://t.co/H6ds1Kkcvj

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Halliburton is hiring for a variety of positions & experience levels. Sign-on bonuses & commuter/rotational schedules are available.

The event will be held on June 11, 2026, 8AM-3 M at the Western MD Consortium, 23789 Garrett Highway, McHenry, MD 21541.

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CLOSURE NOTICE: MEMORIAL DAY

Remember and Honor. All Garrett County Government offices, with the exception of essential services, will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

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The Garrett County Commissioners presented Cosmic Studios with a milestone proclamation in recognition of the business’s 5th anniversary. The proclamation recognized the studio’s dedication to youth development and the arts.

Read more: https://t.co/8QwbmN74gX

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Beginning May 23, 2026, visitors planning to visit Swallow Falls State Park are required to make reservations at https://t.co/o0AeFN1zxL prior to arrival at the park on all holidays and every day from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Learn more: https://t.co/JqW4B8IUli

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APPLICATIONS CLOSED:

Applications for the FY 2026 Small Business and Agriculture Marketing Grants closed on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Please watch our website and social media platforms beginning in July for information regarding our FY 2027 grant program.

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Join Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman on June 30th for the 3rd annual Bridging Communities Conference, hosted by the Comptroller’s Office in partnership with Maryland Nonprofits and Coppin State University Nonprofit Leadership Program.

Learn more & register: https://t.co/Wfgr9Eb36L

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Interested in starting a value-added food business in Maryland? The Maryland Food Ventures free interactive. self-paced online Cottage Food and On-Farm Processors course can help answer your questions.

Learn more: https://t.co/paCNfRb4b0

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Potomac Edison's Energy Solutions for Business Program offers incentives & services for commercial & industrial customers who implement energy-saving improvements.

Learn more: https://t.co/AoE1qn61fP

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Thinking about starting or expanding an agricultural or food-related business but not sure where to start?

The University of Maryland’s Entrepreneurial Coaching Team for farm and food entrepreneurs can help.

Learn more: https://t.co/8I7ST9zXqg

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💡 REMINDER 💡

The deadline for applying for Garrett Co. Business Development’s FY2026 Small Business & Agriculture Marketing Grants is Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5 PM. No applications will be accepted after that time.

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Build a Lean culture that lasts with the Virtual Lean Peer Group from the Maryland World Class Consortia.

12-month program | Monthly virtual sessions | Starts June 16, 2026

Learn more: https://t.co/3oDmHeMuIp

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Garrett County Business Development's May 2026 newsletter is now available online. This month's newsletter features information on grant programs, business milestones, upcoming business events, and more.

Access the newsletter: https://t.co/RqpXkgBeqy

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🚀 Ready to grow your business?

Join the the SBDC for its upcoming webinars designed to help you build skills, gain insights, and take your business to the next level!

📅 Check out the schedule for May and reserve your spot today—don’t miss out!

https://t.co/yXdapVcHqD

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The Maryland Department of Labor and American Job Centers will host a series of free online workshops throughout May to support job seekers across the state.

Registration is required in advance.

Access the workshop calendar: https://t.co/xAkXMrRWVp

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During its public meeting on April 21, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County, Maryland recognized Iron Horse Associates with a milestone proclamation celebrating 25 years of service to the community.

Read more: https://t.co/p4Okiz6sGp

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The Rural Maryland Council is offering $4.6M in grants through the Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program to expand access to local, healthy food in rural communities.

Apply by May 15, 2026. Awards in August.

Learn more: https://t.co/2wkvfyjPxE

#RuralMaryland #Grants

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Want a glimpse into the future of advanced industry? Take a look at Pillar Innovations in Garrett County. Pillar has grown to become a global leader in industrial technology & automation. (Photo: MD Dept. of Commerce)

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