Business Development

The MD Dept. of Labor and American Job Centers will host a series of free online workshops throughout April to support job seekers across the state. Access the workshop calendar: tinyurl.com/3c4dzh8f

REMINDER NOTICE - HIRING EVENT: The Local 34 United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, & Allied Workers will hold a Hiring Event for laborers and roofers on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 10AM-2PM at the American Job Center, 138 Baltimore Street, Cumberland. tinyurl.com/yj9xrwn5

The Board of Garrett County Commissioners and the Garrett County Sheriff’s Department will implement new visitor management procedures at the Garrett County Courthouse and Administrative Offices in Oakland. Implementation date is March 30, 2026. shorturl.at/hp1mA

Maryland MEP, in partnership with the Nebraska Food Production Center, brings the nationally recognized Recipe to Reality™ seminar to Maryland manufacturers. Advance registration is required. Cost: $75. Learn more: mdmep.org/recipe-to-real…

Interested in opening a business & making sure you are on the right track? Access 3 SBDC online, on-demand trainings that will get you started: *Ready, Set, Go! *Developing A Business Plan *Smart Start Your Business Learn more: umd-sbdc.catalog.instructure.com

The annual Garrett County Job Fair will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 1-5 PM at the Garrett College CARC, in McHenry. Employers can register to attend at …ormingartscenteratgarrettc.regfox.com/gcjobfair. Employer registration deadline: April 6, 2026. shorturl.at/9BIDt

The Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) will host "Making Maryland Manufacturing a Priority - Part II," a free virtual meeting on March 10th from 9-10:30 AM for Maryland manufacturers and program sponsors only. Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/5366ppa7

The Garrett County Arts Council (GCAC) has announced the purchase of the historic 108 S. 2nd Street property with the Front Page Stage and adjacent parking lot from the Sincell Publishing Company. Read more: shorturl.at/si9cM

Garrett County Business Development's March 2026 newsletter is now available online. This month's newsletter features information on grant programs, upcoming conferences, business expansion and more. Access the newsletter: conta.cc/3OJ3PMb

The Maryland Department of Labor and American Job Centers are offering free online job seeker workshops to the public in March. Registration is required in advance. Access the workshop calendar: shorturl.at/9yXhQ

The Maryland MEP Manufacturing Workforce Summit 2026 is a high-impact, in-person event designed for manufacturing leaders who are ready to tackle workforce challenges head-on. April 15th from 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM in Hanover, MD. Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/2txm8tj2

University of Maryland Extension will host the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Workshop on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Garrett College's CTTC in Accident, MD. Register today: go.osu.edu/springdairy26 or contact Jeff Semler at 301-226-7528 or by email at jsemler@umd.edu.

Is your business or organization planning events, tours or activities to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary? The MD Office of Tourism invites you to share your plans so they can promote your efforts on the America’s 250th in Maryland landing page. shorturl.at/V8RjK

The Maryland Community Business Compass is a new platform that helps entrepreneurs navigate opportunities to start and run child care, fresh food, and other essential businesses. Learn more: shorturl.at/mjkzo

All Garrett County Government offices, with the exception of essential services, will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents' Day.

Beitzel Corporation and Pillar Innovations are officially employee-owned! Through a new ESOP, the team is being rewarded with a stake in the company’s future under the new vision: “Take Ownership.” Photo courtesy of Beitzel Corporation. Read more: shorturl.at/FBg9x

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is now accepting applications for its Community Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) FY 2026 Grant Program. Application Deadline: February 25, 2026 @ 3 PM Learn more: shorturl.at/88bk5

Garrett County Business Development's February 2026 newsletter is now available online. This month's newsletter features information on grant programs, upcoming workshops and conferences, and more. Access the newsletter: conta.cc/4auuFjl

Join the University of MD's Agriculture and Food Systems and Precision Agriculture Lab on Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9 AM to 4:30 PM, at Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG, Annapolis, MD for the 2026 Precision Agriculture Technology Conference. Learn more: tinyurl.com/23y2hxbn

The 2026 Mid-Atlantic Women in Agriculture Conference will be held Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 9 AM to 3:30 PM at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, 500 Marina Club Road, Stevensville, MD. Advance registration is required. Cost: $60. Learn more: tinyurl.com/sh87y9c4