Garrett County, Maryland - Department of Business Development

06/12/2026

Small manufacturers now have access to enhanced financing opportunities through the U.S. Small Business Administration's International Trade Loan (ITL) Program. With a 90% federal loan guarantee, eligible businesses can secure affordable capital to upgrade equipment, modernize facilities, expand operations, hire workers, and strengthen domestic supply chains.

The program has also been expanded to include small businesses throughout the food supply chain, including agriculture, production, and logistics industries.

Learn more about how these financing options can help your business grow and compete: https://tinyurl.com/5ewhy5ur

06/11/2026

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

Read the newsletter: https://conta.cc/4vFqVTQ

06/10/2026

Did you know that the SBA has agency-funded resource partners who can assist you to create a business plan, generate income statements, balance sheets, sales projections, and much more?

All organizations offer free business mentoring and free or low-cost training. Partner organizations are the MD Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, Women’s Business Centers (WBC) and the Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC).

For more information or to find a resource provider in your area, visit:

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06/08/2026

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

Registration is required in advance.

Access the workshop calendar: https://tinyurl.com/3hezhncm

06/05/2026

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 June and reserve your spot today—don’t miss out!

https://conta.cc/4uMyHuQ

06/05/2026

Today's Business Spotlight 📣 is on Maryland Minerals!
Visit them at their location close to Deep Creek: 414 Quarry Road, Oakland, MD 21550
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If you are interested in having your business featured, contact Connor Norman at [email protected].

06/04/2026

Small businesses across the food supply chain now have access to enhanced financing through the SBA’s new Grocery Guarantee Program. Eligible farmers, ranchers, food producers, processors, and logistics providers can benefit from loans backed by a 90% federal guarantee to help expand production and strengthen America’s food supply chain.

Learn more during a free webinar on June 12, 2026, from 2:30–3:00 PM. Advance registration is required.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/5n7zvktf

06/03/2026

Garrett County is making its mark in agricultural innovation!

Congratulations to GAP Trail Foods co-owners Cory Heyman and Justin Tippen for taking first place in the inaugural Amazon Web Services AI Pitch Competition held at Western Maryland Works in LaVale.

Their winning concept focuses on using artificial intelligence to support small-scale indoor mushroom farming operations, earning them a $50,000 prize package in AWS and PREDICTif AI services.

This achievement highlights the innovation and entrepreneurial talent growing right here in Garrett County.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/wb95bwmm

06/03/2026

Today's Business Spotlight 💻 is on NeuBeam!
Visit them at www.neubeam.com or NeuBeam- Garrett County
Follow us to see more daily Garrett County Business Spotlights!
If you are interested in having your business featured contact Connor Norman at [email protected].