Garrett County, MD Business News

Photo (left to right): Sitting: County Commissioners Paul Edwards and Ryan Savage Standing: Delegate Jim Hinebaugh, Senator Mike McKay, Business Development Manager Kim Durst, Evan Savopoulos, CRNP Brandi Paugh, Shauna Mutter, Dr. Juan Ramos, Dr. Sotiere Savopoulos, Dr. Becky Crowell, of Cornerstone Familiy Medicine, Business Development Specialist Connor Norman, and Director of Community Development Steve Kelley

Commissioners Present 30th Anniversary Commendation to Cornerstone Family Medicine

At its public meeting on November 21, 2023, the Garrett County Commissioners presented a proclamation to Dr. Sotiere Savopoulos of Cornerstone Family Medicine, recognizing and celebrating the medical practice's 30th anniversary. Established in 1993, Cornerstone Family Medicine specializes in family medicine and obstetrics and has served residents in Garrett County and the surrounding region for the past 30 years. Read more.

Photo: Owners, Joe and Stephanie Kehoe, are pictured with Riverside Grille staff and Garrett County Government and Chamber of Commerce staff

Ribbon Cutting Held for Riverside Suites & Grille

A ribbon cutting was held on November 30, 2023, to celebrate the grand opening of Riverside Suites & Grille. Those in attendance included Garrett County Commissioners Paul Edwards and Larry Tichnell, County Administrator Kevin Null, and Chamber President Andrew Fike. Garrett County Chamber of Commerce Diplomats Connor Norman, Julie Mead, Kristin Skeweris, and Tracy Kelley assisted in the official ribbon cutting and presented Joe and Stephanie Kehoe with a First Dollar of Profit certificate. Located at 1527 Maryland Highway in Mountain Lake Park, Riverside Suites & Grille features American style dishes with a few twists. Read more.

Outdoor Recreational Institute Opens at Frostburg State University

Local business leaders and education officials have utilized $1.4 million in grant funding to create an institute at Frostburg State University to promote the outdoor recreational economy in Western Maryland. The mission of the institute is to train a workforce while seeking to recruit outdoor recreation and lifestyle manufacturing businesses to the region. In addition to FSU, Allegany College of Maryland and Garrett College are participating by offering coursework for students based on the needs of the outdoor economy. Read more.

Amazon to Buy Energy from Backbone Solar Farm

Amazon reportedly plans to buy renewable energy from the Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) Backbone Solar Farm Project in Garrett County. The solar farm project, which will be built on the former site of a 120-year-old Vindex/Arch Coal mining site, is a $200 million investment from CPV in a brownfield. This project is expected to create 200 jobs and will be the largest solar farm in the state. Amazon is expected to use the new facility to power its Amazon Web Services data centers, along with its fulfillment centers and physical stores. It is also one of 78 new solar and wind projects in which Amazon has announced investments so far in 2023. Read more.

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Expand Your International Market

Are you looking to grow your international sales globally but don’t know where to start? It may be easier to expand your market than you think. Even small businesses can get into exporting with the help of mentors and modern technology. Learn more.

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Upcoming Webinar: Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program

The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program helps provide a level playing field for women business owners. Join SBA for a December 21, 2023, webinar to learn more about the program. Learn more.

Maryland SBDC Business Research Platforms

Do you know there's a wealth of business resources on the Maryland Small Business Development Center's Business Research Platforms page? Whether you're seeking Census data, answers to small business questions from industry experts in a variety of business areas, small business snapshot reports, or something else entirely, you may find just what you're looking for on SBDC's Business Research Platforms. Learn more.

Applications for Grants for Artists Program Open January 2, 2024

The Maryland State Arts Council's Grants for Artists Program, which supports working and living expenses for Maryland independent artists, will open on January 2, 2024, for FY 2024 applications. A primary aim of the program is to provide holistic support rather than restrict resources to the creative work that artists produce. A primary goal of the program is to bolster a creative workforce that composes a significant portion of Maryland’s creative and economic activity. Learn more.

Deadline for Public Art Across Maryland Program Grant Applications is January 26, 2024

Applications for the Public Art Across Maryland (PAAM) Program's New Artworks and Conservation grants are due January 26, 2024. New Artworks Grants support the planning, creating, and installing of new local public art projects. Conservation Grants support the conservation and preservation of existing public artworks across Maryland. Learn more.

Available Commercial Space in Garrett County

McHenry Business Park

More information: https://bit.ly/3mKjoph

Additional Resources:

Garrett County Business Development - 301.334.1921 - business@garrettcounty.org

December 2023 - https://business.garrettcounty.org