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FY 2025 Small Business Marketing Grant
Applications for Round 1 of Garrett County's FY 2025 Small Business Marketing Grant are being accepted through September 13, 2024. This year's program comes with NEW restrictions and requirements, including restrictions on eligible purchases and deadlines for submission of receipts and proof of payment. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and funds are subject to availability. FY 2024 grant recipients are not eligible to apply in Round 1. Learn more.
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FY 2025 Agriculture Marketing Grant
Applications for Round 1 of Garrett County's FY 2025 Agriculture Marketing Grant are being accepted through September 13, 2024. This year's program comes with NEW restrictions and requirements, including restrictions on eligible purchases and deadlines for submission of receipts and proof of payment. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and funds are subject to availability. FY 2024 grant recipients are not eligible to apply in Round 1. Learn more.
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Governor Moore Announces Assistance For Farmers Affected by Drought
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced on Wednesday that farmers whose crops are experiencing drought conditions in central and western Maryland may be able to receive low-interest federal financial loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Farmers in affected areas (Allegany, Howard, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Montgomery and Washington counties) can apply for emergency loans to meet their recovery needs, including the replacement of livestock or equipment, reorganization of farming operations or refinancing certain debts. Learn more.
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SBA Disaster Loan Program Activated in Western Maryland Due to Drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Maryland for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought that began on July 16, 2024. The declaration includes the primary county of Allegany and the adjacent counties of Garrett and Washington in Maryland; Bedford, Fulton, and Somerset in Pennsylvania; and Hampshire, Mineral, and Morgan in West Virginia. Learn more.
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InnerAction Media Wins Telly Award for Outdoor Recreation Manufacturing Marketing Campaign
InnerAction Media, a local leader in marketing and advertising, has been honored with a Bronze Telly Award in the category of Branding — Non-Broadcast. The accolade recognizes their outstanding work on the “Make It...In the Mountains” campaign for Allegany and Garrett Counties in Maryland and the Maryland Department of Commerce, for their ‘Elevating the Outdoors’ project. Read more.
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This Garrett County Company Will Really 'Float Your Boat'
Being on the water is a way of life in Maryland, and few know Maryland’s waterways better than Dave and Mimi Demaree of Demaree Inflatable Boats. Located in Garrett County, Demaree Inflatable Boats has been manufacturing watercraft since 1982. Pontoons, rescue crafts, inflatable workboats, commercial whitewater vessels, military boats, and numerous related accessories are all produced at the company’s facility in Friendsville. Read more.
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Business B.E.A.R. Podcast
Sponsored and produced by Garrett County Business Development, the Business B.E.A.R. podcast markets, supports, and highlights Garrett County businesses and nonprofit organizations, as well as our business resource partners in 15- to 30-minute interview sessions at no cost to you. If you are interested in showcasing your business on our Podcast, contact Connor Norman at (301) 334-7281 or cnorman@garrettcountymd.gov. View the Podcasts.
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Business After Hours @ The Town of Friendsville
The Town of Friendsville will be hosting the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce's September Business After Hours event on Thursday, September 12th, from 5-7 PM, in Friendsville's Community Park. Founded in 1763, Friendsville stands as Garrett County's oldest settlement. Click here to register.
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Strategies for Rural Small Business Growth & Expansion
Join the SBA and its collaborating partners for a free webinar - Strategies for Rural Small Business Growth & Expansion - on September 24, 2024, from 2-3 PM. The program will feature an in-depth interview with two successful rural small business exporters, followed by an overview of a variety of no- and low-cost programs and services that can support your business growth. Click here to register.
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Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program Offered by MD Commerce
The Maryland Department of Commerce's Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program is a financing resource to provide grants for innovation infrastructure projects. Eligible industry sectors include advanced manufacturing, aerospace, agriculture, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, blue technology, cybersecurity, defense, energy and sustainability, life sciences, quantum, and sensors and robotics. An information webinar for potential applicants will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 2 PM. Learn more.
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SCORE Offers Free Templates to Help You Manage Your Business
Are you searching for free templates to help you manage your business? SBA resource partner SCORE has you covered. Explore a wealth of resources designed to help your business thrive. From expert articles and guides to webinars and templates, we provide the knowledge and tools you need to succeed. Learn more.
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Available Commercial Space in Garrett County
McHenry Business Park
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