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Jun 12
Small manufacturers now have access to enhanced financing opportunities through the U.S. Small Business Administration's International Trade Loan (ITL) Program.
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Jun 11
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: conta.cc/4vFqVTQ
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Jun 10
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?
More information or to find a resource provider in your area, visit: sba.gov/local-assistance/res…
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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: tinyurl.com/3hezhncm
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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 June and reserve your spot today—don’t miss out!
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Small businesses across the food supply chain now have access to enhanced financing through the SBA’s new Grocery Guarantee Program.
Learn more during a free webinar on June 12, 2026, from 2:30–3:00 PM. Advance registration is required.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/5n7zvktf
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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: tinyurl.com/wb95bwmm
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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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May 29
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: tinyurl.com/zbft3yy9
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May 27
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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May 25
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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May 22
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: shorturl.at/xfR1k
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May 21
Beginning May 23, 2026, visitors planning to visit Swallow Falls State Park are required to make reservations at parkdayuse.maryland.gov prior to arrival at the park on all holidays and every day from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Learn more: news.maryland.gov/dnr/
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May 20
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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May 18
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: shorturl.at/zP551
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May 15
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: shorturl.at/myYK6
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May 13
Potomac Edison's Energy Solutions for Business Program offers incentives & services for commercial & industrial customers who implement energy-saving improvements.
Learn more: shorturl.at/dHrwf
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May 11
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: shorturl.at/Olicg
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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: shorturl.at/rnnm5
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