1. The Garrett County Department of Economic Development released a groundbreaking study of its broadband communications infrastructure. The study, "Broadband in Garrett County: A Strategy for Expansion and Adoption," follows the county's 2011 Economic Development Strategic Plan, which includes a goal to increase non-satellite broadband Internet availability to at least 90% of county residences by 2014. To view a copy of the study click here.

  2. Appalachian Angel Capital Fund Formation RFP
    Formation of New Angel Capital Funds in Appalachia
    Proposal Due Date: June 15, 2012
    Click here for more details

  3. NADO Board Member and Past President Leanne Mazer Testifies Before
    House Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development Programs in the
    2012 Farm Bill

  4. Presentation on the Western Maryland Economy featuring Anirban Basu of Sage Policy Group Inc.
  5. May 5, 2011 - Cardin, Mikulski Announce $50,000 to Expand Broadband Internet Access in Garrett County
  6. April 20, 2011 - Maryland Broadband and State Government Begin Sharing Fiber
    Resources to Benefit all of Rural Maryland. All residents of MD are encouraged to go to www.mdbroadbandmap.org to take the Internet speed test, which helps identify where broadband coverage exists to analyze the performance and determine where to build and improve upon broadband coverage.
  7. Garrett awarded grant for Glendale and US 219. READ
  8. Executive Director Mazer testifies before US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee regarding the Economic Development Administration. Watch Video
  9. Study to show economic impact of acid mine remediation. READ
  10. Western Maryland Broadband Study -
    (Full Report 5.5 MB) (Executive Summary .5 MB) (Investment Abstract .5 MB)
  11. ARC Grant Funding for Braddock Run Sewer Project.
    READ THE FULL STORY
  12. Lake Effect (Randolph and Jennings Lakes) READ STORY
  13. Agency's Renewel key to Allegany County residents. READ STORY
  14. Strategic Plans for the seven municipalities of Garrett County are now available for viewing on line. Click here to view strategic plans
  15. Impact Summary - Read about the economic impact the Tri-County Council has had on Western Maryland since its inception in 1971.
  16. ARC Grant will go to Frostburg Plan. READ STORY
  17. Stimulus money will help pay for local water projects. READ STORY
  18. State’s new economic chief visits ABC@FSU in Frostburg READ