Tri-County Council for Western Maryland

06/17/2026

What does entrepreneurship look like in your community?

The 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅 lets you explore your community’s position on its path toward a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, using real data across 11 measures of business creation, innovation, self-employment, and job growth.

Take a look at your community’s position on the path to a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and see what the data reveals.

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The Rural Entrepreneurship Index was developed by the Center on Rural Innovation in partnership with the Capital One Insights Center.

06/16/2026

USDA Approves Disaster Declaration for Maryland Farms Over Late Spring Freeze

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday approved the state’s request for a disaster declaration after a late-April freeze devastated some orchards and vineyards in the state.

06/11/2026

Help Shape the Future of Rural Maryland Needs Survey Available; Appalachian Regional Commission Invests in Strengthening Western Maryland; SBDC Webinars in this week's newsletter.

06/11/2026

A Garrett County business owner is bringing national attention to the region’s growing agricultural innovation sector after taking first place in a new statewide Amazon Web Services AI Pitch Competition. GAP Trail Foods co-owners Cory Heyman and Justin Tippen captured the top prize during the inaugural AI pitch competition at Western Maryland Works in LaVale, Maryland. Heyman and Tippen earned the grand prize package valued at $50,000 in AWS and PREDICTif AI services for their vision of integrating artificial intelligence into small-scale indoor mushroom farming operations.

A Garrett County business owner is bringing national attention to the region’s growing agricultural innovation sector after taking first place in a new statewide

06/08/2026

The Patriot Pitch competition deadline is in 2 DAYS!

Don't miss this chance for your business to win a portion of the $1M cash prize pool.

Submit your pitch: https://www.sba.gov/freedom250

06/04/2026

Governor Moore Announces Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund Awards and Maryland Opportunity Accounts to Expand Financial Opportunity in Maryland Communities; Day-Use Reservations Required for Several Maryland State Parks Through Labor Day Weekend; SBDC Webinars in this week's newsletter.

05/29/2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration just launched the Patriot Pitch Competition, a nationwide celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise.

Featuring a $1 million cash prize pool donated by Clover, the competition is open to eligible small businesses that have used qualifying SBA capital products.

Do you have a small business that’s driving innovation, shaking up your industry, and helping build America's economic future?

https://preview.sba.gov/freedom-250/?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Patriot+Pitch+Competition+is+open!+Submit+your+business+pitch+for+your+share+of+%241M&utm_term=Patriot+Pitch+graphic+&utm_id=239918&sfmc_id=80391823

05/14/2026

Take the Survey: Respond to Western Maryland Entrepreneurial Landscape Survey Now Available Through May 31; Maryland Heritage Areas: A Tool for Local and Regional Planning Webinar May 20, 2026; Tri County Council Shares Impact of Work in the Region in the 2025 Annual Report in this week’s newsletter

05/13/2026

Barton Business Park: A Shovel-Ready Industrial Opportunity
New Site Work Readies Business Park for Growth

Aerial Photo of Available Parcels at Barton Business ParkAllegany County Economic and Community Development (ACECD) is continuing to invest in the future of Barton Business Park, preparing additional industrial acreage for new development and long-term job growth.Located in Cumberland near key trans...

05/07/2026

Tri County Council Shares Impact of Work in the Region in the 2025 Annual Report; Take the Survey: Respond to Western Maryland Entrepreneurial Landscape Survey Through May 15; Free Webinar Available for Those Ready to Do Business with the State of Maryland in this week’s newsletterhttps://www.tccwmd.org/wp-content/uploads/tccwmd_newsletter_20260507.pdf