New Grant for Old Buildings in Frostburg
The Frostburg Main Street Structural Stabilization Grant Program is now live! Visit the link below for eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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Where innovative businesses, stunning vistas and historic downtowns converge. Where the Appalachian Mountains rise over green valleys, but are still only two hours from Washington D.C., Baltimore and Pittsburgh. Maybe it's time to make the move outside to Allegany County, Maryland.
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Affordability and livability are the hallmarks of Allegany County, situated in the heart of the Western Maryland Panhandle. Conveniently equidistant between Pittsburgh, Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Allegany County attracts visitors and new residents with its lower cost of living and higher quality of life. Employers are also impressed by our dynamic market and robust workforce options. From craft breweries to live music festivals, from fine dining to a burgeoning food truck scene, Allegany County offers what you would expect from larger markets, all framed by stunning mountain views and the Potomac River. Learn how to make Allegany County home for your family, business expansion, or both.
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“We are here for the long haul and we are creating local jobs."
"We are very bullish on everything we see here.”
- Jim Abdo, president and CEO of Abdo Development, based in Washington D.C., on his company's recent multimillion dollar investment in redeveloping property in Cumberland, Maryland.
Latest Economic News and Events
“REACT" Lowers Cost Barriers to Robotics Participation Countywide
Robotics and Engineering in Allegany County–Together, Inc. (REACT), a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit, is expanding access to STEM education, reaching hundreds of local students each year. What began as a simple idea to make robotics participation possible for youth has grown into a county-wide movement that blends hands-on learning, teamwork, and real-world pathways.
Clean Compost Expands Options for Food Waste Management in Western Maryland
Frostburg entrepreneur Ardon Hall is introducing a new solution to food waste and sustainability. His company, Clean Compost, converts organic waste from landfills into microbially diverse, nutrient-rich soil amendment. By blending this compost with different types of topsoil, the company helps farms restore biodiversity, businesses meet sustainability goals, and communities reduce landfill use.
Mountain Maryland Foods Lays the Foundation for New Local Food Venture
A familiar name in Allegany County’s entrepreneurial landscape is back with a fresh idea—and this time, it’s frozen. Todd Helmick, founder and former owner of well-known Western Maryland Lemonade, has returned to his roots with Mountain Maryland Foods, a new food venture that’s quickly gaining traction at local farmers' markets and beyond.
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Use our Site Selector Portal to browse available commercial and industrial buildings and acreage and plan your expansion. Property owners can also submit available properties directly to the portal.
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