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The Republican, Garrett County's local newspaper, is published weekly. Visit its website to view the latest online edition. The Cumberland Times-News, published in nearby Cumberland, is published daily and offers national, international, and regional news and sports. Visits its website to view the latest online edition. Another important resource for news on a wide-range of issues pertinent to the business community is the Rural Maryland Council, which provides a venue for members of agriculture and natural resource-based industries, health care facilties, education institutions, economic and community development organizations, for-profit and nonprofit corporations, and government agencies to cross traditional boundaries, share information, and address in a more holistic way the special needs and opportunities in Rural Maryland. For resources and information on an issue your business may be experiencing, please visit its website.
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MARYLAND'S NEW COMMERCIAL SIGN POLICY - During the 2011 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed SB 410, which authorizes counties and local municipalities to remove illegally placed commercial signs along state highway routes and issue civil penalties for the signs. The 3-month warning period began October 1st, during which time the SHA will be instituting a public outreach campaign to educate about the policies. Efforts include reminder stickers that will be placed on signs with the warning period information. After January 1, 2012, persons responsible for the placement of unauthorized commercial signs on state rights-of-way within state medians, utility poles, and along shoulders and interstate ramps will be issued a $25 citation for each sign. If you have any questions, please contact Don Drewer at 1-800-825-4742.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL GARRETT COUNTY-BASED BUSINESSES - The Garrett County Department of Economic Development has been advised by the Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development that Garrett County will “graduate” from the One Maryland Program effective April 1, 2012. Eligibility for the Program is based upon unemployment and income. Garrett County no longer qualifies in either category. While it’s good news that the County has made progress in reducing unemployment and increasing income levels, County businesses will no longer be able to take advantage of benefits under the One Maryland Program. Our office has been assured that the State will “grandfather” any business that submits a notice of intent to file for One Maryland Program benefits prior to April 1, 2012. The notification of intent to file for One Maryland benefits is very simple and straight forward. There is no obligation/penalty associated with submitting the notice. Therefore, it would be prudent to submit a notice to file if a business is considering an expansion (minimum of 25 new jobs, a capital investment of at least $500,000, and be located in a Priority Funding Area). Details on the One Maryland Program can be found at www.choosemaryland.org. Contact the Garrett County Department of Economic Development at (301) 334-1921 if you have questions. 
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