Garrett County Memorial Hospital is a
76-bed, not-for-profit, acute care facility situated in the
Appalachian Mountain region of western Maryland. One of the largest
employers in Garrett County, GCMH is supported by a staff of
professional, highly skilled employees backed by state of the art
equipment.
The CHIPS Network provides an efficient and economical framework for
Healthcare Associations, distributors, manufacturers and providers
to collectively access information, communicate and work together.
Cherry Hill Assisted Living is state licensed and medical certified
for 3 levels of care.
Garrett County schools have a reputation for academic excellence.
Garrett College, located in McHenry, is noted for its friendly
atmosphere and outstanding faculty. It is especially renowned for
its programs related to natural resources, which have spread
Garrett's reputation for excellence and innovation.
Central Garrett Industrial Park,
Southern Garrett Industrial Park, and Northern Garrett Industrial
Park
are State Enterprise Zones. Garrett
County is a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Zone as
designated by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Garrett County
is also one of 7 counties
participating in the One Maryland
Program, which offers significant tax credits for capital
investments
that create jobs.
Garrett County features a vast array of special events throughout
the year. Premier of these is Autumn Glory, which in itself offers
more than 30 events over 5 fun-filled days celebrating fall foliage!
The Garrett County Visitors Center, operated by the Garrett County
Chamber of Commerce, is an information epicenter supporting tourism
throughout the county.
The Deep Creek Discovery Center, overlooking the lake in Deep Creek
Lake State Park, offers a glimpse
into the history, culture and wildlife
of Western Maryland through a lake habitat aquarium and a variety
