Allegany County Economic and Community Development

When you consider Allegany County, you're considering how your business goals and dreams become an accessible and affordable reality. A low cost of living and affordable real estate, a talented workforce, high-tech innovation support, small-town charm, stunning mountain views and an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities all add up to greater productivity, wellbeing and a higher quality of life. Maybe it's time to make the move outside to an amazing future by considering Allegany County.  #opportunities #economicdevelopment #alleganycountymd #maryland

Allegany County Economic and Community Development, a department of Allegany County Government - Maryland, worked closely with the Maryland Department of Commerce to convince Kingspan Roofing + Waterproofing, a business unit under Kingspan Group, to choose Western Maryland as the home of their new production facility. This collaborative effort between local and state officials will yield 95 jobs in the coming year. Learn more about the project and how Commerce and ACECD collaborated in this effort. #economicdevelopment #publicprivatepartnership #northamericanexpansion #advancedmanufacturing

Allegany County Government - Maryland Commissioners approved three local business for the Business Expansion Deferred Loan Program on September 5th. Queen City Scoop Shop, Chew on This Jerky, and Locust Post Brewery, based in Cumberland, LaVale, and Little Orleans, respectively, were the first awardees in this new program helping small businesses expand their operations. To learn more about their expansion plans and the program in general, click the link below. #smallbusinessexpansion #economicdevelopmentprograms #localdevelopment

Local Allegany County entrepreneur Minh Dung Hoang, founder of Aquatic Circle, pitches his innovative aquaculture solution during the Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator Climate Tech Exchange in College Park. Aquatic Circle is supported by Allegany County through the CleanTech Research & Development Grant Program and has been funded through TEDCO and MEIA.

❗ This Just In: Gov. Wes Moore has announced that #global supplier Kingspan Group Roofing + Waterproofing is expanding with a new manufacturing facility located in Allegany County. The new location will allow for large-scale production and distribution of roofing and waterproofing components. Kingspan also anticipates creating 95 full-time jobs over the next five years. #mdGlobal #mdMFG https://lnkd.in/eiQbCwez

This year's Tech at the Gap features inspiring speakers, such as Faridodin "Fredi" Lajvardi, Jasmine Crowe-Houston and Joseph T. Yun, Ph.D.. With speakers covering topics from robotics, food waste, artificial intelligence and more, Tech at the Gap 2025 "Breaking Barriers" is bound to be one of the most exciting yet! Learn more about the impressive speaker lineup and how to book your tickets by visiting our blog piece below.

With fall around the corner, the ubiquitous pumpkin spice is starting to come out of hibernation and ingrain itself in everything from coffee to beer. Speaking of beer, did you know that Allegany College of Maryland has a Brewing Certification Program to help support the fast growing craft beverage industry in Allegany County? Debra Swope, Program Director, Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts at ACM, spent some time with our team to explain how students and enthusiast alike are learning how to brew beer locally. To learn more about this innovative, hands on program, click the link below. #workforcedevelopment #craftbeerindustry #localdevelopment

Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland and Garrett County, MD Business Development shared "Make It. In the Mountains" campaign have won a bronze Telly Award for this year's "Branding - Non Broadcast" category. Learn more about the innovative campaign to attract outdoor recreation makers, enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to our region, by clicking the link below. #outdooreconomy #outdoorrecreation #economicdevelopment

The latest Invest Allegany project that has come to fruition helped to preserve a historic building that once housed one of Maryland's oldest family restaurants. With two luxury apartments and two modern offices, this adaptive reuse project exemplifies the desired outcomes of the Invest Allegany program. Click the link below to learn how locals Sean and Breann D'Atri were able to make this project happen, with support from Allegany County Economic and Community Development. #adapativereuse #economicdevelopment #historicpreservation #mixedusebuildings

With support from the Invest Allegany grant program, 107 Polk Street is now home to five newly remodeled and affordable apartments. Hunter Abell, President of Cumberland-based construction company Jack Abell Inc., told ACECD about the challenges of completing the full scale renovation of this historic building in Downtown Cumberland, preserving its legacy for generations to come. Click the link below to read more.