Living here
Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates91.7%
College graduates17.5%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
county
Alleghany County Economic Development
Allegany County Economic and Community Development is a department within Allegany County Government focused on economic development and community development. It offers resources for site selectors, workforce development, business resources, neighborhoods, recreation, and a portfolio of projects to support residents and local employers.
state
Maryland Department of Commerce
The Maryland Department of Commerce is the state's primary economic development agency that stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland companies. It also promotes Maryland’s commercial advantages and quality of life to spur economic development, international investment, trade and tourism.
state
Maryland Economic Development Association
The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members, encourages partnerships and networking among people committed to bringing jobs and capital to Maryland, and promotes economic development as an investment in Maryland. MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals.
state
Maryland Technology Development Corporation
TEDCO provides funding, resources and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland. It identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology companies in Maryland.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo