2012 — One of the best local economic development success stories can be found in Garrett County where GCC Technologies continues to grow.
The firm started in 2007 on the Garrett College campus with 17 employees. Today it has more than 200 workers, including 100 it recruited from Garrett County. Jobs range from senior business analyst to information technology specialist.
GCC provides a wide range of technical and support services, including information technology, acquisition management, contract management, program management, training, studies and analysis and administrative support,
Last week, the Garrett County government announced it had sold its Maryland Economic Development Corp. building at the Southern Garrett Business and Technology Park to GCC for $1.15 million. Jim Hinebaugh, the county’s economic development director, called the transaction and the firm’s success a “big deal” that is “a great model for economic development in a rural area.”
The 30,000-square foot building was sold for the same price paid by the county when it purchased the building from MEDCO in December, according to Monty Pagenhardt, county administrator. The county will use the money to pay off the loan it made to purchase the building.
Jim Bailey, managing member and president of GCC, said his firm is offering the most competitive salaries found in Garrett County, along with a good employee benefits package. He said the county’s support in helping the start-up operation was one of the keys to the success.
At a time when we hear so much disappointing economic news, it is refreshing to see a business like GCC flourish here in Western Maryland. Their hard work and success, and the support received from Garrett County and state government, are commendable.
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