Skip to content
All News

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Reopens for Agricultural Businesses

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 7, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program has reopened and is accepting applications on a limited basis to provide relief to U.S. agricultural businesses.
The new eligibility is made possible as a result of the latest round of funds appropriated by Congress in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Agricultural businesses includes those businesses engaged in the production of food and fiber, ranching, and raising of livestock, aquaculture, and all other farming and agricultural related industries (as defined by section 18(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 647(b)).
  • SBA is encouraging all eligible agricultural businesses with 500 or fewer employees wishing to apply to begin preparing their business financial information needed for their application.
For additional information, please contact Leslie Hart, Washington County Agricultural Business Specialist at 301-573-7039 or [email protected].
###

Other news:

2025 Saint Patrick's Day Run Fest

2025 Saint Patrick's Day Run Fest

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 22, 2025) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the City of Hagerstown and in support of the Washington…
Read More
Governor Wes Moore’s Proposed Budget Fully Restores Funding for I-81 Phase 2 Project in Washington County

Governor Wes Moore’s Proposed Budget Fully Restores Funding for I-81 Phase 2 Project in Washington County

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 16, 2025) – Washington County Government is excited to announce that Governor Wes Moore’s proposed FY2026 budget and the Maryland Department of…
Read More
Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development: Important Notice for Businesses in Foreign Trade Zone #255

Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development: Important Notice for Businesses in Foreign Trade Zone #255

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 16, 2025) – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development‘s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #255…
Read More
See All News
Liberal Leave is in effective for Washington County Government

LIBERAL LEAVE IS IN EFFECT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential personal on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, until noon. Essential personnel are expected to fulfill their duties as usual.

The starting time for today’s Board of County Commissioners meeting will be reevaluated at 9:00 am.

For those required to travel, exercise caution on the roadways. If driving is necessary, ensure your vehicle is completely cleared, drive at a reduced speed, practice caution, and avoid crowding or passing plows.
 
We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!