The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Business After Hours event on February 17 from 6 pm – 8 pm at Mountain Laurel Medical Center's new location behind the Health Department in Oakland. The event will be a social evening of networking with fellow businesses, employees, guests and the Chamber staff. Be sure to bring your business card to enter to win door prizes.

"Our most recent Business After Hours gatherings have been very successful with lots of new faces and great interaction with our Chamber members," said Joyce Bishoff, Interim President of the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce. "We are excited to bring our Business After Hours networking event to Oakland area residents and business owners. Bring your friends, employees and neighbors to network, socialize and support this terrific event."

Mountain Laurel Medical Center is a family practice medical center providing comprehensive health services in Garrett County. Their mission is to provide quality, safe, accessible primary health care, wellness promotion and education to all individuals in Garrett County and surrounding areas.

The cost is $6 per person, payable at the door. To register to attend, please RSVP to Charlotte at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 301.387.4386 ext. 22. The Chamber is also looking for businesses from the southern end of the county to display at the event. If you would like to display, please call Charlotte at 301.387.4386 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it