Liberty Insurance Agency is proud to join the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, strengthening our connection to the businesses, organizations, and people that make Garrett County and the Deep Creek Lake area such a special place.
For Liberty producer Ryan Kuhn, the connection to Garrett County is already personal. Ryan has a home in the area and has spent years getting to know the community, local businesses, and the people who make the region what it is.
Joining the Chamber is a natural next step in continuing those relationships and becoming even more involved in the Garrett County business community.
For Liberty, this membership is about more than joining another organization. It is an opportunity to listen, participate, build relationships, and support a community that Ryan already knows and cares about.
A Connection to Garrett County That Started Before the Membership
Ryan’s connection to the Deep Creek area goes back well before Liberty officially joined the Chamber.
Over the years, he has built relationships throughout the community and has seen firsthand how closely connected Garrett County’s businesses, nonprofits, and local leaders are.
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce has been an important resource in helping strengthen those connections.
Ryan shared:
“We’re excited to be joining the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce. Nick Sharps, the Chamber’s President, has been a fantastic resource and has helped me become even more connected to the local community.”
That existing connection is part of what made Chamber membership feel like such a natural fit.
Getting More Involved in the Garrett County Business Community
One of the Chamber’s greatest strengths is its ability to bring people together.
Through networking opportunities, local events, community resources, and programs throughout the year, the Chamber helps businesses get to know one another and stay connected to what is happening across Garrett County.
Ryan has already seen that value through the Chamber’s monthly Business After Hours events, which are hosted by different companies throughout the region.
“Between the monthly Business After Hours events hosted at different companies around the region and the strong networking community, the Chamber has been instrumental in helping local businesses connect and grow.”
Those opportunities align naturally with the way Liberty approaches relationships.
We believe strong business relationships start with getting to know people, understanding their organizations, and staying connected long before there is a specific need.
Why Local Business Connections Matter
Every business community is different.
Garrett County includes a wide range of organizations across tourism, hospitality, construction, retail, real estate, professional services, recreation, and many other industries.
The Deep Creek Lake area also brings together year-round residents, seasonal homeowners, visitors, entrepreneurs, and established business owners.
For professionals working with businesses in the region, understanding that community matters.
Strong local connections can help business owners:
- Meet other professionals and organizations in the area
- Learn what neighboring businesses are experiencing
- Discover local resources and opportunities
- Stay connected to issues affecting the region
- Build trusted professional relationships
- Find new ways to participate in the community
Those relationships often create value in ways that go well beyond a single business conversation.
Sometimes it is an introduction. Sometimes it is sharing knowledge. Other times, it is simply knowing who to call when someone needs help.
Bringing Liberty’s Relationship-Focused Approach to Deep Creek
Relationships have always been an important part of how Liberty Insurance Agency works.
We believe knowing a business requires knowing the people behind it.
That means asking questions, listening, remembering details, and staying involved.
Ryan’s personal connection to the Deep Creek area gives Liberty an opportunity to become part of the Garrett County business community in a genuine way.
He already spends time in the area. He already knows people there. And through the Chamber, he will have even more opportunities to meet local business owners, learn about organizations throughout the region, and continue building relationships.
Joining the Chamber gives Liberty another way to support that connection.
Looking Ahead in Garrett County
Liberty is looking forward to participating in Chamber events, meeting more Garrett County business leaders, and finding new ways to support the community.
As Ryan puts it:
“We’re looking forward to getting even more involved and continuing to support the Deep Creek community.”
That is ultimately what this membership represents.
It is an opportunity to continue getting to know the people behind Garrett County businesses, understand what matters to them, and strengthen Liberty’s relationships throughout the Deep Creek Lake area.
If you are a business owner or professional in Garrett County, reach out to Ryan Kuhn. Whether you want to talk about your business, the local community, an upcoming Chamber event, or simply make a new connection in the Deep Creek area, he would be happy to hear from you.
