Outdoor recreational institute opens at Frostburg State

Local business leaders and education officials have utilized $1.4 million in grant funding to create an institute at Frostburg State University to promote the outdoor recreational economy in Western Maryland. The mission of the institute is to train a workforce while seeking to recruit outdoor recreation and lifestyle manufacturing businesses to the region. In addition to FSU, Allegany College of Maryland and Garrett College are participating by offering coursework for students based on the needs of the outdoor economy.