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Published: September 10, 2024

Join us on Thursday, September 19th for great food and conversation with some of the most incredible women in Garrett County! Networking + Lunch $17 includes lunch buffet, beverage, and gratuity ______ This event will feature a presentation from Jeany Blamble, Director of Operations for Brenda's Pizzeria, Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub, Firewater Kitchen & […]

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Published: August 28, 2024

Today we are featuring Mountain Air Linen Services: a premier linen service catering to the needs of vacation homeowners in the beautiful Deep Creek Lake area. Their extensive range of high-quality sheets and towels will ensure that your guests feel pampered and comfortable throughout their stay. They take pride in delivering exceptional customer satisfaction, which […]

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Published: August 21, 2024

If you're in the Oakland, Maryland area and have an occasional need for a professional meeting space—we're here to help! Our conference room features: • quiet, private setting in downtown Oakland with ample parking • a conference desk with seating for 8 • a smart TV with screen mirroring capabilities • two white boards for […]

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Published: August 14, 2024

Friendsville Days is this weekend! And we're excited to be a part of Friday's festivities. CurlyRed president and principal designer M. Kendall Ludwig will teach a brief swing dance lesson (on behalf of Jitterbug Movement Studio). She'll going over basic holds, footwork, and turns, so you and your partner will be ready to dance to […]

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Published: July 31, 2024

The purpose of the Small Business Marketing Grant Program is to aid in the promotion of small, non-agriculture businesses with 25 or fewer employees based in Garrett County, Maryland. Any for-profit, non-agriculture business with 25 or fewer employees based in Garrett County and with a physical address in Garrett County, Maryland is eligible to apply. […]

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Published: July 25, 2024

by M. Kendall Ludwig, president and principal designer of CurlyRed We have always been proud to serve small businesses and non-profits. For these entities, every dollar they spend matters. As a small business owner myself, I completely understand the need to be wise about expenses. We often do things “on the cheap” until we're able […]

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Published: June 17, 2024

We're so pleased to announce that our intern, Ellie Hudnall, has officially graduated from Southern Garrett High School! Ellie will be attending Virginia Commonwealth University this fall to continue her studies in Design and Illustration. Ellie, you have been a wonderful asset to our company, and we can't wait to see all you'll accomplish in […]

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Published: June 6, 2024

Happy June! There are so many great events happening in Garrett County. Here are a few that we're particularly excited about: 1. Oakland's Kick Off to Summer • This Saturday, June 8th, 2024 The Town of Oakland, Arts & Entertainment District, and Greater Oakland Business Association are celebrating the beginning of summer on Saturday, June […]

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Published: May 17, 2024

Kendall and Mark are thrilled to have the opportunity to take their daughters to Paris, France! It's a belated 20th wedding anniversary celebration, and a chance to share one for the couple's favorite places with their children. Please note that during this time our CurlyRed office will remain open (during normal office hours). Kendall and […]

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Published: April 24, 2024

Our president and principal designer, M. Kendall Ludwig, knows exactly how hard it is to be a working mother. Our client Heather is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse-Midwife and Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She not only also understands those challenges as a mom herself, but also wanted to create a space in […]

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Published: April 18, 2024

The weather is finally getting nicer, and we're looking forward to all the special events happening over the next few months. Our sister company, Jitterbug Movement Studio, does once-a-month dance nights at a local restaurant and bar called Moonshadow, near Deep Creek Lake. The next one coming up is Line Dancing with Jitterbug instructor Terry […]

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Published: April 11, 2024

Technology is evolving, and we must as well. CurlyRed is committed to handcrafted design. We believe that the human touch is essential in creating designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also resonate with our client’s audience. We forgo the use of Artificial Intelligence in our design process, ensuring every concept and final piece […]

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Published: March 20, 2024

CurlyRed was thrilled to be chosen to create a new web presence and marketing materials for the First Peoples Wing-Off and Music Festival! This festival, brought to you by Western Maryland Jaycees, is an annual celebration of the best wings and music in the region surrounding Cumberland, Maryland. All profits from this event are going […]

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Published: March 14, 2024

On March 9, 2023, the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 17/ S. 728) was reintroduced in Congress. AAUW calls on all elected officials to listen to voters, who overwhelming support pay equity, and work to pass this important bill. You've heard the statistics — on average, women working full time in the United States are paid […]

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Published: February 27, 2024

We love working with nonprofits and helping them in their quest to do good work. The mission of The Community Trust Foundation, Inc. is to strengthen the region by working in partnership with donors and community groups. They accomplish that mission by building philanthropic resources, connecting donors to organizations and programs they care about, making […]

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Published: February 21, 2024

Thank you so much to Points North Studio for the feature! For The Love of Design and Color: If your love language includes color swatches, fonts, and patterns, then please swipe right on us! This is an appreciation post about the amazing designers we have in our network. Take a moment to read about their […]

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Published: February 14, 2024

If we gave you a conversation heart, it would read: “Why are you so awesome?” Wishing you a Valentine's Day full of moments of love and joy (and dare we say chocolate?).

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Published: January 31, 2024

We are thrilled to be celebrating 17 years of business! To our clients, friends and family: Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support and love. We know that remaining in business for this long is a gift, and we don't take that lightly. We hope to keep providing good design for […]

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Published: January 24, 2024

On January 31st, CurlyRed will turn 17 YEARS OLD (can you believe it?). CurlyRed clients, partners and friends: Join us on Wednesday, January 31st, from 4:30-7pm, for this free event to celebrate 17 years of CurlyRed! Enjoy some light refreshments right where the CurlyRed magic happens (208 South Second Street in Oakland)! We simply ask […]

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