The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Garrett County Department of Business Development to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, celebrating the launch of Dockside Solutions, LLC — an innovative new boat shuttle service operating on Deep Creek Lake.
Connor Norman, Business Development Specialist and Chair of the Garrett County Diplomats, led the ceremony. Local dignitaries in attendance include Andrew Sargent, Senior Business Development Representative at the Maryland Department of Commerce; Kim Durst, Business Development Manager with Garrett County Business Development; Garrett County Chamber of Commerce Board member Patty Manown Mash; and Chamber President Nick Sharps.
Sargent presented Dockside Solutions owners Gabe Hidey and Jett Miller with a Secretary’s Citation recognizing the occasion. Garrett County Diplomats Ron Bittinger, Patty Manown Mash, Julie Mead, Connor Norman, and Tom Tanis also participated in the event, presenting owners Hidey and Miller with a First Dollar of Profit Certificate and assisting with the ceremonial ribbon cutting.
“On behalf of the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, I want to congratulate these ambitious young men on charting their own course through entrepreneurial waters,” said Sharps. “Here at the Visitors Center, we’ve received calls and emails requesting these specific services for years, and I’m thrilled we now have Dockside Solutions to direct people to. Cheers to smooth sailing and a successful first season on the lake.”
With a spacious 15-passenger pontoon boat and a knowledgeable, licensed captain at the helm, Dockside Solutions offers a safe and convenient alternative for residents and visitors alike, especially for those planning to enjoy drinks while out on the water. Whether it’s a dinner reservation, a lakeside bar hop, or simply a scenic ride across the lake, Dockside Solutions is ready to get you there.
“Today marked an exciting milestone for Dockside Solutions with our official ribbon-cutting ceremony,” said Hidey. “We are so grateful for the incredible support from our community, including Bill’s Marine Service, as we launch a service dedicated to making Deep Creek Lake safer, more accessible, and more fun for everyone. At Dockside Solutions, we’re proud to offer water shuttle and captain services, providing designated drivers so you can enjoy your day worry-free. Whether you’re planning a sunset cruise, dinner outing, bar hop, or just a relaxing ride, we’re here to help you create the perfect experience on the water. We’re also thrilled to share our passion for wake surfing through DCL Wake Surf, with lessons available for all skill levels. Our mission is simple: Don’t drink and drive — float and ride.”
To book a ride:
• Visit www.docksidesolutionsdcl.com
• Call or text: 443.289.4161
• Email: docksidesolutionsdcl@gmail.com
Dockside Solutions – Ride the Lake, Not the Roads.
Photo caption: from left to right Julie Mead, Connor Norman, Lorrie Filsinger-Miller, Andrew Sargent, Stephanie Filsinger, Kim Durst, Jason Miller, Gabe Hidey, Jett Miller, Caleb Moon, Patty Manown Mash, Austin Shreve, Linda Hidey Frazier, and Nick Sharps.
