Economic Development Week 2024

ABOUT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK 2024…

Economic Development Week in Maryland is designed to recognize the unique role that economic development has in creating vibrant communities. For Economic Development Week 2024 (October 21-25), Carroll County will educate, recognize, and promote economic development through a week of engaging action items centered around our four strategic pillars (economic development, agriculture development, workforce development, and tourism development) with visits to local agriculture producers, business resource information and coordinated social media campaigns.
``NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE BOARD OF CARROLL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, do hereby proclaim October 21, 2024, through October 25, 2024, as Economic Development Week in Carroll County, Maryland and ask all to join us in recognizing and reaffirming the importance of business development locally and statewide during this celebration.``

Economic Development Week
October 21-25, 2024

Carroll County
Economic Development Week
Proclamation

Carroll County
Economic Development Week
PowerPoint Slides

Carroll County
Economic Development Week
Press Release

2023 Economic Development Week Photos:

The Board of Commissioners Proclaimed October 23rd - 27th as Economic Development Week in Carroll County.
Carroll County Economic Development display at the MEDA Fall Conference - "Innovations in Manufacturing"
Kevin Atticks, Secretary MD Dept. of Agriculture, delivers the Keynote Address at the MEDA Fall Conference.
Sec. Kevin Anderson (Maryland Dept. of Commerce) presents Richard Griffin, CEcD, President of MEDA with the Governor's proclamation of Economic Development Week.
Sue Chambers, President & CEO of Strouse Corporation in Westminster, leads a discussion about "Manufacturing Myths in Maryland".
Latrice Lewis, Frederick Co. Workforce Services leads a "Let's Talk Talent" panel that includes Cheryl Riviere - Living Classrooms Foundation, Jennifer Stiles - Dir. of HR, H&S Family of Bakeries, Sarah Jones - Career Connections Coordinator, CC Career & Tech Center and Ryan Arvin - Operations Mgr., Flowserve.
Mark Anthony Thomas, President & CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee introduces afternoon Keynote Speaker Maureen Krauss.
Maureen Donohue Krauss, President & CEO of the Detroit Regional Partnership delivers the afternoon Keynote address.
Heather Powell, Manager, CC Workforce Dev., Denise Beaver, Acting Director, CCED, Bonnie Staub, Manager, Office of Tourism and Darren Peyton, Asst. Director, SBDC Northern Region.
"Thank You" bags lined up and ready to go for our small business visits in every municipality in Carroll County.
Our invaluable Admin, Alisa, diligently prepared over 200 thank you bags for delivery to Carroll County small businesses.
ED Week visit with Steve Roger of Outlaw BBQ Smokehouse in Hampstead.
ED Week visit with Love Yourself First's Julie Mulhern (and Adley) in Manchester.
ED Week visit at Spargo's in Manchester's new owner Tulsi Giri.
We also stopped by Lil' Country Grooming in Manchester.
La Jorachita restaurant in Manchester were all smiles to see us. Pictured is Antonio & Epifania (not pictured Jasmin).
Andy Illiano of Brother's Pizza in Manchester poses with his thank you for doing business in Carroll bag.
ED Week visit with Manchester's Dutch Corner Restaurant owner, Susan Rill.
Debby and J. E. from JE Turnbaugh in Taneytown pose with their bag.
Adam Peno from Hitchman, Inc. in Taneytown is ready to get you set for this winter's snow.
Paul Kluth of Ambassadors Extravagan-Porium poses his bag with a pretty familiar guy.
Mark Thomas from Design Associates Printing in Taneytown was happy to get a visit from us.
Denise Beaver, Acting Director, CCDED and Stan Whitman, Operations Manger, CC Workforce Development, start their business visits in downtown Sykesville. Friday, Oct. 27th.
A Likely Story bookstore in Sykesville and owner Debbie Sheller.
Visiting Lee Hirschmann at The Band Shop, LLC in Syskesville.
You can get custom woodwork, embroidery and other sustainable art at Baldwin's Dream in Sykesville.
The whole gang at Barrier Free in Sykesville were happy to see Denise.
Hannah Berisford at BotaniGal, LLC in Sykesville welcome Stan & Denise.
Annie Kennedy at Cowboys & Angels Boutique always loves company.
Firehouse Creamery in Sykesville has the best treats!
If you want Crepes and fresh baked confectionaries, visit Helene Taylor at The French Twist Café.
New owners Dan Feehan and Brian Wilbur pose in front their restaurant, E.W. Beck's, in Sykesville during Economic Development Week visits.
Elena Castaneda poses with our team at Happy Kids in downtown Sykesville.
Gisselle at Headmasters Grooming Salon in Sykesville greets our team in front of her shop.
The crew at Pin it Up Acupuncture greets Denise and Stan.
Mary Vaccarino at Revive & Company in Sykesville has home décor and accent pieces.
Relative newcomer to Sykesville, The Local Motive has excellent food and libations.
Lauren Corsiglia at The Natural Aesthetic Medspa poses with Denise & Stan.
Jane & Donna at Tri-Sport Junction have been serving south Carroll's runners since 2015.
It's amazing what can be done with a used wine bottle. The crew at Unwined in Sykesville has serious art skills.
Team member Scott Singleton meets with Heather Cole, owner of Molli's Café in Westminster.
Kelly Wickesser takes on the camera duty with Scott & Heather Powell at their visit to Kelly & Co. in downtown Westminster.
Co-founder and owner, Bernie Vogel is happy to show us around JeannieBird Baking Company in Westminster.
Amy Yingling, Director, SBDC Northern Region & Darren Peyton. Asst. Dir. / Carroll Counselor, start their visits in Mount Airy.
While visiting Lorenzo's Brick Oven Café, Amy Yingling ran into Mount Airy Mayor Larry Hushour and Remington - who can detect blood sugar levels and seizures.
Darren & Amy put Mount Airy Mayor, Larry Hushour to work on their visit to Lorenzo's.
Ricky Lawson, owner of Ben Gue Antiques & Gifts had a special friend to meet Darren during his visit.
A special guest was at Deja Vu Boutique. Not only did they get owner, Deborah Frank-Earls, but also Miss Carroll County, Brooke Nixon.
It's a tough job! Darren and Amy's last stop of the day was to Liquidity Aleworks with Partner Billy Deavers in Mount Airy.

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