12 Feb National Entrepreneurship Week 2026
National Entrepreneurship Week February 14th – 21st
Westminster, MD, Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Carroll County Economic Development (CCED) is pleased to recognize February 14th through 21st as National Entrepreneurship Week. #NatlEshipWeek is a congressionally-chartered week celebrating America’s thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem.
The county is excited to join organizations nationwide to celebrate entrepreneurs and recognize the importance of entrepreneurship to our communities, state and country. Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the backbone of local economies and are important for creating jobs and driving innovation, opportunity and growth.
CCED partners with America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, Carroll Community College, Carroll Technology & Innovation Council and Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory to support entrepreneurial ventures and cultivate a dynamic and diverse economy where businesses grow better. One example is a virtual class, “Ready, Set, Go” offered by SBDC. The class is designed for small businesses in the planning phase of business development and is targeted to those interested in becoming an entrepreneur. “Ready, Set, Go” is offered virtually on Thursday February 26th from 9am – 11am. To register, please visit here or go the Maryland SBDC website https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18422
“We are happy to recognize our local entrepreneurs during National Entrepreneurship Week in Carroll County,” said Denise Beaver, Director of Carroll County Economic Development. “This week is an opportunity to appreciate entrepreneurs not just for being business creators, but also for their contributions as job generators, innovation drivers, investment attractors, and the heart of our communities.”
Learn more about the movement by visiting www.natleshipweek.org. To learn more about Carroll County Department of Economic Development, please visit www.carrollbiz.org.
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Contact:
Denise Beaver, CEcD,
Director, Economic Development
410-386-2070
