21 Jul HEICO Corporation Acquires Hampstead-based Ridge Engineering
HEICO Corporation announced that its Flight Support Group entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 89% of Ridge Engineering, Inc. (“Ridge”) and The Bechdon Company, Inc...
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02 Jul TEDCO’s Rural Business Innovation Initiative Makes Pre-Seed Investment
“It has been a pleasure getting to work with the CICI team and to see innovative products like this being developed in our rural regions,” said Jack Schammel, assistant director...
29 Jun BERC Office to Reopen for Citizens and Businesses
Beginning July 6, 2021, The Carroll County Business Employment Resource Center (BERC) will open fully for walk-in services and appointments with staff...
23 Jun CTRL Inks Global Distributor Agreement with Ansett Aircraft Spares & Services, Introduces New Logo
For 32 years, CTRL Systems has led the way in innovative ultrasound solutions. In 2001, CTRL Systems became the first acoustic ultrasound technology in space when the UL101 began its mission aboard the International Space Station...
15 Jun COVID19 Maryland Business Updates
COVID19 updates from the Maryland Dept. of Commerce...
11 Jun Back to Business Webinars: Workforce Reopening Resources for Employers
Employers, join us to learn about workforce resources available to you as you prepare to reopen your business!...
17 May Economic Development Deputy Director Chosen for Leadership Maryland and Elected to Maryland Economic Development Association Executive Team
Denise Beaver, CEcD, Deputy Director of Economic Development for Carroll County Government, is selected to participate in the professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders...
29 Apr BERC Summer Youth Employment Program Seeking Business Partners
BERC is seeking business partners to work with youth during a summer paid work experience program. The program will begin July 8th and run for six weeks...
22 Apr SBA Announces Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application & Guidelines
The food service industry is among the hardest-hit during the COVID-19 pandemic economic downturn. The American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Joe Biden, established the $28.6 billion RRF to be administered by the SBA...
09 Apr SBDC/UPMC Announce Essentials for Success Free Webinar
As part of its commitment to supporting economic development in Maryland, the statewide Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) announced a new, no-cost webinar to strengthening companies owned by minorities, women, disabled, veterans and other diverse groups....
01 Apr Carroll County Accepts Maryland Relief Act of 2021 and Maryland Recovery Now Grant Funding
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners authorized the Department of Economic Development to expand the county’s current business assistance grant programs. ...
11 Mar 310 Tempering Establishes New Manufacturing Facility in Westminster
“We are extremely excited about our new production facility in Westminster and appreciative for all the hard work done by the economic development offices in both Carroll County and the state of Maryland to make it happen,” ...
14 Jan BGE Energizing Small Business Grant
BGE Energizing Small Business Grants will prioritize companies operated by historically underrepresented groups that are pivoting their business in response to the pandemic....
13 Jan Aquino Named Chair of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Board
Steve A. Aquino, RFC®, CSA®, has been named chair of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in 2021....
07 Jan Carroll County Restaurant Relief II to open January 11th
Eligible restaurants can submit applications beginning Monday, January 11th at 12:00 noon. ...
22 Dec Noble Life Sciences announces collaboration with George Mason University
Noble Life Sciences (NLS), a preclinical contract research organization, has signed a Collaboration Agreement with George Mason University to access the National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases...
18 Dec BGE Providing $15 Million to Assist Small Businesses with COVID-19 Challenges
BGE announced that it is pledging $15 million to assist small businesses with COVID-19 relief and recovery...
15 Dec COVID19 updates Archive
COVID19 updates from the Maryland Dept. of Commerce...
04 Dec Carroll County Restaurant Relief – Application Deadline is 12/8/20 at Noon
Carroll County Restaurant Relief – New Application Deadline is 12/8/20 at Noon...
02 Dec Governor Hogan’s COVID-19 Pandemic: Orders and Guidance
links regarding the proclamations and orders issued by Governor Larry Hogan related to COVID-19...
19 Nov Carroll Rebound II & Restaurant Relief Updates
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners authorized the Department of Economic Development to expand the county’s current business assistance grant programs. ...
30 Oct Two New Business Assistance Grants to Open November 3rd
“We need to get out and shop and dine local,” said Commissioner Ed Rothstein. “Restaurants and small retail are the heart of our neighborhoods and communities and their success is critical to our economic health....
01 Oct Farmers and Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Carroll Bancorp, Inc.
The combined Farmers and Merchants team continues to work diligently to successfully integrate the former Carroll Community Bank with the systems conversion planned for December 2020, at which point Carroll Community’s branding will change to Farmers and Merchants....
18 Sep Carroll Community College is the #1 Community College in Maryland According to a National Survey
According to a national survey conducted by WalletHub, “2020’s Best & Worst Community Colleges,” Carroll ranked #1 in the state of Maryland and #21 overall out of 698 institutions across the United States that were evaluated....
15 Sep Strouse Responds and Ramps-Up Production for USA Manufactured Face Shields Demand
Strouse, a leader in the custom adhesive solutions industry, sprang quickly into action late March to develop the Strouse Face Shield due to the mass shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers in the United States....
15 Sep Carroll Rebound Business Grant Application Deadline is September 30th
The Carroll County Department of Economic Development is accepting Carroll Rebound grant applications from businesses, nonprofits, and farms until September 30th at 5pm. ...
21 Aug MAGIC Conjures USDA Grant Funding
The Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) is pleased to announce that they are recipients of a USDA Rural Business Development Grant. Funds will be used to support MAGIC’s efforts in cybersecurity education, workforce development, and job creation....
17 Aug Carroll Rebound Grant Expands Eligibility and Extends Deadline to September 30th
Last week in Open Session, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted to expand the guidelines of the Carroll Rebound grant program for small businesses and nonprofits....
23 Jul Carroll Rebound Grant Application Deadline Extended to August 31st
With the extension, the Carroll Rebound application portal now closes on Monday, August 31st at 5:00 pm. ...
10 Jul MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT & ENTREPRENEUR JOINS MAGIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAGIC is pleased to announce that veteran management consultant Jennifer Yang has joined their Board of Directors...