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SUMMARY:Carroll County Agribusiness Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our ongoing discussions about agriculture in Carroll County! \nAll are invited to join us. If interested\, please RSVP to dhare@carrollcountymd.gov \nSnow Policy: If Carroll County Public Schools are delayed or cancelled\, the Agribusiness Breakfast is cancelled.
URL:https://carrollbiz.org/event/carroll-county-agribusiness-breakfast/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Baugher’s Restaurant\, 289 West Main St\, Westminster\, MD\, 21158\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Grown":MAILTO:chill1@umd.edu
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SUMMARY:Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe orientation is an in-depth look at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. \nNew member businesses and their representatives are welcome to attend.\nCurrent member businesses and their representatives who need a refresher are also welcomed and encouraged to participate.\nNot a member but interested in joining and want to learn more? You are welcome to come as well!\nYou will meet the Chamber staff and volunteers. Be sure to bring your business cards and begin building relationships with other new members. \nOrientations take place on the FIRST THURSDAY EACH MONTH. Seating is limited\, so please register online or call 410-848-9050 to RSVP.
URL:https://carrollbiz.org/event/carroll-county-chamber-of-commerce-orientation-38-2/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Carroll County Chamber of Commerce\, 9 East Main St.\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157-5006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@carrollcountychamber.org
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SUMMARY:MD SBDC - Why Businesses Fail to Scale — And How to Build a Growth-Ready Foundation
DESCRIPTION:This session explores why most small businesses struggle to scale and what it takes to build a strong\, growth-ready foundation. Participants will learn the key difference between growing and scaling\, the hidden reasons 70% of businesses hit a ceiling\, and how the common “Founder Bottleneck” limits progress. The workshop introduces the Builders Who Scale Framework—five essential foundations that help business owners streamline operations\, increase capacity\, and position their companies for sustainable\, scalable success. • The difference between growth and scaling • The real reasons 70% of small businesses hit a ceiling • The “Founder Bottleneck” and how to break it • Builders Who Scale Framework: The 5 Foundations of a Scale-Ready Business Presenter\, Michael Watyoka; Business Consultant\, Executive Vice President & Board Member\, Maryland Writers Association; Author of Builders Who Scale \nPlease use the following link to register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18468
URL:https://carrollbiz.org/event/md-sbdc-why-businesses-fail-to-scale-and-how-to-build-a-growth-ready-foundation/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MD\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC)":MAILTO:dpeyton@carrollcc.edu
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