Economic Development

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2026-05-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Penn-Mar-Westminster Site, 216 Washington Heights, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join us as we celebrate Penn-Mar’s unveiling of their new space in the Washington Heights Medical Center! Ribbon to be cut at 5:30pm!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce AM Connections
2026-05-14 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-08-25 08:30 - 09:30 | Mission BBQ Westminster, 584 Jermor Lane, Westminster, 21157, United States
Are you a new member of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce? If so, you are invited to join us for an AM Coffee Connections networking event! Join us for an opportunity to meet and mingle with Chamber Ambassadors, Chamber staff and other Chamber Members.
AM Connections is a networking event specifically for members who are NEW to the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce (members joining within the last year). This event is designed to create instant connections for our new members by connecting them to chamber ambassadors and staff. New members are also encouraged to attend a Chamber Orientation for a comprehensive overview of Chamber membership benefits.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2026-05-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Carroll Eye Care, 1129 Business Parkway South, Suite A, Westminster, 21157, United States
Join us as we welcome Carroll Eye Care to their new office! This celebration also highlights Dr. Hooper’s retirement as well as a welcome for Dr. Solomon. Join the celebration and stay for the biggest glasses trunk show from all your favorite designers! Ribbon to be cut at 10:30am.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Awards
2026-05-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Pleasant Valley Fire Hall, 2030 S. Pleasant Valley Road, Westminster, MD, 21158, United States
Since 2017, the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce has been proud to recognize the men and women who bravely serve and protect Carroll County through our Public Safety Awards. Each year, we recognize the efforts of our Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue Personnel and Emergency Responders. These are the people who often put their lives on the line for each of us, every day. Awards and recognition are given out in numerous categories, including: Officer of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Distinguished Achievement Award and Life Saving Award.
We invite you to join us for this live event as we celebrate our hometown heroes and thank them for their dedication and commitment to keeping Carroll County a safe place to work, live and play.
Doors open at 7:30 AM.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Tech Webinar
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157-5006, United States
Use AI chatbots and research agents to gather business intelligence, verify information, and refine professional writing. Learn to appropriately credit AI-assisted work, recognize AI hallucinations that could damage credibility, and maintain critical analysis throughout your research process. Practice using AI for competitive research, industry analysis, and professional communications while managing the risks and ensuring accuracy.
In-person spots are extremely limited! If you don’t see the in-person option when registering, it’s full—but you can still join us live via Zoom.
This event is presented in partnership with the Carroll Technology and Innovation Council.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2026-05-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Keller Williams Flagship – Westminster, 23 N. Center Street, Westminster, 21157, United States
Join us as we celebrate the grand re-opening of Keller Williams Flagship – Westminster! Stop by and say hi, see all the renovations they’ve put into their office space, and celebrate with the ribbon cutting at 2pm! We hope to see you there!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2026-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Her Health Lab, 239 E. Main Street, Westminster, 21157, United States
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Her Health Lab’s new location on Main Street in Downtown Westminster! Come see the new space, and congratulate them on the move! Ribbon to be cut at 6:30pm!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
2026-05-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Antietam Broadband, 1030 Baltimore Blvd. Suite 250, Westminster, 21157, United States
Make valuable new contacts and reconnect with familiar faces at our next PM Connections event hosted by Antietam Broadband. This after-hours networking opportunity brings Chamber members together to exchange ideas, build relationships, and learn more about a key local business.
Enjoy light refreshments, tour the host location, and hear about Antietam Broadband’s services and community involvement.
Be sure to bring plenty of business cards—you’ll want them as you grow your network!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2026-05-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Little Locals Town and Gym, 3000 Gamber Drive, Finksburg, 21048, United States
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Little Locals Town & Gym in Finksburg! Ribbon to be cut at 10am! More information to come…

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Commissioner Breakfast
2026-06-02 08:00 - 09:30 | Explorations Common at 50 East, 50 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Featuring Commissioner Tom Gordon III- District 3
An opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners, learn about current issues, strengthen community ties, share information and get answers to important questions.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Orientation
2026-06-04 08:30 - 09:45, 2026-07-02 08:30 - 09:45, 2026-08-06 08:30 - 09:45, 2026-09-03 08:30 - 09:45, 2026-10-01 08:30 - 09:45, 2026-11-05 08:30 - 09:45 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157-5006, United States
Description
The orientation is an in-depth look at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
New member businesses and their representatives are welcome to attend.
Current member businesses and their representatives who need a refresher are also welcomed and encouraged to participate.
Not a member but interested in joining and want to learn more? You are welcome to come as well!
You will meet the Chamber staff and volunteers. Be sure to bring your business cards and begin building relationships with other new members.
Orientations take place on the FIRST THURSDAY EACH MONTH. Seating is limited, so please register online or call 410-848-9050 to RSVP.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Healing House, 220 Washington Heights Medical Center, Suite B, Westminster, 21157, United States
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Healing House in Westminster. Ribbon to be cut at 11am! Stay for the open house and see the beautiful space! More information to come…

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Tech Webinar
2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157-5006, United States
Get hands-on experience with AI chatbot interfaces, conversation management, and privacy configurations essential for business use. Compare ChatGPT, Claude, and other popular platforms to understand their different strengths, pricing models, and use cases. Develop criteria for selecting the right AI tool for specific business tasks and learn to design effective sessions that produce reliable, usable results.
In-person spots are extremely limited! If you don’t see the in-person option when registering, it’s full—but you can still join us live via Zoom.
This event is presented in partnership with the Carroll Technology and Innovation Council.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2026-06-13 09:30 - 13:00 | Tires Only!, 3000 Gamber Road, Unit 14, Finksburg, 21048, United States
Join us for a day of celebration as we welcome Tires Only! to Carroll County! The ribbon will be cut at 9:30am followed by a day filled with fun activities for families. You’ll even have the chance to meet the Oriole bird!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Carroll Biz Challenge Meet & Greet
2026-06-23 18:00 - 20:00 | TownMall of Westminster, 400 N. Center St., Westminster, MD, 21157
The Carroll Biz Challenge showcases local entrepreneurs and gives them the exciting opportunity to pitch their new business ideas, to make great connections, get loads of publicity, and compete for a CASH PRIZE (plus additional prizes worth thousands more), the People’s Choice Award, and the United Way of Central Maryland Changemaker Challenge Award.
Come out to the TownMall of Westminster and meet the contestants, judges and sponsors of the 2026 Carroll Biz Challenge in an evening charged with entrepreneurial electricity!
**This event will take place inside the TownMall in the common area outside of Dick’s Sporting Goods and next to the food court. Enter the mall through the RC Theaters entrance.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
2026-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Carroll Hospital Wellness Boutique, 291 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, 21157, United States
Make valuable new contacts and strengthen existing ones at our next PM Connections Networking Event, proudly sponsored by the Carroll Hospital Auxiliary. Connect with fellow Chamber members and local professionals in a relaxed, after-hours setting.
Bring plenty of business cards and get ready to expand your network while learning more about the Carroll Hospital Auxiliary’s impact on our community.
Event to take place at the Wellness Boutique, located in the East Pavilion – 291 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2026-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Brewery Fire Taphouse, 530 Jermor Lane, Westminster, 21157, United States
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening celebration of Brewery Fire Taphouse in Westminster! Ribbon to be cut at 11AM. More information to come…

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Launch Carroll Event
2026-07-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Humane Society of Carroll County, Inc., 2517 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, 21158, United States
Join Launch Carroll for our mid-summer meet up! We’ll be engaging with both people AND furry friends at the Humane Society of Carroll County. Available to Members & Non-Members ages 21-45!
Register today to get your first drink free, proudly sponsored by ACNB Insurance Services.
Interested in giving back? We’ll be collecting items to donate that evening. You can find their wishlist at https://humanesocietycarrollcounty.org/wish-list/
Looking for something more active? Launch Carroll is putting together a team for the Woofstock 5k in the Fall! Ask us how to sign up when you come to see us in July.
Launch Carroll is Carroll County, MD’s premier young professionals networking and leadership development community for people ages 21-45 and is open to members AND non-members of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce! We aim to equip and energize the next generation of business leaders and help them establish successful careers and businesses. Through networking events, community service projects and professional development opportunities, we will help launch the next generation of business leaders and professionals right here in Carroll County. If you are a young professional doing business in Carroll County please join us for this great event!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Commissioner Breakfast
2026-07-21 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll County Public Library – Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787
Featuring Commissioner Joseph Vigliotti- District 1
An opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners, learn about current issues, strengthen community ties, share information and get answers to important questions.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
2026-07-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Piney Branch Golf Club, 5301 Trenton Mill Road, Upperco, 21155, United States
Fore! Get ready to tee up your networking game at our next PM Connections—hosted at the picturesque Piney Branch Golf Club!
Join us for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and a little friendly competition. Mingle with fellow professionals in a laid-back setting, enjoy light refreshments, and take your shot at glory in our mini putting contest—bragging rights (and maybe a prize) are on the line!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro at networking or just getting into the swing of things, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your circle and have a little fun while you’re at it.
Bring your business cards and your best putt!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast at the Fair
2026-08-03 08:00 - 09:30 | Burns Hall at Carroll County Ag Center, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join us for Breakfast at the Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair. Meet some of the volunteers who organize the Fair and the kids who bring their projects to exhibit. After breakfast take a tour of the exhibits. The Fair began as a picnic on August 14, 1897 and attracts thousands of visitors annually to see the exhibits and entertainment.
Free parking available in the grass field off of Ag Center Dr. Enter fairgrounds through the Commercial Vendors Display area. NOTE: Wear comfortable shoes. NOTE: There is no parking available on the blacktop at the Cooperative Extension Office.

Carroll Biz Challenge 2026
2026-08-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Carroll Biz Challenge, now in its 15th year, is the marquee event of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and showcases local entrepreneurs. It gives them the exciting opportunity to pitch their new business ideas, make great connections, get loads of publicity, and compete serious prizes:
$10,000 cash Grand Prize (plus additional prizes worth thousands more)
$2,026 People’s Choice Award
$2,000 United Way of Central Maryland Changemaker Challenge Award

29 local entrepreneurs entered
Five will be chosen to pitch their ideas before a panel of judges and a live audience on August 13.
Only one will win the Grand Prize.
SEE IT LIVE!
Thursday, August 13
5:00 Happy Hour
6:00 The Live Finale
Carroll Arts Center
91 West Main Street, Westminster, MD
Get tickets: https://carrollbizchallenge.com/

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Commissioner Breakfast
2026-08-18 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll County Public Library – Finksburg Branch, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, 21048, United States
Featuring Commissioner Kenneth Kiler- District 2
An opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners, learn about current issues, strengthen community ties, share information and get answers to important questions.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
2026-08-27 16:00 - 18:00 | The Community Foundation of Carroll County, 255 Clifton Blvd. Suite 313, Westminster, 21157, United States
Join us at The Community Foundation of Carroll County for an evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration! This is your chance to meet fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and grow your network in a friendly, engaging setting.
Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards—you never know who you might meet!
