Economic Development

Carroll County Restaurant Week
2022-08-07 - 2022-08-14 | 55 East Main Street St. 113, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Carroll County Department of Economic Development, and Carroll County Tourism, invite you to enjoy 8 days of delicious dining during Restaurant Week 2022!
Restaurant Week, an annual event hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, is a week-long celebration of Carroll County’s finest cuisine! This event is designed to encourage the discovery of new restaurants or repeat visits to your favorite eatery within Carroll County. Participating restaurants offer a fixed price menu during the restaurants’ operating hours, every day of the week throughout restaurant week.
To see participating restaurants, visit our Restaurant Week Page and/or Follow Us on Facebook!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce New Member Meet & Greet
2022-08-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | TownMall of Westminster, 400 N. Center St., Westminster, MD, 21157
Join us for a special PM Connection, a mini expo of businesses that have recently joined the Chamber of Commerce.
New members, existing members and those who would like to learn more about how the Chamber can help them grow are invited to attend. Mingle with other business owners and professionals develop new relationships and business contacts.
This event proudly sponsored by:
Blair Copywriting and Communications, LLC

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Carroll Biz Challenge
2022-08-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St., MD, 21157, United States
It’s like American Idol meets Shark Tank, only it’s LOCAL!
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 11th annual Carroll Biz Challenge! For the last decade, The Biz Challenge has showcased local entrepreneurs and given 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. Dozens of entrepreneurs will enter. Five will be chosen to pitch their ideas before a panel of judges and a live audience. Only one will walk away with the grand prize.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Commissioner Breakfast
2022-08-23 08:00 - 09:30 | Explorations Common at 50 East, 50 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Featuring Commissioner Dennis Frazier- District 3: Westminster
An opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners, learn about current issues, strengthen community ties, share information and get answers to important questions.
This meeting is proudly sponsored by: Carroll County Public Library

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Flood Department
2022-08-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Flood Department, 505 E Ridgeville Blvd, Suite B, Mt. Airy, MD, 21771, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for a Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Flood Department’s new location! Ribbon cutting to take place at 5:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Smoothie King Westminster
2022-08-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Smoothie King Westminster, 29 Englar Road, MD, 21157, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for a Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the grand opening of Smoothie King Westminster! Ribbon cutting to take place at 2:30 PM.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
2022-08-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Together We Own It, 77 John Street, Westminster, MD, United States
A networking event hosted by Together We Own It. Learn about the host and mingle with other business owners and professionals. Develop new relationships and business contacts. Be sure to bring your name tag and lots of business cards. PM Connections are free for members and their guest. Non-members – $20

Ribbon Cutting Celebration - Pipe the Side Brewing
2022-08-30 15:30 - 17:30 | Pipe the Side Brewing Company, 721 Hanover Pike, Suite 147, Hampstead, MD, 21074, United States
Pipe the Side Brewing Company is EXPANDING! Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting celebration as they unveil their expanded taproom! Ribbon cutting to take place at 4 PM.
Light refreshments, samples, and 15% off your tab! Bring your own vinyl records to play in the taproom!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Orientation
2022-09-01 08:30 - 09:30, 2022-11-03 08:30 - 09:30 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157-5006, United States
Join us for 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.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Carroll PM Connections
2022-09-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Best Western Conference Center, 451 WMC Drive, Westminster, MD, 21158
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for a welcome reception for the Leadership Carroll Class of 2023.
Open to Leadership Carroll Alumni and Chamber Members. Meet the incoming class, network with friends both old and new.

Ribbon Cutting Celebration: Eldersburg Eye Care
2022-09-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Eldersburg Eye Care, 5957 Exchange Drive Suite 114, Eldersburg, MD, 21784, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for a Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Grand Opening of Eldersburg Eye Care! Ribbon Cutting to take place at 11AM.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Member Luncheon
2022-09-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD, 21158, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for a Member Luncheon at the Union Mills Homestead Tannery Barn!
Speaker: Cynthia McCabe, Superintendent, Carroll County Public Schools
Topic: Vision for Carroll County Public Schools
About Our Speaker:
Mrs. McCabe earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Towson State University in 1994, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She earned a Master of Education in Policy, Planning, and Administration from the University of Maryland College Park in 1999. She currently is enrolled in Walden University’s EdD program and is in the process of completing her dissertation.
Mrs. McCabe began her career as a fifth grade teacher at Clemens Crossing Elementary School in Howard County Public Schools in 1994. She became a Gifted and Talented Resource Specialist in 1997 and a Professional Development Schools (PDS) Coordinator in 2000.
Mrs. McCabe joined the Carroll County Public School System as Assistant Principal at Piney Ridge Elementary School in 2001 and became Principal at Piney Ridge in 2003. She became Elementary Supervisor in 2007 and Director of Elementary Schools in 2011. Mrs. McCabe assumed the position of Chief of Schools for Carroll County Public Schools in 2019.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Launch Carroll
2022-09-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre, 10101 Grand Central Ave., Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
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!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Rocky Patel Lounge at Davidus Cigars
2022-09-23 17:00 - 22:00 | Davidus Cigars, 23 E Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Opening celebration of the Rocky Patel Lounge at Davidus Cigars Westminster! Ribbon cutting to take place at 5 PM.
Food, drinks and cigars to be provided. Deals and swag on Rocky Patel Cigars will be available!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
2022-09-29 16:00 - 18:00 | InfoPathways, 25 Liberty Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
A networking event hosted by InfoPathways. Learn about the host and mingle with other business owners and professionals. Develop new relationships and business contacts. Be sure to bring your name tag and lots of business cards. PM Connections are free for members and their guest. Non-members – $20

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament
2022-09-30 | The Links of Challedon, 6166 Challedon Circle, Mt. Airy, MD, 21771, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for a day on the links!
As one of our signature events, and our only fundraiser, this tournament offers attendees a fun-filled day on the links with friends, food and prizes!
This tournament sells out quickly so be sure to secure your sponsorship and/or team today!
Day of the Tournament:
Check In – 7:30 AM
Shot-gun Start – 8:30 AM

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
2022-10-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Martins Westminster, 505 Jermor Lane, Westminster, MD, United States
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Membership Meeting
Election of Directors to the Chamber’s Board
Keynote Speaker:
Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO, Sage Policy Group, Inc.
Anirban is a study in contradictions. He has been called an economist with a personality, or alternatively, one with a sense of humor. He has twice been recognized as one of Maryland’s 50 most influential people. He has also been named one of the Baltimore region’s 20 most powerful business leaders. In 2014, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appointed Dr. Basu as Chairman of the Maryland Economic Development Commission (2014-2021). He teaches global strategy at Johns Hopkins University and serves the Chief Economist function for a number of organizations around the country.
This event proudly sponsored by:
Gold Sponsors:
Aquino Financial Group, LLC
Carroll County Public Library
CQI Associates, LLC
Fuchs North America, Inc.
Silver Sponsor:
NWSB Bank
Thank you to our Media & Streaming Partner:
Community Media Center of Carroll County

Ribbon Cutting Celebration: Waghouse Dog Daycare
2022-10-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Waghouse Dog Daycare, 1213 Liberty Road, Suite B11, Eldersburg, MD, 21784, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening Celebration of Waghouse Dog Daycare in Eldersburg, MD!
Come join the fun, meet the owners & staff, see the facility and/or hang out! Food & Beverages will be provided.
Ribbon cutting to take place at Noon.

Carroll County Women's Conference
2022-10-10 07:00 - 17:00 | McDaniel College – Naganna Forum, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Inaugural Carroll County Women’s Conference
Monday, October 10, 2022
Join us for “A Day of Enlightenment & Inspiration” held on the campus of McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland where passionate speakers will lead sessions ranging on a variety of topics throughout the day.

Discover & Explore Scotland Meeting/Webinar
2022-10-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157-5006, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for this informational meeting to learn more about our upcoming Chamber Trip to Scotland. You do NOT need to be a Chamber Member to join us on the trip and take advantage of this amazing deal! This trip is scheduled for April 19-26, 2023 and includes:
Round trip scheduled airfare
Round trip transfers between airports and hotels while overseas
6 nights hotel accommodation
2 nights Edinburgh
2 night Inverness
2 nights Glasgow
8 meals: breakfast daily, 1 lunch and dinner
Tours of: Edinburgh Castle, Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh, Inverness and Glasgow City Tours
Time to visit: Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle, St. Andrews Castle & Cathedral, Urquhart Castle, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Glasgow Cathedral
The informational meeting will take place at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, located at 9 East Main Street, Suite 105, Westminster, MD 21157. For your convenience, you may also join this meeting via zoom. Register today to learn more about this AMAZING trip!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Orientation
2022-10-13 08:30 - 09:30 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157-5006, United States
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 PM Connections
2022-10-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc., 10 Distillery Drive, Suite G-1, Suite G-1, MD, 21157, United States
A networking event hosted by Human Services Programs of Carroll County! Learn about the host and mingle with other business owners and professionals. Develop new relationships and business contacts. Be sure to bring your name tag and lots of business cards. PM Connections are free for members. Non-members – $20

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Botanigal
2022-10-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Botanigal, 7550 Main Street, Sykesville, 21784, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Opening Celebration of Botanigal! Ribbon Cutting to take place at 1PM. More info to come!

Discover & Explore Egypt Meeting/Webinar
2022-10-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157-5006, United States
Join us for this informational meeting to learn more about our upcoming Chamber Trip to Egypt. You do NOT need to be a Chamber Member to join us on the trip and take advantage of this amazing deal! This trip is scheduled for November 7-15, 2023 and includes:
Round Trip Scheduled Airfare
Round trip transfers between airports and hotels while overseas
4 Night Hotel Accommodations in Cairo
3 Night Accommodations on Nile River Boat Cruise
15 Included Meals (7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 3 Dinners)
Sightseeing & Tours!
The informational meeting will take place at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, located at 9 East Main Street, Suite 105, Westminster, MD 21157. For your convenience, you may also join this meeting via zoom. Register today to learn more about this AMAZING trip!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
2022-10-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Advantage Internet Marketing, 77 East Main Street Suite 301, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A networking event hosted by Advantage Internet Marketing. Learn about the host and mingle with other business owners and professionals. Develop new relationships and business contacts. Be sure to bring your name tag and lots of business cards. PM Connections are free for members and their guest. Non-members – $20

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Launch Carroll
2022-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | 1623 Brewing Company, 5975 Exchange Drive, Eldersburg, MD, 21784, United States
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!
This event proudly sponsored by: Tomlin Technology

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Love It at Stella's Bridal & Fashions
2022-11-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Love It at Stella’s Bridal & Fashions, 5 South Center Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and Love it at Stella’s Bridal & Fashions in a toast as we celebrate their expansion! Check out their newly renovated spaces for suits & tuxedoes, cocktail dresses, eveningwear and of course their extensive bridal collection.
Ribbon Cutting at 5 p.m.
Lite refreshments available
R.S.V.P. 443-289-8832

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: C&R Pub
2022-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 | C&R Pub, 721 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, United States
C&R Pub is EXPANDING! Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting celebration as they unveil their expanded restaurant and game room! Ribbon cutting to take place at 5:30 PM. Happy Hour Drink Specials, Light Appetizers (while they last), and raffle giveaways.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
2022-11-22 16:00 - 18:00 | John Street Quarters, 28 John Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
Please join The Shepherd’s Staff for a preview of the 16th Annual Carroll County Festival of Trees experience. This festive event will help ease you into the holiday spirit while learning about the host and mingling with other business owners and professionals, all while enjoying holiday music and lite refreshments. As always, the experience will feature a silent auction of unique, beautiful, handcrafted trees, and new this year, artisan gifts for purchase. Funds raised by this event will help us be a Beacon of Hope, Empowering Change and Transforming Lives right here in this community. The event will be held from Friday, November 25 through Sunday, November 27.
