Economic Development

Understanding Accounting & Financial Statements
2019-04-23 18:00 - 2019-04-25 20:30 (America/New_York) | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
This is a 2-part class, Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
You have a good product or service, but are your accounting and business skills up to par? Learn the basics of business accounting and small business principles, and how to understand financial statements and other business documentation.

Ready, Set, Go!
2019-04-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-05-23 09:00, 2019-06-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Business/Employment Resource Center (BERC), 224 North Center Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Launch your new business with confidence and on the right foot. Find out what to expect from an experience business consultant. Topics include options for business entities, resources available to start-ups, costs of services needed, licensing and tax considerations, loans and financial resources, marketing strategies, and all the perks and drawbacks that come with the life of an entrepreneur.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce – PM Connections
2019-04-30 17:00 - 19:00 | NWSB Bank, 1001 Twin Arch Shopping Center, Mt. Airy, MD, 21771, Select a Country:
A networking event hosted by Chamber member NWSB Bank, A Division of ACNB Bank.
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.

Carroll County Agribusiness Breakfast
2019-05-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2019-06-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Baugher’s Restaurant, 289 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21158, United States
Join us for our ongoing discussions about agriculture in Carroll County!
All are invited to join us. If interested, please RSVP to dhare@carrollcountymd.gov
Snow Policy: If Carroll County Public Schools are delayed or cancelled, the Agribusiness Breakfast is cancelled.

BERC Spring Job Fair
2019-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Business/Employment Resource Center (BERC), 224 North Center Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Meet with representatives from area businesses looking for qualified employees
Complete applications and distribute your résumé
On-site résumé critiques
Dress to Impress!

(No pre-registration required!)
For more information, please contact Scott Singleton at 410.386.2521 or ssingleton@carrollcountymd.gov.

Carroll Technology Council's 15th Annual Golf Tournament
2019-05-03 08:00 - 16:00 | The Links of Challedon, 6166 Challedon Circle, Mt. Airy, MD, 21771, United States
Save the Date and join us for the most fun that you will have at a “tech event” in Carroll County!
Our 15th Annual Golf Tournament (where proceeds benefit our TechKids/TechWorks programs and the Scott Adelman Memorial Scholarship Fund) will be held on May 3rd at The Links at Challedon!

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2019-05-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Rocksalt Grille, 65 w. Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
A networking event hosted by the Carroll County Transition Council. 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 – Free
This summer,provide a work experience for a high school student with a disability! Come hear how DORS and local partners will match your business with a pre-screened youth for a six week paid work experience with no cost to you! Without all the usual hiring process hassles, you will gain a young enthusiastic worker to fill a seasonal position while helping a student with a disability begin to build a successful future.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Awards
2019-05-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Meeting, MD, United States
Recognizing the achievements of Carroll County Public Safety Professionals. Every day, these professionals go above and beyond the call of duty to protect you, your employees, your business property, your family and homes. May 15th is Peace Officers Memorial Day and this holiday is a part of National Police Week.
To reserve a table (seats 10) call to register 410-848-9050. RSVP by May 8th. Please have all your guests names when you call.

This is MOSH
2019-05-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Business/Employment Resource Center (BERC), 224 North Center Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Maryland Division of Labor and Industry invites you to attend these no-cost informative workshops at the Carroll County/Business Employment Resource Center in Westminster:
This is MOSH – This workshop provides an overview on steps you can take to improve workplace safety and health, as well as prevent accidents and occupational illnesses.

Great News! Attendees are now eligible to receive CEUs from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI)! Programs are valid for 2 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Programs are valid for 2 PDCs towards aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

Wage and Hour Information and Laws / Maryland Healthy Working Families Act (SHRM/HRCI)
2019-05-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Business/Employment Resource Center (BERC), 224 North Center Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Maryland Division of Labor and Industry invites you to attend these no-cost informative workshops at the Carroll County/Business Employment Resource Center in Westminster:
Wage and Hour Information and Laws / Maryland Healthy Working Families Act (SHRM/HRCI) – In the Wage and Hour workshop, we will provide information on enforcement of laws concerning wages and time off, and more! The MHWFA/Sick and Safe Leave presentation will provide an overview and clarification of the Law.
Great News! Attendees are now eligible to receive CEUs from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI)! Programs are valid for 2 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Programs are valid for 2 PDCs towards aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

Prevailing Wage / Worker Classification (SHRM/HRCI)
2019-05-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Business/Employment Resource Center (BERC), 224 North Center Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Maryland Division of Labor and Industry invites you to attend these no-cost informative workshops at the Carroll County/Business Employment Resource Center in Westminster:
Prevailing Wage / Worker Classification (SHRM/HRCI) – This workshop will cover what constitutes a prevailing wage project and how prevailing wage rates are determined in Maryland. The Worker Classification workshop focuses on how to Distinguish an employee from an independent contractor, and provides a better understanding of the laws pertaining to worker classification.
Great News! Attendees are now eligible to receive CEUs from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI)! Programs are valid for 2 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Programs are valid for 2 PDCs towards aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Grand Opening
2019-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Atlantic Blue Water Services, 1808 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, MD, 21157
A celebration of business! Join them for the ribbon cutting, networking and refreshments.
Ribbon Cutting at 11:00AM. Live Music & Broadcasting by 100.7 The Bay. Food, Drinks, Activities, Live Raffle
Tours of the facilities.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Launch Carroll, Young Professionals Group
2019-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 | MD, United States
Carroll County’s premier young professional networking and professional development community for people from 21-45 years old. Our mission is to provide young professionals with the opportunities and the tools they need to build successful careers and businesses.
A Group within the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
Light fare provided by the restaurant and your first wine or beer provided by our SPONSOR: NWSB Bank, A Division of ACNB Bank
For the location and to register for the event use the link below

Carroll Co. Chamber of Commerce Commissioners' & Businesses Breakfast
2019-05-28 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Co. Public Library – Westminster Branch, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
District 3 with Commissioner Dennis Frazier. An opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners, learn about current issues, strengthen community ties, share information and get answers to important questions.

BERC Job Fair
2019-05-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Business/Employment Resource Center (BERC), 224 North Center Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - Grand Opening
2019-05-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Crawford Yingling Insurance and Risk Management, 58 West Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
Crawford Yingling Insurance & Rick Management is celebrating their 100th Anniversary! Join them for the ribbon cutting, networking and refreshments.
Ribbon Cutting at 5:00PM. RSVP 410-848-7464

Blogging Workshop
2019-06-03 18:00 - 2019-06-05 21:15 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
This is a 2-part class, Mon & Wed, 6:00–9:15 p.m.
Learn how to set up a blog and the basic techniques for getting started. Building an online journal of your business’s activity is an inexpensive way to increase awareness of your business, build a customer base and get sales.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2019-06-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Boys & Girls Club of Westminster, 71 E. Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
A networking event hosted Boys & Girls Club of Westminster, a Chamber member. 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.
Come visit the New Boys & Girls Club and see the progress of our new gymnasium!

Small Business Marketing Workshop
2019-06-07 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
People like stories. Good stories capture their attention and are easy to retell. Each business has a unique story. Your business story should illustrate how your business works, what it offers to customers and why people should want to do business with you. Come to this fun workshop and work with others to tell your story better. Whether it is in advertising, on social media or through work-of-mouth, better business stories promote better business results.
Instructor: Missie Wilcox, President, MarketWorks

Business Exit Strategies and Transition
2019-06-10 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Every business will transition eventually. You might want to retire in the next several years or you are thinking about selling the business, or the business will be passed to the next generation in your family. Good planning can make all the difference in effecting a smooth transition. Learn how to position the business for a transition, strategies that can yield better results and processes that make the business more marketable. Avoid some of the biggest pitfalls by having a custom transition strategy and plan.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Carroll Commencement
2019-06-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom Meeting, MD, United States
Join us as we celebrate the commencement of the Leadership Carroll Class of 2019. Since its debut in 1990, Leadership Carroll has been the premier leadership development program in Carroll County. Its purpose is to provide existing and emerging leaders with a combination of leadership training and detailed knowledge of the community, including a description of the problems, opportunities and issues facing our community.

SWOT Analysis Workshop - Identify Your Business's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats
2019-06-12 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Identifying your business’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats is imperative to planning and executing a good overall strategy. Learn how to develop your own SWOT Analysis.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - Carroll Biz Challenge Meet & Greet
2019-06-13 17:00 - 19:30 | TownMall of Westminster, 400 N. Center St., Westminster, MD, 21157
Meet the contestants, judges and sponsors of the 2019 Carroll Biz Challenge in an evening charged with entrepreneurial electricity. Appetizers and drinks will be generously provided by the Town Mall of Westminster. It’s FREE!

Understanding Accounting & Financial Statements
2019-06-18 17:30 - 2019-06-20 20:00 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
This is a 2-part class, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30–8:00 p.m.
You have a good product or service, but are your accounting and business skills up to par? Learn the basics of business accounting and small business principles, and how to understand financial statements and other business documentation.

Presentation Skills Workshop
2019-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
As an entrepreneur or small business owner, there are many times you will have to speak in front of an audience. This includes speaking in front of employees and making presentations to potential customers, investors, bankers and other social groups. Public speaking takes practice and experience to reach a desired level of comfort. Learn tools and techniques to feel comfortable in front of an audience. As a business owner, you are the face of your business, and being confident with public speaking will positively reflect on your business’s image.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Commissioners’ & Businesses Breakfast
2019-06-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll County Public Library – North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074
Speaker: Commissioner Richard Weaver District 2 – Hampstead/Finksburg. An opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners, learn about current issues, strengthen community ties, share information and get answers to important questions.

Score: Business Success Starts Here
2019-06-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Carroll Nonprofit Center, 255 Clifton Blvd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Do you need help starting or growing your business? Join us for an exciting opportunity to network with local professionals in a relaxed, friendly environment, and to learn about SCORE Frederick.
Be our guest for a free luncheon and networking event.
There is no cost or obiligation to attend, but registration is required. Please register by June 21st to beth.anthony@scorevolunteer.org.
For further information or questions call 301-676-5278.
Sponsored by SCORE Frederick. SCORE Frederick serves Frederick and Carroll counties and provides free business mentoring and support for small business owners, nonprofits, and entrepreneuers. SCORE is America’s premier free and confidential small business mentoring and advice service.
