Carroll County Manufacturing Fair
2019-11-26 08:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Carroll Community College – Bollinger Family Conference Center (K100)

8:30 – 8:45 am
Networking

8:50 am
Keynote: Audrey Van de Castle, Stanley Black & Decker

9:30 – 10:30 am
Breakout Session 1: register for one session

10:40 – 11:40

Breakout Session 2: register for one session

11:40 – 1:00 pm

Networking

Click on the event website for breakout session information.
FREE ADMISSION | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Register online at www.carrollcc.edu/CETregistration, or
call Continuing Education & Training at 410-386-8100.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2019-11-26 16:00 - 18:00 | John Street Quarters, 28 John Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
Kick off your Holiday Season by joining The Shepherd’s Staff for an evening preview of our 14th Annual Festival of Trees. Enjoy beautiful trees (exclusive early bidding will be available), food and beverage, and incredible music by the Winters Mill Sextet.

Carroll County Agribusiness Breakfast
2019-12-05 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-01-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-02-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-03-05 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.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Launch Carroll, Young Professionals Group
2019-12-05 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.

Maryland Business Roundtable for Education - Speaker Training
2019-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Carroll County Economic Development, 225 North Center Street, Suite 101, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Take time to connect with local students through the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education talks at Carroll County high schools. Speaker training is in Westminster, Friday, October 18th; you will learn about the expectations, scheduling options and time commitment. Students want to hear from successful people like you. Join us! For more information contact Nona Carroll at nona@mbrt.org

Game Changers for Small Business
2019-12-10 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Are you a smooth operator? See what a smooth-running business should look like in this interactive workshop. Find out how to move the needle in the areas of finance, sales, operations and customer service. These learned techniques enable business owners and entrepreneurs to ignore the fear of failure.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - Luncheon
2019-12-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom Meeting, MD, United States
Guest Speaker will be Jack Lyburn, Director Carroll County Dept. of Economic Development. Mr. Lyburn will address the “State of Business in Carroll.” Networking before and after the luncheon.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast
2020-01-03 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Hospital, 291 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Breakfast with the Carroll Delegates. Join us to hear what bills will be presented during the session. This is your opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns.
Breakfast will be in the Shauck Auditorium in the East Pavvilion.

Carroll Business Network Lunch
2020-01-06 12:00 - 13:30, 2020-02-03 12:00 - 13:30, 2020-03-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Tony’s Japanese Restaurant, 1213 Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD, 21784, United States
A monthly networking event on the first Monday of each month at Tony’s Japanese Restaurant in Eldersburg, MD.
This February, Carroll Business Network features Heather DeWees, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Carroll County. She will be presenting on the relationship and opportunities between the Circuit Court and local small businesses.
A hibachi and sushi lunch is included, and all attendees will receive a list of contact information for all attendees and have their contact information shared with all other past attendees via email as well as have their information shared on the Carroll Business Network Facebook Page.
Pre registration via PayPal – $20 | At the door – $23
All events are from 12pm – 1:30pm

Carroll Technology Council's January Networking Happy Hour
2020-01-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Pub Dog Brewing Co., 1203 New Windsor Rd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join the members of the Carroll Technology Council as we unwind after the Holiday Season and share in some cheer while networking.
Place: Pub Dog Brewing Company Taproom Westminster, MD
Time: 5-7 PM
First-round and lite refreshments are included with the ticket price.
Please visit our Website for additional information and to register.

Small Business Marketing Workshop
2020-01-10 08:00 - 21:30 | 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

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - State of the County
2020-01-14 07:30 - 09:30 | Streamed Live, 91 W. Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, Select a Country:
This is an annual meeting with the Carroll County Commissioners who address the business community on current issues affecting the county.
The event is FREE and open to Chamber members and non-member businesses.

Presentation Skills Workshop
2020-01-14 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.

SWOT Analysis Workshop – Identify Your Business’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats
2020-01-21 09:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Ready, Set, Go!
2020-01-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-02-27 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 County SHRM Meeting w/ Christine Walters
2020-02-04 08:00 - 10:30 | Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Rd. (Rm. K100), Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Must Attend Kick Off 2020: Christine Walters presents Employment Law, Legislative & Reg Update!
Join this engaging and interactive presentation as we bring you the news on pending legislation, regulation and ways you can shape these important public policy issues at the state and federal levels that will include: Workplace violence prevention, Ban-the-box, Fair/Predictive scheduling, Regular rate of pay, Paid family leave, Workplace civility and more.
Speaker: Christine V. Walters, J.D., MAS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR.
Ms. Walters has more than 25 years’ combined experience in management, HR administration, employment law practice, and teaching.
Registration is now open, Register Today

February Educational Meeting
2020-02-13 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Media Center, 1301 Washington Road, Westminster, 21157, United States
We have a lot of exciting things to share with you during our February 13th meeting at the Community Media Center in Westminster. Come hear our exciting announcement, meet our 2020 Board of Directors, explore our 2020 Calendar of Events, learn about our new initiatives and programs.
Doors open at 8AM for networking, where light refreshments will be served. Program will begin at 8:30AM.
This event is free for all attendees, however we do request that you pre-register using the event link provided below.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Biz Challenge Kickoff
2020-02-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Rd. (Rm. K100), Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Carroll Biz Challenge Kickoff Event for Entrepreneurs
Come learn about the Carroll Biz Challenge. Applications Open on Feb. 13th.
It’s like American Idol meets Shark Tank, only it’s LOCAL!
The purpose of the Carroll Biz Challenge is to bring together entrepreneurs and business experts. Through the Biz Challenges, we hope to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to build the businesses that will be the backbone of Carroll County for years to come.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2020-02-18 16:00 - 18:00 | O’Lordan’s Irish Pub, 14 Liberty Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A networking event hosted by BGE. 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.

CIO Roundtable
2020-02-20 11:30 - 13:00 | MD, United States
The CIO Roundtable is a local group of Chief Information Officers/Information Technology Managers that meets quarterly for sharing best practices and exploring new IT trends. The CIO Roundtable will be led by the participants to gain value from one another’s knowledge, experience, and expertise and to discuss topics that are relevant to them.
If you are interested in joining the CIO roundtable, please contact Kati Townsley at 443-244-1262 or kati@carrolltechcouncil.org. This event is invitation only, not open to the public.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - County Budget Luncheon
2020-02-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Best Western Conference Center, 451 WMC Drive, Westminster, MD, 21158
Annual meeting with a report on the County Budget FY 2020 and Beyond from Ted Zaleski, Carroll County’s Director of Management & Budget.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2020-02-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Maggie’s Restaurant, 310 E. Green St.,, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A networking event hosted by a Chamber members who make up the Carroll County Transitions 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.

LinkedIn Workshop
2020-03-10 18:00 - 21:15 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Build your contacts and increase your opportunities for new sales in this interactive workshop! Get connected to LinkedIn and learn the basics as well as how to navigate and utilize all the available tools. Business owners will find out just how valuable this platform can be to get connected to new opportunities.

March Educational Meeting – Innovations in Vehicle Technology
2020-03-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Westminster Speed and Sound, 202 Pennsylvania Ave, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Westminster Speed & Sound is celebrating 51 years in business this year and are excited to host us in their space! You will see multiple vehicles outfitted with technology that you can see, hear, and operate as well as factory reps from Sony, 3M and more.
There will be Door Prizes (that you won’t want to miss), along with a great opportunity to network and of course, refreshments will be provided.
Please register by March 10th. Questions should be directed to Kati Townsley at 443-244-1262 or kati@carrolltechcouncil.org.
$10 for CTC Members
$15 for NonMembers
