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June 2020
How to Pitch Your Business
Learn how to pitch your business in front of bankers, investors, friends & family as well as others. Many times business owners and entrepreneurs get caught up in the details and their main points come through as more complicated than they should. In this workshop,…
Find out more »Blogging Workshop
This workshop meets from 6:00–9:15 p.m. on Monday June 15, 2020 and Wednesday June 17, 2020. 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…
Find out more »Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements
This is a 2-part class, Tuesday June 16 and Wednesday June 17 from 9:00–11:30 a.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…
Find out more »South Carroll Business Association Monthly Luncheon
The SCBA holds its monthly luncheon on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at noon at Salerno's Catering Hall, 1043 Liberty Road, Eldersburg MD 21784. The luncheon is $12 for members and $18 for guests.
Find out more »Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Webinar – What’s EQ Got To Do With IT?
What’s EQ Got To Do With IT? Presented by Kelly Frager, Kelly Frager Professional Development & Training Did you know 90% of the difference between star performers and average performers in the workplace is related to emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the “it’ factor and…
Find out more »Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce Biz Challenge Meet & Greet
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. Virtual Meeting using Zoom. It is FREE to Zoom in. Please register for…
Find out more »And Away We Grow – Marketing
Think through and format your unique business story. Whether it's traditional advertising, social media or through word-of-mouth, a better business story delivers better sales results. Learn branding, blogging, and social media techniques.
Find out more »And Away We Grow 2020
This is an event that combines both the And Away We Grow Business Essentials and Marketing at a discounted rate. The workshop is for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The day includes learning basic business tools as SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analyses, how to…
Find out more »Lunch About Nothing
Lunch About Nothing is held the 4th Monday of the month from 12-1 at Rafaels. It is open to all businesses, non profits and anyone who chooses to attend. There is nothing to join and visitors purchase their own lunch. Contact Lyndi McNulty at framing@gizmosart.com…
Find out more »Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Commissioners’ & Businesses Breakfast
Speaker: Commissioner Ed Rothstein District 5 - Eldersburg/Sykesville An opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners, learn about current issues, strengthen community ties, share information and get answers to important questions. Virtual Meeting using Zoom. It is FREE to Zoom in. Please register for this…
Find out more »Understanding Business Insurance
This workshop meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00–8:15 p.m. Every business is different when it comes to insurance needs and requirements for coverage. Learn about the various types of business insurance that are available and which ones make sense for your business. Get tips…
Find out more »Ready, Set, Go!
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,…
Find out more »Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Leadership Carroll applications close
Application close for the Leadership Carroll Class of 2021 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…
Find out more »July 2020
Carroll County Agribusiness Breakfast
Join us for our ongoing discussions about agriculture in Carroll County! All are invited to join us. If interested, please RSVP to mabbott@umd.edu. Upcoming speaker topics: Feb. - Dr. Elly Engle, Asst. Professor of Environmental Studies, discussing an Overview of McDaniel College’s new Agriculture &…
Find out more »Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Webinar – Estate Planning Post COVID-19
Estate Planning Post COVID-19 presented by Dennis Twigg, Hoffman, Comfort, Offutt, Scott & Halstad, LLP Dennis will cover the following topics: •Wills •Trusts •Title of Assets •Incapacity Planning & Documents •Guardianship •Medical Assistance •Goal of Estate Planning Attorney Twigg is a partner in the firm…
Find out more »Carroll Business Network Lunch
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…
Find out more »Webinar – Carroll Rebound Grants for Businesses
Carroll Rebound Grants for Businesses Denise Beaver, Deputy Director, Carroll County Department of Economic Development will talk about grants available to local businesses. Business eligibility and qualifications Application procedure Approved grant funding uses There will be time for viewer questions. Virtual Meeting using Zoom. It…
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Taneytown Business Breakfast
The Taneytown Business Breakfast meets the second Friday of every month. Meetings take place at the Thunderhead Bowling Center. Come to learn about businesses in Taneytown and to talk about yours. Each month we have a different speaker. This is a great networking opportunity. Cost…
Find out more »Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Webinar – Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): Overview of Loan Forgiveness
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): Overview of Loan Forgiveness • Recent updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) o PPP Flexibility Act • What the funds should be spent on • Documentation for loan forgiveness Virtual Meeting using Zoom. It is FREE to Zoom in. Please…
Find out more »Presentation Skills Workshop
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…
Find out more »South Carroll Business Association Monthly Luncheon
The SCBA holds its monthly luncheon on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at noon at Salerno's Catering Hall, 1043 Liberty Road, Eldersburg MD 21784. The luncheon is $12 for members and $18 for guests.
Find out more »How to Pitch Your Business
Learn how to pitch your business in front of bankers, investors, friends & family as well as others. Many times business owners and entrepreneurs get caught up in the details and their main points come through as more complicated than they should. In this workshop,…
Find out more »Game Changers for Small Business
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…
Find out more »Lunch About Nothing
Lunch About Nothing is held the 4th Monday of the month from 12-1 at Rafaels. It is open to all businesses, non profits and anyone who chooses to attend. There is nothing to join and visitors purchase their own lunch. Contact Lyndi McNulty at framing@gizmosart.com…
Find out more »LinkedIn Workshop
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…
Find out more »August 2020
Carroll Business Network Lunch
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…
Find out more »SWOT Analysis Workshop – Identify Your Business’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats
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.
Find out more »Carroll County Agribusiness Breakfast
Join us for our ongoing discussions about agriculture in Carroll County! All are invited to join us. If interested, please RSVP to mabbott@umd.edu. Upcoming speaker topics: Feb. - Dr. Elly Engle, Asst. Professor of Environmental Studies, discussing an Overview of McDaniel College’s new Agriculture &…
Find out more »Business Exit Strategies and Transition
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…
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