Economic Development

A Night of MAGIC
2024-11-09 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Autonomous Robotics Innovation Center (ARIC), 31 West Main St., Rear, Westminster, 21157, United States
MAGIC is hosting “A Night of MAGIC” on November 9, 2024. Our goal for this event is to fundraise for continued growth in our Autonomous Robotics Innovation Center (ARIC) in Downtown Westminster. This center provides our community school systems, colleges and underserved students in Maryland a place to harness and expand their skill set to prepare them for a career in computer and robotic sciences.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2024-11-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Tables and Towers, 400 N. Center Street, Ste, 137, Westminster, 21157, United States
Join us as we celebrate the grand re-opening of Tables and Towers in Westminster! Ribbon to be cut at 3:45PM. Come celebrate their new era as they unveil their new name and branding, and kick off their Minicon weekend!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Orientation
2024-11-07 08:30 - 09:45, 2024-10-03 08:30 - 09:45 | 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 Agribusiness Breakfast
2024-11-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-03 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.

1 Million Cups Westminster
2024-11-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-09 09:00 - 10:00 | MAGIC, 36 W. Maint St, Westminster, 21157, United States
1 Million Cups Westminster is a program held for the community, by the community!
We are connected to a nationwide entrepreneurial organization which hosts weekly events that bring entrepreneurs in the Westminster community together over coffee and conversations. Coordinated by local business volunteers, these events are open to entrepreneurs and business/nonprofit owners of companies less than 5 years old.
We meet every other Wednesday @ 9:00 AM. Sign up for email info and reminders, and apply to present, by visiting https://www.1millioncups.com/westminster
Subscribe to the 1MC Westminster YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1millioncupswestminster48
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1MCWestminster/

Carroll Business Network
2024-11-04 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Tony’s Japanese Restaurant, 1213 Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD, 21784, United States
The Carroll Business Network brings small business leaders together, educates on actionable business topics, and builds relationships in the community. The Network promotes community-building by sharing contact information with all speakers and attendees. A complete roster of speakers is provided. This monthly event includes lunch.
The Carroll Business Network meets on the first Monday of every month at Tony’s Japanese Restaurant in Sykesville from 12pm-1:30, with postponement dates in case of Federal holidays. Registration is completed via the event web portal.
Over a relaxed meal, attendees are given the chance to improve network with fellow business owners. The Carroll Business Network also seeks to help increase the exposure of local businesses through live video uploads to Facebook of attendee elevator pitches. Keynote speakers are featured at each event, focusing on specific business-related topics. The program’s curriculum consists of 12 topics relevant to business development and sustainability. See the full list of speakers and events below.
The Carroll Business Network is an evolution of the Carroll Marketing Group which was started ten years ago by Amy Giannakoulious, co-owner of Trembling Giant Marketing, as a way to connect local small business leaders and expand inter-community business relationships. The core goals of the organization are networking, education, and community. Each lunch event emphasizes an open-door policy and warm atmosphere to bring together businesses in the shared goals of professional excellence.
All events are from 12pm – 1:30pm

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
2024-11-01 09:00 - 16:00 | 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 – 9:00 AM
Shot-gun Start – 10:00 AM

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
2024-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD, 21158, United States
Join us for a special networking event at the Union Mills Homestead. At this event, we will be recognizing and showcasing all new members who have joined in 2024!
Light food and beverages will be provided. Be sure to bring your name tag and plenty of business cards.
This event proudly sponsored by: Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2024-10-28 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for the grand opening of RevitaliveMD! Help us welcome them to the community, and get the chance to try community acupuncture!
Ribbon to be cut at 12:15PM. More information to come…

Lunch About Nothing
2024-10-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Serra Restaurant & Bar on Main, 32 W. Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Lunch About Nothing is back!!!
Lunch About Nothing is held the 4th Monday of the month from 12-1 at Serra Restaurant & Bar on Main. 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 Zach Tomlin at ztomlin@tomlintech.com for more information or to get on the email list.

Greater Mount Airy Chamber After Hours
2024-10-24 16:30 - 18:30 | Mount Airy M&T Bank Conference Roon, 1001 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy, MD, 21771, United States
It’s time to fall back into networking join us and chamber member M&T Bank for evening of networking with your local businesses.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
2024-10-24 08:00 - 10:30 | Pleasant Valley Fire Hall, 2030 S. Pleasant Valley Road, Westminster, MD, 21158, United States
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Membership Meeting/Election of Directors to the Chamber’s Board
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO, Sage Policy Group, Inc.
Event Title: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Has the Federal Reserve successfully engineered a soft landing? Or, is the confluence of geopolitical conflict, a presidential election, rising consumer debt levels, and still high interest rates conspiring to produce economic downturn in 2024? It is difficult to know whether 2024 will be a good year – but one thing is clear – it will be a very interesting one. This presentation will supply in-depth analysis of major factors shaping economic outcomes, including interest rates, global conflict, wage dynamics, business confidence, and demographics. It will then turn toward a forecast for the coming year, highlighting the major risks that economic stakeholders will likely encounter.

The Mount Airy Bull & Oyster Roast
2024-10-20 13:00 - 17:00 | American Legion Mount Airy Post 191, 801 Prospect Road, Mount Airy, 21771, United States
It is the pleasure of the Greater Mt. Airy Chamber of Commerce (GMACC) to announce our 1st Bull and Oyster Roast to benefit our Annual Scholarship Program. Please save the date and help us make the event a great success!
In the past, the GMACC has provided scholarships for students attending Carroll and Frederick Community Colleges. Students from local high schools or adults interested in working in the trades benefitted from the funding to pursue higher learning opportunities. The chamber proceeds of the 2024 Bull and Oyster Roast will be once again used to fund scholarships for our local community colleges. These scholarships are gifts from the GMACC for students in financial need; they are not loans to be repaid or salaries to be earned by performing certain duties. We are looking to expand our Scholarship program to include Howard County Community College, so we need your support! These scholarships are given to Community Colleges to administer to students seeking to continue their education in the trade industries, nursing and business education. These Scholarship winners tend to enhance the local communities with their skills that they learned in the Community Colleges that they attended. Over the last 15-20 years, the Chamber has given over $100,000 in scholarships. This is an achievement we are very proud of.

Capture The Flag 17
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Autonomous Robotics Innovation Center (ARIC), 31 West Main St., Rear, Westminster, 21157, United States
The Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) sponsors student programming to enhance workforce development for technology companies, particularly in the cybersecurity industry. Unlike many competitions out there, MAGIC events are positioned as entry-level beginner competitions to appeal to the widest possible population of students. High school, college, and nontraditional college students interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity are invited to participate.
This introductory Capture the Flag competition allows participants to get a feel for the cyber process in an environment designed to help competitors “learn” logical thinking skills and teamwork.
Do you like puzzles? Are you passionate about solving a mystery? Are you interested in pursuing a career in Cybersecurity? Want to be a super hero in the hacking world? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then a Capture the Flag Ethical Hacking Cybersecurity competition may be the answer.
This in person event will be hosted at the Autonomous Robotics Innovation Center (ARIC) in Downtown, Westminster.

W.O.W-WOMEN OPTIMIZING WOMEN
2024-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Good Feelings Farm, 125 Kate Wagner Road, Westminster, 21157, United States
In-person professional businesswomen event to meet, mingle and explore Good Feelings Farm hosted by Karen Stewart, owner of this beautiful wedding venue in Carroll County, MD. Bring a friend, your daughter, or your mother and experience the 230-year-old farm among rolling hills surrounding this charming area in historic Westminster.

SCBA October Luncheon
2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberatores Ristorante, 6300 Georgetown Blvd, Eldersburg, 21784
Our October presenter is Steven MacDonald with Atlantic Insurance Group, who will be discussing how businesses can protect themselves from the perils of cyber related issues.
Steven is a graduate of Wheaton College and holds the advanced Certificate Property & Casualty Underwriter insurance designation.
He is married with three children and is active in church, civic and community affairs.
Our sponsor this month is TJ Hance.
The SCBA holds its monthly luncheon on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Noon at Liberatore’s Ristorante, 6300 Georgetown Blvd., Eldersburg, MD The luncheon is $20 for members and $25 for guests. Pre-registration is required, a $3 service fee will be assessed at the door for those not previously registered.

Taneytown Business Breakfast
2024-10-11 07:30 - 09:00 | Thunderhead Bowling Center, 4337 Old Taneytown Rd, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States
The Taneytown Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the best networking opportunity in Carroll County. We are getting back to business and learning how we can best move forward in today’s ever changing economic and social climate. 2nd Friday of every month, please join locals for business networking, a delicious buffet breakfast, and a short program. Doors open at 7:00 AM and the program begins at 7:30 AM. Breakfast is $10.00 at the door.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2024-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Grocery Outlet of Westminster, 200 Clifton Blvd. Suite D, Westminster, 21157, United States
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Grocery Outlet in Westminster! Ribbon to be cut at 10AM. More information to come…

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2024-10-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Live Hydration Spa Eldersburg, 1532 Liberty Road Suite 104, Eldersburg, 21784, United States
Join us as we cut the ribbon for Live Hydration Spa Eldersburg! The event will run from 11AM – 1PM with the ribbon to be cut at 11:30! Come celebrate the opening of Live Hydration, and enjoy goodies from Stephanie’s AdoughABLE Cookies and The Sweet Home Bakery; as well as meet representatives from Elevate and Merritt Clubs!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Launch Carroll Event
2024-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Stratosphere Social, 1332 Londontown Blvd. Suite 103, 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!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Commissioner Breakfast
2024-10-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll County Public Library – Eldersburg Branch, 6400 Hemlock Lane, Eldersburg, MD, 21784
Featuring Commissioner Ed Rothstein- District 5
An opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners, learn about current issues, strengthen community ties, share information and get answers to important questions.

Cyber Sip
2024-09-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Flood Zone Brewery, 50 N. Main Street, Union Bridge, MD, 21791, United States
Cyber Sip is a cyber networking event that brings together cyber professionals to talk about the state of cyber. This event features industry experts and aims to help attendees understand cybersecurity trends, challenges, and impacts on business operations.
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: Flood Zone Marketplace & Brewery, 50 N. Main Street, Union Bridge, MD 21791
Entry entitles you to light fare, and 1 drink ticket from the beer, wine, and seltzer menu.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2024-09-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Glenwood Academy, 1545 Progress Way, Eldersburg, MD, 21784, United States
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Glenwood Academy in Eldersburg! Ceremony to begin at 4PM.

2024 SCBA Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament
2024-09-24 08:00 - 16:00 | The Links of Challedon, 6166 Challedon Circle, Mt. Airy, MD, 21771, United States
Come join us on September 24 for the South Carroll Business Association’s Annual Golf Tournament! It’s going to be a fantastic day of fun, networking, and friendly competition. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just looking to enjoy a day outdoors, this event is perfect for everyone. Get ready to swing into action, make new connections, and support our local community. Plus, there will be amazing prizes, delicious food, and plenty of opportunities to showcase your business.
