Economic Development

Carroll County Agribusiness Breakfast
2019-09-05 08:00 - 09:00, 2019-08-01 08:00 - 09:00, 2019-07-04 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | 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 Co Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2019-08-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Mercer Carpet One, Inc., 26 West Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
A networking event hosted by Mercer Carpet One, 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.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce – PM Connections
2019-08-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Carroll Lutheran Village, 300 St. Luke Circle, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Meet new President and CEO Jeff Branch as he begins his leadership of this nearly 40-year old not-for-profit senior living community and one of Carroll County’s top ten employers.
A networking event hosted by 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. PM Connections are free for members and their guest.

Ready, Set, Grow!
2019-08-20 09:30 - 13:00 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Get an overview of how our small, minority, women and veteran procurement programs work.
You’ll learn what buyers are looking for right now and what’s in the pipeline, then meet with them
one-on-one during the open networking session.
You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with a variety of resource partners who can help your small business thrive.
This is a can’t miss opportunity for small, minority, women and veteran business owners
interested in doing business with state agencies and local procurement partners in the surrounding areas.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - Commissioners' & Businesses Breakfast
2019-08-20 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll County Public Library – Mt. Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Rd., Mt. Airy, MD, 21771
Speaker: Commissioner Eric Bouchat District 4 – Union Bridge, New Windsor & Mt. Airy. An opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners, learn about current issues, strengthen community ties, share information and get answers to important questions.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2019-08-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Community Media Center of Carroll County, 1301 Washington Rd., Westminster, MD, 21157
Learn about the exciting new programs the Community Media Center will be premiering this fall, and find out how CMC can help increase awareness for your business or service.
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.

Small Business Marketing Workshop
2019-08-09 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

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Carroll Biz Challenge
2019-08-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Streamed Live, 91 W. Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, Select a Country:
It’s like American Idol meets Shark Tank, only it’s LOCAL!
The contest brings together entrepreneurs, business experts, families, and friends in support of our local aspiring entrepreneurs. Through our 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.
Come out to watch five of Carroll County’s finest entrepreneurs pitch their startup business and get grilled by the contest judges.
Who will win the $5,000 cash prize?
Happy Hour – 5:00 – 6:00 PM / Live Finale – 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Tickets 21 yrs. and older – $20. 7-20 Yrs Old – $10 Children Under 7 yrs. old – FREE

Carroll Technology Council’s Summer Cookout
2019-08-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Dept, 1745 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join us for the CTC’s Annual Summer Cookout on Wednesday, August 7th at 4 PM! Santoni’s is catering the food, we’ll provide the drinks and you bring the FUN!
Menu Includes:
Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions with Marinara Sauce
Pit Turkey with BBQ Sauce, Onions, Mayo, Mustard, Salt & Pepper
Memphis Style Pork BBQ
Macaroni & Cheese, Red Skin Potato Salad, Fruit Salad, Chips, Pickles
Drinks include: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Water and Beer
Don’t forget to bring a chair and your favorite yard games (Cornhole, Bocce, Yard Darts, etc.) for some fierce competition on the Midway.
Don’t Delay! RSVP Deadline is August 1st!
$25.00 for CTC Members
$35.00 General Public

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2019-07-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Ting, Inc., 15 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
A networking event hosted by a Ting, a Chamber member. Learn about the Ting 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 – $15
Chamber of Commerce members receive a free installation and free second month of Ting Business Internet (a $437 value) when they call 443-201-7207 and mention promo code CHAMBERFIBER18.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Breakfast at the Fair
2019-07-29 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll County Ag. Center, 706 Ag Center Drive, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join us for Breakfast at the Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair.
Meet some of the volunteers who organize the Fair and the kids who bring their projects to exhibit. After breakfast take a tour of the exhibits The Fair began as a picnic on August 14, 1897 and attracts thousands of visitors annually to see the exhibits and entertainment.
Free parking available in the grass field off of Gist Rd. Enter fairgrounds through the Commercial Vendors Display area. NOTE wear comfortable shoes. NOTE: there is no parking available on the blacktop at the Cooperative Extension Office.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - Grand Opening
2019-07-25 16:00 - 18:00 | tCUP Cafe, 1 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A celebration of business! Join them for the ribbon cutting, networking and refreshments in the newly remodeled cafe.
Sample tea and coffee. Enjoy cupcakes and other treats provided by the cafe.
Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 PM
RSVP by July 20th

Ready, Set, Go!
2019-07-25 09:00 - 11:00, 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 - Grand Opening
2019-07-22 15:30 - 17:00 | TownMall of Westminster, 400 N. Center St., Westminster, MD, 21157
A celebration of business! Join them for the ribbon cutting, networking and refreshments.
Reception at Skayl from 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Use exterior entrance between Sears & Belk)
Ribbon Cutting for the following stores at TownMall:
Ribbon Cuttings will begin at Skayl at 4:15 PM and guests will be escorted from store to store.
Battleground
Hackney Haunts
Sweet Additionz
The Mermaid Movement
Please RSVP to Mark Seaman 410-857-0300 Ext 21 or via email mseaman@woodmont.com

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2019-07-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Santoni’s Marketplace & Catering, 4854 Butler Rd., Glydon, MD, 21071
A networking event hosted by Santoni’s Marketplace & Catering, 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.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - Grand Opening
2019-07-15 11:00 - 19:00 | Herbology Dispensary, 700 K Corporate Center Court, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A celebration of business! Join them for the ribbon cutting, networking and refreshments.
Ribbon Cutting – 10:30 AM
Celebration 11 AM – 7 PM.
RSVP 443-712-7020

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament
2019-07-12 07:30 - 14:30 | The Links of Challedon, 6166 Challedon Circle, Mt. Airy, MD, 21771, United States
The Chamber’s annual fundraiser to support its programs and services.
Check-in at 7:30 AM and Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM
Teams and Individuals welcome and we will have some “Cheats and Chances” in our VIP Paks.

Carroll’s BIG Drone Event
2019-07-11 17:30 - 20:00 | Carroll Indoor Sports Center, 515 Old Westminster Pike, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Drones represent of the the fastest growing markets in the US, expected to be worth nearly $100 billion by 2020. We’re not just talking hobby machines – though they are popping up in backyards everywhere! As drone technology continues to improve, they are finding jobs in everything from photography to agriculture to insurance.
Join us as we hear from some drone enthusiasts, then see them in action with demonstrations, challenges and hands-on opportunities. This event is indoors, rain or shine and air conditioned! Don’t miss out on the high flying fun.
Join us at Carroll Indoor Sports Center as we explore the world of Drones!

5:30 PM – Networking and Refreshments
6:15 PM – Educational presentation
6:45 PM – Drone demonstrations and hands-on experience

Carroll Tech Council | Carroll Community College | Carroll County Sheriff’s Department
Food & beverages will be provided.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – PM Connections
2019-06-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Advantage Internet Marketing, 77 East Main Street Suite 301, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A Trifecta Networking event hosted by a Advantage Internet Marketing. Join members of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, the South Carroll Business Association and the Taneytown Chamber! 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.
Great networking, food, drink, giveaways, live music and more.
Jon and the staff look forward to meeting you and answering your questions about Internet Marketing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 - 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.

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.
