Economic Development

W.O.W - Women Optimizing Women
2024-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Flowers By Wendy Carol, 1847 Ridge Rd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Professional business women’s networking event. A local event hosted by a member of W.O.W to showcase their business as well as provide a place to meet with other like-minded women and share opportunities. Light refreshments, FREE EVENT & Parking.
W.O.W is unlike other events and encourages you to bring a friend or your daughter.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Wrap-Up
2024-04-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Carroll Community College (Bollinger Conference Center K100), 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Legislative Wrap-up Luncheon
A report on the 2024 Session of the Maryland General Assembly
Speakers will be members of the Carroll Delegation. Moderator will be Danna Blum, Chair of the Chamber’s Legislative Committee.

1 Million Cups Westminster
2024-04-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-04-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-20 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 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/

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements
2024-04-16 09:00 - 2024-04-18 11:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
**This class is taught 1 on 1 with flexible scheduling throughout the month and can be either in-person at the college or via online.**
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. In addition, learn how to calculate product and sales margins.

Taneytown Business Breakfast
2024-04-12 07:30 - 09:00, 2024-03-08 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.

Professional Development Marketing Power Hour
2024-04-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Health Pavilion Community Room, 504 East Ridgeville Blvd Mt, Mount Airy, MD, 21771, United States
Unlock the Potential of Your Business in Just One Hour!
Whether you’re looking to enhance your online presence, jump start your marketing strategy to scale to new markets, or generate new leads, this accelerated session is your key to unlocking the potential of marketing in 2024.
Expert Guidance from Helen Rose: With 30 years of experience in marketing and business launch, Helen Rose, the Coordinator for the Entrepreneurship Program and Professor at Howard Community College and owner of Launch It Consulting, will be your guide. She’ll share insights into marketing principles that can immediately elevate your business.
Special Opportunity for Chamber Members:
This workshop offered at no cost to Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce Members.
Not a Member?
Join the Chamber with a $100 membership fee for free access to this workshop, future workshops, and many other member benefits. Or, attend this dynamic session for a $40 entry fee.

Website Development
2024-04-08 18:00 - 2024-04-22 19:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
**This class is taught 1 on 1 with flexible scheduling throughout the month and can be either in-person at the college or via online.**
Your website is the foundation of all your marketing efforts in the modern marketplace. It’s an online home for your business. Developing a successful website incorporates marketing, sales, copywriting, web design, information technology and branding. This workshop will guide you step-by-step through moving your new online home from your to-do list to a fully launched site that your audience can use to find, contact and support you. Even if you have no background with web development, this workshop provides the instruction and resources to help you write, design and launch your website and increase your brand presence in as little as three weeks. If you already have a website, this course can help you enhance its effectiveness and scope, refresh your text and design, expand your single page layout or even launch a secondary portion for a new product or service.

Prep for Pathways to Entrepreneurship Certificate
2024-04-08 | Virtual, MD, United States
The class is online and self-paced. Learn the nuts and bolts of becoming an entrepreneur, from business planning to legal business entity formation. Get an overview of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), its services, and what you can expect entering the business world including the business plan, finance management, funding sources and marketing – your guide to a successful future in the business world. Meet 1-on-1 with a consultant to better understand your business venture and to help you create your individualized content for Pathways to Entrepreneurship (second course in series) as well as provide resources for success.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2024-04-06 12:00 | Laughing Coffin, 115 E. Baltimore Street, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Laughing Coffin. Ribbon cutting to take place at 12 PM. More information to come!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2024-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Revival Station Consignment Boutique, 1 S Center Street, Westminster, 21157, United States
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Revival Station Consignment Boutique . Ribbon cutting to take place at 10:15AM.

Social Media Content Creation
2024-04-05 08:00 - 12:45 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
**This class is taught 1 on 1 with flexible scheduling throughout the month and can be either in-person at the college or via online.**
Social media stands apart in online marketing as an essential way to communicate and engage with the modern consumer. Today’s customers are active online and waiting for their favorite businesses to effectively communicate and engage with them. Creating a consistent, inviting and branded social media presence can dramatically increase your interaction with your online audience, grow your reach and showcase the uniqueness of your brand. Learn how to craft a social media presence to attract your audience through solid strategy, focused content and appealing information that doesn’t take all your working hours to produce. Utilize tools such as content calendars, brainstorming charts and campaign themes to give direction, clarity and power to your post. Construct stories, snaps, tweets and videos to put out into the world with a custom marketing strategy that will grow your business.

Small Business Marketing Workshop
2024-04-05 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
**This class is taught 1 on 1 with flexible scheduling throughout the month and can be either in-person at the college or via online.**
People like stories. Good stories capture their attention and are easy for others 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 word-of-mouth, better business stories promote better business results.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Launch Carroll Event
2024-04-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre, 10101 Grand Central Ave., Owings Mills, MD, 21117, 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 Orientation
2024-04-04 08:30 - 09:30 | 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
2024-04-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-03-07 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 Business Network
2024-04-01 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

How to Start and Market Your Business Online
2024-03-29 08:00 - 12:45 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
**This class is taught 1 on 1 with flexible scheduling throughout the month and can be either in-person at the college or via online.**
Learn the process of setting up and marketing your business online from how to select your type of business structure and register your business to utilizing various social media marketing platforms. First, learn how to register your business online, how to select and register a .com (domain) and how to set up your initial web pages. Then, learn how to market your business online using various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, as well as how to post blogs.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
2024-03-28 16:00 - 18:00 | American Legion Carroll Post 31, 2 Sycamore Street, Westminster, 21157, United States
A networking event sponsored by The Division of Rehabilitation Services. 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.
Sponsored by Division of Rehabilitation Services.

Lunch About Nothing
2024-03-25 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.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Teacher Awards
2024-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Winters Mill High School, A program to honor Carroll County Teachers for their excellence. The Chamber selects eight finalist to be honored and these eight finalist become candidates for Carroll County Teacher of the Year. 6:00-6:45 PM Reception 6:45 - 8:30 PM Presentation of Certificates and Awards, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Chamber’s Outstanding Teacher Awards program recognizes the men and women of the Carroll County Public School System who represent excellence in the teaching profession. The Chamber honors hundreds of teachers each year at the awards program. Eight teachers are selected for a special award – the Chamber’s Outstanding Teachers Award. These teachers become nominees for Carroll County Teacher of the Year. Also, three Scholarships are awarded to teachers completing a Master’s Program in teacher education or to attend training programs they can bring back to the classroom.
Register today to join us for this LIVE EVENT in support of these wonderful men & women!
Nominated Teachers:
The Outstanding Teacher Awards recognize the men and women of the Carroll County Public School System who represent excellence in the teaching profession. Any full-time teacher, including specialists and resource teachers, in the Carroll County Public School System is eligible for nomination. Carroll County Teacher of the Year winners are not eligible to be finalists. In addition, school counselors are not eligible for nomination under Maryland State Teacher of the Year eligibility requirements.

W.O.W - Women Optimizing Women in person Networking
2024-03-20 17:00 - 19:00 | 1860 Mary Jean Drive, Westminster, MD, 1860 Mary Jean Drive, Westminster, 21157, United States
Laura Fournier is a recent member of W.O.W and will be the host.
She recently joined New York Life as an agent and has an extensive background in banking and mortgage lending.
Professional Businesswomen’s networking event. Free – Parking Available – Light refreshments
Building relationships with other like-minded women. Bring a friend or your daughter.
We look forward to the pleasure of you company.

How to Maximize the Value of Your Business
2024-03-13 08:00 - 12:45 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
**This class is taught 1 on 1 with flexible scheduling throughout the month and can be either in-person at the college or via online.**
Learn the various techniques used to value a business and how these techniques can help you maximize value. First, you will learn the various modeling applications used to evaluate a business’s worth. Second, learn how to increase and maximize value within your business planning process. Finally, learn how to set goals to measure and hit the value targets you set to be consistent with your long-term strategy.

Blogging Workshop
2024-03-12 18:00 - 2024-03-14 21:15 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
**This class is taught 1 on 1 with flexible scheduling throughout the month and can be either in-person at the college or via online.**
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 County Chamber of Commerce Drug & Violence Awareness Expo
2024-03-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Carroll County Ag. Center, 706 Ag Center Drive, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Description
The Drug and Violence Awareness Expo provides the community an opportunity to learn about the various issues plaguing the county and the resources available to combat them. The event is for all ages but targets today’s youth affected by opioid addiction, bullying, domestic violence and sexual assaults.
Be an Exhibitor – Free of Charge!
If your business or association offers a service or product relating to one of the expo’s topic, we want you there. We will give you a 10′ x 8′ booth, a 6′ table and two chairs. You may have as many booths as you like. This is a “First Come First Served” option so register as soon as possible.
Be a Sponsor – Help support this event even if you can’t be an exhibitor.
Everyone is impacted directly or indirectly by the topics above. Being a sponsor helps defray the cost of busing high school children to the event as well as marketing materials. Sponsorship levels start as low as $250. Each sponsor will receive recognition on marketing materials and our website. Higher sponsorship levels include recognition during the event and a 30 second radio ad broadcast throughout the day at the expo. Pass the word to others who may be able to sponsor as well!
To be a Sponsor or Exhibitor, click the Register Button to get started! (Registration not required to attend this event)

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce AM Connections
2024-03-12 08:00 - 09:00 | Carroll County Ag. Center, 706 Ag Center Drive, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join us for a morning networking event and an early morning preview of the Chamber’s Drug & Violence Awareness Expo which will be taking place later that morning at the Ag Center.
The Drug and Violence Awareness Expo is a one-day, annual event that provides the community with an opportunity to learn about the various issues plaguing the county and the resources available to combat them. The event is for all ages but targets today’s youth affected by opioid addiction, bullying, domestic violence and sexual assaults.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Orientation
2024-03-07 08:30 - 09:30 | 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.
The orientation is an in-depth look at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
