• Business Risks 2020: Insurance, Legal and Finance Challenges of Cybersecurity

    Carroll Community College 1601 Washington Rd., Westminster, MD

    The rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape presents operational challenges to all businesses, from start-ups to large corporations.  Far beyond the specific technical problem of keeping data secure, cyber-attacks create liability and regulatory compliance issues across the entire supply chain of vendor/client relationships. How much cybersecurity insurance...

    $65
  • Presentation Skills Workshop

    Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 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...

    $79.00
  • Carroll County Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Economic Update featuring Anirban Basu

    MD, United States

    Virtual Meeting... COVID-19 has rocked what had appeared to be a nearly invincible economy; one associated with substantial job growth, multi-decade lows in unemployment, sturdy compensation increases, robust retail sales, low inflation, and strong financial market performance. Underneath that strong performance, however, was a set...

    Free
  • And Away We Grow – Business Essentials

    Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, United States

    Get your business started on a solid foundation with these essential tools. Learn basic business accounting terms, gain an understanding of various business insurance options and develop your presentation skills needed to pitch your business to various stakeholders including banks, investors and potential customers

    $119.00
  • How to Pitch Your Business

    How to Pitch Your Business

    Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, United States

    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,...

    $49.00
  • MAGIC Online Capture The Flag

    MD, United States

    Join MAGIC for their first ever online version of their popular Capture the Flag cyber security competition. The online competition has a new look and feel, but the same great introduction to the field of cyber security. Join others in a virtual environment to capture...

  • Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – New Member Meet & Greet

    MD, United States

    Join us for a virtual Meet & Greet, a gathering of businesses owners and professionals that have recently joined the Chamber of Commerce. New and current members are invited to attend and be a part of several Chat Groups to mingle with those attending the...

    Free
  • CIO Roundtable

    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...

  • Game Changers for Small Business

    Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 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...

    $49.00
  • Ready, Set, Go!

    Ready, Set, Go!

    Business/Employment Resource Center (BERC) 224 North Center Street, Westminster, MD, 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,...

    Free
  • Carroll Business Network Lunch

    Carroll Business Network Lunch

    Tony's Japanese Restaurant 1213 Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD, 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...

    $20 – $23
  • Carroll County Agribusiness Breakfast

    Carroll County Agribusiness Breakfast

    Baugher's Restaurant 289 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 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.

  • Business Exit Strategies and Transition

    MD, 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...

    $49.00
  • Small Business Marketing Workshop

    Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 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...

    $79.00
  • How to Pitch Your Business

    How to Pitch Your Business

    Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, United States

    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,...

    $49.00
  • Blogging Workshop

    Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, United States

    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...

    $79.00
  • Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

    Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, United States

    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...

    $69.00
  • Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Webinar – What’s EQ Got To Do With IT?

    MD, United States

    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...

    Free
  • 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...

    Free
  • And Away We Grow – Marketing

    Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, United States

    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.

    $119.00
  • And Away We Grow 2020

    Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, United States

    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...

    $40.00
  • 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...

    free
  • Understanding Business Insurance

    Understanding Business Insurance

    Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, United States

    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...

    $79.00
  • Ready, Set, Go!

    Ready, Set, Go!

    Business/Employment Resource Center (BERC) 224 North Center Street, Westminster, MD, 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,...

    Free