Economic Development

Lunch About Nothing
2026-06-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Ready, Set, Go!
2026-06-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting, MD, United States
Ready, Set, Go is designed for small businesses in the planning phase of building a company. Participants will learn the “nuts & bolts” of becoming an entrepreneur, from business planning to legal business entity formation. Additional information is shared with the participant on the SBDC, its services, what one can expect when entering the business world, the business plan, finance management, funding sources, marketing…a guide to beginning a successful future in a business world.

Thursday, January 22, 2025 https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18421
Thursday, February 26, 2025 https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18422
Thursday, April 23, 2025 https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18423
Thursday, May 28, 2025 https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18424
Thursday, June 25, 2025 https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18425
Thursday, July 23, 2025 https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18426
Thursday, August 27, 2025 https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18427
Thursday, September 24, 2025 https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18428
Thursday, October 22, 2025 https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18429

*Workshop is Virtual* – Please click on the link next to the corresponding date or copy/paste link into browser address bar to register.

MD SBDC No-Cost & Low-Cost Training For Maryland Small Businesses
2026-07-01 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-01 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-01 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-01 07:00 - 17:00 | MD
The Maryland SBDC offers a comprehensive range of training courses and programs. Our online courses offer an excellent way to work training into your busy schedule when it’s most convenient for you.
SBDC training programs are designed with you in mind. By leveraging the resources of professionals in the community, we are able to offer a wide range of high-quality workshops, conferences, seminars, and courses at no cost, or a nominal fee in topics ranging from business plans to marketing to finances for your small business.
Please click on the following link to access the training calendar and choose your training to register.
https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events

1 Million Cups Westminster
2026-07-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-07 09:00 - 10:00 and 1 more date | 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 County Agribusiness Breakfast
2026-07-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-08-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-09-03 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-10-01 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 County Chamber of Commerce Orientation
2026-07-02 08:30 - 09:45, 2026-08-06 08:30 - 09:45, 2026-09-03 08:30 - 09:45, 2026-10-01 08:30 - 09:45 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157-5006, United States
Description
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.

Taneytown Business Breakfast
2026-09-11 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 quarter, 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.
