Economic Development

Game Changers for Small Business
2019-12-10 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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 fear of failure.

Maryland Business Roundtable for Education - Speaker Training
2019-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Carroll County Economic Development, 225 North Center Street, Suite 101, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Take time to connect with local students through the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education talks at Carroll County high schools. Speaker training is in Westminster, Friday, October 18th; you will learn about the expectations, scheduling options and time commitment. Students want to hear from successful people like you. Join us! For more information contact Nona Carroll at nona@mbrt.org

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Launch Carroll, Young Professionals Group
2019-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | MD, United States
Carroll County’s premier young professional networking and professional development community for people from 21-45 years old. Our mission is to provide young professionals with the opportunities and the tools they need to build successful careers and businesses.

Carroll County Agribusiness Breakfast
2019-12-05 08:00 - 09:00, 2019-11-07 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 County Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2019-11-26 16:00 - 18:00 | John Street Quarters, 28 John Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
Kick off your Holiday Season by joining The Shepherd’s Staff for an evening preview of our 14th Annual Festival of Trees. Enjoy beautiful trees (exclusive early bidding will be available), food and beverage, and incredible music by the Winters Mill Sextet.

Carroll County Manufacturing Fair
2019-11-26 08:30 - 13:00 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Carroll Community College – Bollinger Family Conference Center (K100)

8:30 – 8:45 am
Networking

8:50 am
Keynote: Audrey Van de Castle, Stanley Black & Decker

9:30 – 10:30 am
Breakout Session 1: register for one session

10:40 – 11:40

Breakout Session 2: register for one session

11:40 – 1:00 pm

Networking

Click on the event website for breakout session information.
FREE ADMISSION | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Register online at www.carrollcc.edu/CETregistration, or
call Continuing Education & Training at 410-386-8100.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2019-11-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157-5006, United States
Kick off your holiday season by joining Human Services Programs for a sneak preview of the Gingerbread Village Festival. The gingerbread house will be on display in the Winchester Exchange Building, in the hallway outside the Chamber’s Office. Check out the amazing creativity displayed and vote for your favorite designs in the gingerbread house contest. Now in its fifth year, the Gingerbread Village Festival is a fun way to raise awareness and critical funding for Carroll County’s five homeless shelters. The Gingerbread Village brings attention to the needs of the homeless in Carroll County during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week.

Speed Data / Speed Networking
2019-11-14 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Nonprofit Center, 255 Clifton Blvd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Speed Networking is a fun, exciting, and effective way to make a lot of initial connections in a very different environment from the standard, cookie-cutter business networking meeting. You’ll be surprised what you can learn, even from those you think you know when dropped into this whole new networking format. Whether you are a professional or a student, join us for what promises to be a spirited and speedy get-to-know-you event! Have your elevator speech ready and be sure to bring lots of business cards!
Please arrive at 8:00am, the event will begin promptly at 8:15 AM. Light breakfast will be provided.
For more information and to register, please visit www.carrolltechcouncil.org

Hiring & Retaining Key Employees in Today’s Tight Labor Market
2019-11-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Use these learned techniques to hire and keep key employees in today’s tight labor market, which is expected to tighten even further. These techniques are based on real-life experiences in markets experiencing full employment and massive employee churn.

Artist Turned Entrepreneur
2019-11-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-11-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-11-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-10-31 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-10-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-10-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-10-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 and 2 more dates | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
This workshop meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. starting on September 10, 2019 and ending on November 12, 2019. A total of 19 sessions. Learn the business fundamentals necessary to take your artistic creations from your studio to the sales floor.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce – PM Connections
2019-10-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157
A Meet & Greet event hosted by the Carroll County Chamber. New members, existing members and those who would like to learn more about how the Chamber can help them grow are invited to attend. 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.

Mount Airy Resourceful Entrepreneur Series - Professional Development Classes for All
2019-10-29 08:00 - 09:30, 2019-10-22 08:00 - 09:30, 2019-10-15 08:00 - 09:30 | Mount Airy M&T Bank Conference Roon, 1001 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy, MD, 21771, United States
When: Tuesdays in October from 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Where: M&T Bank Conference Room, Twin Arch Shopping Center, 1001 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
Fee: $10 Fee per class, includes a continental breakfast. Join the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce to take the class for free with your membership! (Membership Information Here)
Hosted by the Town of Mount Airy, Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce, & the Small Business Development Center
Class Schedule and Registration Links
October 1 Building A Brand With Social Media -Register here-
October 8 Using Your Google Listing To Drive Customers To Your Business -Register here-
October 15 Developing A Marketing Plan -Register here-
October 22 Making The Most Of Your Marketing Toolkit -Register here-
October 29 How To Target Customers -Register here-

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - Commissioners' & Businesses Breakfast
2019-10-29 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll County Public Library – Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787
Speaker Commissioner Steve Wantz District 1 – Taneytown/Manchester. An opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners, learn about current issues, strengthen community ties, share information and get answers to important questions.

Passion to Profit: How to Go from Blogging to Building a Profitable Business Doing Work That You Love
2019-10-28 18:00 - 2019-10-30 21:15 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
This is class meets on Monday and Wednesday October 28 and October 30, 2019.
What was once thought of as a hobby is now being used as a platform to build successful and profitable businesses. This course is for people who have a blog but are making very little or no income, and for small business owners who are interested in starting a blog to help take their businesses to the next level. Learn about branding, social media, building your audience, marketing and developing a strategy to take your blog from passion to profit. Blogging is no longer just something you only do late at night; it can be a platform to build a full-time business that you love.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce 95th Anniversary
2019-10-25 18:00 - 23:00 | Zoom Meeting, MD, United States
Join us as we celebrate our 95th Anniversary
Helping business thrive in Carroll County since 1924.
Our Place in Time – The Roaring Twenties
Cocktails
Dinner
Dancing
Caricature Artist and more…
Tickets – $125 per person or Table for 10 – $1,250
Dress: Cocktail or Theme Attire

Technically Speaking- 15th Anniversary Celebration
2019-10-12 18:00 - 22:00 | MD, United States
Join us for the most fun you will ever have at a Tech Event. Tickets and Sponsorship opportunities are available on our Website.
When: October 12, 2019
Where: The Love Shack (Seibel Barn)
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Here’s how the night will go…
6:00 pm Arrival & Cocktails
6:30 pm Heavy Hors d’oeuvres & Music & Dancing
8:30 pm Signature Desserts
6:00 – 9:30 pm OPEN BAR, Drifting Dreamers Photo Bus, Now & Then Trivia, CTC Awards

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce – PM Connections
2019-10-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Advantage Internet Marketing, 77 East Main Street Suite 301, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A networking event hosted by Habitat for Humanity.
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.

October Educational Meeting: When to Pivot
2019-10-10 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Nonprofit Center, 255 Clifton Blvd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Every business goes through changes. Our seminar will focus on how to tell when it’s time to pivot, move on, or call it quits.
Networking and Refreshments 8 – 8:15 AM
Educational Seminar Begins at 8:15 AM
Carroll Technology Council
255 Clifton Blvd., Ste. 215
Westminster, MD 21157
Free for CTC members, $10 for non-members
