Economic Development

Presentation Skills Workshop
2019-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Small Business Marketing Workshop
2019-01-18 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.

Business Exit Strategies and Transition
2019-01-17 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

Chamber PM Connections
2019-01-17 16:00 - 18:00 | JeannineBird Baking Company, 42 W. Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
Hosted by Carroll County SHRM at JeannieBird Baking Company
Learn about the host and mingle with other business owners and professionals. Develop new relationships and business contacts.

Carroll Technology Council’s 2019 Kick Off Event
2019-01-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Community Media Center, 1301 Washington Rd., Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join us on Thursday, January 17th as we “Kick Off” our 15th Year as a Technology Nonprofit in Carroll County!

Learn about our new initiatives for 2019!
Meet the 2019 Board of Directors
First look at the 2019 Calendar of Events

SWOT Analysis Workshop - Identify Your Business's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats
2019-01-16 18:00 - 20:30 | 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.

Understanding Business Insurance
2019-01-15 18:00 - 2019-01-17 20:00 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
2 part class on Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00–8:00 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 on what and how much insurance to buy and make sure you have the basis for understanding how to rightsize your insurance needs.

Game Changers for Small Business
2019-01-15 08:00 - 09:30 | 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.

Chamber's 95th Anniversary Kick-off PM Connection
2019-01-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Kohn Creative, 83 E. Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
A networking event hosted by the Chamber to mark the start of our 95th anniversary. Learn about the host and mingle with other business owners and professionals. Develop new relationships and business contacts.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - State of the County
2019-01-08 07:30 - 09:30 | Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
This is an annual meeting with the Carroll County Commissioners who address the business community on current issues affecting the county. The event is FREE and open to Chamber members and non-member businesses.

Chamber's Legislative Breakfast
2019-01-03 08:00 - 09:30 | MD
Breakfast with Carroll’s Annapolis Delegation prior to the 2019 Maryland General Assemble. Join us to hear what bills will be presented during the session. This is your opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns.

Carroll County Hackathon
2018-12-18 | McDaniel College – Hill Hall, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States
Hackathons are challenging and fun experiences where people learn how to design, build, and pitch an app in a weekend. These apps may change the world or maybe just change Carroll County.
Learning is at the heart of the Carroll County Hackathon. Teams are invited to take risks and step outside of their comfort zones. It’s okay to fail. We consider this Hackathon to be a beginner-level experience. Come ready to learn!
Great hackathon teams have people with diverse interests and experiences. All students with an interest in app development, graphic design, business, and/or marketing are encouraged to participate.

Carroll Tech Council's Holiday Party
2018-12-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Kohn Creative, 83 E. Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
Join us to mix and mingle…making all of our holiday spirits bright!
Thank you to Randy Goldstein of BizMarqee for the Beverage Sponsorship!
Cost: $10 for CTC Members $15 for NonMember’s
** $15.00 White Elephant gift exchange participation is optional!
Visit: www.carrolltechcouncil.org for more information!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Member Luncheon
2018-12-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom Meeting, MD, United States
Guest Speaker will be Jack Lyburn, Director Carroll County Department of Economic Development. Mr. Lyburn will address the “State of Business in Carroll”.

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements
2018-12-11 18:00 - 2018-12-13 20:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Class meets Tue Dec 11 & Thu Dec 13 from 6 to 8:30pm. You know you offer a good product or service, but your accounting and business skills are not quite up to par. So learn the basics of business accounting and small business principles, and how to understand financial statements and other relevant business documents.

Presentation Skills Workshop
2018-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Public speaking takes practice and experience to reach a desired level of comfort. Learn tools and techniques so you feel confident with public speaking. As an entrepreneur or small business owner there are times you will be need to speak in front of an audience. This includes your employees, potential customers, investors, bankers and other social groups.

Small Business Exit Strategies and Transition
2018-12-10 08:00 - 09:30, 2018-11-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The fact is you might want to retire in the next several years, eventually sell your business, or pass the business on to the next generation. Good planning can make all of the difference in effecting a smooth transition. Lean how to position for an exit providing a smooth transition with strategies that can yield better results and avoid some of the biggest pitfalls.

And Away We Grow!
2018-12-07 08:00 - 15:00 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A retreat for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Join us for an exciting day of interactive workshops led by local experts. Please register early as seating will be limited. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Small Business Marketing Workshop
2018-12-06 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Whether it is advertising on social media or through word-of-mouth, better business stories promote better business results. Each small business has a unique story to tell. 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 develop your business story.

Using Social Media - Blogging to Building a Profitable Business
2018-12-04 18:00 - 2018-12-06 21:15 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Class meets Tue Dec 4 & Thu Dec 6 from 6 to 9:15pm. This workshop is for small business owners who are interested in taking their business to the next level. Learn about branding social media, building your audience, marketing and developing a comprehensive strategy.

Launch Carroll, Young Professional Group
2018-11-29 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.
A Group within the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
Light fare provided by the RESTAURANT and your first wine or beer provided by our SPONSOR: NWSB Bank, A Division of ACNB Bank
When you see our sponsor’s representatives, stop, say hello, and introduce yourself
For location and to register go online at https://www.meetup.com/LaunchCarroll/

Chamber PM Connections
2018-11-20 16:00 - 18:00 | The Sheperd’s Staff, 28 John Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A networking event hosted by the Shepherds Staff. Learn about the host and mingle with other business owners, professionals, and elected officials. 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.

Chamber PM Connections
2018-11-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main Street, Suite 105, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Kick off your holiday season by joining Home 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 fourth 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.

November Member Luncheon
2018-11-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The speaker is: Mark Miraglia, Cyber Program Manager, Business & Industry Sector, Maryland Department of Commerce
Title of presentation: What Small and Mid-size Businesses Need to Know about Cyber Security

Small Business “SWOT” Analysis Workshop
2018-11-14 18:00 - 20:30 | 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 and keep your business moving forward.

Understanding Small Business Insurance Needs
2018-11-13 18:00 - 2018-11-15 20:00 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Class meets on Tue Nov 13 & Thu Nov 15 from 6 – 8pm. 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 on what and how much insurance to buy and make sure you have the basis for understanding how to right size your insurance needs.

Using Social Media - Linkedin Workshop
2018-11-13 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Build your contacts and increase your opportunities for new sales in this interactive workshop! Get connected to linkedin and learn the basics as well as how to navigate and utilize all the available tools. Business owners will find out just how valuable this platform can be to get connected to new opportunities.

Growing an Entrepreneurial Enterprise 90 Minute Workshop
2018-11-13 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Learn essential strategies for starting or growing an entrepreneurial business. Whether you are an entrepreneur with an idea, an existing service provider or an up and running small business, these proven techniques will help you build strategies and put practices in place to maintain an entrepreneurial spirit and keep the passion alive.

Using Social Media – Blogging Workshop
2018-11-12 18:00 - 2018-11-14 21:15 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Class meets Mon Nov 12 & Wed Nov 14 from 6 to 9:15pm. 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.
