Economic Development

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - Commissioner Breakfast
2022-05-03 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Carroll County Public Library – Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787
Featuring Commissioner Stephen Wantz- District 1: Manchester & Taneytown
An opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners, learn about current issues, strengthen community ties, share information and get answers to important questions.
This meeting is proudly sponsored by:
Carroll County Public Library

Carroll Business Network
2022-05-02 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-04-04 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-03-07 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

Pathways to Entrepreneurship Certificate
2022-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual, MD, United States
This class is online and self-paced. Prepare for your venture into entrepreneurship. An entrepreneur is most successful when they are equipped with the knowledge and understanding of the business landscape. Find out everything you need to know to own and operate your own business. Get your business started on a solid foundation with core competencies including business planning, market research, budgeting and accounting, human resources, managing risk, growth strategies and much more. Includes 1-on-1 consultation. Prep for Pathways to Entrepreneurship Certificate class required.
For more information contact SBDC, Bryan Laing: blaing@carrollcc.edu

Prep for Pathways to Entrepreneurship Certificate
2022-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | 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. Contact SBDC, Bryan Laing – blaing@carrollcc.edu for more information.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2022-04-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Mercer Carpet One, Inc., 26 West Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
A networking event hosted by Mercer Carpet One!. 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. Non-members – $20
This event proudly sponsored by:
Mercer Carpet One

Business Exit Strategies and Transition
2022-04-28 09:00 - 10:30 | 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, 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 of 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 planning.

Lunch About Nothing
2022-04-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-03-28 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 - Legislative Wrap-Up
2022-04-21 12:00 - 13:30 | McDaniel College – Naganna Forum, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A report on the 2022 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.

Game Changers
2022-04-21 09:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Preparation for Pathways to Entrepreneurship
2022-04-18 08:00 - 2022-04-25 17:00 | Virtual, MD, United States
This is a self-paced online class. 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 - New Member Meet & Greet
2022-04-14 16:00 - 18:00 | The Winchester Exchange Building, 15 East Main St. First Floor, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join us for a special PM Connections, a mini expo of businesses that have recently joined the Chamber of Commerce.
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. PM Connections are free for members and their guest. Non-Member – $20
This event proudly sponsored by:
The Velnoskey Wealth Management Group

Management Information Systems
2022-04-12 09:00 - 11:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
***This course will be held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings***
This course is designed for the entrepreneur and small business. It is intended to explore the various information systems/technologies available to businesses. This course will also identify both the economic and security issues associated with these technologies.

Taneytown Business Breakfast
2022-04-08 07:30 - 09:00, 2022-03-11 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 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.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Launch Carroll
2022-04-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Flood Zone Brewery, 50 N. Main Street, Union Bridge, MD, 21791, United States
Launch Carroll is Carroll County, MD’s premier young professionals networking and leadership development community for people ages 21-45. 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.
This event is proudly sponsored by:
R&W Kitchen & Bath, LLC
Triple 7 Photography
If you are a young professional doing business in Carroll County please join us for this great event! Please note that you do NOT need to be a member of the Chamber to attend. We hope to see you there!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Orientation
2022-04-07 08:30 - 09:30 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157-5006, United States
Join us for 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.

Carroll Technology & Innovation Council Zoom [IN]
2022-04-07 08:30 - 09:00 | Zoom Meeting, MD, United States
Value-driven, small group discussions where members share with one another hot business building, cost-saving, and other valued business advice. Additional sessions may be added, based on demand. Members only | Limited seats available | Free
Join us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss the selected topic.

Carroll County Agribusiness Breakfast
2022-04-07 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 -Drug & Violence Awareness Expo
2022-04-06 | Virtual, MD, United States
Due to COVID-19, changes needed to be made for the expo to continue safely. To accomplish this, an expanded and interactive website has been created!
The Drug and Violence Awareness Expo website will be accessible by every eighth grade and high school student of the Carroll County Public School system, all of the private schools throughout the county and every resident in the community. In addition to a broader audience, attendees will have access to all of the education materials, demonstrations, seminars, and exhibitors ALL YEAR LONG instead of just one day!

Certifying My Business As A Women, Minority and/or Veteran Owned Business
2022-04-05 09:00 - 11:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
***This workshop will be held on a Tuesday and Thursday morning***
This workshop will discuss the advantages of getting your business certified as a women, minority and/or women owned business. In addition, the processes required to get certified will be discussed as well.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2022-03-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Maryland IT Solutions, 289 E. Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A networking event hosted by Maryland IT Solutions. 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 plenty of business cards.
This event is sponsored by:
Maryland IT Solutions

Resources for Maryland Manufacturers
2022-03-31 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual, MD, United States
Maryland MEP, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Commerce, Maryland Department of Labor, Frederick County Economic Development and Carroll County Economic Development invite you to join us for an information webinar for Maryland manufacturers on March 31, 2022. This webinar will focus on a discussion around current business challenges, funding and other state and local resources available.
Agenda:

Welcome & MD MEP overview
EARN Maryland Manufacturing Funds / Training Opportunities ($100,000 in funds for Manufacturing)
Industry Discussion & Input
State and Local Resources

Date and time: Thu, March 31, 2022 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
Location: Online event
REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resources-for-maryland-manufacturers-carroll-frederick-washington-co-tickets-293284621197

Linkedin Workshop
2022-03-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
** This class is scheduled to be held online **
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 its available tools. Business owners will find out just how valuable this platform can be to connect to new opportunities.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Teacher Awards
2022-03-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, MD, United States
A program to honor Carroll County Teachers for their excellence.
A complete list of teachers nominated can be found on the Chamber website at www.CarrollCountyChamber.org.
The Chamber selects eight finalists who become candidates for Carroll County Teacher of the Year.
The 2022 Outstanding Teacher Awards will be streamed live on the Community Media Center’s Website, Facebook, YouTube and on Channels HD-1086 and Channel 19

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2022-03-17 16:00 - 18:00 | The Links of Challedon, 6166 Challedon Circle, Mt. Airy, MD, 21771, United States
A networking event sponsored by the Taste of Carroll. 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. Non-members – $20
This event proudly hosted by:
Taste of Carroll 2022

[IN]Crowd Happy Hour
2022-03-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Pub Dog Brewing Co., 1203 New Windsor Rd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Pop-Up Networking Event at Pub Dog Brewing Company
Thursday, March 10th | 4-6 PM
Join us for good company, good beer, and good food to kick off the new year! This is a great opportunity to network and share ideas with local business owners.
“Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” — Michele Jennae
Attendees must preregister via the website by the close of business on January 12th in order for your first round to be on us.
Walk-Ins are welcome to attend.
https://carrolltechcouncil.org/event/kick-off-networking-event/

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - Member Luncheon
2022-03-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Rd. (Rm. K100), Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Topic: Westminster Autonomous Corridor – MAGIC – Technically Driven Economic Development
Speaker: Graham Dodge, Executive Director, MAGIC
About Our Speaker: Graham is a patented inventor and serial entrepreneur with experience designing and deploying large systems of intelligence used by Fortune 500 companies. He is the Executive Director of MAGIC in Westminster leading economic development and technology innovation in the city. He is also a Mentor-In-Residence at Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures and President of MIT’s PathCheck Foundation. He lives in Westminster with his wife and 5 kids.
This event is proudly sponsored by:
Carroll Community College
