Economic Development

Passion to Profit: How to Go from Blogging to Building a Profitable Business Doing Work That You Love
2020-03-16 18:00 - 2020-03-18 21:15 (America/New_York) | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
This is a 2-part class, Monday March 16 and Wednesday March 18, from 6:00-9:15 p.m.
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.

Understanding Business Insurance
2020-03-17 18:00 - 2020-03-19 20:15 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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 on what and how much insurance to buy and make sure you have the basis for understanding how to rightsize your insurance needs.

America's SBDC Day!
2020-03-18 08:00 - 17:00 | MD, United States
SBDC Day is a national, collective proclamation of the success and impact America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) have across the nation in economic development and the small businesses community. The fourth America’s SBDC Day will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
SBDC Day unites the nearly 1,000 SBDC centers across the country and the hundreds of thousands of clients they serve by sharing, in real time, the success stories and notable impacts SBDCs collectively have on the small business community at large. This special day will be celebrated with social media campaigns, public relations initiatives, online and in-person events and more.
Contact Steven Colella to schedule a visit, 443-356-2818

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Member Luncheon
2020-03-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Springdale Prepatory School, 500 Main Street, New Windsor, MD, 21776, United States

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Outstanding Teacher Awards - Canceled
2020-03-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Winters Mill High School, A program to honor Carroll County Teachers for their excellence. The Chamber selects eight finalist to be honored and these eight finalist become candidates for Carroll County Teacher of the Year. 6:00-6:45 PM Reception 6:45 - 8:30 PM Presentation of Certificates and Awards, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A program to honor Carroll County Teachers for their excellence.
The Chamber selects eight finalist to be honored and these eight finalist become candidates for Carroll County Teacher of the Year.
6:00-6:45 PM Reception
6:45 – 8:30 PM Presentation of Certificates and Awards

Game Changers for Small Business
2020-03-31 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.

Carroll County Agribusiness Breakfast
2020-04-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-05-07 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 - Canceled
2020-04-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Carroll County Ag Center – Shipley Arena, 706 Ag Center Drive, Westminster, MD, 21157
The expo will focus on drugs, gangs, domestic violence, and sexual assault and their impact on the community. The expo consists of continuous educational seminars, an interactive impairment driving course, self-defense, CPR and K-9 demonstrations, mobile forensic lab, a display of crime fighting vehicles, and over 60 exhibitors from various support groups sharing information on each topic.

Carroll Business Network Lunch
2020-04-06 12:00 - 13:30, 2020-05-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Tony’s Japanese Restaurant, 1213 Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD, 21784, 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 Circuit Court and local small businesses.
A hibachi and sushi lunch is included, and all attendees will receive a list of contact information for all attendees and have their contact information shared with all other past attendees via email as well as have their information shared on the Carroll Business Network Facebook Page.
Pre registration via PayPal – $20 | At the door – $23
All events are from 12pm – 1:30pm

Economic Outlook 2020
2020-04-07 08:00 - 10:30 | Zoom Meeting, MD, United States
Save the Date!

Anirban Basu joins us for our 19th year and presents, “The Return of the Economist”.
His presentation provides a detailed, data-driven update of the performance of the global,
national, regional and local economies.
Registration opens on or about March 2, 2020
Sponsored by:

April Educational Meeting – Innovations in Cannabis
2020-04-09 08:00 - 21:30 | Carroll Nonprofit Center, 255 Clifton Blvd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Save the date, details coming soon! Carroll Technology & Innovation Council Educational Meetings are free for CTC members and $10 for the general public.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce – PM Connections - Postponed - New Date to Be Determined
2020-04-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Carroll Community Bank, 1010 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A networking event hosted by a Carroll Community Bank. 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.
Joining us will be members of the South Carroll Business Association.
PM Connections are free for members and their guest.

Blogging Workshop
2020-04-13 18:00 - 2020-04-15 21:15 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
This workshop meets from 6:00–9:15 p.m. on Monday April 13, 2020 and Wednesday April 15, 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 of your business, build a customer base and get sales.

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements
2020-04-14 09:00 - 2020-04-15 11:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
This is a 2-part class, Tuesday April 14 and Wednesday April 15, 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 understand financial statements and other business documentation.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Legislative Wrap-up Luncheon – Zoom Meeting
2020-04-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Flood Zone Brewery, 50 N. Main Street, Union Bridge, MD, 21791, United States
Legislative Wrap-up Luncheon, A report on the 2020 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
Due to the COVID-19 virus the Wrap-up will be a Zoom Meeting. The interview will be will be posted on the Chamber’s website and Facebook page.
Please register for this webinar and print a registration confirmation. The login information will be in the confirmation.
We ask that you not share this login info with anyone else.

And Away We Grow - Marketing
2020-04-17 08:00 - 11:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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.

Carroll County hamber of Commerce - Real Talk for Small Businesses - How to Pivot during COVID-19
2020-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | MD, United States
Zoom Meeting
Join us as we chat with fellow local small business owner, Tiombe Paige. Operator of Cultivated Boutique in Westminster, MD. We will discuss how she has quickly changed her business model to fit what is happening in our economy and a few tips she may have to help other small businesses just like hers.
Please register for this webinar and print a registration confirmation. The login information will be in the confirmation.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce – PM Connections - Postponed - New Date to Be Determined
2020-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 | NWSB Bank, 1001 Twin Arch Shopping Center, Mt. Airy, MD, 21771, Select a Country:
A networking event hosted by a Chamber member. 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.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Webinar – SMART-Leading Through the Covid Crisis.
2020-04-29 08:30 - 09:30 | MD, United States
Presenter: Doug Howard, Growth Team Strategies
Doug Howard is a business consultant specializing in strategic planning, operation improvement and financial analysis for growing organizations.
He brings to each new engagement his 25 years of experience in the private sector working with small businesses and start-ups. During that time he provided accounting, tax and consulting services to hundreds of businesses with offices in five states.
Practical Solutions, delivered in an informative, entertaining and effective way.
Topics to cover:
• Strategies and Leadership Tactics for Managing the Business Disruption
• 5 Stages for Getting Your Business Back on Track
• How Purpose, People and Process Will Determine Your Outcome
• Creating Your 12-Month SMART Program for Business Success
Media & Streaming Partner – Community Media Center

CTC Annual Golf Tournament
2020-05-01 07:00 - 15:00 | The Links of Challedon, 6166 Challedon Circle, Mt. Airy, MD, 21771, United States
Join us for Carroll Technology Council’s annual golf tournament! Save the date, details coming soon!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Commissioners’ & Businesses Breakfast
2020-05-05 08:00 - 09:30
Speaker Commissioner Steve Wantz District 1 – Taneytown/Manchester
The meeting is not canceled, members will be able to join Commissioner Wantz and Mike for a virtual report.
An opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners, learn about current issues, strengthen community ties, share information and get answers to important questions.
Please register for this webinar and print a registration confirmation. The login information will be in the confirmation.
We ask that you not share this login info with anyone else.
Media & Streaming Partner – Community Media Center

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Cheers
2020-05-07 04:00 - 17:30 | MD, United States
Virtual Meeting using Zoom. Join us for a networking extravaganza from the comfort of your own couch!
It is FREE to Zoom in.
Information to join the meeting will be included in the confirmation email or confirmation you print.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Webinar – Shifting business like a startup
2020-05-07 08:30 - 09:45 | MD, United States
As a former public company CFO with over 25 years of experience, Principal Rick Leimbach, CPA advises public and private companies with operational cash management and financial reporting as well as positioning for raising capital for growth and success through Startup Portal, a Carrollton Partners venture.
Topics to cover:
1. Business in the cloud – value of affordable web applications
2. Changing your future revenue model
3. Cash planning – near term/long term
4. Future of raising capital (i.e. equity crowdfunding, revenue sharing)
Please register for this webinar and print a registration confirmation. The login information will be in the confirmation.
Media & Streaming Partner – Community Media Center

BERC Spring Job Fair
2020-05-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Business/Employment Resource Center (BERC), 224 North Center Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Meet with representatives from area businesses looking for qualified employees
Complete applications and distribute your résumé
On-site résumé critiques
Dress to Impress!

(No pre-registration required!)
For more information, please contact Scott Singleton at 410.386.2521 or ssingleton@carrollcountymd.gov.

Business Risks 2020: Insurance, Legal and Finance Challenges of Cybersecurity
2020-05-08 08:00 - 16:30 | Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Rd., Westminster, MD, 21157
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 is necessary for each vendor? How does risk exposure affect financing, investments and loans? What are the actuarial methods used to estimate risks and damages? As a business owner how can I mitigate my risks? These questions and more will be answered!
Keynote Speakers:
David Lieber – Senior Privacy Policy Counsel – Google
Bill Wesley – Deputy Chief, Encryption Production and Solutions – National Security Agency (NSA)

Presentation Skills Workshop
2020-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Economic Update featuring Anirban Basu
2020-05-13 08:30 - 10:00 | 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 of fragilities that have been exposed by the pandemic. This webinar speaks to our current economic circumstances, how difficult things are likely to become over the foreseeable future, and the contours of the brisk recovery to come thereafter.
Anirban is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm in Baltimore. Anirban serves as the chief economist to Associated Builders and Contractors and as chief economic adviser to the Construction Financial Management Association. In 2007 and then again in 2016, Mr. Basu was selected by the Daily Record newspaper as one of Maryland’s 50 most influential people. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010.
Information to join the meeting will be included in the confirmation email you receive once you have registered.
Sponsored by Carroll County Public Library – Explorations Commons at 50 East
Media & Streaming Partner Community Media Center

IN[ovation] Crowd Networking Event
2020-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | MD, United States
Save the date, details coming soon!
