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SUMMARY:Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and CQI Presents: Energy Cost Crisis: Facts\, Fiction\, and Your Options
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative virtual session on energy efficiency and smart energy purchasing strategies\, hosted on Zoom. Register in advance to receive your zoom link. \nThe featured speaker\, Richard Anderson\, is the Founder and COO of CQI Associates and the Chamber’s Energy Co-op partner. Since founding the company in 1995\, Mr. Anderson has been dedicated to helping organizations maximize energy efficiency while advancing sustainable practices. \nDuring this session\, you’ll learn how CQI’s energy co-op model helps businesses reduce costs and simplify energy decisions. By leveraging collective buying power\, the co-op secures competitive energy rates for its members. As energy markets continue to evolve due to deregulation\, CQI actively negotiates on behalf of participants to ensure ongoing value and stability. \nWith nearly 30 years of industry experience\, CQI Associates provides professional management of the co-op program and serves as a trusted client advocate—guiding members through complex energy choices so they don’t have to navigate them alone. \nParticipants will also learn about options for incorporating renewable energy\, including access to up to 100% clean\, wind-powered electricity. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and ask questions directly from an industry expert.
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SUMMARY:Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
DESCRIPTION:Mix\, mingle\, and make connections! Join us at Mercer Floor & Home for an evening of relaxed networking with fellow Chamber members. Stroll the showroom\, spark new conversations\, and build relationships that help your business grow. \nBring plenty of business cards—you’ll want them for all the new contacts you’ll meet! Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://carrollbiz.org/event/carroll-county-chamber-of-commerce-pm-connections-2/
LOCATION:Mercer Carpet One\, Inc.\, 26 West Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
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SUMMARY:MD SBDC No-Cost & Low-Cost Training For Maryland Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSBDC 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. \nPlease click on the following link to access the training calendar and choose your training to register. \nhttps://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events
URL:https://carrollbiz.org/event/md-sbdc-no-cost-low-cost-training-for-maryland-small-businesses/2026-05-01/
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SUMMARY:Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the opening of Village West Pilates! Ribbon to be cut at 10am! More information to come…
URL:https://carrollbiz.org/event/carroll-county-chamber-of-commerce-ribbon-cutting-celebration-7/
LOCATION:Village West Pilates\, 18 W. Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
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SUMMARY:Carroll Business Network
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nOver 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. \nThe 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. \nAll events are from 12pm – 1:30pm
URL:https://carrollbiz.org/event/carroll-business-network-2/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Tony’s Japanese Restaurant\, 1213 Liberty Rd\, Sykesville\, MD\, 21784\, United States
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SUMMARY:Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Commissioner Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Commissioner Susan Krebs – District 5 \nAn opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners\, learn about current issues\, strengthen community ties\, share information and get answers to important questions.
URL:https://carrollbiz.org/event/carroll-county-chamber-of-commerce-commissioner-breakfast/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library – Eldersburg Branch\, 6400 Hemlock Lane\, Eldersburg\, MD\, 21784
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