Economic Development

Pathways to Entrepreneurship Certificate
2022-10-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Carroll Business Network
2022-10-03 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-11-07 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

Management Information Systems
2022-10-05 09:00 - 11:30, 2022-10-25 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.

Carroll County Agribusiness Breakfast
2022-10-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-11-03 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 Annual Meeting
2022-10-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Martins Westminster, 505 Jermor Lane, Westminster, MD, United States
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Membership Meeting
Election of Directors to the Chamber’s Board
Keynote Speaker:
Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO, Sage Policy Group, Inc.
Anirban is a study in contradictions. He has been called an economist with a personality, or alternatively, one with a sense of humor. He has twice been recognized as one of Maryland’s 50 most influential people. He has also been named one of the Baltimore region’s 20 most powerful business leaders. In 2014, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appointed Dr. Basu as Chairman of the Maryland Economic Development Commission (2014-2021). He teaches global strategy at Johns Hopkins University and serves the Chief Economist function for a number of organizations around the country.
This event proudly sponsored by:
Gold Sponsors:
Aquino Financial Group, LLC
Carroll County Public Library
CQI Associates, LLC
Fuchs North America, Inc.
Silver Sponsor:
NWSB Bank
Thank you to our Media & Streaming Partner:
Community Media Center of Carroll County

Carroll Technology & Innovation Council Zoom [IN]
2022-10-06 08:30 - 09:00, 2022-11-03 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.

Business Exit Strategies and Transition
2022-10-06 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.

Ribbon Cutting Celebration: Waghouse Dog Daycare
2022-10-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Waghouse Dog Daycare, 1213 Liberty Road, Suite B11, Eldersburg, MD, 21784, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening Celebration of Waghouse Dog Daycare in Eldersburg, MD!
Come join the fun, meet the owners & staff, see the facility and/or hang out! Food & Beverages will be provided.
Ribbon cutting to take place at Noon.

Carroll County Women's Conference
2022-10-10 07:00 - 17:00 | McDaniel College – Naganna Forum, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Inaugural Carroll County Women’s Conference
Monday, October 10, 2022
Join us for “A Day of Enlightenment & Inspiration” held on the campus of McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland where passionate speakers will lead sessions ranging on a variety of topics throughout the day.

Discover & Explore Scotland Meeting/Webinar
2022-10-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157-5006, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for this informational meeting to learn more about our upcoming Chamber Trip to Scotland. You do NOT need to be a Chamber Member to join us on the trip and take advantage of this amazing deal! This trip is scheduled for April 19-26, 2023 and includes:
Round trip scheduled airfare
Round trip transfers between airports and hotels while overseas
6 nights hotel accommodation
2 nights Edinburgh
2 night Inverness
2 nights Glasgow
8 meals: breakfast daily, 1 lunch and dinner
Tours of: Edinburgh Castle, Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh, Inverness and Glasgow City Tours
Time to visit: Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle, St. Andrews Castle & Cathedral, Urquhart Castle, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Glasgow Cathedral
The informational meeting will take place at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, located at 9 East Main Street, Suite 105, Westminster, MD 21157. For your convenience, you may also join this meeting via zoom. Register today to learn more about this AMAZING trip!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Orientation
2022-10-13 08:30 - 09:30 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157-5006, United States
The orientation is 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.
Orientations take place on the FIRST THURSDAY EACH MONTH. Seating is limited, so please register online or call 410-848-9050 to RSVP.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
2022-10-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc., 10 Distillery Drive, Suite G-1, Suite G-1, MD, 21157, United States
A networking event hosted by Human Services Programs of Carroll County! 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. Non-members – $20

Taneytown Business Breakfast
2022-10-14 07:30 - 09:00, 2022-11-11 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.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Botanigal
2022-10-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Botanigal, 7550 Main Street, Sykesville, 21784, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Opening Celebration of Botanigal! Ribbon Cutting to take place at 1PM. More info to come!

Ignite Carroll 10
2022-10-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St., MD, 21157, United States
IGNITE Carroll is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea and the guts to get on stage and share it with the crowd.
The IGNITE concept puts multiple speakers in front of an audience with only 5 minutes to speak on a topic with a PowerPoint presentation that auto advances every 15 seconds. It is their chance to “enlighten” the audience about their passions! BUT, they have to “make it quick!”

Lunch About Nothing
2022-10-24 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.

Discover & Explore Egypt Meeting/Webinar
2022-10-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 9 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157-5006, United States
Join us for this informational meeting to learn more about our upcoming Chamber Trip to Egypt. You do NOT need to be a Chamber Member to join us on the trip and take advantage of this amazing deal! This trip is scheduled for November 7-15, 2023 and includes:
Round Trip Scheduled Airfare
Round trip transfers between airports and hotels while overseas
4 Night Hotel Accommodations in Cairo
3 Night Accommodations on Nile River Boat Cruise
15 Included Meals (7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 3 Dinners)
Sightseeing & Tours!
The informational meeting will take place at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, located at 9 East Main Street, Suite 105, Westminster, MD 21157. For your convenience, you may also join this meeting via zoom. Register today to learn more about this AMAZING trip!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
2022-10-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Advantage Internet Marketing, 77 East Main Street Suite 301, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A networking event hosted by Advantage Internet Marketing. 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

Prep for Pathways to Entrepreneurship Certificate
2022-11-01 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 – Launch Carroll
2022-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | 1623 Brewing Company, 5975 Exchange Drive, Eldersburg, MD, 21784, United States
Launch Carroll is Carroll County, MD’s premier young professionals networking and leadership development community for people ages 21-45 and is open to members AND non-members of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce! 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.
If you are a young professional doing business in Carroll County please join us for this great event!
This event proudly sponsored by: Tomlin Technology

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Orientation
2022-11-03 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.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Love It at Stella's Bridal & Fashions
2022-11-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Love It at Stella’s Bridal & Fashions, 5 South Center Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and Love it at Stella’s Bridal & Fashions in a toast as we celebrate their expansion! Check out their newly renovated spaces for suits & tuxedoes, cocktail dresses, eveningwear and of course their extensive bridal collection.
Ribbon Cutting at 5 p.m.
Lite refreshments available
R.S.V.P. 443-289-8832

Game Changers
2022-11-11 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.

Certifying My Business As A Women, Minority and/or Veteran Owned Business
2022-11-15 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.
