Economic Development

Carroll Technology Council's Educational Meeting
2019-03-14 08:00 (America/New_York) | Carroll Nonprofit Center, 255 Clifton Blvd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join us on Thursday, March 14th for our Educational Meeting “Managing Employees and their Devices”.
8 AM -8:15 AM Networking and Refreshments
8:15 AM Educational Segment Begins

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2019-03-14 16:00 - 18:00 | InfoPathways, 25 Liberty Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
Join Infopathways/Freedom Broadband for a St. Patrick Day themed PM Connections.
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 – $15

Get Business Now
2019-03-15 07:30 - 15:00 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
This event is free, but registration is required and space is limited. The event does fill so register early!
AGENDA
KEYNOTE AND PRESENTATIONS
Keynote
Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce, Maryland
Featured Topics
Get Funded! Learn about access to various capital programs from grants to small business loans.
Get Known! Discover social media tools to get your message out.
Get It Right! Learn key tips to keep your operation running smoothly.
Get Connected! Talk with procurement specialists from around the county.
LUNCH
Provided by Miller, Resources for Entrepreneurs
NETWORKING AND PROCUREMENT FAIR
Network and connect with state and local procurement officers.
Connect with local banks and small business fund managers.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - March Luncheon
2019-03-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Carroll Hospital, 291 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Drugs in the Workplace and Community
Speakers:
Leslie Simmons, Executive Vice President, LifeBridge Health and President, Carroll Hospital Center.
Topic: Drugs in the Community
Michelle Willis, Carroll Occupational Health
Topic: Drugs in the Workplace – What Every Employer Should Know!
Sponsored by Carroll Hospital, A Lifebridge Health Ctr

Business Exit Strategies and Transition
2019-03-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-04-15 08:00 - 09:30 | 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.

Small Business Marketing Workshop
2019-03-22 08:00 - 09:30, 2019-04-19 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.
Instructor: Missie Wilcox, President, MarketWorks

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - Launch Carroll, Young Professional Group
2019-03-28 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.
Visit the calendar page to sign up and get the location of the event.
A Group within the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
Today’s event sponsored by NWSB Bank

Carroll County Manufacturing Fair
2019-04-02 08:30 - 13:00 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Carroll Community College – Bollinger Family Conference Center (K100)

Carroll Manufacturing panel discussions
Manufacturing industry career presentations by local workers sharing career path options and earnings potential.
Career training program presentations on the new Digital Design and Manufacturing program, Welding, Electrical and HVAC Apprenticeship programs and more.
Manufacturers’ Vendor Fair – showcase your company and the products that are Made in Carroll County! Advertise for job openings and internships.
Free to attend.

8:30 – 9:00 am
Networking

9:00 am
Keynote: Sue Chambers, President/CEO, Strouse Corporation

9:45 – 10:45 am
Breakout Session 1: register for one session

11:00 – Noon
Breakout Session 2: register for one session

Noon – 1:00 pm

Networking

Click Here for Session Details!
FREE ADMISSION | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
To register, call Continuing Education & Training at 410-386-8100.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2019-04-04 05:00 - 19:00 | AAA Mid Atlantic, 1030 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, MD, 21157
A networking event hosted by a AAA.
AAA Mid Atlantic has been in Westminster over 65 years. Join them for Mocktails as they share, with us, that AAA is so much more than just Road Service! Come see the new look of their Store,
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 – $15

Carroll County Agribusiness Breakfast
2019-04-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2019-05-02 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.

Blogging Workshop
2019-04-08 18:00 - 2019-04-10 21:15 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
This is a 2-part class, Mon & Wed, 6:00–9:15 p.m.
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.

Growing An Entrepreneurial Enterprise-90 Minute Miller Mastery Workshop
2019-04-09 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.

Hiring & Retaining Key Employees in Today's Tight Labor Market
2019-04-11 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Use these learned techniques to hire and keep key employees in today’s tight labor market, which is expected to tighten even further. These techniques are based on real-life experiences in markets experiencing full employment and massive employee churn.

Carroll Technology Council's Educational Meeting
2019-04-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Carroll Nonprofit Center, 255 Clifton Blvd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join us on Thursday, April 11th as we discuss “Problem Customers”.
8 AM Networking and Refreshments
8:15 AM Educational Segment begins

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - Legislative Wrap-up Luncheon
2019-04-11 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 2019 Session of the Maryland General Assembly
Speakers will be members of the Carroll Delegation. Moderator will be Dana Blum, Chair of the Chamber’s Legislative Committee.
Sponsored by McDaniel College

Rural Business Access to Capital Seminar
2019-04-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Carroll County Farm Museum – Landon C. Burns Room, 500 South Center Street, Wesstminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Carroll County Small Business Development Center is pleased to offer an access to capital seminar for businesses looking to expand. Businesses, particularly those in rural areas of the county, are encouraged to attend. Attendees will learn about loan guarantee programs that support business expansion offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture. These loan guarantee programs cover a wide range of business needs with very attractive terms.
Bankers are encouraged to attend; time will be allotted at the end of the presentations for companies to meet with bankers to talk about their working capital needs and strategies to meet them.
Business needs covered include: Buying and leasing commercial real estate, Business acquisition, Plant and equipment purchases, Personnel expenses, Export business development, Inventory costs, Accounts receivable.
To register: call Steve Colella, Carroll County Small Business Development Consultant at 443-356-2818 or email scolella@harford.edu.

SWOT Analysis Workshop--Identify Your Business's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats
2019-04-17 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.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - Drug & Violence Awareness Expo
2019-04-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Carroll County Ag Center – Shipley Arena, 706 Ag Center Drive, Westminster, MD, 21157
The DRUG & VIOLENCE EXPO will feature:
•Exhibitors providing education and information on services available to the community.
•Simulated Drunk Driving Experience provided by McDaniel College
•Display of Law Enforcement Vehicles: Police car, Crime lab and more…
•Informative speakers on the topics of Drug, Domestic violence, Rape, and Gangs
•Demonstrations: K-9 Unit, Self Defense and CPR demonstrations
The Expo is open to ALL! We especially invite parents and school students (middle, high, and college) to attend. This is a ONE DAY EVENT. Attend and become more informed.

Understanding Accounting & Financial Statements
2019-04-23 18:00 - 2019-04-25 20:30 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
This is a 2-part class, Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00-8:30 p.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.

Ready, Set, Go!
2019-04-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Business/Employment Resource Center (BERC), 224 North Center Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Launch your new business with confidence and on the right foot. Find out what to expect from an experience business consultant. Topics include options for business entities, resources available to start-ups, costs of services needed, licensing and tax considerations, loans and financial resources, marketing strategies, and all the perks and drawbacks that come with the life of an entrepreneur.

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce – PM Connections
2019-04-30 17:00 - 19:00 | NWSB Bank, 1001 Twin Arch Shopping Center, Mt. Airy, MD, 21771, Select a Country:
A networking event hosted by Chamber member NWSB Bank, A Division of ACNB 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.
PM Connections are free for members and their guest.

BERC Spring Job Fair
2019-05-02 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.

Carroll Technology Council's 15th Annual Golf Tournament
2019-05-03 08:00 - 16:00 | The Links of Challedon, 6166 Challedon Circle, Mt. Airy, MD, 21771, United States
Save the Date and join us for the most fun that you will have at a “tech event” in Carroll County!
Our 15th Annual Golf Tournament (where proceeds benefit our TechKids/TechWorks programs and the Scott Adelman Memorial Scholarship Fund) will be held on May 3rd at The Links at Challedon!

Carroll Co Chamber of Commerce - PM Connections
2019-05-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Rocksalt Grille, 65 w. Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157
A networking event hosted by the Carroll County Transition Council. 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 – Free
This summer,provide a work experience for a high school student with a disability! Come hear how DORS and local partners will match your business with a pre-screened youth for a six week paid work experience with no cost to you! Without all the usual hiring process hassles, you will gain a young enthusiastic worker to fill a seasonal position while helping a student with a disability begin to build a successful future.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Awards
2019-05-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Meeting, MD, United States
Recognizing the achievements of Carroll County Public Safety Professionals. Every day, these professionals go above and beyond the call of duty to protect you, your employees, your business property, your family and homes. May 15th is Peace Officers Memorial Day and this holiday is a part of National Police Week.
To reserve a table (seats 10) call to register 410-848-9050. RSVP by May 8th. Please have all your guests names when you call.

This is MOSH
2019-05-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Business/Employment Resource Center (BERC), 224 North Center Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Maryland Division of Labor and Industry invites you to attend these no-cost informative workshops at the Carroll County/Business Employment Resource Center in Westminster:
This is MOSH – This workshop provides an overview on steps you can take to improve workplace safety and health, as well as prevent accidents and occupational illnesses.

Great News! Attendees are now eligible to receive CEUs from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI)! Programs are valid for 2 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Programs are valid for 2 PDCs towards aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

Wage and Hour Information and Laws / Maryland Healthy Working Families Act (SHRM/HRCI)
2019-05-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Business/Employment Resource Center (BERC), 224 North Center Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Maryland Division of Labor and Industry invites you to attend these no-cost informative workshops at the Carroll County/Business Employment Resource Center in Westminster:
Wage and Hour Information and Laws / Maryland Healthy Working Families Act (SHRM/HRCI) – In the Wage and Hour workshop, we will provide information on enforcement of laws concerning wages and time off, and more! The MHWFA/Sick and Safe Leave presentation will provide an overview and clarification of the Law.
Great News! Attendees are now eligible to receive CEUs from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI)! Programs are valid for 2 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Programs are valid for 2 PDCs towards aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
