Lunch About Nothing
2022-05-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Cottage Foods Seminar
2022-05-25 16:30 - 2022-05-26 19:30 | Explorations Common at 50 East, 50 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Cottage Food Industry Law of 2012 in Maryland opened the door for small-scale food entrepreneurs to launch a food business without investing in a commercial kitchen. This change in Maryland’s regulations allows individuals to prepare certain types of food items in their home kitchen. However, cottage food production does have its requirements and laws to be followed, including packaging and labeling, types of foods allowed, and location of sales.
This seminar will provide information regarding laws and regulations as well as marketing and financial processes that will make your business a success! This event is two evenings (5/25 & 5/26, 4:30 – 7:30 each night) and is a must attend! Contact SBDC, Bryan Laing – blaing@carrollcc.edu for more info.

SWOT Analysis
2022-05-26 09:00 - 10:30 | 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 County Chamber of Commerce – PM Connections
2022-05-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Wastler Auto Service & Tire Pros, 4174 Ridge Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A networking event hosted by a Wastler Auto Service & Tire Pros! 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
2022-06-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-01 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 Agribusiness Breakfast
2022-06-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-07-07 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.

Pathways to Entrepreneurship Certificate
2022-06-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-02 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

Carroll Technology & Innovation Council Zoom [IN]
2022-06-02 08:30 - 09:00, 2022-07-07 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 Chamber of Commerce Orientation
2022-06-02 08:30 - 09:30, 2022-07-07 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.

Game Changers
2022-06-02 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.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Launch Carroll
2022-06-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Island Green Family Fun Center, 1199 South Pleasant Valley Rd., Westminster, MD, 21158, 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:
NWSB Bank
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 Business Network
2022-06-06 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-07-04 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

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
2022-06-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Shipley’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, 1224 N. Main Street, Hampstead, MD, 21074, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for a networking event hosted by Shipley’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry. 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

Taneytown Business Breakfast
2022-06-10 07:30 - 09:00, 2022-07-08 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.

Get Business Now 2022
2022-06-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Carroll Community College Washington Road Campus, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
This is a one day event held at Carroll Community College and includes a light breakfast & lunch.
Hear from key speakers from Carroll County business associations focusing on their benefits to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
The event will also include a 2.5-hour workshop on how to increase sales through business and social networking.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Carroll Commencement
2022-06-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Martins Westminster, 505 Jermor Lane, Westminster, MD, United States
Join us as we celebrate the commencement of the Leadership Carroll Class of 2022
This event proudly sponsored by: Shelter Systems

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2022-06-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Advanced Vacuum Company, Inc., 1215 Business Parkway North, Westminster, MD, 21157
Join us at Advanced Vacuum Company for a ribbon cutting ceremony as we celebrate their 50th Anniversary! Ribbon cutting to take place at noon and more details to come!
Since 1972, ADVACO has been the benchmark in comprehensive vacuum equipment repair. From standard preventative maintenance rebuilds to major overhauls, ADVACO offers the most comprehensive, reliable and cost effective vacuum equipment service solutions available.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Commissioner Breakfast
2022-06-21 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll County Public Library – Eldersburg Branch, 6400 Hemlock Lane, Eldersburg, MD, 21784
Featuring Commissioner Ed Rothstein- District 5: Eldersburg & Sykesville
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 County Chamber of Commerce – Carroll Biz Challenge Meet & Greet
2022-06-23 17:00 - 19:30 | TownMall of Westminster, 400 N. Center St., Westminster, MD, 21157
The Carroll Biz Challenge showcases local entrepreneurs and gives them the exciting opportunity to pitch their new business ideas, to make great connections, get loads of publicity, and compete for a $5,000 cash prize (plus additional prizes worth thousands more), the $1,000 People’s Choice Award, and the $1,000 United Way of Central Maryland Changemaker Challenge Award.
Come out to the TownMall of Westminster and meet the contestants, judges and sponsors of the 2022 Carroll Biz Challenge in an evening charged with entrepreneurial electricity!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – PM Connections
2022-06-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Historical Society of Carroll County, 1838 Emerald Lane, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A networking event hosted by The Historical Society 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

Virtual Conversation with U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
2022-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Meeting, MD, United States
Please join U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship Chair Ben Cardin (D-Md.) for a virtual discussion about small business policy. The senator will provide an update about the measures he is pushing in Congress to address the challenges facing Maryland small business owners, including workforce development, capital access, and business mentorship and technical training.

Carroll County Chamber - PM Connections
2022-07-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
A networking event hosted by The Carroll County Farm Museum. 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
