Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Carroll PM Connections
2024-08-27 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Best Western Conference Center, 451 WMC Drive, Westminster, MD, 21158
A reception for Leadership Carroll Class of 2025.
Open to Leadership Carroll Alumni and Chamber Members. Meet the incoming class, network with friends both old and new.

Carroll Business Network
2024-09-02 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-07 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

1 Million Cups Westminster
2024-09-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-09-18 09:00 - 10:00 | MAGIC, 36 W. Maint St, Westminster, 21157, United States
1 Million Cups Westminster is a program held for the community, by the community!
We are connected to a nationwide entrepreneurial organization which hosts weekly events that bring entrepreneurs in the Westminster community together over coffee and conversations. Coordinated by local business volunteers, these events are open to entrepreneurs and business/nonprofit owners of companies less than 5 years old.
We meet every Wednesday @ 9:00 AM. Sign up for email info and reminders, and apply to present, by visiting https://www.1millioncups.com/westminster
Subscribe to the 1MC Westminster YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1millioncupswestminster48
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1MCWestminster/

Carroll County Agribusiness Breakfast
2024-09-05 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-03 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 Orientation
2024-09-05 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-10-03 08:30 - 09:45 | 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 100th Anniversary Gala
2024-09-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Antrim 1844, 30 Trevanion Road, Taneytown, 21787, United States
Join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for a Hollywood Premier – 100 Years in the Making! We are proud to have supported this community for 100 years and invite our members to join us in honor of this milestone! Event proceeds to benefit the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization.

Carroll Business Network - Advertising for Small Businesses
2024-09-09 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.
Over a relaxed meal, attendees are given the chance to improve their network with fellow business owners. 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.
The Carroll Business Network luncheon event at Tony’s Japanese Restaurant on September 9th, 2024, features speaker Rich Austin (Trembling Giant Marketing) about Advertising for Small Businesses. Pre-purchasing your lunch fee is $22 Purchasing your lunch fee at the door is $25.
Advertising as a component of small business marketing is deceptively simple for its layers of complexity. It’s very easy to make basic assumptions, and be told all manner of information and metrics about performance, that seem to make sense and seem like a smart expense for your business; but what DOES advertising do? How do different advertising channels work? How do they impact your business, and which ones are the right ones for you and your business? Join Rich Austin for a brief presentation on Advertising for Small Business as he reviews all of the ways that different advertising opportunities can impact your business, how to assess which advertising will work the best for you, and what you can do to make sure the advertisements you DO run actually get the job done.
Rich Austin is the Managing Partner at Trembling Giant Marketing, LLC alongside equal owner and partner Amy Giannakoulias. Together, Rich and Amy put on all of the elements of the Carroll Business Network to bring business owners together, provide education and information, and help us all expand our networks. Rich has been actively creating and strategizing for marketing and advertising communications for over 25 years. He has an extensive background ranging from small business marketing to large corporate marketing campaigns, and has worked as a strategist, manager, creative director, and designer within the industry. He has been providing creative and consultative services to the Carroll County and surrounding small business community for over 10 years. He is a Sykesville/Eldersburg local, and involves himself deeply in the local community.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Member Luncheon
2024-09-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Carroll Lutheran Village, 300 St. Luke Circle, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join us for a Member Luncheon at Carroll Lutheran Village!
Topic: Being an Extraordinary Leader in Turbulent Times
This entertaining, informative and actionable presentation is ideal for business owners, leaders of non-profit organizations or anyone who is in a leadership role. It will focus on 8 proven strategies for being an excellent leader and guiding your organization as we all navigate challenging times, economic uncertainty and new emerging opportunities. You will walk away motivated and equipped with “ready-to-implement” ideas for you and your team.
Speaker: Doug Howard, President & Senior Consultant, Growth Team Strategies

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2024-09-12 15:30 | 1623 Brewing Company, 5975 Exchange Drive, Eldersburg, MD, 21784, United States
1623 Brewing Co. and Liberatore’s Eldersburg are excited to celebrate the grand opening of their new collaboration, Craft Culture!
Come out to enjoy happy hour specials, a wine tasting, and taste their new featured bourbon drink! Ribbon to be cut at 3:30PM!
More information to come…

Taneytown Business Breakfast
2024-09-13 07:30 - 09:00, 2024-10-11 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.

SHRM Annual Conference: Navigating the Future of Work
2024-09-13 08:00 - 16:30 | Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Rd. (Rm. K100), Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Carroll County SHRM has opened registration for the Annual Business Conference, on Friday, September 13, at Carroll Community College.
Business professionals and organization leaders are invited to attend this all-day Conference focusing on the workplace and providing 5.5 professional development credits.
The event will feature top experts who will speak about topics that are most relevant in today’s workplace.
Register: https://www.carrollcc.edu/ccshrm/
Speakers lineup:
Mike Nally
Jesse McCree
Sue DeLazaro
Karen Snyder, Certified Speaking Professional
Jeanne Belmonte
Michelle Caryn Paul, Ph.D.

Been There Sales Masterclass Series: Handling Objections
2024-09-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Trembling Giant Marketing, 106 Competitive Goals Drive, Sykesville, MD 21784, 106 Competitive Goals Dr, Sykesville, 21784, United States
The Carroll Business Network Presents Sales Masterclass Series event, featuring Phil Whitebloom (BeenThere Consulting Services), Author and Sales Coach, occurs every 3rd Monday at Trembling Giant Marketing from 4pm to 6pm. The first event will be on September 16th, 2024.
Registration for this event is $25. Drinks and light refreshments are provided. Networking starts at 4pm, Introductions at 4:10, and the Class begins promptly at 4:35pm. The scheduled end time is 6pm, but additional networking, questions, and more may carry on afterwards.
Phil Whitebloom is a seasoned sales expert and dynamic leader with over 40 years of experience in sales, sales management, and executive leadership. Throughout his career, Phil has managed sales teams across North America and Latin America, achieving remarkable success. He also served as Vice President of Sales for various small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S., France, and Israel. His impressive clientele ranged from the White House and major broadcasters to universities and Fortune 500 companies, spanning hundreds of markets and thousands of applications. Under his leadership, Phil and his teams have generated career sales exceeding $1.5 billion. He takes great pride in the diversity of his sales organizations and their high employee retention rates. After retiring from the corporate world, Phil launched BeenThere Consulting Services, LLC, a firm dedicated to sales coaching. Leveraging his extensive experience, Phil helps businesses and individuals improve and grow through one-to-one coaching, group coaching, workshops, and motivational speaking. He is a frequent guest on podcasts and co-hosts the BeenThere/SoldThat Podcast. Phil is also the author of the soon to be released book, “Handling Objections – Clues for Closing the Sale,” a guide to effective sales techniques.
Phil Whitebloom is also the co-host of the BeenThere Sold That podcast. The Been There Sold That Podcast, co-hosted by veteran sales expert Phil Whitebloom, is a must-listen for anyone looking to sharpen their sales skills and gain insights from industry leaders. Each episode delves into real-worldsales experiences, offering practical advice, strategies, and motivational stories from top business professionals. Whether you’re a business owner or executive, seasoned sales veteran or just starting out, Been There Sold That provides valuable lessons and inspiration to help you achieve your goals and grow your business. Tune in to discover how to overcome objections, close deals, and thrive in the competitive world of sales.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Commissioner Breakfast
2024-09-17 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll County Public Library – Mt. Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Rd., Mt. Airy, MD, 21771
Featuring Commissioner Michael Guerin- District 4
An opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners, learn about current issues, strengthen community ties, share information and get answers to important questions.

W.O.W-WOMEN OPTIMIZING WOMEN
2024-09-18 17:00 - 19:30 | Explorations Common at 50 East, 50 East Main St., Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
W.O.W’S 12TH ANNIVERSARY WELCOMES THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY!
Join other businesswomen and experience a murder mystery with owner, Raika Boia of East Coast Murder Mystery and her actors. Bring your sister, mother, friend, or associate. Step back in time to the 1920’s and come dressed in Chic Retro Style. Use your detective skills to catch the elusive killer in the lower level of our local library at Exploration Commons! RSVP TODAY-ONLY 80 SEATS AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPATE! RSVP: Barbara.Ringrose.Wow@gmail.com

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce PM Connections
2024-09-19 16:00 - 18:00
A networking event hosted by McDaniel College! 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.
Event to take place in the Coley Rice Lounge (located in McDaniel Hall). Coley Rice Lounge is in Building 25
Parking available at 245 West Main Street (highlighted section on Campus Map)
For the link to the campus map, click the link below to head over to the event page on our website!

Lunch About Nothing
2024-09-23 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.

2024 SCBA Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament
2024-09-24 08:00 - 16:00 | The Links of Challedon, 6166 Challedon Circle, Mt. Airy, MD, 21771, United States
Come join us on September 24 for the South Carroll Business Association’s Annual Golf Tournament! It’s going to be a fantastic day of fun, networking, and friendly competition. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just looking to enjoy a day outdoors, this event is perfect for everyone. Get ready to swing into action, make new connections, and support our local community. Plus, there will be amazing prizes, delicious food, and plenty of opportunities to showcase your business.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2024-09-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Glenwood Academy, 1545 Progress Way, Eldersburg, MD, 21784, United States
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Glenwood Academy in Eldersburg! Ceremony to begin at 4PM.

Cyber Sip
2024-09-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Flood Zone Brewery, 50 N. Main Street, Union Bridge, MD, 21791, United States
Cyber Sip is a cyber networking event that brings together cyber professionals to talk about the state of cyber. This event features industry experts and aims to help attendees understand cybersecurity trends, challenges, and impacts on business operations.
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: Flood Zone Marketplace & Brewery, 50 N. Main Street, Union Bridge, MD 21791
Entry entitles you to light fare, and 1 drink ticket from the beer, wine, and seltzer menu.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Commissioner Breakfast
2024-10-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Carroll County Public Library – Eldersburg Branch, 6400 Hemlock Lane, Eldersburg, MD, 21784
Featuring Commissioner Ed Rothstein- District 5
An opportunity to meet with Carroll County Commissioners, learn about current issues, strengthen community ties, share information and get answers to important questions.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Launch Carroll Event
2024-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Stratosphere Social, 1332 Londontown Blvd. Suite 103, 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!

1 Million Cups Westminster
2024-10-09 09:00 - 10:00 | MAGIC, 36 W. Maint St, Westminster, 21157, United States
1 Million Cups Westminster is a program held for the community, by the community!
We are connected to a nationwide entrepreneurial organization which hosts weekly events that bring entrepreneurs in the Westminster community together over coffee and conversations. Coordinated by local business volunteers, these events are open to entrepreneurs and business/nonprofit owners of companies less than 5 years old.
We meet every other Wednesday @ 9:00 AM. Sign up for email info and reminders, and apply to present, by visiting https://www.1millioncups.com/westminster
Subscribe to the 1MC Westminster YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1millioncupswestminster48
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1MCWestminster/

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2024-10-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Live Hydration Spa Eldersburg, 1532 Liberty Road Suite 104, Eldersburg, 21784, United States
Join us as we cut the ribbon for Live Hydration Spa Eldersburg! The event will run from 11AM – 1PM with the ribbon to be cut at 11:30! Come celebrate the opening of Live Hydration, and enjoy goodies from Stephanie’s AdoughABLE Cookies and The Sweet Home Bakery; as well as meet representatives from Elevate and Merritt Clubs!

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2024-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Grocery Outlet of Westminster, 200 Clifton Blvd. Suite D, Westminster, 21157, United States
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Grocery Outlet in Westminster! Ribbon to be cut at 10AM. More information to come…

SCBA October Luncheon
2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberatores Ristorante, 6300 Georgetown Blvd, Eldersburg, 21784
Our October presenter is Steven MacDonald with Atlantic Insurance Group, who will be discussing how businesses can protect themselves from the perils of cyber related issues.
Steven is a graduate of Wheaton College and holds the advanced Certificate Property & Casualty Underwriter insurance designation.
He is married with three children and is active in church, civic and community affairs.
Our sponsor this month is TJ Hance.
The SCBA holds its monthly luncheon on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Noon at Liberatore’s Ristorante, 6300 Georgetown Blvd., Eldersburg, MD The luncheon is $20 for members and $25 for guests. Pre-registration is required, a $3 service fee will be assessed at the door for those not previously registered.
