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SUMMARY:Lunch About Nothing
DESCRIPTION:Lunch About Nothing is back!!! \nLunch 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.
URL:https://carrollbiz.org/event/lunch-about-nothing/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Serra Restaurant & Bar on Main\, 32 W. Main St.\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Zach Tomlin":MAILTO:ztomlin@tomlintech.com
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SUMMARY:MD SBDC - Credit-Building Strategies for Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:This session educates business owners on compliant\, practical strategies for building and strengthening credit profiles. Topics include utilization management\, credit mix\, authorized user considerations\, and establishing consistent positive payment history to support long-term financial health. Presenter\, Brianna Wenrich\, Kaydem Credit \nThis training is the second in a 5-part series on Credit Repair. All sessions compliment each other but are offered separately. \nThis series includes:\n-How to Read and Understand a Credit Report-March 25\, 1pm https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18488 \n-Credit-Building Strategies for Business Owners-April 28\, 1pm https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18489 \n-How Inquiries\, Late Payments\, and Utilization Affect Funding-May 11\, 11am https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18490 \n-When to Seek Professional Credit Restoration Support-June 4\, 1pm https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18491 \n-What to Expect from a Compliant Credit Restoration Service-July 8\, 1pm https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18492 \nPlease use the above links to register for one or all of the sessions.
URL:https://carrollbiz.org/event/md-sbdc-credit-building-strategies-for-business-owners/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MD\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC)":MAILTO:dpeyton@carrollcc.edu
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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.
URL:https://carrollbiz.org/event/carroll-county-chamber-of-commerce-and-cqi-presents-energy-cost-crisis-facts-fiction-and-your-options/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@carrollcountychamber.org
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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
CATEGORIES:Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC)":MAILTO:dpeyton@carrollcc.edu
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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
CATEGORIES:Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
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