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CCDED and GBC Partner for Economic Update Event
“This is an exciting opportunity to partner with GBC and share our local and regional economic dev...
07 November, 2024
Economic Development Week Visits Agriculture
“We had a great week visiting agriculture-related industry business throughout the county.”...
01 November, 2024
Carroll County Celebrates Economic Development Week October 21st – 25th
“This week is a great opportunity to focus on the importance of economic development and the criti...
17 October, 2024
Updated: Workforce Development to Temporarily Close for Renovations
Updated information on individual day closings later in October......
12 September, 2024
Md Dept. of Housing and Community Development Applications to Open for Business Boost Microgrant Program
Microgrants range from $20,000 to $50,000 to assist small businesses with growth and expansion......
09 September, 2024
Summer Youth Employment Program a Success for Businesses and Students
We were excited to expand the summer youth employment program this year, benefiting both young worke...
29 August, 2024
Governor Moore Announces Low-Interest Federal Financial Assistance for Farmers Affected by Drought
Emergency loans may be used to meet recovery needs, including replacement of essentials like equipme...
22 August, 2024
Carroll County Visitors Center Moves to New Location July 1st
The Visitors Center helps residents and visitors navigate the county's beautiful rural areas, histor...
24 June, 2024
Carroll County Farm Museum Summer Concert Series Begins June 23rd
The Night at the Museum, 2024 Summer Concert Series includes three live bands at the museum beginnin...
20 June, 2024
Maryland Wine Festival 40th Anniversary Celebration Tickets on Sale Now!
Carroll County Government is pleased to announce that the 40th Anniversary of the Maryland Wine Fest...
20 June, 2024
Carroll County Farm Museum is a 2024 Blue Star Museum
We welcome our service men and women and their families for a fun, educational and relaxing visit in...
23 May, 2024
SBA Offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Businesses Affected by the FSK Bridge Collapse
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing information on Economic Injury Disaster Lo...
22 May, 2024
Governor Moore Announces More Than $125 Million for State Revitalization Program Funding
Each year, State Revitalization Programs support hundreds of community improvement projects and acti...
07 May, 2024
Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Atticks Tours Carroll County
The day was an opportunity to listen and learn from farm owners and businesses about current success...
03 May, 2024
Workforce Development Seeks Businesses with Summer Job Openings
CCWD is seeking 60 employers, including non-profit agencies, who have summer job openings to contact...
03 May, 2024
Resources: Those Affected by the Key Bridge Collapse
There are several websites and phone numbers available to help those impacted by the devastating inc...
12 April, 2024
Economic Development Hosts Local Business Leader Roundtable with GBC
County business representatives from industry sectors including manufacturing, distribution, agritou...
11 April, 2024
CCWD Temporarily Adjusts Services Beginning April 1st
The multi-service center building will undergo a multiphase HVAC renovation that is expected to last...
28 March, 2024
Maryland Announces $10 Million for Small Business Grants to Strengthen Local Economies
The funding will activate vacant spaces in business corridors, support small businesses with start u...
13 March, 2024
Recent Ag Census Data – Carroll Agriculture Continues to Add to the Local Economy
Ag census data provides valuable insights into demographics, economics, land use and activities......
06 March, 2024
EVAPCO Announces Expansion, Adding 275 New Jobs in Carroll County
EVAPCO plans to create 275 new jobs in Taneytown, bringing its employment to more than 840 workers i...
01 March, 2024
Economic Development Promotes Sunderland to Deputy Director
Deputy Director Sunderland will assist the director in the overall design, implementation, and enhan...
22 January, 2024
Elevate Your Business: Unleash Profitability and Sustainability!
Join us for an immersive workshop designed to equip you with indispensable tools that will reshape t...
18 January, 2024
Denise Beaver Named Economic Development Director
The Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Denise Beaver as the n...
21 December, 2023
SBA Offers Disaster Loan Program Assistance Due to Drought
The declaration includes Frederick and Washington counties and the contiguous Allegany, Carroll, How...
20 November, 2023
Carroll County Economic Development & Land Use Study Presentation to PZC
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, county staff and consultants led a presentation to the Carroll County...
15 November, 2023
County’s Triple A Credit Ratings Reaffirmed
This rating is significant as it allows the county to finance capital projects at the lowest possibl...
08 November, 2023
Ridge Engineering Celebrates Grand Opening of New Building
Ridge invited the community to celebrate the grand opening of the new building with two open houses,...
20 October, 2023
Carroll County Celebrates Economic Development Week October 23rd – 27th
Carroll County celebrates Economic Development Week in Maryland to emphasize and educate the public ...
19 October, 2023
RuralTech Connect
Join us for a fun and enriching evening in Carroll County where you’ll have the opportunity to net...
11 October, 2023
Maryland Announces $1 Million for Wineries & Vineyards
A total of $1 million is available for this program, with grants supporting up to 25 percent of qual...
31 August, 2023
Residents Asked to Complete Survey on County Broadband Access
Carroll County is asking residents & businesses to complete a residential broadband survey to colle...
23 August, 2023
Governor Moore Announces Hahn’s of Westminster Expansion, Bringing New Jobs to Carroll County
Hahn Bros., Inc., also known as Hahn’s of Westminster, is growing its headquarters and manufacturi...
26 July, 2023
Carroll County Economic Development & Land Use Study Survey
Carroll County Economic Development & Land Use Study Update and Survey......
18 May, 2023
Carroll County Economic Development and Land Use Study – 2nd Public Workshop
Carroll County is excited to announce the second public workshop for the county’s new Economic Dev...
29 March, 2023
CCWD Staff Join College in Agreement Signing with Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Carroll Community College (Carroll) and the Baltimore Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Commi...
21 March, 2023
Carroll County Economic Development and Land Use Study & Survey
This study will evaluate the current status and longer-term potential of economic opportunities in t...
21 February, 2023
MD Commerce Announces Business Telework Assistance Grant
The Business Telework Assistance Grant Program assists businesses with retaining and creating jobs a...
30 November, 2022
Workforce Center Recognized as Champion of Manufacturing
CCWD recognized as a 2022 Champion of Manufacturing at the RMI of Maryland’s Maryland Manufacturin...
18 November, 2022
HEXAGON PURUS EXPANDS WITH 100 NEW JOBS IN CARROLL COUNTY
Hexagon Purus, a company focused on hydrogen alternative fuel and energy solutions, is growing its p...
10 November, 2022
Liquidity Aleworks Opens this Week in Mount Airy
Liquidity Aleworks, a new craft brewery founded by partners Ray Tignall and Billy Deavers, opens thi...
07 November, 2022
Truck Driver Certificate Training Program
The 280 hour Truck Driver certificate training program qualifies students to operate different types...
02 November, 2022
Maryland’s Best Expo Scheduled for January 10
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will host the Maryland’s Best Expo on Tuesday, Januar...
26 October, 2022
Monthlong Virtual Hiring Event for Businesses & Job Seekers
Are you hiring and looking for candidates to fill job openings? Our new monthly recruitment event ...
01 October, 2022
TEDCO Tech Fair
Small businesses looking to broaden their footprint and increase future sales can interact with larg...
02 September, 2022
Workforce Center Launches Improved Jobs Board
Carroll County Workforce Development’s Jobs Board saves you time and money as the service is offer...
24 August, 2022
Last Round of BGE Energizing Small Business Grants Now Open
BGE Energizing Small Business Grants will prioritize companies operated by historically underreprese...
17 July, 2022
Summer Youth Employment Program Seeking Business Partners
Carroll County Workforce Development (CCWD) is seeking business partners to work with youth during a...
11 April, 2022
Applications for the Finksburg Facade Improvement Program Begin April 1st
Carroll County is pleased to announce it will begin accepting applications for the Finksburg Facade ...
14 March, 2022
Resources for Maryland Manufacturers
A discussion around current business challenges, funding and other state and local resources availab...
10 March, 2022
Carroll County Announces Workforce Development Rebrand
Carroll County is excited to announce the rebranding of the Carroll County Business/Employment Resou...
03 February, 2022
Historic Springfield Hospital Center in Sykesville to be repurposed into residential, office and park space
The historic Springfield Hospital Center in Sykesville will soon be rehabilitated and repurposed int...
27 January, 2022
Economic Development Receives Community Partner of the Year Award
The Carroll Technology & Innovation Council (CTIC) recently presented the Carroll County Department ...
16 December, 2021
Economic Development Deputy Graduates from Leadership Maryland
Leadership Maryland recognized the Class of 2021 graduates at its 28th annual ceremony on December 7...
16 December, 2021
TEDCO Accepting Applications for Funding Programs
Attention Carroll County Start-ups…TEDCO is accepting applications for funding programs......
02 December, 2021
“Not your average Regional Briefing: A Tour of Greater Baltimore”
Wrap up 2021 by registering for Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore’s virtual, rapid-fire Regio...
25 November, 2021
Mobile welding program fast-tracks students to jobs
Getting people trained and on the job as fast as possible is the goal behind an accelerated welding ...
25 October, 2021
Panda Express and slew of retail headed to Westminster
The restaurant will take the place of a Ruby Tuesday restaurant. Workers are in the beginning stage ...
18 October, 2021
Carroll County Workforce Development Board Holds Inaugural Meeting
The newly-created Carroll County Workforce Development Board of Directors, appointed by the Board of...
13 October, 2021
Additional Space leased at 1332 Londontown Boulevard
Leasing activity in Carroll County remains consistent, especially at projects such as 1332 Londontow...
30 September, 2021
Project Restore applications opening September 8th at Noon
DHCD is administering $25 million to provide financial support to Maryland’s new or expanding busi...
08 September, 2021
BGE Starts Last Round of Energizing Small Business Grants
BGE Energizing Small Business Grants will prioritize companies operated by historically underreprese...
01 September, 2021
New Ongoing Worker Recruitment Opportunities Announced
Businesses with job openings and workers seeking jobs now have two ongoing opportunities to connect ...
25 August, 2021
Carroll County Receives Workforce Development Funding and Program Updates
Under the new American Rescue Plan Act, recovery funds will be available to Carroll County citizens ...
16 August, 2021
Carroll County Online Sales & Telework II Grant Relief Program Opens Soon
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners authorized the Department of Economic Development to expan...
13 August, 2021
COVID19 Maryland Business Updates
COVID19 updates from the Maryland Dept. of Commerce......
09 August, 2021
HEICO Corporation Acquires Hampstead-based Ridge Engineering
HEICO Corporation announced that its Flight Support Group entered into a purchase agreement to acqui...
21 July, 2021
TEDCO’s Rural Business Innovation Initiative Makes Pre-Seed Investment
“It has been a pleasure getting to work with the CICI team and to see innovative products like thi...
02 July, 2021
BERC Office to Reopen for Citizens and Businesses
Beginning July 6, 2021, The Carroll County Business Employment Resource Center (BERC) will open ful...
29 June, 2021
CTRL Inks Global Distributor Agreement with Ansett Aircraft Spares & Services, Introduces New Logo
For 32 years, CTRL Systems has led the way in innovative ultrasound solutions. In 2001, CTRL Systems...
23 June, 2021
Back to Business Webinars: Workforce Reopening Resources for Employers
Employers, join us to learn about workforce resources available to you as you prepare to reopen your...
11 June, 2021
Economic Development Deputy Director Chosen for Leadership Maryland and Elected to Maryland Economic Development Association Executive Team
Denise Beaver, CEcD, Deputy Director of Economic Development for Carroll County Government, is selec...
17 May, 2021
BERC Summer Youth Employment Program Seeking Business Partners
BERC is seeking business partners to work with youth during a summer paid work experience program. T...
29 April, 2021
SBA Announces Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application & Guidelines
The food service industry is among the hardest-hit during the COVID-19 pandemic economic downturn. T...
22 April, 2021
SBDC/UPMC Announce Essentials for Success Free Webinar
As part of its commitment to supporting economic development in Maryland, the statewide Small Busine...
09 April, 2021
Carroll County Accepts Maryland Relief Act of 2021 and Maryland Recovery Now Grant Funding
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners authorized the Department of Economic Development to expan...
01 April, 2021
310 Tempering Establishes New Manufacturing Facility in Westminster
“We are extremely excited about our new production facility in Westminster and appreciative for al...
11 March, 2021
Aquino Named Chair of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Board
Steve A. Aquino, RFC®, CSA®, has been named chair of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Board ...
13 January, 2021
Carroll County Restaurant Relief II to open January 11th
Eligible restaurants can submit applications beginning Monday, January 11th at 12:00 noon. ...
07 January, 2021
Noble Life Sciences announces collaboration with George Mason University
Noble Life Sciences (NLS), a preclinical contract research organization, has signed a Collaboration ...
22 December, 2020
BGE Providing $15 Million to Assist Small Businesses with COVID-19 Challenges
BGE announced that it is pledging $15 million to assist small businesses with COVID-19 relief and re...
18 December, 2020
Carroll County Restaurant Relief – Application Deadline is 12/8/20 at Noon
Carroll County Restaurant Relief – New Application Deadline is 12/8/20 at Noon......
04 December, 2020
Governor Hogan’s COVID-19 Pandemic: Orders and Guidance
links regarding the proclamations and orders issued by Governor Larry Hogan related to COVID-19...
02 December, 2020
Carroll Rebound II & Restaurant Relief Updates
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners authorized the Department of Economic Development to expan...
19 November, 2020
Two New Business Assistance Grants to Open November 3rd
“We need to get out and shop and dine local,” said Commissioner Ed Rothstein. “Restaurants and...
30 October, 2020
Farmers and Merchants Bancshares, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Carroll Bancorp, Inc.
The combined Farmers and Merchants team continues to work diligently to successfully integrate the f...
01 October, 2020
Carroll Community College is the #1 Community College in Maryland According to a National Survey
According to a national survey conducted by WalletHub, “2020’s Best & Worst Community Colleges,...
18 September, 2020
Strouse Responds and Ramps-Up Production for USA Manufactured Face Shields Demand
Strouse, a leader in the custom adhesive solutions industry, sprang quickly into action late March t...
15 September, 2020
Carroll Rebound Business Grant Application Deadline is September 30th
The Carroll County Department of Economic Development is accepting Carroll Rebound grant application...
15 September, 2020
MAGIC Conjures USDA Grant Funding
The Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) is pleased to announce that they are recip...
21 August, 2020
Carroll Rebound Grant Expands Eligibility and Extends Deadline to September 30th
Last week in Open Session, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted to expand the guidelines ...
17 August, 2020
Carroll Rebound Grant Application Deadline Extended to August 31st
With the extension, the Carroll Rebound application portal now closes on Monday, August 31st at 5:00...
23 July, 2020
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT & ENTREPRENEUR JOINS MAGIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAGIC is pleased to announce that veteran management consultant Jennifer Yang has joined their Board...
10 July, 2020
Carroll Rebound Grant Changes Definition of Sole Proprietor; Application Deadline Extended to July 31st
Yesterday in Open Session, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted to expand the Carroll Reb...
07 June, 2020
Baltimore Gas & Electric Supports Carroll Small Businesses with Relief Fund Contribution
Community partner Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) recognizes the ongoing struggles that small busines...
02 June, 2020
Applications to be Accepted for Phase 3 of Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Grant Fund
Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis with the application portal open...
29 April, 2020
Maryland Heritage Tourism Nonprofits to Apply for COVID-19 Emergency Operating Grants
The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) is requesting heritage tourism nonprofit organizations ...
28 April, 2020
Phase 3 of Small Business Emergency Grant Fund Approved
Today, in Open Session, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to release the f...
24 April, 2020
Sole Proprietors and Home-Based Businesses May Receive Phase 2 Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funding
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted on April 14th to expand the Carroll County Small Bus...
20 April, 2020
Small Business Grant Expanding to Include Sole Proprietors and Home Businesses
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted on March 31st to pursue the establishment of a $500,...
15 April, 2020
Carroll County Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted on March 31st to pursue the establishment of a $500,...
07 April, 2020
BGE Announces Resources for Utility Costs
Late Payments and Service Disonnections: BGE is suspending service disconnections and waiving new la...
03 April, 2020
SBDC: New Financial Resources for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Maryland SBDC Summarizes Financial Programs from the April 2nd Webinar...
03 April, 2020
Step-by-Step Guide – SBA EIDL Application Process
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a step-by-step guide for registering your bu...
26 March, 2020
Maryland’s Official Designation for SBA Economic Injury Loans During COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland has received official designation from the U.S. S...
20 March, 2020
Venture Capitalists Join MAGIC’s Board of Directors
The Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) is pleased to announce that two veterans o...
30 January, 2020
CTRL UL101 Troubleshooter Vetted and Approved by Boeing
CTRL is pleased to announce that the UL101 Troubleshooter has been vetted and approved by Boeing Com...
10 December, 2019
1623 Brewing Co. coming to Eldersburg’s Liberty Exchange
Reposted from the Baltimore Business Journal - Two cousins are rooting their brewery business in the...
20 September, 2019
Carroll County Manufacturing Fair
Carroll Manufacturing panel discussions, Manufacturing industry career presentations by local worker...
20 September, 2019
MAGIC announces new Executive Director
The Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) is pleased to announce that their search f...
05 September, 2019
Economic Development welcomes Small Business Development Center
Maryland’s SBDC works daily to provide trusted, expert advice to clients throughout the Free State...
08 July, 2019
Carroll County welcomes Coronis Health
Carroll County is pleased to announce the relocation of the corporate headquarters of Coronis Health...
20 May, 2019
Carroll County awards Best of Carroll County Cybersecurity Award to SKAYL
Skayl, a tech start-up dedicated to revolutionizing systems integration from US Defense to the Inter...
15 April, 2019
Economic Development Hosts 18th Annual Economic Outlook
This year’s presentation title “To All the Economists I've Loved” is derived from the 1984 Cou...
02 April, 2019
Mount Airy distillery wins 2019 awards for rum, vodka, and gin
Recently, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) announced the winners of its Sixth Annual Ju...
25 February, 2019
Carroll County Manufacturing Fair
Carroll Manufacturing panel discussions, Manufacturing industry career presentations by local worker...
14 February, 2019
MARYLAND’S SBDC WELCOMES NEW BUSINESS CONSULTANT TO CARROLL COUNTY
Maryland’s SBDC works daily to provide trusted, expert advice to clients throughout the Free State...
11 January, 2019
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Mount Airy, Carroll County and Contiguous Counties
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced low-interest federal disaster loans are avail...
10 December, 2018
Carroll Manufacturers Recognized at Regional Manufacturing Institute’s Gala
Four Carroll County manufacturers were among the honored companies and over 600 guests at the Region...
30 November, 2018
Skayl Wins Two US Navy Awards for Innovative Research
Skayl, a tech start-up dedicated to revolutionizing systems integration from US Defense to the Inter...
06 November, 2018
MISCellaneous Distillery Releasing Brill’s Batch Bourbon Whisky
In celebration of National Bourbon Heritage Month, MISCellaneous Distillery will release Brill’s B...
27 September, 2018
Strouse officially opens new facility
Strouse, named the 2017 “3M Supplier of the Year”, is a leading supplier of adhesive die cut sol...
21 September, 2018
“America’s Workforce; Empowering All”
Come and see how diversity in the workplace can be achieved through the use of Assistive Technology....
19 September, 2018
Exclusive Leasing Broker For Warfield Named
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners joined the Warfield Companies’ partners, members of the ...
18 September, 2018
Skayl Demonstrates Rapid Integration at National Aviation Event
Skayl, a Maryland-based tech start-up, is breaking barriers in the world of aviation. Skayl will fea...
14 September, 2018
BERC seeking employers for Fall Job Fair
The Carroll County Business/Employment Resource Center (BERC) is hosting a Fall Job Fair on Thursday...
05 September, 2018
Apply for SBA Disaster Assistance Before the Sept. 24
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit o...
22 August, 2018
Storm Damage Information Sought from Businesses & Residents
Carroll County Emergency Management asks Carroll County businesses and residents affected by the rec...
14 August, 2018
Warfield at Historic Sykesville Breaks Ground
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners joined the Warfield Companies’ partners, members of the ...
27 July, 2018
Warfield Project Settles
The Warfield Project in Sykesville officially settled yesterday, June 26, 2018, returning almost $3....
27 June, 2018
2018 Carroll Biz Challenge
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2018 Carroll Biz Challenge....
21 May, 2018
Grant Earmarks $200,000 for Businesses Seeking High Speed Internet
Carroll County businesses with limited access to high speed internet may now have access to a new Ca...
17 May, 2018
BERC Draws Businesses and Job Seekers
The Carroll County Business/Employment Resource Center (BERC) hosted three separate job fair events ...
15 May, 2018
Westminster firm attending state delegation to Mexico City
The Maryland Department of Commerce is leading a delegation of Maryland companies this week to Expo ...
24 April, 2018
EPA recognizes Lehigh Cement Company
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released their 2017 Energy Star cer...
05 April, 2018
Economic Development Launches New Website
The Carroll County Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce the launch of its newly...
25 October, 2017
Knorr Brake to Expand in Carroll County, Add 200 New Jobs
“We are a growth company with a long history in Carroll County and we look forward to our continue...
25 May, 2017
Strouse Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility
“The construction of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is a significant milestone and oppo...
27 April, 2017
CoastTec Moves to Carroll County
CoastTec, a Maryland-based refurbisher and recycler of American Power Conversion (APC) Uninterruptib...
21 March, 2017
ATB Moves Headquarters to Westminster
Westminster, MD – Advanced Thermal Batteries, Inc. (ATB), the US division of ASB Group, a worl...
11 July, 2016
