Carroll County Department of Economic Development
Making Business Feel Right at Home
Upcoming Events:

Carroll Technology Council
Seminar on Maryland's new Personal Data Protection Statute
November 28, 2007 6pm
Carroll County Non-profit Center
255 Clifton Blvd., Westminster
To register call 443-244-1262
Download the flier

Carroll County Business Awards Dinner
Keynote Speaker: Secretary David Edgerley - MD DBED
November 29, 2007 6pm
The Portico of St. John in Westminster
To register, call the Chamber of Commerce at 410-848-9050 or download the registration form


Small Business Training:

First Steps to SMARTStart Your Small Business

November 13, 2007 6pm-9pm
Carroll Community College
Business Training Center, T317
Course #SBA-399-E2
To register, call 410-386-8100

Creating Your Strategic Business Plan
November 15, 2007 6:30pm-9:30pm
Carroll Community College
Washington Road Campus, T315
Course #SBA-410-B2
To register, call 410-386-8100


November 13, 2007

Economic Development Salutes Local Businesses at Special Awards Dinner

The 1st Annual Carroll County Business Awards Dinner and Program will be held at The Portico of St. John in Westminster on Thursday, November 29, 2007 starting at 6pm.  Fourteen Carroll County businesses who are industry leaders that make significant contributions Sec. David Edgerleyto the local economy will be honored by the Carroll County Economic Development Department and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.

A celebratory reception and dinner, followed by an awards program featuring Maryland Department of Busness & Economic Development Secretary David Edgerley  as Keynote Speaker, is planned for the evening.  Be sure to attend this exciting event.



Business Outreach Visits Planned

The 1st Annual Business Appreciation Week will be held Nov. 13 through Nov. 16. Twelve teams of three to four ambassadors will visit nearly 40 companies throughout Carroll County to express appreciation for their choice of Carroll County as a business location and listen to any business concerns. 

Click here for the full Press Release.