There are many exciting improvements being made at the Carroll County Regional Airport. Since June 2008, Skytech, Inc., the airport’s new Fixed Base Operator, has invested over $800,000 of a planned $1.2 million in capital improvements for the airport. Renovations to the lobby, pilot lounge and administration areas are complete. Currently under construction is a 7,000 sq. ft. two-story complex that will support the company’s aircraft maintenance functions. Skytech anticipates relocating more than 30 employees into the new facility. All of the improvements are scheduled to become the property of Carroll County at the end of the lease term.

Skytech currently operates other aircraft service operations at Martin State Airport near Baltimore and Rock Hill/York County Airport in South Carolina (a suburb of Charlotte, NC). The 33-year old business specializes in the sale and maintenance of high-end owner flown aircraft and entry-level corporate aircraft. The company is the exclusive representative for Piper Aircraft, Pilatus Business Aircraft, and the Cessna Caravan product lines in 18 states along the eastern seaboard. For visiting aircraft, Skytech’s facility is the world’s gateway to the County and its employees are literally Carroll County’s “front line ambassadors”.

The Department of Economic Development is working with Skytech in an effort to assist Skytech’s ongoing expansion plans. “We welcome Skytech and look forward to working with the company to meet the air travel needs of our mobile business executives and visitors” said Director Larry Twele.

The Carroll Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is pleased to bring two new business coaching programs to existing Carroll County business owners.

If you have been in business 1-3 Years AND generate Revenues over $50,000 apply to attend:

Carroll Business Link - It's a Jungle Out There: Strength is in the Numbers©

Business coaching and peer advice is offered and facilitated by a Professional Coach.

Four Wednesday sessions: July 1, 8, 15, 22 from 10:30am - 12:30pm

If your business has operated 3+ Years AND generates Revenues over $50,000 apply to attend:

Business Development Network - Make Your Business Work for You©

Conducted by three nationally respected organizations ActionCOACH (www.actioncoach.com), E-Myth Worldwide (www.e-myth.com) and The Alternative Board (www.thealternativeboard.com) who deliver an action-packed, 7-session program that is guaranteed to bridge the gap between frustration and a fruit-bearing business. Seven

Friday sessions: June 12 - July 31 (No session July 3rd) from 8:30am - 11:30am

All sessions will be held at the Department of Economic Development office at 225 N Center St, Suite 101 in Westminster, MD.

To Apply for Either Business Coaching Program, Click Here or e-mail Beth Woodring or call 410-386-2317 for more information.

The U.S. Dept. of Energy offers BestPractices - a program that disseminates best practices in energy management. The program offers a varied and expanding software collection available on their website. With the right know-how, anyone can use these powerful tools to help identify and analyze energy system savings opportunities. While the tools are accessible to download on the website, individuals are also encouraged to attend a training workshop to take full advantage of opportunities identified in the software programs.

For some tools, advanced training is also available to help further increase one’s expertise. Find out more about training here. Software installation help and program operation assistance is available by calling the EERE Information Center at 1-877-EERE-INF (877-337-3463) or by sending an e-mail to eereic@ee.doe.gov.