Farewell to Barb
It is with fondness and admiration that we bid farewell to Tourism
Manager Barb Beverungen as she retires from Carroll County government on July 7th after 20 years of service. Barb is well known and respected as a top-notch tourism professional throughout Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic.
Barb has left a lasting influence on Carroll County - from planning annual tourism advertising campaigns, bus tours and special events to managing the Carroll County Visitor’s Center and helping to promote our Civil War heritage. On behalf of Carroll County government and citizens, we salute Barb for her dedication to Carroll County tourism.
And, we welcome county employee JoAnna Crone who will be serving as the Office of Tourism Interim Manager beginning July 12th. JoAnna can be reached at 410-386-2983 or jcrone@ccg.carr.org for any tourism-related matters.
Carroll Wine Trail Launched
The
Maryland Wineries Association 
(MWA) announces the launch of the Carroll Wine Trail - a partnership between the wineries, MWA, the Carroll County Department of Economic Development and Tourism Office and the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
Within the last year two new wineries opened –
Galloping Goose Vineyards (Hampstead) and
Serpent Ridge Vineyard (Westminster), joining the established
Cygnus Winecellars (Manchester). Other Carroll wineries are under development making this the perfect time to create an attractive wine trail for Carroll visitors to enjoy.
To experience the Carroll Wine Trail, visit
www.carrollwinetrail.com for winery hours, locations and events.
New Business Consultant Announced
Carroll County
Business & Employment Resource Center’s (BERC)
Business Consultant Kathy Anderson is retiring, leaving some big shoes to fill. Kathy has expertly and professionally served local businesses over the last three years providing informative HR programs, job candidate assessments, and employee recruitment and training services. We all wish Kathy well in her retirement!
Fortunately for Carroll businesses, Chris Winebrenner, a seasoned workforce and economic development professional, is ready to step into the job beginning July 12th.
Chris has over 12 years experience customizing solutions that are responsive to both individual and business customers from her previous work at BERC and the Department of Economic Development. In addition, a new Business Services suite providing dedicated space for on-site employer recruitment, training and meetings is now open at BERC (224 N. Center Street, Westminster).
Call Chris at 410-386-2820 or
email her for any workforce development program information, employee assessment, recruitment or training needs.
Baltimore Ravens Training CampThe Baltimore Ravens kick off their 
15th annual summer training camp at McDaniel College in Westminster with two practices (8:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.) on Tuesday, July 27, and break camp on Friday, Aug. 20. Visit the official Baltimore Raven’s website for a training camp schedule and a dedicated fan phone number for up-to-the minute camp announcements.
Maryland Next Generation Manufacturing Website CreatedThe Maryland Manufacturing Partnership website was 
recently unveiled by the Regional Manufacturing Institute and will be populated with Maryland manufacturers and resource vendors to provide a solutions exchange for the manufacturing industry. Check it out and get listed if you are a manufacturer or serve the manufacturing industry.
