
Upscale Seafood and Tapas Restaurant Concept Wins CCPS Biz Challenge!
Congratulations to Mia Romeo, the $5,000 Startup Scholarship winner of the 2nd Annual CCPS Biz Challenge.

Carroll County Drug and Violence Awareness Expo
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce will offer a Drug and Violence Awareness Expo on Friday May 1, 2015 at the Carroll County Agriculture Center at Shipley Arena. The expo will focus on Drugs, gangs, domestic violence, and sexual assaults and examine their impact on both community and businesses.

See the Next Generation of Innovators and Entrepreneurs in Action
Ten high school students from all corners of Carroll County will take the stage on Wednesday, April 29th at 6pm to present their new business ideas in front of a live audience and panel of judges at Winters Mill High School. One finalist will be awarded a $5,000 Startup Scholarship!

2015 Outstanding Teacher Award Winners Announced!
This year, more than 500 teachers in the Carroll County Public School system were nominated as an outstanding teacher. Every nominated teacher was notified of their nomination, and given the opportunity to participate in the competition to be considered for one of the 8 finalist awards. Click through to meet this year’s winners.

Meet the 2nd Annual CCPS Biz Challenge Finalists!
Each Carroll County high school, including the Carroll County Career and Tech Center, has selected a finalist to represent the school in the April 29th Live Finale. The 2014-15 CCPS Biz Challenge Advisory Board has selected an additional finalist to compete, chosen from the entire pool of applicants. Out of 4o entries the finalists are…

39 New Ideas Are In!
The 2nd Annual CCPS Biz Challenge received 39 applications from students throughout Carroll County! Every public school in the county is represented, including the Carroll County Career and Technology Center. Check out a list of the applicants and a brief overview of their ideas at ccpsbizchallenge.com.
All Chamber Events Cancelled on Thursday, March 5th
Be warm and stay safe. Hopefully this is winter’s last gasp!

Are You One of the Brave Ones?
On May 8th, 2015 you will have the opportunity to join a community inspired by those who demonstrate bravery and leave equipped to take on your next leadership challenge. The Chamber has partnered once again with the The Journey Church Community to bring the Leadercast experience to Carroll County.
2015 Carroll County Budget Luncheon Video
Thanks to our friends at the Community Media Center of Carroll County, we are pleased to present with the full video from the 2015 Carroll

Commercial Energy Purchasing Cooperative Now Enrolling!
Dear Members, You have until March 27th to take advantage of this incredible opportunity to procure competitive utility rates for your business! As part of

Small Business Week is Right Around the Corner
Carroll County is Open for Business! March 2nd-6th, The Carroll Business Path is hosting a week of special events and programs all about how you

Meet January’s New Members!
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted an orientation for new members on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Chamber’s office at 9 E.
State of the County 2015
Over 200 guests attended Tuesday’s State of the County Address. Carroll’s three new and 2 incumbent commissioners shared their priorities for the coming year. If

Upcoming State of the County
The next CHAMBER event is the annual STATE OF THE COUNTY with the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. It is next Tuesday, January 13th at 7:30 to 9:30
2015 Legislative Breakfast with the Carroll County Delegation
We know that many of you weren’t able to join us on Tuesday, January 6th for our 2015 Legislative Breakfast at the Brethren Center in

2nd Annual CCPS Biz Challenge Open for Applications!
The CCPS Biz Challenge is BACK! The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Startup Local and the Carroll County Public School System

December’s Newest Member Orientation
Please join us in welcoming some of our newest members! Pictured (back row left to right): Mike McMullin, Chamber President; Doug Velnoskey, Velnoskey Wealth Management

Nominate an Outstanding Teacher
The deadline to submit your nomination is December 31st. Don’t miss your chance to nominate a teacher for an Outstanding Teacher Award! If you know

3rd Annual Carroll Biz Challenge Videos
Did you miss the 3rd Annual Carroll Biz Challenge? All of the contest videos are now online!

November’s New Member Orientation
New members pictured, front row left to right: Front Row Judith Bullock & Rosemary Hill of Scott, Pitrone, Sorkin & Jarvis Orthodontics Kelly Mass &