Annual Golf Tournament Video

We had a wonderful time at our Annual Golf Tournament at The Links at Challedon! Many thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and golfers for making this event a success!

Chamber Golf Outing – On schedule!

We received confirmation that the Chamber golf outing will go as scheduled on Friday, October 30th. Check-in will be at 10AM with brunch and Shotgun Start at 11 AM.

$20 Million Available for Small Businesses Through the Expanded COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund

An additional $20 million in funding is available for Maryland’s small businesses through an expansion of the successful COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund. Businesses undergoing financial stresses due to the pandemic can apply for up to $50,000 in flexible and customizable funding to maintain their workforce beginning today, Wednesday, October 28th.  Applications will be accepted through 30 days […]

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament – October 30th

Due to the impending rain forecast for tomorrow, we have decided to move our Friday golf outing start time to 11AM. Check-in will be at 10AM and brunch will be provided. This will give the course more time to dry out after the heavy rains forecast on Thursday. If Thursday’s rain is torrential and makes […]

Governor Hogan’s Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative

Governor Hogan yesterday announced the $250 million ‘Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative,’ which will provide funding from the Rainy Day Fund to directly assist restaurants, small businesses, local entertainment venues, arts organizations, and Main Streets across the state. The initiative doubles the state’s total commitment to COVID-19 emergency economic relief for Marylanders to $500 million. […]

Updated Safe Capacity Limits For Outdoor Sporting Venues

Updated Safe Capacity Limits For Outdoor Sporting Venues Governor Hogan and Maryland Secretary of Health Robert Neall today issued orders updating safe capacity limits for outdoor sporting and entertainment venues while maintaining face-covering requirements and strict public health protocols. Read the Governor’s order here. Read the Health Secretary’s order here.  OUTDOOR SPORTING VENUES: The Governor’s order limits spectators […]

Carroll Rebound Business Grant Application Deadline is September 30th

For more information: Contact: John T. Lyburn, Director of Economic Development 410-386-2070 Westminster, MD, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 –The Carroll County Department of Economic Development is accepting Carroll Rebound grant applications from businesses, nonprofits, and farms until September 30th at 5pm. The Carroll Rebound grant program provides grants to assist eligible Carroll County small businesses, […]

Maryland Moves to Stage Three Reopening

Maryland Moves to Stage Three Reopening: Read the Governor’s Executive Order here. Review the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery here. Read the full news release here.  Watch the press conference and review the slides here. As a result of improved COVID-19 health metrics across the state, Governor Hogan announced yesterday that Maryland will begin to move into Stage Three of […]

NORI Deadline Extension, COVID-19 Resources, and more!

Maryland Nonprofit Recovery Initiative (NORI) Application Deadline Extended to 5:00 pm September 1, 2020. Eligible nonprofit organizations can receive up to $50,000 in grant assistance for operational support. The second round expanded eligibility to allow nonprofits of any size and with budgets over $5 million to apply for assistance. More information here. Apply here.   The Maryland Department […]

Carroll County Economic Development Update!

New definitions for Sole Proprietors and Businesses with less than two full-time equivalent employees are now available. Application deadline extended until August 31st at 5:00pm Carroll County Small Businesses & Nonprofits can apply now! More Info… SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PHISHING ALERT! The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is currently tracking an unknown malicious cyber […]