Small Business Grant Expanding to Include Sole Proprietors and Home Businesses
“Westminster, MD, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 – Today, in Open Session, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to expand the Carroll County Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund by $250,000. The $250,000 is earmarked with $50,000 to assist the remaining business applicants who met the initial criteria before the funding was exhausted […]
Legislative Wrap-Up Live Stream Today at 12pm!
The Community Media Center will have live streaming coverage of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Wrap-Up on Wednesday, April 15th starting at 12:00 Noon. Viewers can watch the virtual presentation live on cable channel 19, on the CMC website at https://bit.ly/2K45W8u and on Facebook live The program will be recorded and rebroadcast on cable channel 19 […]
Resources to Support Businesses in Developing Telework Programs
Resources to Support Businesses in Developing Telework Programs As COVID-19 causes our workforce climate to shift from the traditional brick and mortar offices and daily commutes to virtual and telework options, working from home has quickly become the new standard. In the wake of social distancing and public safety, many offices, organizations, and professionals find […]
Update on Critical Infrastructure Worker Guidance
Critical Infrastructure Worker Guidance: Effective April 8, 2020, CDC has issued new guidance for the management of critical infrastructure. We just received the attached updated interim guidance for employers and businesses on the management of critical infrastructure workers with possible exposure to COVID-19. Please click here to download the full message PDF.
Chamber Members Connecting with Our Local Community Amidst COVID-19
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light” – J.K. Rowling Here at the Chamber we are hearing and seeing great things from our members who are connecting and giving back to our community during these most difficult times. In an effort to uplift our community, […]
A Message from the MD Department of Commerce
Maryland Business Relief Wizard: A tool to help businesses identify the right COVID-19 resources fit, has launched. You may share in your channels here. This platform is a collaboration of a number of partners, including Howard County Economic Development Authority, Maryland Tech Council, and others. Enterprise Zones: Maryland Department of Commerce has suspended the April 15th, 2020 Enterprise Zone filing deadline […]
Are You Eligible for Business Relief?
Please check out this very helpful tool that will help you to assess your eligibility for a number of grant and loan programs that are being offered due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The following link will take you through to the Business Relief Wizard. Click Here to Explore the Wizard
The Clock Is Ticking To Apply For The Paycheck Protection Program Grant
Please read this Fact Sheet from the Treasury Department’s website regarding the $350 billion in Small Business grants from the Federal Government. These grants will be issued on a first come first served basis, so the clock is definitely ticking until the bucket runs dry. When almost 30 million small businesses throughout the United States are all […]
A Message from Comptroller Franchot
To our friends at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, Last month, I sent out an email about the actions our agency is taking to help businesses during this unprecedented situation. I want to update you on some further developments within our agency and the state: Payment Holiday: Governor Hogan announced a 90-day payment holiday for […]
Announcement Regarding Small Business Grants!
Please click the link HERE to download an essential update regarding small business grants here in Maryland! Once the application portal is open, click HERE to apply. Carroll County Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund To Open for Applicationsvisit http://carrollbiz.org, follow @CarrollEconDev on Twitter or call Westminster, MD, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 – The Carroll […]
