In addition to Start-Up Carroll, Carroll County, Maryland has a growing number of resources to help businesses get started and succeed. The following are local and county organizations that can help. We highly recommend becoming familiar with and working with these groups, as they all have valuable resources and contacts that can help you.
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Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce has more than 600 members. The Chamber provides opportunities for businesses to meet potential clients and network with other business leaders. Guest speakers, such as congressional leaders, are featured to discuss legislative agendas and other items of particular interest to the business community.
Localized Carroll County Business Resources
Eldersburg.Net
Local Eldersburg, Maryland news and information about Eldersburg schools, businesses, and organizations.
Hampstead Business Association
The purpose of the HBA, a non-profit organization, is to educate and improve the commercial and economic environment of the Town of Hampstead and the immediate area by promoting Hampstead as a trade and market area. The HBA supports all current businesses and encourages new businesses to better service the consumer in our area while increasing the amount of local purchasing.
South Carroll Business Association (SCBA)
The South Carroll Business Association is a non-profit group which provides a cooperative environment for South Carroll Business and those companies and/or individuals doing business in South Carroll; melds community and business through social interaction; keeps the community and businesses aware of issues directly affecting the South Carroll area; and works for the beautification and fund raising for charitable purposes within the South Carroll area.
Sykesville Business Association
Historic Sykesville is proud of its Old Towne America flavor. They have taken great strides to maintain that Old Towne charm and hospitality. The Sykesville Business Association provides an organized voice to promote business in Sykesville, Maryland.
Taneytown Economic Development
Taneytown provides businesses with a friendly team that addresses all of your needs from zoning permits. utility information to communication with Carroll County and the State of Maryland to expedite your inquiries to provide fast track approval saving you money and time. Their industry friendly resources helps you to put into place all the information you need to provide a strong work force, pulling from the strong work ethics of this area to providing you with resources for housing, shopping, recreation, schools and continuing education.
Westminster Economic Development
The Office of Economic Development is responsible for the coordination of Economic Development efforts as they relate to the revitalization of Downtown Westminster, staff liaison to the Greater Westminster Development Corporation and the Executive Director of the Westminster Town Center Corporation.