Governor Hogan Announces $70 Million In New Investments To Protect The Health, Safety, And Well-Being Of Marylanders.
Unemployment Insurance Measures: The Governor announced $15 million for the Department of Labor to provide additional staffing support for the Division of Unemployment Insurance. These resources will be devoted to expand call center staffing and adjudication staffing, to improve customer service management software, and to provide additional fraud detection measures. To date, the Department has administered […]
Important COVID-19 Update – Effective at 5pm Today!
EFFECTIVE TODAY (11/11/20) AT 5:00 PM: INDOOR DINING CAPACITY REDUCED TO 50%. The Governor issued an emergency order reducing indoor operations for bars and restaurants from 75% to 50%. Bars and restaurants are permitted to be open for seated and distanced service only, with strict capacity restrictions. Read the order. PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED LIMITING INDOOR GATHERINGS TO 25 PEOPLE […]
Grants, Relief Programs, and More!
MD State Arts Grants: The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), an agency of the Maryland Department of Commerce, has received an additional $3 million to reinvest in its Emergency Grant Program, aimed at helping those in the arts community that have experienced losses because of programming, operations, and events that have been modified or canceled. […]
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 […]
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 […]
