We Need You for Our Upcoming Video Series! “We’re Open”
Dear Chamber members, We’re working on a special 60-second video to promote the open business of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and encourage our community to shop local. We would love to include YOU. Participation is easy and only requires you, your cell phone, and just a few minutes or your time. We’ll […]
4/22/2020 COVID-19 Reminders and Updates
Here are a few reminders about some of the current relief offerings for families, small businesses, and the self-employed. Reminder about federal tax incentives for businesses under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Retention Tax Credit, Paid Sick Leave Tax Credit Paid Family Leave Tax Credit Payroll Tax Deferral: To enhance cash flow so […]
Sole Proprietors and Home-Based Businesses May Receive Phase 2 Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funding
We have an urgent message from Carroll County Economic Development. Westminster, MD, Monday, April 20, 2020 – The Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted on April 14th to expand the Carroll County Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, offering working capital to assist Carroll County sole proprietors and home-based small businesses with disrupted operations due to COVID-19. […]
Chamber Members Connecting with Our Local Community Amidst COVID-19 Again!
“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, […]
Join us for Episode 1 of Carroll Corona Carryout!
Introducing our first (and possibly last) Carroll Corona Carryout where we choose one of our great local restaurants, share a virtual meal together and tell you all about it. In Episode 1, Mike McMullin, Dennis Twigg, and Steve Lowe dine on Italian from Mediterraneo in Westminster. Order yours: MediterraneoResturant.com 410-857-4646 Carroll Corona Carryout – Episode […]
Pandemic Adjustment Loan Fund Program (PALFP) from MARBIDCO
“To help Maryland’s food and fiber producers, harvesters and primary processors adjust to the business disruptions caused by COVID-19, MARBIDCO is offering loans (with a very quick turnaround time) through its new Pandemic Adjustment Loan Fund.” Please click this link to learn more.
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 […]
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, […]
