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.

Carroll County Business Resources

Carroll Community College - Miller Small Business Resource Center

The Miller Small Business Resource Center incorporates the experience and knowledge of local business professionals, community organizations and government entities to deliver innovative services to interested small businesses and individuals looking to start and/or grow their business. Located at Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 211571-888-221-9748 or 410-386-8000.

Carroll County Business and Employment Resource Center

The mission of BERC is to develop a highly effective workforce for new and existing businesses, to assist individuals in achieving employment and to encourage lifelong learning. The Business & Employment Resource Center is an agency under the Carroll County Department of Economic Development.

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.

Carroll County Department of Economic Development

The Carroll County Department of Economic Development provides information and assistance on vital aspects of doing business specifically in Carroll County. This includes information on demographics, labor force, quality of life, regional/economy, transportation, taxes, environment, energy telecom, financing and incentives, and more.

Carroll County's Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Carroll County's SBDC is in partnership between the Small Business Administration and the Carroll County Department of Economic Development in Westminster. This partnership links private enterprise, government, higher education and local economic development organizations to provide management training and technical assistance to Maryland small businesses. Certified business counselors provide free counseling services to existing small businesses and start-up companies. Please contact Business Counselor Mike Fish at 410-386-2317 for assistance.

Carroll Technology Council

The Carroll Technology Council is an association of businesses whose mission is to promote, support, attract and influence technology in Carroll County.

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.

Local Maryland Business Resources

Maryland Payroll

Maryland employer and payroll information web site providing Maryland payroll news, payroll providers and payroll resources.