Carroll County Department of Economic Development

08/18/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲'𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲

Simple Cell, Inc, located in Eldersburg, Maryland is excited to announce that Wireless Industry Service Excellence (WISE®) Certification was officially approved by the Maryland’s Governor’s Workforce Development Board Career and Technical Education (CTE) Committee for inclusion on the state-approved list of Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRC), effective July 1, 2026

WISE Certification® Awarded Maryland’s Industry-Recognized Credential

08/12/2026

People in the Westminster area are always asking "why are there so many white vans parked at different locations around town?"

Well, here's the answer. A heart-warming story about Carroll County headquartered manufacturer FR Conversions, LLC

The family discovered FR Conversions at the Abilities Expo in New Jersey and decided the van was the perfect fit for their needs.

08/11/2026

𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙐𝙁𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀𝙍𝙎!!!
Application period ends August 31st!

Awarded grants will cover 75% of project costs for small manufacturers and 50% of project costs for mid-sized manufacturers with 51-250 employees, with a minimum grant of $25,000 and a maximum grant of $500,000.

Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

08/07/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺’𝘀 𝟲𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆

Since opening, the Farm Museum has inspired countless children, families, students, volunteers, artisans, historians, and visitors by bringing history to life through hands-on learning, historic trades, living history programs, and agricultural education....

Carroll County Maryland Tourism Carroll County Farm Museum

https://carrollbiz.org/commissioners-recognize-carroll-county-farm-museums-60th-anniversary/

08/03/2026

Join the Maryland Regional Job Fair on Thursday, August 6, from 10 am to 12 pm, on Premier Virtual.

Organized by Carroll County Workforce Development in collaboration with the American Job Center network in Maryland.

Registration is required. There is no fee to join and participate in this event.

For Businesses & Organizations 🏢
Recruit top-tier regional talent from the comfort of your office. Set up a customized virtual booth with your company logo, bios, and active vacancies, and invite standout candidates to real-time interviews.
👉 Register as a Business/Organization: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/dnVJAd

Get immediate access to the Premier Virtual event platform when you register!

For Job Seekers 👤
Take the next step in your career. Explore active job openings across high-growth industries, submit your resume instantly, and text or video chat directly with hiring managers.
👉 Register as a Job Seeker: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/dEEeVd

Help Center: https://knowledge.career.io/premiervirtual

07/28/2026

Maryland Small Business Development Center Carroll County Business Spotlight…
Looped In Fiber Arts
38 West Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157

Check out Looped In Fiber Arts, who recently opened for business in Downtown Westminster! Looped In stocks a wide selection of high-quality yarns, essential tools and accessories needed for spinning, weaving, dying, knitting and crocheting. They also offer expert-led workshops to master spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, and more so you can unleash your creativity, gain new skills, and craft your unique handmade pieces. All levels are welcome! Looped In Fiber Arts utilized SBDC no-cost consulting/training services and so can you for your business needs.

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07/28/2026

Join the Maryland Regional Job Fair on Thursday, August 6, from 10 am to 12 pm, on Premier Virtual.

Organized by Carroll County Workforce Development in collaboration with the American Job Center network in Maryland.

Registration is required. There is no fee to join and participate in this event.

For Businesses & Organizations 🏢
Recruit top-tier regional talent from the comfort of your office. Set up a customized virtual booth with your company logo, bios, and active vacancies, and invite standout candidates to real-time interviews.
👉 Register as a Business/Organization: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/dnVJAd

Get immediate access to the Premier Virtual event platform when you register!

For Job Seekers 👤
Take the next step in your career. Explore active job openings across high-growth industries, submit your resume instantly, and text or video chat directly with hiring managers.
👉 Register as a Job Seeker: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/dEEeVd

Help Center: https://knowledge.career.io/premiervirtual

07/21/2026

Senator Alsobrooks, Senator Van Hollen, and Congressman Ivey will host a virtual town hall for small and disadvantaged businesses next Tuesday, July 28, at 5 PM.

The town hall will take place on Zoom and those interested in attending can RSVP here.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmt3yvww7gHj0i6iHnyjwAjufqtUIHw86IF3NwgNidUYTWCg/viewform?pli=1