Every Friday until the end of April 2024 the Carroll Technology and Innovation Council is distributing 1 free Chromebook computer to eligible Carroll County, Maryland households. Register your information and stop by any week to pick up your free computer Check your household qualifies. Call 301-405-9810 if you need help making an appointment.
EVENT CANCELLED! Join Us on Thursday, November 11th for Speed Data or Speed Networking programs are popping up all over! Speed Networking is a fun, exciting, and effective way to make a lot of initial connections in a very different environment from the standard, cookie-cutter business networking meeting. You’ll be surprised what you can learn,...
Join us on Thursday, September 9th for our Tech Topic Thursday Educational Seminar: Workforce Development in the Post (?) COVID Era 8 AM | Carroll Nonprofit Center The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis have affected the health and economic wellbeing of American workers. As organizations begin to emerge from this response phase, leaders are...
Innovation in Mobile Save the date, details coming soon!
Expanded & Topic Driven Business Roundtable meetings take place quarterly at the Carroll Nonprofit Center and are open to the public. Registration and payment will be required to attend. September's discussion will focus on "Wage & Hour Regulations for the Business Owner." Registration and additional details coming soon.
Expanded & Topic Driven Business Roundtable meetings take place quarterly at the Carroll Nonprofit Center and are open to the public. Registration and payment will be required to attend. June's discussion topic is TBD. Registration and additional details coming soon.
Save the Date for Speed Data Speed Networking Event Speed Networking is a fun, exciting and effective way to make a lot of initial connections in a very different environment from the standard, cookie-cutter business networking meeting. You’ll be surprised what you can learn, even from those you think you know, when dropped into this...
Navigating Government Resources Available to your Business Today’s small business owners are lucky to have a myriad of resources available to help them start, run, and grow their business, including government programs and agencies that provide free assistance in the way of education, information, advice, funding, and more. Take your business to the next level...
What's In Your Cloud? We all use the cloud, but do we really understand all that it entails? Join us as we discuss cloud security and ideas for how to make sure you’re taking full advantage of this technology. Stay tuned for details! Panelists Include: William Brown, Quantum Internet & Telephone Don McCombie, NoWorries IT...
Firing customers? That seems a very foreign concept to most business owners who are desperately trying to find new customers and new business. However not firing problem customers is likely costing you huge amounts of time, money and aggravation. The most common tag line is “The customer is always right.” Buts is that always true? Is...
Managing Employees and their Devices In our ever-connected world, phones and other devices constantly blur the lines between work and home life. In the workplace this can lead to a host of potential issues; on one hand, employees can be easily distracted by social media and constant personal alerts on their phones, reducing productivity. An...
The small business owner relationship has unique challenges and needs! Alexandra Rickeman, LCMFT specializes in helping couples in which at least one partner is an entrepreneur or the owner of a small business. These couples face specific challenges and develop predictable feelings and dynamics within the relationship. Ms. Rickeman helps couples understand, repair, and nurture...
Speed Data Save the date, details to come!
Hackers, Viruses, Ransomware, & You Save the date, more details to come! 8:00am-8:30am Networking 8:30am Presentation Begins
Alternative Hiring Save the date, more details to come! 8:00am-8:30am Networking 8:30am Presentation Begins
Device Addiction Studies show that on average we consult our phones as often as 150 times a day. Everyone is screaming to the consumer and doing whatever they can to get their attention while not considering the long term ramifications of such excessive stimuli. With the onslaught of sounds and vibrations, consumers are being trained that...
Recycled Jewelry Showcase All Make Jewelry entries will be on display with entrants in attendance for chatting with visitors. Judges will critique the entries from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. Visitors will vote for the fan favorite from 1:30-2:30pm. Winners will be announced at 2:45.
Join us on Thursday, March 8th at 8 AM for our Educational Seminar as Mike Manion presents "Make the Customer the HERO of YOUR Story" Presented by: Mike Manion Leadership and Training Consultant with Vantage HRS, Inc. "Not everyone in your organization may feel comfortable selling! But they can... as it's just like telling a story!"...
Join us for a night of funFriday, February 23rd Take a break from your hectic schedule, and join us for a community night unplugged from our devices. Reconnect with family, friends and like-minded community members with dozens of classic tabletop games to choose from! Bring a favorite game or come open-handed. Click Here to Learn...
Creative Benefits & Perks: An Interactive Intro to Competitive Hiring & Retention for Small Business Owners Presented by: Jonathan Weetman, Attorney at Law in coordination with The Entrepreneur Store Jon will discuss what business owners can (and can’t) legally provide for their employees; creative, money saving alternatives to typical larger-company employee benefits; low-cost perks...
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