The Carroll Biz Challenge

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 11th annual Carroll Biz Challenge!

The Biz Challenge showcases local entrepreneurs and gives them the exciting opportunity to pitch their new business ideas, to make great connections, get loads of publicity, and compete for a $10,000 cash prize (plus additional prizes worth thousands more), the $2,022 People’s Choice Award, and the $2,500 United Way of Central Maryland Changemaker Challenge Award.

The Process

Apply

February 10 – May 31
Submit your business idea through our simple application portal.

Meet & Greet

June 23, 5PM
Meet the other contestants, the judges and the sponsors. Appetizers and drinks generously provided my the TownMall of Westminster.

5 Finalists Chosen

Mid-July
The advisory committee embarks on the always-grueling task of choosing only five finalists from all the contestants.

The Live Finale

August 18, 5PM
The five finalists take the stage and pitch their ideas The audience votes for the $1000 People’s Choice Award and the judges deliberate and choose the grand prize winner.

2022 Applicants

Piano by Kathleen

I am teaching ukulele and Piano to children of all ages as well as the disabled.

Goose Ridge Soaps, LLC

WOW-Women Optimizing Women, LLC

An online womens networking business to connect professional business women, build rapport and refer business.

Evan Davis Media

I am a freelance Videographer/Photographer that specializes in creative videos/photos for the public!

Moving Together Forward, LLC

Coaching and educating others in addiction and overall wellness.

Patapsco Biomedical, LLC

We have created a new medical device which has applications for trauma, surgery, critical care, and also military and veterinary applications.

Friendly Neighbor Services

On demand service providing platform and mobile app that connects neighbors for home check-lists and tasks

Alpha Bravo First Aid

We help companies increase workplace safety with a completely customizable first aid supply service specializing in products tested by first responders and made in America.