The 2019 Carroll Biz Challenge

It’s that time of year again, the time where start up companies and small businesses in their early beginnings share their ideas with the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, and possibly earn a huge grand prize! If you have been living under a rock, no worries, let us explain.

The Carroll Biz Challenge is a Carroll County tradition which began in 2011 and has proven to be an exciting and growing event, this year boasts double the typical entries and is sure to give the judges an extra layer of difficulty in choosing the top 5 businesses ideas and start ups to become this years finalists.

How it Works

Small and local businesses in Carroll County, MD submit their ideas and original start ups by May 31, 2019. t It doesn’t stop there, this year a new level of excitement has been added in the form of a meet and greet with judges and other contestants. This competition has been described as a cross between American Idol and Shark Tank, so we are expecting this meet and greet to be an exciting chance to display your charisma and online appeal for the finale.

Following the meet and greet the judges will choose 5 finalist to compete in a live broadcast event to pitch their ideas to all of Carroll County, MD.

Why We Entered

Hampstead Marketing and Design wants to make Marketing and Graphic Design packages that are affordable, and fit the budget of any business, no matter how small. We see a lack of services being offered to fit the needs of start ups and businesses that are just getting on their feet. So we have designed plans that take into consideration the size, budget, and sustainability of each small and start up company. It is this concept that allows us to help and grow Carroll County from the ground up.

No one understands how frustrating it is to be in business infancy and not have access to the same necessary marketing services that are almost required to grow, we were once there too. That’s why it is so important to us to be able to offer businesses of one, start ups, and small local niche companies the access they deserve, through personalized marketing plans and affordable payment options.

Cross Your Fingers

We have already received so much support from our fellow members of the Manchester Area Merchants Association and our local customers, friends, and family. So keep your fingers crossed that the judges see that special something we want to offer Carroll County, MD, and that we could potentially be put in the spotlight this year. If we make it to the finals there is an opportunity for us to expand and to also offer a “Pay it Forward” type donation to a struggling local business in our area in the form of complimentary Marketing and Graphic Design services.

We are so excited and wish our competitors the best of luck as well, after all it isn’t just one person who wins, but the entire community in this years 2019 Carroll Biz Challenge.