https://southcarroll.org/events South Carroll Business Association upcoming events South Carroll Business Association Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Fri, 08 May 2026 17:39:48 GMT Fri, 08 May 2026 17:39:48 GMT Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT <p data-start="150" data-end="327" style=""><span style="font-size: 14px; border-color: rgb(0, 42, 90);"><img src="https://www.southcarroll.org/resources/Pictures/Darren%20Peyton.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="141.75" height="142" align="left" style="border-color: rgb(0, 42, 90); margin: 8px;"></span><font style="font-size: 16px;">The South Carroll Business Association is proud to welcome <strong data-start="209" data-end="229" style="">Darren M. Peyton</strong>, Assistant Regional Director of the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Northern Region.</font></p> <p data-start="329" data-end="602" style=""><font style="font-size: 16px;">Darren brings a wealth of experience in small business consulting, growth strategy, and economic development. In his role with the SBDC, he has worked one-on-one with hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners to help them launch, scale, and sustain successful ventures.</font></p> <p data-start="604" data-end="633" style=""><font style="font-size: 16px;">His impact speaks for itself:</font></p> <ul data-start="634" data-end="754" style=""> <li data-section-id="1j1m4yu" data-start="634" data-end="666"><strong data-start="636" data-end="666"><font style="font-size: 16px;">90+ new businesses created</font></strong></li> <li data-section-id="nxe9v2" data-start="667" data-end="692"><strong data-start="669" data-end="692"><font style="font-size: 16px;">600+ jobs generated</font></strong></li> <li data-section-id="ngepd0" data-start="693" data-end="723"><strong data-start="695" data-end="723"><font style="font-size: 16px;">$45M+ in increased sales</font></strong></li> <li data-section-id="eazrlm" data-start="724" data-end="754"><strong data-start="726" data-end="754"><font style="font-size: 16px;">$53M+ in capital secured</font></strong></li> </ul> <p data-start="756" data-end="999" style=""><font style="font-size: 16px;">Darren is an <strong data-start="769" data-end="815">AASBC Accredited Small Business Consultant</strong>, <strong data-start="817" data-end="838">FranFit Certified</strong>, and a <strong data-start="846" data-end="895">Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP)</strong>—bringing both national-level expertise and practical, real-world insight to every business he supports.</font></p> <p data-start="1001" data-end="1240" style=""><font style="font-size: 16px;">Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, Darren’s guidance is rooted in proven strategies, measurable outcomes, and a deep understanding of what it takes to grow in today’s competitive landscape.</font></p> <p align="left" style=""><span style=""><font style="font-size: 16px;">The SCBA holds its monthly luncheon on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 12 noon at Liberatore's Ristorante 6300 Georgetown Blvd., Sykesville, MD. The luncheon is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.&nbsp; Please register in advance or pay an additional $3 at the door.&nbsp;</font></span></p> https://www.southcarroll.org/event-6644485 https://www.southcarroll.org/event-6644485 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT <p align="left" style=""><span style=""><font style="font-size: 16px;">The SCBA holds its monthly luncheon on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 12 noon at Liberatore's Ristorante 6300 Georgetown Blvd., Sykesville, MD. The luncheon is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.&nbsp; Please register in advance or pay an additional $3 at the door.&nbsp;</font></span></p> https://www.southcarroll.org/event-6644490 https://www.southcarroll.org/event-6644490 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT <p align="left" style=""><span style=""><font style="font-size: 16px;">The SCBA holds its monthly luncheon on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 12 noon at Liberatore's Ristorante 6300 Georgetown Blvd., Sykesville, MD. The luncheon is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.&nbsp; Please register in advance or pay an additional $3 at the door.&nbsp;</font></span></p> https://www.southcarroll.org/event-6644492 https://www.southcarroll.org/event-6644492