Success Stories

Read testimonials and stories from satisfied Miller clients.

Diana Ricker Focus First Carroll Community College

MILLER Case Study: Focus First Academic Coaching LLC

Starting a business is a journey filled with challenges, especially when it involves catering to students with unique learning needs. Diana Ricker, the founder of Focus First Academic Coaching LLC, faced these challenges head-on with the help of Miller: Resources for Entrepreneurs.

MILLER Case Study: Rudolph Girls Books

Ali King and Nikki Rhodes had switched careers from teaching high school English and early elementary school respectively to launching Rudolph Girls, a bookstore in Westminster, MD, on August 13, 2021. “We both LOVE to read, and we are both passionate about downtown Westminster and seeing it thrive,”…

Cool Cats and Canines hero Carroll Community College

MILLER Case Study: Cool Cats & Canines

Christine Slater began an apprenticeship at a pet grooming salon in 2013. She worked at the salon for seven years, getting promoted to manager during that time. In that position, she learned many of the do’s and don’ts of owning and operating a pet grooming business. She also developed the…

Goose Ridge Soaps LLC Carroll Community College

MILLER Case Study: Goose Ridge Soaps, LLC

Kim Beatty and Janice Campbell, co-owners of Goose Ridge Soaps, both came from backgrounds far away from that of soap makers. Kim earned a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science Pre-Vet from Virginia Tech before becoming a K-9 handler/police officer in Washington DC. Janice went to school to…

Women at Moving Together Forward Carroll Community College

MILLER Case Study: Moving Together Forward, LLC

Judith Nance, a Certified Professional Coach and Certified Facilitator in Addiction Awareness, is the owner of Moving Together Forward, a provider of confidential, encouraging and empathetic coaching services to assist others in their struggles. After years of working in the mental health and addiction fields, she launched her own business in…

MILLER Case Study: Blossom & Basket Boutique

Mother and daughter Ellie Bonde and Rene Bonde Shiffler opened Blossom & Basket Boutique in April 2001. “Neither one of us had a good handle on business,” explained Ellie. “Just a love of working with flowers. We knew we had to hire a third person to handle the business end.”

MILLER Case Study: By The Bay Botanicals

Michelle Sholound has witnessed first hand the revitalization of Westminster’s Main Street with the opening of her gift shop By the Bay Botanicals. “(Miller) provided me with essential advice about not just opening my doors, but keeping them open.”

MILLER Case Study: Fisher Tire Service

Monica Fisher, owner of Fisher Tire Service, has seen the auto repair & tire business evolve through decades of serving local residents. She believed her full-service shop needed a marketing boost to maintain its curbside appeal and generate new customers.

Tiombe Paige: Entrepreneur Credits Carroll for Her Success

Tiombe Paige always dreamed of making her living in Carroll County. After taking classes through Miller: Resources for Entrepreneurs at Carroll Community College, she learned the skills and gained the confidence to open her Westminster-based business called Cultivated in October 2015. Cultivated is an eclectic mix of decor, apparel and gifts. Designer jeans,…

MILLER Case Study: Maryland Wine Cellars

Maryland Wine Cellars in Westminster has a good story. The land had been a juniper farm when the Baker family bought it in 1999. In 2011, siblings Drew, Lisa and Ashli pooled their skills and passions to prove that world-class wines can be made in Maryland

MILLER Case Study: It’s All Good

Chef Daniel Smith has lots of real world experience, but when launching his food truck and catering business he found himself in need of guidance and inspiration. Miller provided him with both, helping put him on the road to success.

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MILLER Case Study: Manchester Medical Center, LLC

Without a doubt, Miller has helped Colgan to erase any doubts about her future as a business owner. Months after pursuing her dream, she has never looked back on what she calls the best decision of her life.

MILLER Case Study: MORlogistics LLC

The growth of Zach John’s business suggests that help from Miller has made all the difference in marketing his high-quality services for the caregiving community. Thanks to Miller’s single point of services for business owners, he has kept on track and is motivated to reach his goals.

MILLER Case Study: Mossy Springs

Carroll County high school graduate Ryan Armstrong, after successfully completing the first Miller Youth Entrepreneur Program, was then able to bring his idea to life: launching Mossy Springs, an outdoor lifestyle company. Miller representatives met with him several times to help facilitate the start of his dream business.

MILLER Case Study: Once Upon A Crumb

Vision, determination and business-savvy have been the successful recipe for Hampstead bakery Once Upon a Crumb. Yet the idea of starting a business was daunting for co-owners Heidi Shoemaker-Burnett and Brittany Zaruba.

MILLER Case Study: Stonehouse Cafe & Bakery

“People can be close to succeeding without even realizing it,” reflects Lois Trout, owner of Stonehouse Cakery and Café in Taneytown. “Dream big!” Local business resources like Miller have been vital to her success.

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In addition to our courses, events and funding options, we can also assist with business plan preparation and provide opportunities to promote your small business.

Contact:
Tom Mazerski, Director, Miller: Resources for Entrepreneurs
410-386-8393 or tmazerski@carrollcc.edu