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SUMMARY:Award Decisions\, Debriefs\, and *Avoiding* Protests (Leesburg)
DESCRIPTION:Award decisions\, debriefs\, and avoiding bid protests. Specific topics will include: \n\nHow to effectively use the debriefing process to defuse disagreements and avoid protests\nMyths and realities of the protest process (and how often the government really wins)\nHow your business may be impacted and ways to protect your company and your customer’s interests\nValid and weak grounds of protest plus practical alternatives\nPre-award actions to consider to avoid being protested\nUnderstand the strict time requirements of the protest process – and the common forums where they are adjudicated\nWhat it means to “win” a protest\n\nThe seminar will be taught by Ken Brody\, a founding partner of the law firm of David\, Brody and Dondershine\, LLP in Reston\, Virginia. Ken has over forty years of experience dealing with procurement issues\, as a trial attorney with the Department of the Navy\, and for the past 30 years in private practice. His practice focuses on representing government contractors\, particularly small businesses\, on all aspects of government contracting\, including negotiating agreements\, regulatory requirements\, the small business programs\, bid protests and litigating contract disputes. He also teaches classes for PTAP on Teaming and Subcontracting and on the Government-wide Mentor-Protégé Program. Additional information about Ken’s practice and experience can be found at his firm’s website: www.dbd-law.com.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/award-decisions-debriefs-and-avoiding-protests-leesburg/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Starting a Business in Loudoun County
DESCRIPTION:Are you preparing to start a business in Loudoun County? This workshop will help ensure you are prepared to start successfully. \nJoin this no-cost\, interactive session to learn: \n\nHow to determine what licenses and permits apply to your Loudoun business\nHow to figure out if your business idea will be profitable\nHow to begin marketing your business\nWhat critical business partnerships you need to get started\n\nLed by Small Business Development Center manager\, Eric Byrd\, we’ll answer many of your questions\, talk about what will make your new venture successful\, and ensure that you are ready to launch your new business. We will also set you up in the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) system so you can take full advantage of the no cost\, one-on-one business advising services offered by our center.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/starting-a-business-in-loudoun-county-3/
LOCATION:Rust Library\, 380 Old Waterford Road\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Capital Call-Where innovation meets capital
DESCRIPTION:The region’s hottest emerging companies will present three-minute rapid fire pitches. Following the pitch portion of the event\, investors will have an opportunity to meet with the presenting companies. \nCapital Call\, which connects investors with high-potential companies\, is one of the region’s most popular pitch events. View highlights from a previous Capital Call. \nWatch for the official invitation announcing the presenting companies. We look forward to seeing you in October. For more information\, please contact Sabrina Morales. \nThis event is for accredited investors and selected presenting companies only. \n  \nAgenda: \n11:00 am Lunch & Networking\n12:00 pm Presentations\n1:00 – 1:30 pm Q&A and Demos
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/capital-call-where-innovation-meets-capital/
LOCATION:Cooley\, 11951 Freedom Drive\, 14th Floor\, Reston
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with the County
DESCRIPTION:Loudoun County Procurement Division’s 2018 Buyer/Seller Information Exchange Sessions \nLearn how to do business with Loudoun County! All local area vendors are invited to attend the Loudoun County Procurement Division’s 2018 Buyer/Seller Information Exchange sessions. The purpose of these sessions is to provide information on the county’s procurement processes and upcoming contracts. Each presentation will conclude with the opportunity to address vendor questions and concerns and to meet the county’s procurement staff. \nSession Location \nThe Buyer/Seller Information Exchange Sessions are held in the Procurement Conference Room on the 4th floor of the Loudoun County Government Center located at 1 Harrison Street S.E. in Leesburg. To reserve a seat\, you may register online through our online registration form. \nFor more information about the sessions\, you may call 703-777-0403 or send an email. \nMore information about the Loudoun County Procurement Division is available by visiting our home page at www.loudoun.gov/procurement.
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LOCATION:Loudoun County Government Center-Dulles Room\, 1 Harrison Street SE\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
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