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SUMMARY:Business @ Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Business Showcase Breakfast\nGrab your business cards and join us at our Business @ Breakfast monthly roundtable networking event\, where you will have the chance to connect with 100+ Chamber members from a wide range of businesses. This event is consistently named the FAVORITE networking event throughout the year. \nTips from LoudounSmallBiz if you are attending for the first time: \n\nYou will rotate tables 5-6 times during the event so bring enough business cards for each rotation.\nPrepare your elevator pitch! You will deliver a 60-second overview of your business at each table.\nEach table has an ambassador to keep the pitches flowing and make sure that you know where to go next.\nNetworking starts 5-10 minutes into the event so grab breakfast as soon as you arrive or at the end to avoid carrying your plate from table to table.\nThe signature sponsors all have an opportunity to share more information about their organization.\n\nRegister: https://www.loudounchamber.org/events
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/business-networking-breakfast/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Belmont Country Club\, 43750 Tournament Parkway\, Ashburn\, 20147
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SUMMARY:Launch Loudoun Foundations of Finance: Reconciling & Running Financial Reports
DESCRIPTION:Make sense of your numbers and keep your books in check! Join us for a practical Reconciliation & Financial Review class\, where you’ll learn how to confidently reconcile your accounts and analyze your financial statements like a pro. Whether you’re unsure if your books are accurate or just want to gain a deeper understanding of your business finances\, this session will give you the tools to spot errors and make informed financial decisions with ease. \nRegister today as we are limited to 25 participants per class session \nPlease register here: Form
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/launch-loudoun-foundations-of-finance-reconciling-running-financial-reports/
LOCATION:Loudoun Economic Development\, 43777 Central Station Drive\, Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States
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SUMMARY:Franchises as a Path to Business Ownership
DESCRIPTION:Is a Franchise Right for You?\nHave you dreamed of owning your own business? A way to leave the corporate world behind to work for yourself? You like the idea of a challenging life running your own company\, but maybe you don’t want to start completely from scratch. \nGoing out on your own with an untried idea is a bit intimidating. You’d like to find a path that has already been shown to work\, that you can get moving more quickly. It’s an opportunity for you to take charge of your journey. To work towards financial independence\, without the uncertainty of a startup from scratch. \nIn this informative session you will learn how buying into an existing franchise could be just the ticket. Our guest speaker\, Heather Rosen\, is the President of FranNet of Virginia\, a leading franchise advisory and development services firm. As an attorney who worked with small businesses for years she brings a unique perspective to the discussion and has been helping people search for their franchise fit since 2009. \nHeather will lead a conversation about how franchises work\, the best way to find one that’s a fit for your situation\, and how to avoid some common pitfalls that can trip you up. You’ll learn more about the life cycle of a franchise and how to be smart evaluating and choosing a franchise\, including looking at existing franchises in your area. We will also talk about how to plan the kind of exit you want down the road. \nThis in-person program will help you make sense of the franchising world and start you on a path to making good choices in your own small business adventure. There is no cost for the event but we do ask that you pre-register to ensure we hold a seat for you (and your partner too). \nThis is a live\, in-person event so there will be no recording of the session available afterwards. Please be on time so you get all the valuable information provided! \nOne Session\, Live\, In-Person at the Cascades Public Library in Sterling \n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/franchises-as-a-path-to-business-ownership/
LOCATION:Cascades Public Library\, 21030 Whitfield Place\, Sterling\, VA\, 20165\, United States
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SUMMARY:GovConnect 2025
DESCRIPTION:RSVP NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT OVERVIEW\nGovConnect is the area’s newest networking event\, providing a dynamic platform for job seekers and businesses in the federal contracting space to connect\, collaborate\, and build meaningful relationships. The theme of this event — Uniting Businesses\, Empowering People — captures both the spirit and the urgency of the moment. As government downsizing continues to affect communities like Loudoun County\, businesses and professionals alike face challenges that call for a united\, strategic response. GovConnect is designed to bridge the gap between professionals and hiring companies\, fostering economic resilience through collaboration and innovation.  \nEvent Highlights\n\n\nBusiness Showcase: Exhibitor booths featuring local GovCon companies and recruiters.  \n\n\nPre-Scheduled On-Site Interviews: Secure one-on-one meetings with recruiters and hiring managers.  \n\n\nNetworking: Connect directly with industry decision-makers and hiring managers.  \n\n\nCommunity Collaboration: Engage with representatives from Loudoun County and the Town of Leesburg to strengthen regional partnerships.  \n\n\nOpen House at The Depot: Discover the space\, meet community leaders\, and learn about local opportunities.  \n\n\nGovConnect 2025 will bring together small and large government contractors\, industry leaders\, and qualified job seekers\, particularly those affected by recent employment changes. The event will feature networking sessions\, matchmaking opportunities\, recruitment activities\, and community-building moments. Our goal is to turn disruption into direction\, empowering leaders and professionals to shape the future of the GovCon sector.  \nJoin us at The Depot\, Loudoun County’s premier professional venue\, known for supporting small businesses\, solopreneurs\, and local entrepreneurs. As a community hub\, The Depot is committed to fostering professional growth\, collaboration\, and positive community impact.  \nWhether you want to expand your professional network\, explore new career opportunities\, or build partnerships in the federal contracting space\, GovConnect has something for everyone.   \nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today and take the next step toward career and business growth in the public sector!  \nEvent Schedule\n2:00 – 4:00 PM: Open House at The Depot \n4:00 – 6:00 PM: Structured Networking and Talent Connect Sessions \nWho Should Attend?\n\n\nJob Seekers: Former federal employees\, contractors\, and professionals seeking new opportunities. \n\n\nGovCon Businesses & Recruiters: Explore partnerships\, collaboration opportunities\, and potential subcontractors.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/govconnect-2025/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 215 Depot Court SE\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States
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