BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Loudoun County Economic Development, VA - ECPv6.11.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Loudoun County Economic Development, VA
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Loudoun County Economic Development, VA
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174735
CREATED:20250527T160536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T150454Z
UID:30315-1750158000-1750165200@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn: Unlocking Funding for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful workshop where three seasoned bankers will share their expertise on securing funding for your small business. Whether you’re looking for traditional loans\, or alternative financing options\, this panel will guide you through the process and offer practical tips to enhance your chances of success. Gain valuable insights directly from those in the financial industry and learn what lenders are really looking for when evaluating small business funding applications. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the financial resources your business needs to grow and thrive! \nRegister here: https://share.hsforms.com/1ShXcTKoLTtGWVVd4AA6r8Adwxz1 \nMeet our Panelists: \n \nPete Nadanyi – John Marhsall Bank \nI am the Loudoun County Regional Executive for John Marhsall Bank and serve as the market leader while also managing the commercial lending activities for Loudoun County.  I am a career banker with 35 plus years of experience.  Prior to joining John Marshall Bank in 2022\, I served as the Executive Vice President for Virginia National Bank (formerly The Fauquier Bank).  My banking career started in 1989 when I joined First Virginia Bank’s Management Trainee program.  After rising to a banking center Regional Manager\, I then transitioned to a Market Executive in Commercial Banking with BB&T in 2003 upon the merger of First Virginia Bank (FVB) and BB&T.  My career in community banking started in 2019 when I joined The Fauquier Bank after a 29 year career with BB&T / FVB. \n \nJohn Bell – First Citizens Bank \nJohn has over 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. As a graduate of the University of Maryland\, he holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and played baseball on the Terps baseball team. Over the past 25 years\, John has lived in Leesburg Va. with his wife of 36 years where they raised three boys. \nAs Vice President and the Financial Sales Manager of the Leesburg office at First Citizens Bank\, he has the privilege of working within the community to support small business owners by delivering strategic financial solutions\, fostering client relationships\, and driving community focused growth. \nHe began his Banking career in 1989 as a Personal Banker at Perpetual Savings Bank. Over the next 20 years\, he performed many roles at Crestar Bank and then SunTrust Bank within the Retail division including Branch Manager and Area Manager. \nFrom 2008 through 2010 John worked in the Commercial division at SunTrust Bank as a Business Banking Team Leader in the Northern Virginia Market. John also spent 14 years with Sandy Spring Bank as a Regional Manager in the Northern Virginia\, District of Columbia and Montgomery County\, Maryland markets. \n \nMichelle Arnold – MVB Bank \nMichelle Arnold is a dedicated Small Business Commercial Loan Officer at MVB Bank\, where she plays a key role in supporting small business owners across Northern Virginia. \nMichelle brings a wealth of experience helping business owners secure the financing they need to grow and thrive.  Her diverse background spans commercial lending\, retail banking\, and personal financial consulting\, equipping her with a unique perspective on both business and individual financial needs. \nAs part of MVB’s community-focused lending team\, Michelle provides tailored financing in commercial real estate\, equipment\, working capital\, and other business needs. \nMichelle is known not only for her expertise\, but also for her genuine commitment to building lasting relationships and supporting the local business chamber community. \nShe’s actively involved in regional networking initiatives and is passionate about helping businesses navigate their financial journeys toward lasting success. \nRegister here: https://share.hsforms.com/1ShXcTKoLTtGWVVd4AA6r8Adwxz1
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/launch-loudoun-lunch-and-learn-06-17-2025/
LOCATION:Waterford Old School Auditorium\, 40222 Fairfax St #142-b\, Waterford\, VA\, 20197
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Networking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://biz.loudoun.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lunch-and-Learn-6-17-25.1.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR