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SUMMARY:LAUNCH LOUDOUN OFFICE HOURS
DESCRIPTION:Launch Loudoun office hour reservations can be made using this link.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/launch-loudoun-office-hours-21-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton Town Hall\, 53 E Colonial Hwy\, Hamilton\, VA\, 20158
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:Loudoun Cybersecurity Professionals Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, May 7\, 2024\, for our next Loudoun Cyber Meetup! \nDetails\nWe are excited to announce that our featured speaker will be Allen Hill\, is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) leading the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)\, within the Office of the Managing Director (OMD) for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Chief Information Officer oversees an approximately $109M IT portfolio providing technology support to 19 Bureaus and Offices that utilize over 300 systems across the Commission—including providing Information Technology (IT) support to FCC Auctions\, which have produced over $23B in revenue this year. As CIO\, Allen oversees IT enterprise planning and performance\, operations\, cybersecurity\, budget and acquisition\, engineering and architecture\, applications development and support\, data and policy\, and stakeholder relations for the agency. Allen’s expertise and knowledge of all aspects of IT development\, deployment\, and information security\, combined with his demonstrated ability to provide executive leadership over complex IT portfolios\, supports the FCC’s ability to execute the modernization of IT operations enterprise-wide. \n \nWe will create name badges for everyone before the event. Please RSVP for the Meetup (on the Meetup website) and register with Loudoun Economic Development so we know your full name and organization:\nhttps://share.hsforms.com/1fQHXy6eSR82H-E4fL1c_8Qdwxz1 \nAgenda\n5:30 Social hour and networking begins\n6:10 Welcome and opening remarks – Loudoun Economic Development\n6:15 Featured Speaker\, Allen Hill\, FCC\n6:45 “Open Mic” time (brief audience announcements)\n6:50 Networking continues\n7:30 Adjourn \nApril Review\nWe want to thank our April 16 featured speaker\, Anthony Irudhayanathan\, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Zillion Technologies who shared the company’s inspiring success story of transforming a $400 investment in 2002 into today’s company which have a market evaluation of $500 million and 52 patents. Also\, thanks to Zillion Technologies\, RK Pinnelli\, Vice President Digital Transformation\, who added his additional insight about Zillion’s capabilities. \nLaunched in March\, 2021\, this Meetup provides opportunities for cybersecurity professional development and networking for anybody in the greater Loudoun County\, VA area. We’re open to cyber practitioners\, consultants\, trainers\, policymakers\, software vendors\, students\, etc. This Meetup is intended as an informal forum for the people who seek knowledge of the current state\, status\, challenges\, successes\, and emerging topics in governmental and general cybersecurity technologies. \nAs of June\, 2021\, we have transitioned to in-person meetings. Meetings will feature a speaker on a topic of interest for about 20-30 minutes\, encouraging questions and discussion\, and then allow for networking to include announcements by jobseekers/employers and startups who want to give their elevator pitch on a new cyber company\, idea\, or technology. Join this conversation as we discuss the most important issues of the day\, as they concern the intersections of technology\, government\, business\, and people. \nIf you require a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability in order to participate in Loudoun County Cybersecurity Professionals\, please contact Katie Fleger at 703-737-8612 (TTY 711). Three business days advance notice is requested.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/loudoun-cybersecurity-professionals-meetup-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Old Ox Brewery\, 44652 Guilford Dr.\, #114\, Ashburn\, VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups
DESCRIPTION:1 Million Cups (1MC) is a national\, licensed entrepreneur support program that provides connections\, new knowledge and a forum to problem-solve. Every second  Wed. morning of the month at 9:00 AM entrepreneurs have an opportunity to present their business concept\, startup or re-invented company to a diverse audience of mentors\, advisors\, and entrepreneurs. Learn more about 1 Million Cups (https://www.1millioncups.com/). Presenters give an 8 to 10 minute pitch with 20 minutes Q&A. As a community\, the participants provide supportive feedback and ask\, “How can we help you solve your challenges?” \nCome join our caffeinated community–meet others\, get connected and gain the help you need as you grow your business. Let this group become your regular stop on Wed. mornings and be a part of helping grow Loudoun’s entrepreneur ecosystem! \nInteresting in presenting? Go to https://www.1millioncups.com/loudoun to apply.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/1-million-cups-21-2-2/
LOCATION:Venture X\, 44679 Endicott Dr Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH LOUDOUN OFFICE HOURS
DESCRIPTION:Launch Loudoun office hour reservations can be made using this link.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/launch-loudoun-office-hours-21-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Sterling Library\, 22330 S Sterling Blvd a117\, Sterling\, VA\, 20164
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH LOUDOUN OFFICE HOURS
DESCRIPTION:Launch Loudoun office hour reservations can be made using this link.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/launch-loudoun-office-hours-21-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Brickyard Ashburn\, 44927 George Washington Blvd.\, Suite 265\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn: Building Your Team from a Strong (Legal) Foundation with Matt Neiman
DESCRIPTION:In this Lunch and Learn\, we’ll explore Hiring Fundamentals: Building Your Team from a Strong (Legal) Foundation with Matt Neiman. \nPlease join us for a lively discussion as Employment Lawyer Matt Nieman of Jackson Lewis PC walks us through critical pieces of the recruiting\, hiring\, and onboarding process.  Learn how these first steps can serve as either the strong foundation for your business’s growth or a built-in “time bomb” down the line.  Discover what you don’t know and leave with a game plan in mind for strengthening your employment practices and your organization overall. \nAttendance is free and lunch will be provided. \nRegister here \n \nMatthew F. Nieman is a principal in the Washington\, D.C. Region office of Jackson Lewis P.C. \nMatthew represents employers in a broad spectrum of labor and employment law matters\, including discrimination\, retaliation\, wage and hour\, whistleblower claims (including Dodd-Frank\, the False Claims Act\, and Sarbanes-Oxley)\, questions related to the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA)\, and workplace drug-testing issues. He is actively involved in all phases of the litigation process on the full range of employment discrimination and employment-related tort and contract claims\, including the representation of employers in actions before the Department of Labor\, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission\, the National Labor Relations Board\, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, the Mine Safety and Health Administration\, and various state and local agencies. \nAs part of his litigation practice\, he has concluded many employment-related adversarial proceedings\, including solo trials and multiple jury trial defense-verdicts. He has additionally drafted numerous successful dispositive and summary judgment motions in state and federal courts throughout the Mid-Atlantic region\, including a summary judgment victory in the United States District for Maryland on a Sarbanes-Oxley claim. \nMatthew is a frequent writer on substance-abuse-prevention topics. He also speaks to and provides training to employer groups on various workplace-related topics\, including sexual harassment\, discrimination\, substance-abuse prevention\, and litigation avoidance. \nPrior to entering private practice\, Matthew was in public service as an active-duty U.S. Army Judge Advocate (JAG) at Fort Benning\, Georgia and at Camp Liberty\, Baghdad\, Iraq. During his service as an Army JAG\, Matthew enjoyed unique opportunities to interact with state and local governments in both the criminal and civil arenas as well as to develop trial experience. These opportunities include two years as a prosecutor in both military and federal courts (concluding over 40 separate trials) and over a year of responsibility for handling all tort claims filed against Fort Benning\, its hospital\, and other Department of the Army personnel in a region covering large portions of Alabama\, Georgia\, and Florida. Tort claim issues covered include general negligence\, medical malpractice\, and the subrogation and collection of TRICARE expenses incurred by service members\, retirees and their dependents in otherwise unrelated tort actions. \nMatthew received a commission as a Distinguished Military Graduate of the U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. He clerked for the Williamsburg/James City County\, Virginia Commonwealth Attorney’s Office throughout law school. \nHonors and Recognitions\n\nThe Best Lawyers in America©\, “Employment Law – Management” and “Litigation – Labor and Employment” (2021-present)\nSuper Lawyers®\, “Rising Stars” (2010-2016)\nWashington Post Magazine\, “Washington D.C. Metro Area Outstanding Young Lawyer\,” (2013-present)\nThomson Reuters\, “Stand-Out Lawyer” (2024)\n\nPro Bono and Community Involvement\n\nCornell Club of Washington\, Board Member\nLoudoun Literacy Council\, Board Member\nWounded Warrior Project\, Volunteer Attorney\n\nPublished Works\n\n“Virginia’s 2020 Whistleblower Law: Major Ramifications for Employers\,” Virginia Lawyer\, Volume 72 (February 2024) [Co-Author]\n“Is Virginia the New California? Maybe…“ National Capital Region Chapter of ACC (April 2020) [Co-Author]\nGuide to State and Federal Drug-Testing Laws. 16th ed. VA: Institute for a Drug Free Workplace\, 2013. [Co-Author]\nGuide to State and Federal Drug-Testing Laws. 15th ed. VA: Institute for a Drug Free Workplace\, 2008. [Co-Author]\nGuide to State and Federal Drug-Testing Laws. 14th ed. VA: Institute for a Drug Free Workplace\, 2006. [Co-Author]\n\n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/launch-loudoun-lunch-and-learn-hr-law-with-matt-neiman/
LOCATION:Hillsboro Old Stone School\, 37098 Charles Town Pike\, Hillsboro\, VA\, 20132
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T160000
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH LOUDOUN OFFICE HOURS
DESCRIPTION:Launch Loudoun office hour reservations can be made using this link.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/launch-loudoun-office-hours-21-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Purcellville Public Library\, 220 East Main Street\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T090000
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Virginia Venture Partners (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:During the last Coffee with Virginia Venture Partner’s investor panel\, 1863 Ventures’s Ade Omitowoju spoke about finding your North Star Metric. Join us on May 24th for breakout working groups on identifying and achieving your North Star Metric. \n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/coffee-with-virginia-venture-partners-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T100000
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH LOUDOUN OFFICE HOURS
DESCRIPTION:Launch Loudoun office hour reservations can be made using this link.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/launch-loudoun-office-hours-21-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Round Hill Town Hall\, 23 Main Street\, Round Hill\, VA\, 20141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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