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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-21-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Frontier Kitchen Chantilly\, 25387 Pleasant Valley Rd Suite 110\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20152\, United States
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-jun-2024/
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-21-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Leesburg Economic Development\, 15 North King Street\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn: From Starting Up to Standing Out
DESCRIPTION:From Starting Up to Standing Out – Why Leadership Skills Matter for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners \nWhat does leadership have to do with entrepreneurship or business ownership? How does it impact your bottom line and your bank account? Not to mention how does it affect the level of engagement – both your own and your employees – as well that of your customers? \nFeatured Speaker: Stacia Topping \nDetails \nJoin us for this highly interactive and transformative session to explore how to reignite your leadership approach\, leading to greater success\, and more engaged\, high-performing teams and organizations. \nIn this lively and in-depth session on leadership for entrepreneurs and business owners\, you will learn to: \n\nAllocate your energy and focus more effectively in both your business and your personal life.\nDelegate\, or even discard\, some of the numerous hats you currently wear.\nZoom out for a more strategic perspective on your business and your leadership.\nOperate from your zone of genius and not simply from your zone of competence.\nIdentify your default style of leadership and learn to use other styles to greater effect in your business and your life.\nEncourage and engage your employees to step up\, contribute and take ownership.\n\nWe will cover: \n\nBalancing your professional self vs. your personal self – and why this is important!\nThe 4 zones of leadership genius.\nHow to prioritize everything on your plate\, from a new perspective.\nThe 5 dimensions of leadership.\nInteractive large and small group discussion.\nOpportunities for high impact coaching.\nQ & A time.\nAnd more!\n\nYou’ll leave with: \n\nA greater understanding of what your leadership genius is and why your business needs your leadership.\nInsight into the areas where you are out of leadership and how it impacts your business\, and your life.\nDeeper insight into what the priorities are in your business and your life\, right now. And what to let go of.\nGreater understanding of the dimensions of leadership and the ability to discern how to lead more effectively in a variety of different situations.\nTools and practices you can take back into your business (and your life) to continue to define and refine your leadership role as your business grows.\n\nAbout your guide \n \nStacia Topping is a Relational Leadership Coach dedicated to guiding leaders in developing and honing their skills across all aspects of their businesses and lives. Stacia’s expertise lies in transforming organizational culture to foster engaged\, empowered\, and successful environments. With a proven track record\, she has assisted solopreneurs\, small business owners\, and enterprise leaders alike in achieving greater business results through deeper levels of leadership. Stacia’s ultimate goal is to help her clients step into and own their leadership\, unlocking not only their potential but also that of their employees.  As business owners\, we often find ourselves deeply immersed in the day-to-day operations\, inadvertently neglecting the leadership aspect of our roles. This can lead to unintentional “leadership by default\,” resulting in overwhelm and overwork. Stacia is on a mission to transform leadership at all levels\, in our lives and in our world. \nIn collaboration with 3L Institute for Living\, Loving\, and Leading and Leading Women\, Stacia Topping is offering a series of FREE virtual and in-person events over the next several months. These events are tailored for business owners and organizational leaders seeking to step into their leadership and transform their businesses. Stacia is masterful in working with her clients in personalized 1:1 environments\, group coaching\, as well as with immersive small group events for leaders aiming to elevate their leadership\, businesses and lives. \nFor more information\, email Stacia at stacia@staciatopping.com. \nSocial Media \nLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stacia-topping \nFB: https://www.facebook.com/stacia.topping \nAttendance is free and lunch will be provided. \nRegister here.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/launch-loudoun-lunch-and-learn-4/
LOCATION:Loudoun Economic Development\, 43777 Central Station Drive\, Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States
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-21-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Lucketts Community Center\, 42361 Lucketts Rd\, Lucketts\, Virginia\, 20176
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:Skydio Experience Day: Aerial Robotics at Work
DESCRIPTION:Skydio Experience Day is coming to Leesburg\, and we want you to join us! \nYou’ll get hands-on with cutting-edge AI-powered drones during this half-day event. See firsthand how this technology is changing how work gets done. Experience for yourself how easy it is to deploy a drone as a first responder\, gain fast situational awareness\, streamline inspection\, and automate perimeter patrol.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/skydio-experience-day-aerial-robotics-at-work/
LOCATION:Xelevate\, 13870 Taylorstown Rd\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Technology
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