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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T130000
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SUMMARY:Leadership Luncheon with Washington Redskins Head Coach Ron Rivera
DESCRIPTION:With more than 30 years of National Football League experience as a player and coach\, new Washington Redskins Head Coach Ron Rivera has demonstrated true leadership qualities in every role he has been assigned. \nA former collegiate All-American\, Super Bowl winner and two-time NFL Coach of the Year\, Coach Rivera will headline the Loudoun Chamber’s 2020 Leadership Luncheon\, where he will discuss the leadership traits that are needed to succeed in the competitive world of professional football.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/leadership-luncheon-with-washington-redskins-head-coach-ron-rivera/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200410T192646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T192646Z
UID:14615-1587042000-1587045600@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Practical Time Management Strategies for Working from Home
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of NVTC’s “Business Continuity in a Pandemic” webinar series and it will be hosted on the Zoom platform. \nPractical Time Management Strategies for Working from Home (Even with Children) \nThe COVID-19-related “new normal” of working entirely from home has turned the traditional workday on its head. How can we best manage our time to be effective and efficient at doing our work\, while also managing households\, families\, and others working close by in our personal space? Join us to discuss time-blocking\, communication\, and efficiency strategies that are applicable in normal times but essential during a crisis like this one. \nSpeaker: Lori Mihalich-Levin\, Founder\, Mindful Return\, and Partner\, Dentons US LLP.\nLori Mihalich-Levin\, JD\, is an advocate for working parents and the founder of Mindful Return\, a program that helps new parents return to work after parental leave. She is also a health care partner in BigLaw\, the Chief Operating Officer of the Women’s Leadership Forum\, the author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave\, and mama to two boys\, ages 7 and 9.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/practical-time-management-strategies-for-working-from-home/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T143000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200414T194341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T194341Z
UID:14673-1587042000-1587047400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:National Resources and Policy Updates for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:There are many programs and initiatives intended to assist small business owners\, due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Do you know which one is right for your business? \nAttend this timely webinar\, presented by Brian Pifer with the Small Business Majority\, to learn about the new loan programs made available by the CARES Act\, resources related to COVID-19 and policy recommendations to bolster small business owners right now. \nWe’ll cover:\nThe Payroll Protection Program(PPP)\nEconomic Injury Disaster Loans(EIDL)\nState and local emergency relief funds\nNonprofit\, mission-driven lending
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/national-resources-and-policy-updates-for-small-businesses-impacted-by-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200408T205009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T205009Z
UID:14578-1587045600-1587049200@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Educational Opportunities While Schools Are Closed: Basic Landscape
DESCRIPTION:With Barbara Bailey. \nMeeting ID: 390 231 307\nPassword: 01764
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/educational-opportunities-while-schools-are-closed-my-basic-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T100000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200410T192042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T192312Z
UID:14611-1587112200-1587117600@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:PolicyMaker: General Assembly Post-Legislative Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 General Assembly Session has come to a close and significant changes are in store for Virginia in the coming years. Lawmakers showed long-term foresight in passing legislation that supports the needs of our growing economy such as increased funding for affordable housing\, transportation\, and education. Unfortunately a number of bills were passed that will increase the cost of doing business in Virginia\, but many far-reaching bills that would have a significant negative affect on our position as the #1 State for Business were defeated including efforts to repeal right-to-work\, fair-share fees for all non-union employees\, and the Virginia Green New Deal failed to advance. \nJoin us as we hear from members of the Loudoun delegation on the progress they have made and the work that is left to ensure that our community remains a top destination for new economic growth and talent attraction during this dynamic shift in the Commonwealth. Each of our invited speakers were influential in moving forward important legislation that will have lasting impacts on the business community and residents of Loudoun County. \nFeatured Panelists: \n• Senator John Bell\n• Senator Jennifer Boysko\n• Delegate David Reid\n• Delegate Suhas Subramanyam
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/policymaker-general-assembly-post-legislative-forum-2/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200409T210251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T210251Z
UID:14603-1587121200-1587124800@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:How To Leverage Organic and Paid Promotion Tools
DESCRIPTION:Organic reach is dead. In order to reach relevant audiences\, every content marketer needs to know how to use the various content promotion tools now available to them. In this session learn some valuable\, free strategies to reduce your wasted reach and explore the vast array of paid options now available to you. Whether you have $5 or $5\,000 this session will help you choose the best strategies to promote your content. \n  \nPresented by Brian Matson of TwoSix Digital.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/how-to-leverage-organic-and-paid-promotion-tools/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200408T201550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T201550Z
UID:14566-1587465000-1587468600@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Working Efficiently as a Team in a Remote Work Environment
DESCRIPTION:Moving from working in person to working in a remote environment can be challenging for teams\, especially with communication. This webinar will provide team leads and team members with some practical tools to use to help you work together as a team in this new environment effectively and efficiently. Using some of the Agile principles for project management\, we will go over how to establish daily team communication\, set incremental goals\, allow team members to self organize with tasks\, and increase productivity and innovation. \nSolitaire Carroll is the Chief Strategy Office of OS Logic with over 14 years of experience in Government Contracting. Her diverse experience includes market and budget analysis\, competitive intelligence\, full system life cycle program management support\, strategic planning and development\, and agile implementation. Solitaire is also the Co-Founder and Executive Director of One Sparrow\, a non-profit focused on providing sustainable solutions for economic development both locally and internationally.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/working-efficiently-as-a-team-in-a-remote-work-environment/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200414T205450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T205450Z
UID:14675-1587474000-1587477600@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:How Volunteering Can Help Small Businesses Grow in Your Community
DESCRIPTION:“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion\, unselfish caring\, patience\, and just plain loving one another.” -Erma Bombeck \nThis webinar will discuss the importance of volunteering in the United States and the impact it has on our nation\, the many benefits that come with volunteering and how volunteering with SCORE will help you\, the small businesses we serve\, and your community! \nIn recognition of National Volunteer Month\, we are thrilled to have Acting CEO of SCORE Association Bridget Weston and SCORE Certified Mentor and District Director Ed Coleman share their expertise with the SCORE audience
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/how-volunteering-can-help-small-businesses-grow-in-your-community/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200416T181452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T181452Z
UID:14710-1587477600-1587481200@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Educational Opportunities While Schools Are Closed: Backyard Composting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting ID: 973 7775 7011\nPassword: 018949
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/educational-opportunities-while-schools-are-closed-backyard-composting/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200415T182339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T182339Z
UID:14692-1587486600-1587488400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Loudoun Business Brief with Stephen Moret
DESCRIPTION:This week’s “Loudoun Business Brief” will feature Stephen Moret\, the President & CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership\, the man who led Virginia’s successful state-and-local bid to secure Amazon’s HQ2.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/loudoun-business-brief-with-stephen-moret/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200417T195641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T195641Z
UID:14740-1587549600-1587553200@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Take Loudoun Home
DESCRIPTION:Take Loudoun Home is a call to action—a rallying cry for our community and visitors to support local businesses. Buying local products and utilizing local services is always a priority\, but now it is even more important. Learn how this successful campaign has been expanded during COVID-19. \nPanelists include: \n\nBuddy Rizer\, Executive Director\, Loudoun Economic Development\nBeth Erickson\, President & CEO\, Visit Loudoun\nTony Howard\, President & CEO\, Loudoun Chamber
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/take-loudoun-home/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200414T135130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T135130Z
UID:14661-1587549600-1587555000@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Using Science + HR to Better Understand and Prepare for Pandemics
DESCRIPTION:We’re offering content and a perspective that has yet to be offered in the COVID conversation. \nJoin us for a conversation between an HR expert and an epidemiologist. Together\, we’ll answer questions like: \n\nShould COVID-19 have taken us by surprise or was the science there all along?\nWhat if employees have concerns about returning to work?\nWhat happens next? How can we prepare for what lies ahead?\nWhat if employees feel nervous about working in close proximity to others?\nAre there prevention opportunities that businesses should implement?\n\nMeet our presenters: \nDr. Katie Schenk is a public health scientist and epidemiologist. She has global experience in research and implementation of interventions to prevent and control infectious disease epidemics. She teaches courses in Global Health as a professor at the School of International Service of American University and the Department of Global and Community Health at George Mason University. Dr. Schenk is currently serving as a member of the Medical Reserve Corps in the COVID-19 response. Learn more at kdspublichealthconsulting.com. \nAmanda Haddaway is the managing director of HR Answerbox and has nearly 40\,000 hours of experience in human resources. She specializes in resolving difficult employee relations situations\, designing and facilitating interactive training solutions and advising small businesses on how to effectively manage their human capital. She has been recognized as the Most Influential Woman in HR Training – USA by Acquisition International. \nThis event has limited space for the live webinar\, so please register to reserve your spot. If you are unable to attend live\, a recorded version will be made available\, but also requires registration.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/using-science-hr-to-better-understand-and-prepare-for-pandemics/
LOCATION:Online\, Online
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Workforce Development,Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="HR Answerbox":MAILTO:amanda@hranswerbox.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200417T200321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T200321Z
UID:14744-1587564000-1587567600@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Educational Opportunities While Schools Are Closed: Veggie Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Open session for Questions on Vegetables\nhttps://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/91470983361\nMeeting ID: 914 7098 3361\nPassword: 005369
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/educational-opportunities-while-schools-are-closed-veggie-qa/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200422T180030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T180030Z
UID:14814-1587567600-1587571200@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Small Businesses: Live Q&A with Chair Randall and Buddy Rizer
DESCRIPTION:Join Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis J. Randall and Loudoun County Economic Development Executive Director Buddy Rizer for a Facebook Live Question and Answer Session on Wednesday\, April 22 at 3pm. Learn about resources for small businesses in Loudoun during COVID-19 and get your questions answered. \nIf you can’t join us at the time of the event\, leave your questions in the comments or send us a message.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/small-businesses-live-qa-with-chair-randall-and-buddy-rizer/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200416T181722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T181722Z
UID:14713-1587639600-1587643200@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:What Small Businesses Need to Know About SBA Programs
DESCRIPTION:US Small Business Administration programs\, in response to COVID-19\nIn this session Eric Byrd\, Loudoun Small Business Development Center Manager\, will share updates on the current SBA assistance programs for small businesses. He will review the major components of the programs out there now\, and talk about how they are being implemented and delivered to businesses. Eric will share how to get one-on-one help from the SBDC and answer questions from attendees. \nSpeaker:\nEric Byrd\, SBDC
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/what-small-businesses-need-to-know-about-sba-programs/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200421T191409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T191409Z
UID:14785-1587648600-1587650400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:WEBINAR - 3 Critical Ways To Secure Your Work from Home Environment
DESCRIPTION:Your IT folks are going to be pulling their hair out about 3 things in your Work From Home environment\, and whether or not you are wearing pants is not one of them. Tune in Thursday at 1:30pm as Chief Partnerd\, Jason Matchett\, tells you what steps you can do to secure your WFH environment. Brought to you by the Loudoun Chamber Technology Coalition. \nJason Matchett is the CEO of the Partnerd Group in Sterling\, VA. Mr. Matchett has more that 20+ years of experience in multiple technology roles including IT strategy\, engineering\, and networking in both the public and private sector. With a BS in Elementary Education\, he possesses a unique background that allows him to educate and empower Partnerd clients as they build an overall IT strategy. \n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/webinar-3-critical-ways-to-secure-your-work-from-home-environment/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200421T184751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T184751Z
UID:14777-1587650400-1587654000@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:NOVA Business Resiliency Webinars: Covid-19 Business Survival Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:In light of the current global pandemic\, the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance (NOVA EDA) is taking action. We are proud to announce the launch of a three-part\, 12 session webinar series: “Beyond COVID-19: NOVA Business Resiliency Webinars.” \nCreated for NOVA businesses to ensure they have the latest and best possible information from a variety of experts\, these webinars will focus on how to keep moving forward during and after the current global pandemic. It will convene experts spanning issues such as government financing\, staffing\, technology readiness\, healthy workplaces\, new business and revenue models\, customer retention\, and more. \nThe first in the series is the COVID-19 Business Survival Toolkit\, which will delve into issues of government financing programs\, staff management and assessing your digital readiness to encounter the new business reality. Panelists include: \n\nAntonio Doss\, District Director\, U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA)\, Washington Metropolitan Area District Office\nAmber Clayton\, Director\, The Knowledge Center\, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)\nCliff Bartlett\, Vice President\, IT Application Development\, K12 Corporation\n\nTo register\, please click the link below to join the webinar:  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89206028383?pwd=eUFkSWxZczdOMTZ3NEc2NGt3d0V3Zz09 \nPassword: 875394 \n  \nOr iPhone one-tap : \nUS: +19292056099\,\,89206028383#\,\,#\,875394# or +13126266799\,\,89206028383#\,\,#\,875394# \n  \nOr Telephone: \nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location): \nUS: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 \nWebinar ID: 892 0602 8383 \nPassword: 875394 \nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbt19Uo4Sa \n  \nRegistration for the webinar is required and limited.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/nova-business-resiliency-webinars-covid-19-business-survival-toolkit/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200422T131407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T131407Z
UID:14800-1587988800-1587992400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Virtual Info Session with Grafton Integrated Health Network
DESCRIPTION:Grafton Integrated Health Network will host a virtual info session on Monday\, April 27 from noon to 1:00pm. Grafton provides a comprehensive network of services including psychiatric care\, social support\, education\, and medical management for infants\, children\, adolescents and adults with behavioral health and intellectual disabilities. There are several current opportunities for full and part-time jobs and internships. Positions include Teacher’s Assistant\, Psychiatric Student Services Associate\, Program Clinician\, Case Manager\, Direct Support Professional\, and more. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom meeting information. For more information\, please contact SU Career Services at career@su.edu
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/virtual-info-session-with-grafton-integrated-health-network/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Workforce Development,Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="Shenandoah University":MAILTO:career@su.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200421T233309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T001718Z
UID:14795-1588068000-1588071600@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Morgan Stanley Presents: The Economic Shock & Awe of COVID-1
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of NVTC’s “Business Continuity in a Pandemic” webinar series and it will be hosted on the Zoom platform. \nThe Economic Shock & Awe of COVID-19: GeoPolitical Views for Capital Markets and the DC Technology Business Environment \nYou are invited to join NVTC and Morgan Stanley for a webinar on how the historic changes occurring as a result of Covid-19 play out for global economies and technology companies here in Northern Virginia. Morgan Stanley’s Head of Market Strategy and Thematic Portfolios\, Scott Helfstein\, will share his perspective on how government and economic reactions to the virus’ impact will change our economy and the investing environment in both private and public markets. Look forward to an actionable road map for how events play out going forward. There will be plenty of time at the conclusion of Helfstein’s remarks for questions. \nSpeaker: Scott Helfstein\, Head of Market Strategy and Thematic Portfolios\, Executive Director\, Morgan Stanley \nAbout the Speaker: Scott Helfstein\, PhD is the Head of Market Strategy and Thematic Portfolios at Morgan Stanley. He is responsible for developing and communicating global strategic and tactical asset allocation advice as well as building and managing thematic portfolios based on rigorously analyzed differentiated theses. He also serves as lead strategist for the International Wealth channel as well as managing thematic exposures for the digital platform. Scott is an Adjunct Scholar at the Modern War Institute at West Point and Senior Fellow at the Center for Cyber and Homeland Security at The George Washington University (GW). Before joining Morgan Stanley\, Scott was Senior Investment Strategist in a small global macro/relative value team at BNY Mellon Investment Management with responsibility for multi-asset research products\, global equity coverage\, and market-relevant geopolitical developments. He served as the Director of Research at West Point’s Combating Terrorism Center and as Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Science at the United States Military Academy from 2008 to 2014. In that capacity\, he helped run a small entrepreneurial organization focused on geopolitical strategy and national security providing global macro analysis to flag officers and civilian equivalents. He holds a Joint Doctorate in Public Policy and Political Science from the University of Michigan and a Master’s Degree in War Studies from King’s College\, London.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/morgan-stanley-presents-the-economic-shock-awe-of-covid-1/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200423T174702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200423T174702Z
UID:14844-1588068000-1588071600@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Marketing in Unpredictable Times
DESCRIPTION:Many of our local small businesses have had to pivot on much less than a dime in order to keep their doors open during the pandemic. In this webinar we will discuss ways we have been able to switch focus\, serve our community\, find new ways to help our customer base\, and perhaps even create new and lasting business relationships using clever marketing tools\, promos\, merchandise and social media. \nKatie Schneider is the President of Promo at The Marketing Management Group\, which specializes in logo’d apparel\, promotional products\, print services and all things small business marketing. \nIn 2017 she was named both the Loudoun Times Mirror 40 Under 40 and The Loudoun 100\, is a Loudoun Chamber Ambassador\, and is very active volunteer with Loudoun non-profits
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/marketing-in-unpredictable-times/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200414T205743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T205743Z
UID:14679-1588078800-1588082400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Marketing Advice to Combat an Economic Downturn
DESCRIPTION:Wondering how to market your business during the economic downturn related to coronavirus (COVID-19)? Consistent\, clear communication with your customers is vital\, so they understand when\, how\, and where they can still do business with you. \nJoin marketing maven and host of the Small Business Revolution\, Amanda Brinkman\, as she outlines actionable marketing strategies to help you weather the storm. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn how to:\nUse your website to keep customers informed of critical information\, such as how they can still purchase from you\nEngage with your followers on social media\, even if they aren’t buying right now\nUpdate your directory listings\, like Google My Business\, to communicate critical information like offering curbside pickup\, even if your business is closed\nUse email marketing to keep your customers updated on the latest changes to your business\, due to COVID-19\nTake advantage of other marketing channels for brick and mortar locations\, like print marketing and signage\, so customers can quickly and easily understand how to engage with your business
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/marketing-advice-to-combat-an-economic-downturn/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200427T210340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T210340Z
UID:14893-1588156200-1588159800@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Workshop Wednesday: Protecting Your Business from Cyber Threats
DESCRIPTION:Jeanette Mulvey\, Content Director at CO—\, will bring together experts and small business owners alike to discuss new strategies hackers are using to gain access to businesses. With many workforces now fully remote\, and away from the protections of enterprise IT solutions\, we’ll show you simple ways to protect your business in this increasingly digital world\, and answer your questions about using available cybersecurity tools to keep your systems running when you need them most. Speakers for this week include: \n\nAmy Brace\, Owner\, Amy’s Cupcake Shoppe (Hopkins\, MN)\nSpencer Ferguson\, Founder\, Wasatch IT (Murray\, UT)
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/workshop-wednesday-protecting-your-business-from-cyber-threats/
LOCATION:Webinar\, See details
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200423T205312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T185642Z
UID:14849-1588158000-1588159800@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Announcing the $1.4 million COVID-19 Business Interruption Fund
DESCRIPTION:Has your business been seriously affected by the coronavirus outbreak? The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $1.4 million in grant funding for the COVID-19 Business Interruption Fund to support businesses that meet size and revenue eligibility requirements. Tune in to hear Loudoun Economic Development’s Danelle Hayer discusses the fund’s origins\, the process for approval\, and the other COVID-19 business resources offered by the county. Brought to you by the Loudoun Chamber Technology Coalition. \nDanelle Hayer serves as the small business and entrepreneurship manager for Loudoun Economic Development. She focuses on strengthening and growing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in one of the country’s most successful tech communities while working with strategic partners to promote business engagement and success. Danelle has more than 18 years of marketing\, sales and business development experience across public and private sector industries. Danelle holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in business administration from Frostburg State University. Outside of the office\, she is an avid Nationals fan and NASCAR enthusiast.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/announcing-the-1-15-million-covid-19-business-interruption-fund/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200428T202808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T202808Z
UID:14912-1588165200-1588168800@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Expert: How to Best Protect Your Business Online
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nBusiness owners have to adjust their approach to cybersecurity because cyber criminals are targeting employees and preying on their stress\, distractions\, curiosity\, and fear of the unknown. If your business is among the many that have shifted to full-time remote work\, there are a steps you should take right now to increase your security and ensure that you and your employees are not inadvertently exposing sensitive business data through your home networks. Join us for a virtual seminar on the cybersecurity steps you should take. \nPresented by Tom Stamulis\, cybersecurity expert and owner of True North Group. \nZoom registration is required for this webinar\, please follow instructions during registration until you have successfully registered on Zoom.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/cybersecurity-expert-how-to-best-protect-your-business-online/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="Small Business Development Center-Loudoun":MAILTO:mec20175@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200427T185921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T185921Z
UID:14884-1588168800-1588172400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Educational Opportunities While Schools Are Closed: Summer Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Meeting ID: 982 3724 4523\nPassword: 025944\nPhone: 1-929-436-2866
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/educational-opportunities-while-schools-are-closed-summer-vegetables/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200417T195909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T195909Z
UID:14742-1588240800-1588244400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Small Business Workshop: How to Create Your Dream Team
DESCRIPTION:Look ahead and ask — where do you want to be as a company in the future? Not every employee is wired to do every job. Consider how your employees can help to effectively reach your company goals and expectations. This panel discussion will explore effective operations within companies and how to hire specific people for roles that are best suited to their strengths as well as your company’s goals. \nPanelists:\nSally Crosen\, Maid Brigade;  Doug Guernsey\, Guernsey;  John Levan\, Comfenergy;  Tom Morley\, Snowflake LLC \nModerator: Geoff Crawley\, MVB Bank
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/small-business-workshop-how-to-create-your-dream-team/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200421T233109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T233134Z
UID:14793-1588244400-1588248000@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Repositioning Your Brand & Marketing Strategy Amid Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:In this virtual session\, we will have Arsalan Lutfi and Neil Hare from TriVision lead a discussion on how to use this downtime to reposition your brand and marketing strategy in the age of the Coronavirus. What are some creative way to support your customers during the shutdown and once businesses reopen? Should you put on hold your entire marketing budget or invest in new ways to keep your stakeholders stay informed and connected? \nWhether it’s reinventing a new marketing strategy\, redefining your target audiences\, increasing your digital presence or refining your messaging\, there is no better time than NOW to make it happen. \nSpeakers:\nArsalan Lutfi\, Creative Director & EVP\, TriVision\nNeil Hare\, Communications Strategist\, TriVision
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/repositioning-your-brand-marketing-strategy-amid-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200428T202903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T202903Z
UID:14914-1588251600-1588255200@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:3 Things You Can Do to Connect With Your Customers During Social Distancing
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nConnecting with your employees\, clients\, and other contacts is critical during social distancing. Join us to hear about three easy ways you can maintain personal connections and maintain trust during social distancing. Specifically\, we’ll show you how to easy and fun it is to use video in emails\, on your website\, and for social media postings. We’ll demonstrate easy things you can add to your website for additional customer service during this time. Last\, we’ll talk about best email practices to keep your clients engaged. \nPresented by Jeff Nicely\, digital marketing consultant and business advisor with the Lord Fairfax SBDC. \nZoom registration is required for this webinar\, please follow instructions during registration until you have successfully registered on Zoom.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/3-things-you-can-do-to-connect-with-your-customers-during-social-distancing/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="Small Business Development Center-Loudoun":MAILTO:mec20175@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200423T203708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T192936Z
UID:14846-1588255200-1588258800@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:In-Depth Funding & Financing
DESCRIPTION:With the approval of a new tranche of COVID Relief Package funding signed into law last Friday small business programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) will receive an additional $310B in funding\, but how long will it last? And what alternatives do business owners have to secure additional financing throughout 2020? What advice can financial experts and experienced business leaders offer business owners throughout Northern Virginia to steer a safe course? \n\n\nPanelists Include:\n–Howard Pisons\, Executive Director\, Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA)\n–Zachary Petry\, Manager\, Small Business Lending\, Virginia Community Capital\, Inc.\n–Robert Day\, CFO\, Advantage Engineers\, Inc.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/in-depth-funding-financing/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="NOVA EDA":MAILTO:info@novaeda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T180000
DTSTAMP:20260614T085245
CREATED:20200429T141234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T181104Z
UID:14919-1588611600-1588615200@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Navigating College Options for Your High School Graduate
DESCRIPTION:Join Northern Virginia Community College’s president\, Dr. Anne Kress\, as she speaks about how you can help prepare your soon-to-be high school graduate for college. Learn about the options and resources available right in your back yard. \n\nChat with Dr. Kress about:\nThe new higher education landscape\nNext steps after graduating from high school\nEducation options that can save you thousands of dollars\nFinancial aid and scholarship options available\nLabor market demands and opportunities (what jobs are out there)\nTransfer programs available at NOVA to get your student to the four-year university of their choice
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/navigating-college-options-for-your-high-school-graduate/
LOCATION:Webinar\, See details
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars
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