Loudoun County Economic Development, VA

Shenandoah University School of Business Finance Workshop: Business Budget
2023-08-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MD
The Shenandoah University Institute For Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the B-Cubed Program (B3) and The Walker Entrepreneurship Program, will offer four virtual Finance Workshops for entrepreneurs and small-business owners to help them evaluate their financial behaviors and create sustainable financial habits. Classes will be offered on four Tuesdays in August – Aug. 8, 15, 22, and 29 – from 11 a.m.-noon via Zoom. All workshops are free.

Launch Loudoun Office Hours
2023-09-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Brambleton Public Library, 22850 Brambleton Plaza, Brambleton, VA, 20148
Launch Loudoun office hour reservations can be made using this link.

Launch Loudoun Office Hours
2023-09-06 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Frontier Kitchen Chantilly, 25387 Pleasant Valley Rd Suite 110, Chantilly, VA, 20152, United States

Shenandoah University: Free Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate
2023-09-06 18:00 - 21:00 | MD
The Shenandoah University Institute for Entrepreneurship will offer a free, 10-week Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate (ESBC) program on Wednesday evenings this fall from 6-9 p.m. The program begins Sept. 6 and ends Nov. 8, and is offered virtually via Zoom.
The program is non-credit-bearing, so admission to Shenandoah University is not required.
Using CO.STARTERS Core as the base curriculum, this cohort-style program equips entrepreneurs of all kinds with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into action.

Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business
2023-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 | MD
You’re starting or have started your new small business. Great!! But . . . you’re worried about what your sales will be, or if you can make a profit and how you will manage your cash flow. If you need help in any of these areas, this webinar is for you! We’ll review calculating your startup costs, projecting sales, creating a projected profit and loss statement and cashflow statement.
All registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance, and link to the recorded webinar after the live event.
This webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series. The series is designed to prepare anyone who is considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to successfully launch your business. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors.
Registration Fee: $25

Launch Loudoun Office Hours
2023-09-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Brickyard Ashburn, 44927 George Washington Blvd., Suite 265, Ashburn, VA, 20147, United States

Fluorescent Proteins and Biological Sensors VII
2023-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 | MD
In the seventh installment of this exciting conference, we will once again showcase the development of cutting-edge tools and technology for imaging, from cells to intact animals. Sessions will cover the design and discovery of new fluorescent proteins (and intriguing alternatives), and their incorporation into sensors for signaling molecules and cellular states. Innovative imaging modalities making use of such reagents, as well as biological discoveries gleaned from such experiments, will also be presented. We hope that the meeting will present a clear picture of how far these tools have come in recent years, and what additional reagents and capabilities are still needed to advance biology.
The meeting will begin at 6pm on the first day and end by 1pm on the last.
Application deadline: June 9, 2023 (11:59 p.m. ET)

Empowering Public Workforce Development Professionals: Enhancing Skills for Serving Veterans (Virtual)
2023-09-11 15:30 - 16:30 | MD
Whether state and local workforce development staff are funded by WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker funds, Wagner-Peyser, or Jobs for Veterans State Grants, all programs share a common goal when serving veteran jobseekers: ensure the best possible employment and training outcomes for veterans. On this WorkforceGPS webinar, staff from the Employment and Training Administration, the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service and National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI), will provide a refresher on the roles and responsibilities of state and local workforce development staff to ensure effective, integrated, and seamless service delivery to veterans. In addition, this session will provide an overview of the many professional development resources available to veteran service providers through NVTI. These resources and highlights will support the veteran customer experience through the American Job Center experience.

Loudoun County Cybersecurity Professionals Meetup
2023-09-12 17:30 - 19:30 | MD
Launched 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.
As 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.
If 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.

Launch Loudoun Office Hours
2023-09-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Venture X, 44679 Endicott Dr Suite 300, Ashburn, VA, 20147

Virginia Values Veterans Employer Training
2023-09-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Brambleton Public Library, 22850 Brambleton Plaza, Brambleton, VA, 20148
The V3 Program works with the Department of Veterans Services and other strategic partners to help employers develop and implement long-term strategies and nationally recognized best practices in recruiting, hiring, and retaining Veterans.
Current Virginia Stats:
– Number Certified Companies: 2,990
– Enrolled Companies: 998
– Number of Veterans Hired: 122,600

Creating a Quick Business Plan
2023-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | MD
You have a great business idea, but what is the next step? How do you turn your idea into a great product or service? In this webinar, we show you how to write your “Value Proposition” and use the “Lean Canvas” to capture key ideas, concepts and strategies about your business. When you leave the webinar, you’ll be able to draft your own one-page business plan.
All registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance, and link to the recorded webinar after the live event.
This webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series. The series is designed to prepare anyone who is considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to successfully launch your business. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors.
Registration Fee: $25

Launch Loudoun Listening Session
2023-09-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Brambleton Public Library, 22850 Brambleton Plaza, Brambleton, VA, 20148
Your feedback is important to us. Loudoun Economic Development is committed to learning from our small business community and providing the resources and services that are greatly needed in the county. We are excited to see you on September 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Brambleton Library to learn more about your small business experience in Loudoun County and how we can help you Start, Scale, and Soar your company.

Setting Up a New Business Entity
2023-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | MD
Should I register my business? What legal structure is best for my business? What kind of business insurance do I need? If you’re asking these questions, this webinar is for you. You’ll learn what you need to do to make sure your business is able to conduct its affairs legally, and how to take those critical first steps.

All registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance, and a link to the recorded webinar after the live event.

This webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series. The series is designed to prepare anyone who is considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to successfully launch your business. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors.

Registration Fee: $25

Livin It Up Loudoun
2023-09-16 13:00 - 18:00 | MD
Dulles Town Center has partnered with The Loudoun County Education Foundation to collect donations to contribute to an In-School Pantry Drive. We will be accepting pantry donations such as Healthy Snacks: Chips, Popcorn, Cheez-Its, Goldfish, Crackers, Trail Mix, Granola Bars, Breakfast Bars, Go-Go Squeez, Fruit Snacks, Cereal Cups, Applesauce, Mini Muffins, Fruit Bars, Cup Noodles/Easy Mac, Hygiene items such as: Deodorant, Body Wash/Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Menstruation Products, Laundry Detergent/Pods, Dryer Sheets, Dish Soap, Sponges, Razors, Shaving Cream, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes.

Loudoun Therapeutic Riding: Heroes First Fair
2023-09-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Loudoun Therapeutic Riding, 14490 Berlin Tpke, Lovettsville, VA, 20180
Join us at Loudoun Therapeutic Riding as we showcase our services and other veteran service organizations in the community in a country setting. Explore resources for veterans, support veteran owned businesses, and come see our beautiful facilities where we provide equine-assisted services to veterans in need.
Music by Chris Ellinghaus, beer from One Family Brewing and delicious food from a local restaurant will keep you entertained as you learn more about these amazing resources. This event is open to all members of the community, free to attend, and family friendly!

Ready, Set, Go to the Job Fair Workshop
2023-09-19 14:00 - 15:00 | MD
Ready, Set, Go to the Job Fair focuses on the important aspects of having a productive and successful visit to the Job Fair—everything from preparing to go to the job fair to how to navigate the Job Fair and approach your targeted companies when you are at the Job Fair, and finally, how to follow up with employers after the Job Fair.
Please note: This workshop is offered virtually through GoToMeeting and the meeting link will be sent to the email address you register with approximately 1 day prior to the workshop.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability in order to participate in Workforce Resource Center services, please contact the Center at 703-777-0150. Three business days advance notice is requested.

Employment Resource Expo & Job Fair
2023-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center, 46105 Loudoun Park Ln., Sterling, VA 20164
Looking for a new job, a better opportunity or a different career all together? Need assistance with resources and support to become fully prepared for your next job? Over 20+ actively hiring employers from various industries will be available to speak with you about their job opportunities and answer your employment related questions. Plus, 15+ community organizations will attend the Expo to share employment-related services and resources in support of your career path.
To learn more about our employers be sure to register and subscribe to our weekly job posting email
Break out session: Want to know more about the employment and training services offered by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)? Attend the “Is WIOA Right for You?” information session held concurrently from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the ‘Mind & Body Room’.
Visit or call the WRC to receive your free copy of “Turn a Job Fair into a Job Offer” booklet at 705 E Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176 or (703) 777-0150
In addition, register for our prep sessions and check out our other job fairs to have a competitive edge and know what to expect.

Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | MD
Many entrepreneurs create products or services they can’t sell no matter how hard they work. It doesn’t have to be this way. This webinar will help you build a roadmap you can use to identify your ideal clients and discover a value proposition that will set you above your competition. We’ll also explain how to conduct a competitor analysis. Plus, we will review different pricing strategies and show the impact of pricing on profits.

This webinar sets the stage for the next webinar in the Small Business Essentials series, Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business.

All registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance, and link to the recorded webinar after the live event.

This webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series. The series is designed to prepare anyone who is considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to successfully launch your business. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors.

Registration Fee: $25

"What Happened? A look at where we are and where we are heading for the 2023 HR Practitioner"
2023-09-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Jackson Lewis Offices, 10701 Parkridge Blvd STE 300, Reston, VA, 20191
Join us for our annual legislative update in person at the Jackson Lewis offices. We will have our content from 4:00 – 5:00 PM and a happy hour to follow with light snacks and drinks.

Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business -
2023-09-21 12:00 - 13:30 | MD
You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and now you need to get customers to buy it! In this webinar we’ll walk through the most common promotional methods used by entrepreneurs, including networking, referrals, social media, content marketing, email marketing and search engine optimization (SEO). We’ll help you decide how you can best reach your targeted customers and show you how to create your next promotional plan.
While not required, to get the most out of this webinar, please consider attending “Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan” first.
All registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance, and link to the recorded webinar after the live event.
This webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series. The series is designed to prepare anyone who is considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to successfully launch your business. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors.
Registration Fee: $25

Refugee Resettlement and STEM Education Conference (Virtual)
2023-09-22 10:00 - 16:00 | MD
This conference will focus on how STEM oriented educational opportunities through high schools, registered apprenticeships, community colleges, and four-year institutions can all play a significant role in addressing urgent humanitarian needs, while also expanding the nation’s STEM workforce. At this conference participants will learn about the current refugee situation, how the Welcome Corps is a valuable addition to U.S. refugee resettlement policy, and how educational institutions can support this program. Speakers will be drawn from the U.S. State Department, D.C.-area think tanks, and representatives of all levels of the education system.
Panelists and a small group of invited guests will gather in person. Others can join online for individual panels or for the entire day. There will be an opportunity for online participants to interact and pose questions.
Agenda Overview

The Loudoun Laurels Foundation Annual Gala: A Celebration of Life and Leadership
2023-09-22 18:30 - 23:00 | Lansdowne Resort Ballroom, 44050 Woodridge Pkwy, Leesburg, VA, 20176
The Loudoun Laurels Foundation 2023 Awards Gala will be honoring Ms. Sheila Johnson & Mr. Lewis Parker for their community stewardship and leadership. The gala will be held at Lansdowne Resort Ballroom, cocktail hour begins at 6:30 P.M.

CANCELED - Mobile Apps Expo
2023-09-23 10:00 - 2023-09-24 18:00 | Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, Virginia, 20151
This event has been canceled.
Contact Nigama Pobbathi for more information.
mobileappsexpo@gmail.com
www.themobileappsexpo.com

Foundation First: Thriving at the Workplace
2023-09-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Cir, Manassas, VA, 20110
Did you know there are small things you can do today to attract and retain employees…It’s so simple…consider childcare partnerships…your employees will thank you!
Increase new employee interest
Help to retain your current employees
Increase employee engagement
Strengthen your community presence and awareness

Women Building Bio 2023: Building Better
2023-09-28 08:30 - 16:00 | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Cir, Manassas, VA, 20110
Virginia Bio’s Women Building Bio Conference celebrates the contribution of women to the life sciences in the Commonwealth and beyond. The 8th annual conference theme, Building Better, will prompt us to explore how life sciences contribute to building a better future and highlight the increasingly significant role of women in it.

Launch Loudoun Office Hours
2023-10-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Gum Spring Public Library, 24600 Millstream Drive, Aldie, VA, 20105, United States

October Employer Briefing
2023-10-03 14:00 - 15:00 | MD
The Greater Washington Apprentice Network (GWAN) brings together employers, academic institutions, public and private sectors. Employers gain access to best practices from organizational peers, sources of prospective apprentice candidates, support services, academic institutions, and training resources. The GWAN meets on the first Tuesday of each month for an Employer Briefing.

2023 VIRGINIA VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS CONFERENCE
2023-10-11 09:00 - 14:00 | MD
The Virginia Chamber Foundation, Virginia Veterans Services Foundation, and Virginia Department of Veterans Services are pleased to present the 2023 Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs Conference and V3 Awards Luncheon.
The Conference morning program will feature government and military leaders, industry experts, and military spouses for thoughtful discussions on how Virginia can expand economic opportunity and support our veterans in the workplace to ensure that Virginia remains the best state in the nation for our military families.
