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SUMMARY:Doing Business with the County
DESCRIPTION:Loudoun County Procurement Division’s 2018 Buyer/Seller Information Exchange Sessions \nLearn how to do business with Loudoun County! All local area vendors are invited to attend the Loudoun County Procurement Division’s 2018 Buyer/Seller Information Exchange sessions. The purpose of these sessions is to provide information on the county’s procurement processes and upcoming contracts. Each presentation will conclude with the opportunity to address vendor questions and concerns and to meet the county’s procurement staff. \nSession Location \nThe Buyer/Seller Information Exchange Sessions are held in the Procurement Conference Room on the 4th floor of the Loudoun County Government Center located at 1 Harrison Street S.E. in Leesburg. To reserve a seat\, you may register online through our online registration form. \nFor more information about the sessions\, you may call 703-777-0403 or send an email. \nMore information about the Loudoun County Procurement Division is available by visiting our home page at www.loudoun.gov/procurement.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/doing-business-with-the-county-2-2/
LOCATION:Loudoun County Government Center-Dulles Room\, 1 Harrison Street SE\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181213T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181213T150000
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SUMMARY:Starting a Business In Loudoun County
DESCRIPTION:Are you preparing to start a business in Loudoun County? This workshop will help ensure you are prepared to start successfully. \nJoin this no-cost\, interactive session to learn: \n\nHow to determine what licenses and permits apply to your Loudoun business\nHow to figure out if your business idea will be profitable\nHow to begin marketing your business\nWhat critical business partnerships you need to get started\n\nLed by Small Business Development Center manager\, Eric Byrd\, we’ll answer many of your questions\, talk about what will make your new venture successful\, and ensure that you are ready to launch your new business. We will also set you up in the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) system so you can take full advantage of the no cost\, one-on-one business advising services offered by our center.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/starting-a-business-in-loudoun-county-5/
LOCATION:Cascades Public Library\, 21030 Whitfield Place\, Sterling\, VA\, 20165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:AI & Blockchain To Unlock Startup Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join us at AI & Blockchain to Unlock Startup Growth – on Dec 13th  where you can view distinguished experts in action who will provide actionable takeaways real-time to early-stage startups in Digital Health\, Social Impact\, and Citizen Tech with extreme-scale potential on how to apply emerging technologies (AI & Blockchain) to enhance their value propositions.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/ai-blockchain-to-unlock-startup-growth-3/
LOCATION:I/O Spaces\, 8222 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring\, MD 20910\, Silver Spring\, WA\, 20910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="ViveDC":MAILTO:ayesha@vive.vc
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T192039Z
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SUMMARY:AI & Blockchain To Unlock Startup Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join us at AI & Blockchain to Unlock Startup Growth – on Dec 13th  where you can view distinguished experts in action who will provide actionable takeaways real-time to early-stage startups in Digital Health\, Social Impact\, and Citizen Tech with extreme-scale potential on how to apply emerging technologies (AI & Blockchain) to enhance their value propositions.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/ai-blockchain-to-unlock-startup-growth-2/
LOCATION:I/O Spaces\, 8222 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring\, MD 20910\, Silver Spring\, WA\, 20910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="ViveDC":MAILTO:ayesha@vive.vc
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T200000
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SUMMARY:AI & Blockchain To Unlock Startup Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join us at AI & Blockchain to Unlock Startup Growth – on Dec 13th  where you can view distinguished experts in action who will provide actionable takeaways real-time to early-stage startups in Digital Health\, Social Impact\, and Citizen Tech with extreme-scale potential on how to apply emerging technologies (AI & Blockchain) to enhance their value propositions.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/ai-blockchain-to-unlock-startup-growth/
LOCATION:I/O Spaces\, 8222 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring\, MD 20910\, Silver Spring\, WA\, 20910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="ViveDC":MAILTO:ayesha@vive.vc
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SUMMARY:NVTC Teaming\, Partnering and Contracting
DESCRIPTION:NVTC’s Small Business and Entrepreneur Committee is connecting small businesses with prime contractors from the region. Network and discuss how emerging companies can do work with established businesses\, what types of partners they are looking for and potential opportunities for teaming and subcontracting in the future. During the event\, teaming experts will share insights on various aspects of partnering including best practices\, pitfalls to avoid and relationship nuances. \nModerator\nNick Wakeman\, Editor\, Washington Technology \nPanelists:\nTom Marcinko\, Principal Consultant\, Aronson LLC\nMatt McQueen\,Chief Communications Officer\, Peraton\nNancy Peters\, VP\, Business Development\, CACI\nTheodora Petrakis\, VP\, Market Development and Strategy\, Dovel Technologies
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/nvtc-teaming-partnering-and-contracting/
LOCATION:Center for Innovative Technology Building (CIT)\, 2214 Rock Hill Rd\, Herndon\, VA\, 20170\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T193000
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SUMMARY:What Google Wants
DESCRIPTION:Meet\, drink and talk Tech in a preview of a new series. Join us on Tuesday\, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. to learn about “What Google Wants”. We will examine what Google looks for in web-based content and what you should (and shouldn’t) be doing to get your business\, website\, or blog found and ranked well in Google searches. In addition\, get other useful tips for using Google more effectively. Presented by Greg Fontaine who has been both a business owner and technology instructor for more than 20 years and an internet developer and consultant for more than 30 years.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/what-google-wants/
LOCATION:Old Ox Brewery\, 44652 Guilford Dr.\, #114\, Ashburn\, VA
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181220T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T181709Z
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SUMMARY:Mason Enterprise Center Cookie Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first ever Mason Enterprise Center Cookie Exchange! Bring a dozen cookies and leave with a sampling of the cookies everyone brought. Hang out with some of the coolest small business folks in town!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/mason-enterprise-center-cookie-exchange/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181228T140000
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SUMMARY:Ruby LoCo Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Our lunches are on the last Friday of every month. The lunch is casual\, but focused on technology (generally Ruby\, JS\, and all things web). We enjoy the company of all technologists (sorry recruiters\, but no thanks). \nPlease be considerate with your RSVP. We don’t pay to reserve the space\, so let’s not take up more space than we need. \nJoin us to earn your sticker!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/ruby-loco-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Loudoun\, 20575 East Hampton Plaza\, Ashburn\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20181226T145444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T145444Z
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Government Cost Accounting (Leesburg)
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Government Contract Accounting \n\nMajor Contract types\nDirect and Indirect cost\nCost Accumulation Structure\nIndirect Cost Pools\nIndirect Rates\nAccounting for Unallowables\nDCAA Accounting Systems Survey checklist\nAccounting Policy and Procedures\nAccounting & timesheet software options for contractors\n\nHow to setup your QuickBooks file to help you pass DCAA Accounting system review \n\nHow to Setup chart of accounts to segregate direct and indirect cost\nHow to segregate and capture FAR 31.205 related Unallowables cost\nHow to setup payroll to track direct and indirect labor\nHow to generate labor distribution report\nHow to setup customer\, project\, task to track revenue and direct cost by project\nHow to capture direct cost by project and run job cost report\n\nThis class is taught by MillerMusmar CPAs\, a full service\, performance driven CPA firm. MillerMusmar CPAs offer cost-effective and responsive service clients to provide management-friendly tax advice and creative solutions to complex problems government contractors face every
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/fundamentals-of-government-cost-accounting-leesburg-3/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190107T123000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Government Cost Accounting (Leesburg)
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of GoFundamentals of Government Contract Accountingvernment Contract Accounting \n\nMajor Contract types\nDirect and Indirect cost\nCost Accumulation Structure\nIndirect Cost Pools\nIndirect Rates\nAccounting for Unallowables\nDCAA Accounting Systems Survey checklist\nAccounting Policy and Procedures\nAccounting & timesheet software options for contractors\n\nHow to setup your QuickBooks file to help you pass DCAA Accounting system review \n\nHow to Setup chart of accounts to segregate direct and indirect cost\nHow to segregate and capture FAR 31.205 related Unallowables cost\nHow to setup payroll to track direct and indirect labor\nHow to generate labor distribution report\nHow to setup customer\, project\, task to track revenue and direct cost by project\nHow to capture direct cost by project and run job cost report\n\nThis class is taught by MillerMusmar CPAs\, a full service\, performance driven CPA firm. MillerMusmar CPAs offer cost-effective and responsive service clients to provide management-friendly tax advice and creative solutions to complex problems government contractors face every day.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/fundamentals-of-government-cost-accounting-leesburg-4/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T152301Z
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SUMMARY:Starting a Business in Loudoun
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to open your own business? Do you have an idea for a product or service and you want to bring to market? Maybe you have people ready to buy your products\, or customers ready to sign up for your services\, but you’re not sure how to start getting paid. You may have an idea what your concept is but you’re not sure if it will make a profitable company. Navigating the ins and outs of creating a business plan\, marketing your new business and figuring out how to determine which licenses and permits you really need to launch your new venture. \nIf you answered “yes” or are wondering about those or other\, questions this group session is for you. \nCome learn the answer to these and other questions at this NO COST interactive group session. We’ll answer many of your questions\, talk about what will make your new venture profitable and how to ensure that you are ready to launch your new business. We will also set you up in the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) system so you can take full advantage of the no cost\, one-on-one business advising services offered by our center.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/starting-a-business-in-loudoun/
LOCATION:Middleburg Public Library\, Middleburg\, VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mason Enterprise Center":MAILTO:mec20175@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20181227T152328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T152328Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Presentation and Feedback @ 1 Million Cups
DESCRIPTION:An event for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their startups to the thriving peer network of founders in Loudoun County. We meet weekly to support entrepreneurs in Loudoun by providing input and suggestions to a challenge that they are facing.  \nNo registration is required\, just come prepared with a positive attitude.  \nThis month’s presenters include: \nJan 9- GoalKidz\, An online platform for parents and organizations to create micro-social networks that encourage safer and supportive online social interaction for kids. \nJan 16- Karhappy\, Karhappy is the largest Multi-brand car care service for any Make and Model. Karhappy automates the Find Car Care service\, Compare car service deals and more \nJan 23-Energy Cyber Partners\, Inc. ECP\, Inc. is a trusted provider of innovative and proven cybersecurity solutions and services for the Oil\, Gas and Energy sector. \nJan 31- Open!  Apply to present your business at https://www.1millioncups.com/loudoun
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/startup-presentation-and-feedback-1-million-cups/2019-01-09/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T154159Z
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SUMMARY:DC Hardware Startups: Mindhive Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:We are connecting innovative people creating physical products. Do you want to know more about entrepreneurship or manufacturing? Are you looking for a co-founder or engineer? Do you want to pitch your product or idea to peers\, investors\, and mentors?\n…\nCome join us\, get involved\, and help to build an ecosystem for innovative physical products in the DMV. \nWhat to expect on demo day- We are so proud of the entrepreneurs in this cohort. Join us to hear their pitches! Connect with engineers\, startups\, and people working to transform an idea into reality. \n6:00 – 6:30 – Food\, networking\n6:30 – 7:00 – Intros\, announcements\, community highlights\n7:00 – 8:00 – Pitches\, Q&A
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/dc-hardware-startups-mindhive-demo-day/
LOCATION:LOCI\, 1751 Pinnacle Drive #424\, McClean\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20190102T154232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T154232Z
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SUMMARY:Sterling Women Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Sterling Women provides a networking opportunity for business women and men in Northern Virginia and beyond.  Each month we invite a successful business woman located in Loudoun County to speak to our audience about her accomplishments. \nThe quality of our speakers and the interest from our sponsors has boosted the overwhelming popularity of our new organization.  While we plan to honor the program’s initial intent and continue to bring Sterling professionals together\, we want to also encourage the monthly gathering of business women and men from across Loudoun\, as well as outside its borders.  Ultimately we will all benefit! \nAgenda:\n11:00 AM\nNetworking & Shopping \n11:50 AM\nSeated Lunch-Opening Remarks \n12:30 PM\nSpeaker Introduced \n12:50  PM\nClosing Remarks & Door Prizes! \n1:00 – 1:30 PM\nMore Networking & Shopping!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/sterling-women-luncheon/
LOCATION:River Creek Club\, 43800 Olympic Blvd\, Leesburg\, VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Sterling Women":MAILTO:sragland@restonlimo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20181227T153405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T153405Z
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SUMMARY:Simple Business Plan Bootcamp 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Create a Powerful Plan for Your Small Business (Part 1 & 2)\nWhether you’re first starting out\, or your business has been open for years\, all businesses need a plan to succeed. Your plan drives critical decisions and actions that determine whether you succeed or fail. Identifying your core customers\, important activities and key resources can make sure you’re focusing your business on profitability and growth \nUnfortunately\, the business planning process can be confusing and complicated. The format of a traditional business plan can be long\, lengthy and intimidating to write. Knowing what information is critical to include and knowing where to get that information can result in a plan that isn’t helpful or ends up on the shelf ignored. \nIn this two-session class we will take a fresh look at how to create a plan that works for your small business. One that gives you the ability to make important decisions\, is relevant to you and your team as well as being less confusing. SBDC Manager Eric Byrd will walk you through building your own simple business plan using The Business Model Canvas and other tools so you can easily chart a course for success. \nIn the first session (month one) you will map out your business model and identify all the critical aspects of running your particular business. Between the sessions you will do research and gather information so when you return for the second session (month two) you can focus on documenting your plan. Throughout the process you will be able to ask questions and identify the specific information you need to have to create the right plan for your specific business. \nSpeaker(s): Eric Byrd\, Manager\, Loudoun SBDC
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/simple-business-plan-bootcamp-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
ORGANIZER;CN="Mason Enterprise Center":MAILTO:mec20175@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T190000
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SUMMARY:Tech Startup Networking
DESCRIPTION:Loudoun Tech Startups is the local group for the emerging and growing Loudoun Tech community to relax\, network and learn together. Come out monthly to meet your tech-minded peers\, discuss what you’re working on\, learn from a trending speaker and maybe even find your next opportunity. Loudoun Tech Startups has served the needs of the community since 2012. \nWhat to expect: \n\nShort presentation from guest speaker starting around 6 pm\nNetworking with like-minded professional\, not sure who to connect with? Ask your facilitators Susan and Vanessa!\n\nThis group is sponsored through a partnership between Loudoun County Department of Economic Development and The Mason Enterprise Center-Leesburg. \n\nhttp://www.loudounsmallbiz.org/\nhttp://www.masonenterprisecenter.org/space/mec-leesburg/\n\nPlease note\, this group was created to help tech firms and startups benefit from connecting with one another. Service providers can participate and share their wisdom\, but this isn’t a forum to sell services. We appreciate your understanding. \n** In the event of poor weather\, this group follows Loudoun County Public School’s Closure Policy. **
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/tech-startup-networking/2019-01-16/
LOCATION:The Bungalow Lakehouse\, 46116 Lake Center Plaza\, Sterling\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190117T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190117T140000
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SUMMARY:Selling to the Commonwealth- 1:1 Coaching
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity in partnership with the Loudoun County Economic Development will offer one-on-one counseling sessions on how to conduct business with Virginia state agencies by appointment at the Loudoun County Economic Development office. \nEach one-on-one business counseling session will be 1 hour and are FREE but by appointment only. \nTo schedule an appointment: email chris.ley@sbsd.virginia.gov
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/selling-to-the-commonwealth-11-counseling-2/
LOCATION:Loudoun Economic Development\, 43777 Central Station Drive\, Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20181227T215641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T215641Z
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SUMMARY:Future Harvest Conference
DESCRIPTION:The region’s premier farm and food gathering is celebrating 20 years! Join us for an extra special three days of deep-dive workshops\, farm fresh meals\, inspiring speakers\, and farmer and foodpreneur learning and networking! \nFeaturing farming luminaries Karen Washington of Rise and Root Farm; Forrest Pritchard and Ellen Polishuk\, authors of Start Your Farm; and Dr. Ray Weil\, Soil Health Expert and UMD Professor of Soil Science! \nInteract during a full day of how-to farming and food intensives\, redesigned this year for more in-depth\, hands-on learning\, including from Meredith Leigh\, charcuterie expert! \nExperience two conference days for advanced and beginning farmers\, foodpreneurs\, and educators \nEnjoy delicious farm-to-table meals – this once-a-year networking opportunity – farmer-to-farmer chats – seed\, book\, and small tool swaps – tradeshow – the Foodshed Photo Contest – and the Farmer of the Foodshed Awards!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/future-harvest-conference/
LOCATION:College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center\, 3501 University Blvd East\, Hyattsville\, MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20190104T140607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T140607Z
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SUMMARY:Loudoun Tech Committee Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The mission of the Tech Committee is to connect\, engage and grow the community of technology companies in Loudoun\, and to inform Chamber Members on how to improve their competitive advantage through technology. The Loudoun Technology Coalition hosts two technology events each year. \nThe committee invites a guest speaker each month to share more about their tech-enabled business or industry. Speakers are followed by planning our major events or brainstorming on how to promote the tech community of Loudoun County. \nInterested in learning more? Stop in this month or email Danielle Kabban at DKabban@loudounchamber.org
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/loudoun-tech-committee-monthly-meeting/2019-01-18/
LOCATION:Loudoun Chamber\, 19301 Winmeade Drive Suite 210\, Lansdowne\, VA\, 20176
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20181227T215656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T215656Z
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SUMMARY:Tax Reform Update: One Year Later
DESCRIPTION:Register now to save your seat for Thompson Greenspon’s Tax Reform Update! Learn how to position yourself to take advantage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. \nMorning Session\n8:00 AM – Breakfast\n8:30 AM – 10:30 AM – Presentation\n10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Q&A \nAfternoon Session\n12:30 PM – Lunch\n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Presentation\n3:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Q&A
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/tax-reform-update-one-year-later/
LOCATION:Country Club of Fairfax\, 5110 Ox Road\, Fairfax
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190125T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190125T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20181023T171704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T171704Z
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SUMMARY:Community Leadership Awards
DESCRIPTION:This celebration kickoffs when Loudoun’s top business and community leaders gather to celebrate the leadership of our 2018 Board Chair Mitch Sproul at the 2019 Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards. \nThe Loudoun Chamber also will welcome in our new leader\, Lisa Kimball of The Arc of Loudoun at Paxton Campus\, along with our entire Board of Directors at this inaugural event. \nNow in its sixth year\, the Community Leadership Awards honors members of the Loudoun business community that demonstrate exemplary community leadership in ways that positively impact the quality of life for the citizens of our County. The top honorees in the Community Leadership Awards’ five categories will be able to grant $1\,000 to the one nonprofit of their choice\, thanks to the generosity of the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. \n*Nominations will close Wednesday\, October 31\, 2018. If you are nominated\, you will be contacted with the application information. Applications will be due November 16\, 2018.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/community-leadership-awards/
LOCATION:The National\, 18980 Upper Belmont Place\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20190107T153036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T153036Z
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SUMMARY:5 Strategies to Transition to a New You
DESCRIPTION:Five Strategies to Transition to a New You is a one-time event being held on January 31st\, 2019—perfect timing for a refreshing change. Steve Collins and Jen Du Plessis have brought together a powerful group of professional speakers and experts who understand what it means to balance family\, business\, relationships\, health\, wealth\, and mindset. \nEach speaker is an expert in their field. Combined\, they bring you\, their audience\, significant tools to boost success levels across your personal and business life. \n\nJen Du Plessis\, author speaker\, and coach brings her experience and expertise to share tips for success in business.\nStan Padgett is a motivational speaker and “different kind’ of relationship expert who speaks from experience rather than book learning.\nJenny Dumnich is an author\, coach and wellness expert who provides practical and purposeful strategies that lead to personal health\, happiness\, and success.\nLisa Liberman-Wang is an author\, educator\, and mentor who empowers women to take charge with a proven model to breakthrough whatever is weighing you down.\nSteve Collins is a Wealth Management Advisor whose passion is helping guide clients through markets and the investing process.\n\nThe event includes lunch and will be held at the Tower Club in Tyson\, VA from Noon to 4 pm.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/5-strategies-to-transition-to-a-new-you/
LOCATION:Tower Club\, 8000 Towers Crescent Drive\, Suite 1700\, Vienna\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20181226T145438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T145438Z
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SUMMARY:Successful Teaming Agreements and Subcontracts (Leesburg)
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to teach and help small business negotiate and leverage relationships with large businesses\, other small businesses\, and individuals to create successful teaming and subcontract relationships. We will examine the purpose of these agreements\, examine the meaning of various provisions contained in these agreements\, and discuss strategies for negotiations. \nThe seminar will be taught by Ken Brody\, a founding partner of the law firm of David\, Brody and Dondershine\, LLP in Reston\, Virginia. Ken has over forty years of experience dealing with procurement issues\, as a trial attorney with the Department of the Navy\, and for the past 30 years in private practice. His practice focuses on representing government contractors\, particularly small businesses\, on all aspects of government contracting\, including negotiating agreements\, regulatory requirements\, the small business programs\, bid protests and litigating contract disputes. He also teaches classes for PTAP on Debriefs and Bid Protests and on the Government-wide Mentor-Protégé Program. Additional information about Ken’s practice and experience can be found at his firm’s website: www.dbd-law.com.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/successful-teaming-agreements-and-subcontracts-leesburg/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20190123T220829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T220829Z
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SUMMARY:PTAP: Managing a Federal Sales Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:This course teaches you how to find opportunities in the Federal market that are a strategic fit for your company\, as well as how to determine early which Government opportunities are perfect and which are a waste of time and Bid & Proposal (B&P) dollars. This module covers the 12 techniques for finding opportunities for your pipeline and how to qualify those opportunities against your strategic business development plan. \nTopics covered include: \nUsing capture intelligence databases effectively\nChecking where your Government Customers post opportunities and little-known sources for opportunity identification\nGetting facetime with the Government Customer\nLeveraging your workforce and partners correctly\nReducing competition or getting sole source awards\nCreating opportunities\nTargeting a hunting prime\nFinding a hurting prime\nRegistering with specialty websites\nRegistering with large primes\nAttracting Customers and Partners through web and social media\nNetworking at events\nFor more information\, please click here! \nUpcoming Events\nWED\n30\n1 Million Cups\nJanuary 30 – 9:00 am \nView Details >> \nMON\n04\nPTAP:Successful Teaming Agreements and Subcontracts\nFebruary 4 – 10:00 am \nView Details >> \nWED\n06\nPTAP: Managing a Federal Sales Pipeline\nFebruary 6 – 12:00 pm \nView Details >>
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/ptap-managing-a-federal-sales-pipeline/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20190115T155011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T155011Z
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SUMMARY:Sterling Women Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Sterling Women provides a networking opportunity for business women and men in Northern Virginia and beyond. Each month we invite a successful businesswoman located in Loudoun County to speak to our audience about her accomplishments. Visit the website for information on this month’s speaker! \nThe quality of our speakers and the interest from our sponsors has boosted the overwhelming popularity of our new organization. While we plan to honor the program’s initial intent and continue to bring Sterling professionals together\, we want to also encourage the monthly gathering of business women and men from across Loudoun\, as well as outside its borders. Ultimately we will all benefit! \nAgenda:\n11:00 AM\nNetworking & Shopping \n11:50 AM\nSeated Lunch-Opening Remarks \n12:30 PM\nSpeaker Introduced \n12:50 PM\nClosing Remarks & Door Prizes! \n1:00 – 1:30 PM\nMore Networking & Shopping!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/sterling-women-luncheon-2/2019-02-07/
LOCATION:River Creek Club\, 43800 Olympic Blvd\, Leesburg\, VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Sterling Women":MAILTO:sragland@restonlimo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20190117T204759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T154331Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Spot DC Impact Accelerator Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:SEED SPOT is excited for our DC Impact Accelerator\, an eight-week program that helps early-stage entrepreneurs build high-impact business models\, launch strong go-to-market strategies\, model robust financials\, and nurture investor relationships. \nJoin us in welcoming our newest Impact Accelerator cohort on Thursday\, 2/7. Doors open at 5:30pm\, the brief program starts at 6:30pm.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/seed-spot-dc-impact-accelerator-kickoff/
LOCATION:Booz Allen Hamilton Innovation Center\, 901 15th Street NW\, Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190211T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20190110T164828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T164828Z
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SUMMARY:Selling to the Commonwealth- 1:1 Coaching
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity in partnership with the Loudoun County Economic Development will offer one-on-one counseling sessions on how to conduct business with Virginia state agencies by appointment at the Loudoun County Economic Development office. \nEach one-on-one business counseling session will be 1 hour and are FREE but by appointment only. \nTo schedule an appointment: email chris.ley@sbsd.virginia.gov
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/selling-to-the-commonwealth-11-counseling-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Loudoun Economic Development\, 43777 Central Station Drive\, Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20190131T212455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T212455Z
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SUMMARY:Contractors Chat: HUBZone Quarterly
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nContractor Chat this month hosts the HUBZone Quarterly meeting. Our special guest this month is Brian Lederhouse\, SBA Business Opportunity Specialist. \nAmong other duties Mr. Lederhouse reviews HUBZone applications and trains new reviewers at the SBA. He will share key aspects and address attendee questions regarding applications and compliance issues. Come learn from Brian\, so you are able to take full advantage of this key set-aside program. \nThis event provides insight into successful small contractors\, large prime contractors\, reps from government agencies\, and other resources. Each month features a contractor or resource person who shares strategies\, tips and tricks to grow your government contracting business successfully. This is also a great venue to meet new companies to team and partner with. \nLunch is provided. \n\nPlease click here to sign up
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/contractors-chat-hubzone-quarterly/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
CATEGORIES:Sales/Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201506
CREATED:20190102T195717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T195731Z
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SUMMARY:Food Safety Training for Farmers and Markets
DESCRIPTION:Food Safety Training for farmers\, market vendors and farmers market managers. \nWhen: February 12\, 2019\, 1:30 PM -4:30 PM\nWhere: Loudoun Extension Office\, 750 Miller Dr. SE\, Leesburg VA \nTo register email Stuart Vermaak\, svermaak@vt.edu or 703-771-5838
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/food-safety-training-for-rural-businesses/
LOCATION:Loudoun Extension Office\, 750 Miller Dr SE\, Leesburg
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