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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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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:20260422T213515
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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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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:20260422T213515
CREATED: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
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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
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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
GEO:39.0063227;-77.487401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T170000
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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
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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
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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:20260422T213515
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:20260422T213515
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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:20260422T213515
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:20260422T213515
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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
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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:20260422T213515
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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:20260422T213515
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
GEO:39.0063227;-77.487401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T213515
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:20260422T213515
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T213515
CREATED:20190123T220842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T220842Z
UID:10434-1549980000-1549983600@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Doing Business with the County
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to do business with Loudoun County! All local area vendors are invited to attend the Loudoun County Procurement Division’s 2019 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.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/doing-business-with-the-county-3/
LOCATION:Loudoun County Government Center-Dulles Room\, 1 Harrison Street SE\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T213515
CREATED:20190220T160017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T151207Z
UID:10134-1550660400-1550667600@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Simple Business Plan Bootcamp 2 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-2-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:20190220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T213515
CREATED:20190206T165648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T183144Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Networking with Discussion on Customer Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Customer interviews can help you make better decisions about your product or service- but where do you start? Tonight we will be inviting a recent graduate from the ICAP program to share some insight into the benefit of customer interviews\, how they framed these conversations and what they learned about their business. \nLoudoun 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 and maybe even find your next opportunity. Loudoun Tech Startups has served the needs of the community since 2012. \nhttp://www.loudounsmallbiz.org/ \nhttp://www.masonenterprisecenter.org/space/mec-leesburg/ \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**CANCELATION POLICY** \nLoudoun Tech Startups follows the public school’s cancelation. If Loudoun County Public Schools are canceled\, then the meetup is also canceled.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/tech-networking-with-discussion-on-customer-discovery/
LOCATION:The Bungalow Lakehouse\, 46116 Lake Center Plaza\, Sterling\, VA
GEO:39.0329548;-77.4035824
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T213515
CREATED:20190102T155102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T155102Z
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SUMMARY:C>Suite Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION:MAVA’s marquee C-Suite Summit focuses on the unique opportunities and challenges faced by leaders of highly performing growth companies. With closed door breakouts for CEOs\, CFOs\, CTOs\, COOs and CRO/CMOs\, the Summit is the forum where senior management comes together to accelerate growth and enhance their company’s market competitiveness through thought leadership\, industry trends\, and functional best practices discussions. \nMAVA invites you to explore this site and then to join us in 2019 for a newly extended\, year-long C-Suite Series – featuring digital and on-site opportunities.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/csuite-summit-2019/
LOCATION:The Conference Center @ UVA’s Darden Sands Family Grounds\, 1100 Wilson Blvd.\, Arlington\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T213515
CREATED:20190116T211319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T211319Z
UID:10310-1550746800-1550761200@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Starting a Business in Loudoun County
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. \n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/starting-a-business-in-loudoun-county-8/
LOCATION:Brambleton Public Library\, 22850 Brambleton Plaza\, Brambleton\, VA\, 20148
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:mec20175@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T213515
CREATED:20190207T172013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T172030Z
UID:10625-1550912400-1550926800@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:FAMACHA Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:FAMACHA© CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP \nVCE is hosting a FAMACHA© certification workshop for adults\, 4-H Youth members\, FFA students\, and other youths who raise small ruminants. \nUse of the FAMACHA© system allows producers to make deworming decisions based on an estimate of the level of anemia in sheep and goats associated with barber pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) infection. \nParticipants will be trained and certified in the FAMACHA© system of parasite management\, the Five-Point Check\, and assigning a DAG Score. At the conclusion of the workshop\, you will receive a FAMACHA© card and a certificate (attendance required entire time to become FAMACHA© certified). Both classroom and hands-on instruction will be provided.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/famacha-certification-workshop/
LOCATION:Fauquier Livestock Exchange\, 7404 John Marshall Hwy\, Marshall\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T213515
CREATED:20190211T165502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T165502Z
UID:10718-1550919600-1550941200@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Loudoun Grown Expo
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Loudoun’s Wineries\, Community-Supported-Agriculture\, Growers\, Producers\, Artisans\, & Makers all under one roof! The 9th Annual Loudoun Grown Expo will be held at the Historic Bush Tabernacle at Fireman’s Field in the Town of Purcellville. \nThe Historic Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink at Fireman’s Field is a unique eight-sided structure that was once the largest building in Loudoun County until the construction of Dulles Airport in 1962.  A true landmark of Purcellville that has been serving the community at all ages for over a decade. \nThe Bush Tabernacle has been Purcellville’s hub for events and recreation.  The Bush Tabernacle hosts a number of community and private events ranging from trades shows to birthday parties.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/loudoun-grown-expo/
LOCATION:The Bush Tabernacle\, 250 S. Nursery Ave.\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T213515
CREATED:20190208T192959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T193012Z
UID:10627-1551169800-1551191400@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Winter Vegetable School
DESCRIPTION:Come and join your fellow grower to get updates on weeds\, insect\, and diseases as well as some interesting cover crop information. \nAgenda \n\n8:30 REGISTRATION\n8:50 WELCOME\n9:00 Integrated Pest Management Approaches for Vegetables\nDr. Thomas P. Kuhar\, Extension Specialist\, Vegetable Entomology\, Virginia Tech\n10:00 What We Have Learned About Cover Crops and Nutrient Management in Vegetable Production Systems\nDr. Mark Reiter\, Associate Professor\, Crop and Soil Sciences\, Virginia Tech\, Eastern Shore AREC\n11:00 BREAK\n11:15 Compliance with the Food Safety Moderation Act and On Farm Readiness Reviews \nMr. Tommy Saunders\, Food Safety Extension Associate\, Food Science and Technology\, Virginia Tech\, Richmond\, VA\n12:15 LUNCH\n1:15 Edamame: An Alternative Crop for Small Farms in the Northern Piedmont\nNick Lord\, Graduate Student\, Crop Soil and Science\, Virginia Tech TBD\n2:15 BREAK\n2:30 Vegetable Diseases: Where Do They Come From and How Can We Lessen Their Impact\nDr. David Langston: Professor and Director\, Extension Specialist\, Plant Pathologist\, Virginia Tech\, Tidewater AREC\n3:30 Farmer\n4:30 Panel Discussion\n\n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/winter-vegetable-school/
LOCATION:Warrenton-Fauquier Visitor’s center\, 33 N Calhoun St\, Warrenton\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T213515
CREATED:20190123T220757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T220757Z
UID:10437-1551342600-1551348000@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:Mentor Mastery: Becoming an Impactful Mentor
DESCRIPTION:Join the Small Business Committee at their first workshop of 2019\, where we will learn about mentorship from an expert on the subject\, Jen Du Plessis of Kinetic Spark Consulting. In this interactive workshop you will learn: \nHow to awaken skills needed to become a great mentor\nGrasp the dynamics of your mentee’s personality and needs\nDiscover the growth stages of business and how to mentor accordingly\nAcquire knowledge of the mentoring process and how to set expectations\nLearn what the benefits are of being a mentor \nAbout the Speaker: \nJen Du Plessis Speaker\, Author\, Consultant\, Coach\, Podcast Host \nJen is a highly sought after national and international Speaker\, Author\, Consultant\, Coach and Podcast Host. With over 35 years experience in leadership\, sales and entrepreneurship; Jen shares with entrepreneurs and sales professionals\, the strategies to reach their goals while maintaining a commanding and prosperous lifestyle. (Through her personal coaching and workshops\, Jen advises her clients to achieve personal and business development and goals through lead generation strategies\, process systems\, life balance tools\, and goal setting and implementation for maximum results.)
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/mentor-mastery-becoming-an-impactful-mentor/
LOCATION:Loudoun Chamber\, 19301 Winmeade Drive Suite 210\, Lansdowne\, VA\, 20176
GEO:39.0820229;-77.494576
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T213515
CREATED:20190123T220812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T220812Z
UID:10436-1551348000-1551358800@biz.loudoun.gov
SUMMARY:PTAP:Don’t Fear the DCAA: Secrets of Setting Up & Maintaining Compliant Government Acct. System
DESCRIPTION:A correct financial management approach will set your company up for success not only with your audits\, but for long-term successful growth. In this class\, you will learn: \nWhen should you set up a compliant accounting system?\nWhat are the practices and strategies to instill from the beginning to ensure that your internal systems are consistent with federal regulations?\nWhat you should expect from a proper accounting system?\nHow to ace a DCAA / DCMA audit?\nThe benefits of over-preparing: using your sound financial practices to win proposals.\nClick here to sign up!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/ptapdont-fear-the-dcaa-secrets-of-setting-up-maintaining-compliant-government-acct-system/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
GEO:39.1130561;-77.5636883
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