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SUMMARY:HR Analytics and Tool Demonstration (Virtual Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:In this session you will learn about HR Analytics and using JPAS (Analytics tool) to analyze your data. This will be presented by Marshall Pattie\, Ph.D\, Professor of Management at James Madison University. \nZoom Meeting – Participants will receive link prior to the meeting
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/hr-analytics-and-tool-demonstration-virtual-meeting/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:Metro's SmartBenefits Commuter Benefits Webinar
DESCRIPTION:A free commuter benefits program. \nSmartBenefits® is a fee-free way for employers to allow employees to commute tax free in DC\, Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland. \nTop Three Reasons for Employers to Offer SmartBenefits\n1. Recruit\, Retain and Motivate Letting employees commute tax free with SmartBenefits can help make you a preferred employer. SmartBenefits can be used anywhere a Smartrip® card is accepted as well as on MARC\, VRE\, MTA Commuter Bus\, MetroAccess and many vanpools. \n2. Comply with DC Law DC employers with 20+ employees can use SmartBenefits to comply with DC’s commuter benefits law and avoid fines (see Section 3302). \n3. No fees to participate! New self-service features! Every SmartBenefits dollar goes directly to your employees. And with our new self-service features that allow employees to manage their benefits from their SmarTrip account\, SmartBenefits is easy to administer. \nReduce your payroll taxes and help your employees cut up to $1\,200 off their tax bills \nEnroll in Metro’s fee-free SmartBenefits Commuter Benefits Program \n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/metros-smartbenefits-commuter-benefits-webinar/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T093000
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SUMMARY:2022 VIRGINIA VETERANS & MILITARY AFFAIRS CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Chamber Foundation\, Virginia Veterans Services Foundation\, and Virginia Department of Veterans Services are pleased to present the third annual Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs Conference and presentation of the V3 Awards. \nGovernment leaders\, military leaders\, and industry experts will come together to discuss how we can support Virginia’s military bases and veteran community through partnerships and make the Commonwealth the best state for our military families.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/2022-virginia-veterans-military-affairs-conference/
LOCATION:The Greater Richmond Convention Center\, 403 N 3rd St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T140000
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SUMMARY:Food Producer Technical Assistance Network
DESCRIPTION:Food businesses and entrepreneurs: Virginia Tech’s Food Producer Technical Assistance Network\, formerly the Food Innovations Program\, is hosting a virtual talk next Wednesday\, September 14th. In the last 5 years\, the program has assisted about 650 individuals and businesses by analyzing more than 1\,700 food products.\nLearn more about their services\, including how the program provides affordable assistance to ensure the safety of food products produced in Virginia.\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/food-producer-technical-assistance-network/
LOCATION:Zoom\, https://www.mymapscoach.com/events-1/the-networking-advantage
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T182847Z
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SUMMARY:Women In Technology Virtual Security Clearance Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:The WIT Virtual Security Clearance Job Fair easily connects you – in real time – with employers looking to hire cleared candidates like YOU from the comfort of your home or office via computer\, tablet\, or smartphone. Whether you’re a newly-cleared candidate with a basic security clearance\, or a seasoned career individual with top-level security clearance\, this job fair will have something for you! \nOn the day of the career fair\, you’ll peruse the event lobby and choose which employers to interact with. Once you click into an event booth\, you can engage in a one-on-one text\, audio\, or video-based chat with a participating recruiters as well as view the employer information and available opportunities.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/women-in-technology-virtual-security-clearance-job-fair/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Technology,Workforce Development,Webinars,For Employees/Jobseekers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T111500
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SUMMARY:The Art of Pitching at DC Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:Join Heather Lawver\, Founder & CEO of Perfectly Pitched\, as she unlocks the secrets of the perfect pitch deck! Heather’s pitching methods have helped clients raise over $10 million dollars in the past year alone\, 97% of which went to underrepresented founders. In this free virtual class\, you’ll learn how to command a stage like Beyoncé\, what made Steve Jobs a master communicator\, and how to build a pitch deck worthy of the star that you are! We’ll go over principles of storytelling\, how to manage your audience’s attention as a presenter\, and the building blocks of design to help you craft impactful slides. You’ll emerge with a greater understanding of how to tell your story & unlock your future success!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/the-art-of-pitching-at-dc-startup-week/
LOCATION:Zoom\, https://www.mymapscoach.com/events-1/the-networking-advantage
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="DC Startup Week":MAILTO:heather@perfectlypitched.co
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T080000
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SUMMARY:Loudoun Innovation Challenge Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Loudoun County is home to an entrepreneurial environment that encourages and nurtures innovative concepts by established businesses and startups throughout all stages of the business cycle. To offer a clear financial pathway to getting new ideas off the ground\, the Loudoun County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Loudoun Economic Development Department developed the Innovation Challenge\, an annual pitch competition that offers $150\,000 in total prize money for entrepreneurs to take their business to the next level. \nThis year is the third annual Innovation Challenge\, and we have an incredibly strong mix of applicants who are pioneering new initiatives and investing heavily in Loudoun County as an area that offers high growth opportunities through unique infrastructure\, a talented workforce\, and abundant natural resources. An impressive list of over 60 highly qualified applications will be narrowed to a group of twelve finalists who will participate in the live pitch portion of the Innovation Challenge on September 24 at the CIT Building. Finalists this year represent some of the finest Loudoun County entrepreneurs in the Agri-Tech\, Information and Communication Technology\, Clean Energy\, and Highly Specialized Manufacturing industries: \nAgri-Tech: Kappa AgTech\, Wheatland Spring Farm & Brewery\, Worm Works\nClean Energy: Black Hydrovac\, Flying Ship Company\, Fuel & Tire Save Systems Company\nHighly Specialized Manufacturing: Birdie Everything\, FireBot Suppression\, Periscope Aviation\nInformation and Communications Technology: Capango\, CodeLock Inc\, Gigasheet \nLearn more about the competition at LoudounInnovationChallenge.com
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/loudoun-innovation-challenge-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Center for Innovative Technology Building (CIT)\, 2214 Rock Hill Rd\, Herndon\, VA\, 20170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:2022 Girl emPower Summit
DESCRIPTION:Register to attend the 2022 Girl emPower Summit\, hosted by girls for girls! This is the third year of this signature LCWAG event. Thanks to key sponsor Amazon Web Services\, young women across the region may attend the summit at no cost. \nThe summit is geared toward empowering and mentoring young women ages 12-18 and will be held in-person at the Northern Virginia Community College Loudoun campus. \nThe theme of this year’s summit is Breaking Boundaries and Embracing Change. Young women will hear from dynamic speakers on topics including: \nMental Health & Wellness \nLeadership & Entrepreneurship \nSTEM for Change: Equity & Diversity Panel \nPreparing your Future
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/2022-girl-empower-summit/
LOCATION:Northern Virginia Community College – Loudoun Campus\, 21200 Campus Drive\, Sterling\, VA\, 20164
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T080000
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SUMMARY:LCPS School Nutrition Work Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come learn more about joining the School Nutrition Substitute Worker Team \nInterview with hiring managers! \nPosition Overview \nThis is a position within school nutrition assigned to work in a school cafeteria for up to 20 hours per week. An employee in this class is responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of food\, and in the cleaning of kitchen equipment and facilities. This employee receives on-the-job training in the basics of offs preparation and the cafeteria operation. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a school nutrition manager or the other supervisor. \n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/lcps-school-nutrition-work-fair/
LOCATION:Round Hill Center\, 20 High Street\, Round Hill\, VA\, 20141
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Employees/Jobseekers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T120000
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SUMMARY:FCW Workshop: Workforce Supporting Remote Success
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss government leaders from TSA\, State Department\, NIST\, and more discuss the list of priorities agencies face when fostering agile workplace environments\, enhancing customer experiences\, developing and recruiting workforce\, and leveraging data as a strategic asset\, as well as new technologies.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/fcw-workshop-workforce-supporting-remote-success/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T183000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Recruitment Fair
DESCRIPTION:Have you been looking to get more out of your WIT membership and get more involved? \nWell\, you are in luck! WIT’s 2022-2023 fiscal year just started and we are looking to fill our Committees and Programs with eager and willing volunteers! \nWe will be hosting a virtual Volunteer Recruitment Fair on August 17th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM ET. Attendees will be able to login to the online event platform and go to booths staffed by our current volunteer Board and Leadership team members who are already involved and looking to build out their committees for the upcoming year. \nEach committee will be recruiting volunteers for different activities\, so be sure to check out each booth and our website ahead of time to get acquainted with the different WIT Committees and Programs we currently offer.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/virtual-volunteer-recruitment-fair/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Employees/Jobseekers
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