Loudoun County Economic Development, VA

Supported Decision-Making: Training for Individuals, Families and Professional
2023-03-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Are you an individual with a developmental disability (age 17 or older) or do you know someone with a developmental disability who might be interested in learning more about Supported Decision-Making Agreements? If so, please see the information below!
Who should attend?
People with developmental disabilities, their family members and professionals who are interested in learning more about:
Supported decision-making and supported decision-making agreements
Roles and responsibilities of the people who have Supported Decision-Making Agreements or are Supporters
Discovery Tools to help you create your supported decision-making agreement
Virginia’s Supported Decision-Making Agreement template
How to create your own agreement
There will be a morning and an afternoon session. Each session will consist of a presentation and discussion about support decision-making. Following each session, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and review documents that could be used to create your own supported decision-making agreement.
Afternoon session register here: https://bit.ly/sdm-session-2 Starts at 1:30 pm

The 12 Principles of Organizational Change That Every Leader Must Follow
2023-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 | VA
Regardless of which change methodology or approach an organization adopts, every leader must incorporate 12 principles for organizational change to be successful. This complimentary change management webinar breaks down the 12 key principles of organizational change that every leader must know, and how you can incorporate them into your change initiatives.

Find out what has changed in the world of change
Determine how to improve the likelihood of change success
Identify the 12 key principles of organizational change every leader must know

Return to this web page to watch the webinar. Contact us at gartnerwebinars@gartner.com with questions about viewing this webinar.

Reinventing the Employee Handbook for the Modern Workplace (Virtual)
2023-03-21 17:30 - 19:00 | VA
This is not your average handbook update! Discover what’s new in the world of employee handbooks. Today’s workplace has evolved, and your employee handbook should too. In this interactive and lively discussion, Melissa Hajjar, HR Management Consultant with Helios HR, will share what trends she sees in the market, their advice among clients, and the latest must-haves in employee handbooks.

LCPS Computer Science Focus Group
2023-03-22 12:30 - 15:00 | J.L Simpson Middle School, 490 Evergreen Ml Rd, Leesburg, VA, 20175
Industry leaders are welcome to join us on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, for an in-person Computer Science Internship Focus Group session. Business partner participants will have the opportunity to speak with current LCPS high school CS teachers, to develop in-classroom internship/mentorship opportunities connected to the CS curriculum for the 2023-23 school year.
More information please contact: Kristina Lee kristina.lee@lcps.org

Small Business Borrowing with LISC (Webinar)
2023-03-24 08:00 - 09:00 | VA
Looking for capital to help your business grow? LISC hosted a webinar about what the lending process at LISC is like for small businesses and how to best prepare yourself for a strong application.
After watching, complete this brief form and someone will get in touch with you to discuss financing options.

13TH ANNUAL BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM
2023-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Shenandoah University School of Business, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, Virginia, 22601
Shenandoah University’s 13th Annual Business Symposium on March 24, 2023, “Leadership in Challenging Times,” is a great way to network, get inspired, and engage with business leaders across the region on topics relevant to today’s challenging business environment.
Anya Kamenetz, an award-winning journalist, author, and future of work, education and technology expert, will deliver insights into how we learn, work, and live in a rapidly changing world. She will also bring insightful perspectives on the evolution of learning and how to apply it all to advance one’s purpose.
Johnny Crowder, a resilience, well-being and mental health expert, and founder and CEO of Cope Notes, will deliver practical self-care tools and mental health strategies that individuals and organizations can use to improve their emotional health and well-being.
Additionally, morning and afternoon breakout sessions offer inspirational opportunities on topics ranging from “Leading with Resilience” to ”Engaging Employees Through Clarity and Alignment,” and much more.
Lunch will be served, and the day will end with a door prize and a happy hour networking reception. We hope to see you there.
For more information or to register today:
https://www.su.edu/symposium/

Responding to the 2023 Banking Failures
2023-03-24 10:00 - 11:00 | VA
The failure and collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on March 13 pushed the global banking industry into a state of severe volatility and uncertainty. While the level of this event’s contagion is not clear, what is certain is that impacts will be felt across industries in the coming days, weeks, and months. Join this complimentary webinar as a panel of Gartner experts will look at how corporate leaders are responding to the volatility, and where you should prioritize your time to mitigate risks, reevaluate strategy, reassure clients and staff, and seize any potential upside opportunities.

Determine the impact of recent banking failures across industries
Gauge how corporate leaders are responding to the current financial situation
Prioritize your time to mitigate risks, reevaluate strategy, and seize potential opportunities

Return to this web page to watch the webinar. Contact us at gartnerwebinars@gartner.com with questions about viewing this webinar.

International Data Center Day 2023 Cloud Run
2023-03-25 08:00 - 13:00 | VA
In honor of International Data Center Day, an anticipated three hundred fifty runners and walkers will be coming together to participate in the inaugural 2023 Cloud Run on Saturday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Sterling!
The 7×24 Exchange DC Chapter will be hosting this event and invites schools, businesses, and residents of all ages to join the data center industry for a day of fun, excitement, and discovery of the IT backbone of the cloud. Participants can start the day with a 1-mile Fun Run and 4.99999k run/walk around Data Center Alley or jump right into the Data Center Discovery Zone hosted by the Data Center Coalition.

Data Center Discovery Zone
2023-03-25 08:00 - 13:00 | VA
Join members of the data center industry for a day of fun and learn about career opportunities in the data center industry.
Participants of all ages and academic levels will have the chance to engage with data center leaders and academic partners to discover what interests and aptitudes make great data center employees, and learn about scholarships, internships and many other pathways to opportunities in data centers.

Employers Invited to Participate in Leesburg Career Expo 2023
2023-03-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Tuscarora High School, 801 N King Street, Leesburg, VA, 20176
The Youth Career Expo-High School and College Edition will be held at Tuscarora High School on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
The Town of Leesburg’s Department of Economic Development will host a Career Expo for students and recent graduates on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The event will take place at Tuscarora High School, 801 N King Street, in Leesburg, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Local businesses are invited to participate by submitting a request form at www.leesburgva.gov/careerexpo. There is no cost to participate. Please note that submitting a request to participate is not a guarantee of acceptance. Priority for participation will be given to businesses located within Leesburg Town limits and business sectors that offer diverse employment opportunities. Notification of acceptance will be sent no later than Friday, March 10.
The expo is a great opportunity to hire local students and recent graduates to fill part-time, full-time, seasonal and intern positions.
For more information about the expo, please contact Business Development and Retention Manager Melanie Scoggins at mscoggins@leesburgva.gov or 571-271-1206.

Employer Participation Request for Youth Career Expo- 2023 Career Expo
2023-03-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Tuscarora High School, 801 N King Street, Leesburg, VA, 20176
Priority for participation will be given to businesses located within Leesburg Town limits and business sectors that offer diverse employment opportunities. The Expo will take place March 26, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Tuscarora High School located at 801 N King Street, Leesburg, VA 20176. Please contact Melanie Scoggins at mscoggins@leesburgva.gov for more information.

2023 Part-Time Summer Job Fair (Business Registration)
2023-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Rock Ridge High School, 43460 Loudoun Reserve Dr, Ashburn, Virginia, 20148
On March 27, 2023 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Rock Ridge HS will be hosting a Part-Time and Summer Job Fair.
This is a free event at Rock Ridge HS and open to all Loudoun County High School students.
LCPS would like to promote any jobs you may have for summer 2023 and year round for high school students only. Any internships and apprenticeships and volunteer opportunities you may have.
Deadline to register is March 20
For information please email tiziana.marchante@lcps.org

Northern Virginia Workforce Network (Virtual)
2023-03-28 14:00 - 15:00 | VA
Are you interested in finding innovative solutions to our region’s workforce challenges? Then please join us for the next meeting of the NOVA Workforce Network. The NOVA Workforce Network is an inclusive and collaborative community of workforce professionals and others interested in workforce innovation. Monthly meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Feature Guest Speaker
G. Bryan Slater, Secretary of Labor, Commonwealth of Virginia, will present on the recently passed workforce consolidation bill and the next steps in ensuring our workforce efforts in Virginia run efficiently while maximizing resources.

INTRODUCTORY BOOKKEEPING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (Virtual)
2023-03-29 10:00 - 11:00 | VA
Ian this workshop, we will discuss the fundamentals of financial management. We will explain the importance of separating your personal and business finances, best bookkeeping practices, provide basic information on tax requirements and discuss how to monitor the financial health of your business.

Spring 2023 Hybrid Job Fair
2023-03-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner, 7901 Tysons One Place, Tysons, VA, 22102, United States
WIT’s Job Fair events brings technology and business professionals of all levels together with top organizations in the DC Metro area looking to fill a wide variety of roles including STEM-based fields. Both women and men are encouraged to participate and meet recruiters and hiring managers actively seeking candidates for positions. Exhibitors of all types – small, medium, large; public, private – can use this event to fill urgent, pipeline, and hot jobs.
For this hybrid job fair, candidates and employers can attend the in-person job fair on March 30th; you will also have the option to attend online on March 31st to have even more time to maximize your recruiting efforts or job search.

Biotech & Beer
2023-03-30 16:30 - 18:30 | JLL Tysons Office, 1800 Tysons Boulevard, Mclean, Va, 22102
Join us for Biotech & Beer on Thursday, March 30th from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M in McLean.
Guest speaker John Newby, CEO of Virginia Bio, will share exciting areas of growth and expansion in Virginia’s life science ecosystem and resources available to support companies and academic researchers across the state. Enjoy an evening of networking, drinks, and fun!

Spring 2023 Hybrid Job Fair
2023-03-31 12:00 - 14:00 | VA
WIT’s Job Fair events brings technology and business professionals of all levels together with top organizations in the DC Metro area looking to fill a wide variety of roles including STEM-based fields. Both women and men are encouraged to participate and meet recruiters and hiring managers actively seeking candidates for positions. Exhibitors of all types – small, medium, large; public, private – can use this event to fill urgent, pipeline, and hot jobs.
For this hybrid job fair, candidates and employers can attend the in-person job fair on March 30th; you will also have the option to attend online on March 31st to have even more time to maximize your recruiting efforts or job search.
VIRTUAL EVENT
Friday, March 31st, 2023 | 12:00 – 2:00 pm ET
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Loudoun Hosts Nothern Virginia Housing Expo
2023-04-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Dominion High School, 21326 Augusta Drive, Sterling, VA, 20164
Loudoun County is hosting the 13th annual Northern Virginia Housing Expo on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Dominion High School, 21326 Augusta Drive in Sterling.
Anyone looking for an affordable place to live in Northern Virginia is encouraged to visit the expo, which will showcase both homeownership and rental opportunities and resources throughout the region.
The event will feature workshops, an exhibit hall and free one-on-one financial coaching sessions. Staff from the Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development will participate in two panels to share information on Loudoun County programs for renters and homebuyers. Other workshop topics include credit scores, fair housing, household budgeting and a home sale market overview.
The expo is a cooperative effort of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties; the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Manassas Park; Virginia Housing; the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (District of Columbia/National Capital Area Office); Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®; and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
Details about the event as well as a year-round virtual exhibit hall are available at novahousingexpo.org. Additional resources for homebuyers and renters in Loudoun County are available at loudoun.gov/housing.
Anyone who needs to request language interpretation or accommodations for any type of disability in order to participate in this event should contact the Department of Housing and Community Development at 703-737-8323 orby email. Five days’ notice is requested.

Working Genius - How Work Gets Done (Webinar)
2023-04-06 08:30 - 09:30 | VA
Credit: SHRM certificate of attendance (HRCI Credits TBD)
6 Steps to Successfully Understanding How Work Gets Done by understanding yourself and others. Join us on this journey to discuss this further and see how you can begin to apply this in your in your work environment.

Data Management Training for Nonprofits: Data 101: Data Required for Grant Seeking and Management
2023-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 | VA
Loudoun County is offering new professional development opportunities for local nonprofit organizations on multiple dates in April and May 2023. The free training, titled Data Management Best Practices Series, aims to help nonprofits collect, manage and present data to successfully apply for and implement grants.
This informational and educational series of in-person and online training is designed to assist nonprofits in exploring a data-driven approach to program design and outreach. The purpose of this series is to inform best practices at the organization and programmatic level to bolster capacity in grant seeking and management efforts. Interested nonprofits will hear from Loudoun County staff, peer organizations and other data professionals throughout the series.
Training Descriptions & Registration
To find detailed information about each training and to register in advance, visit loudoun.gov/GrantTraining. The schedule for the training series includes the following in-person and virtual sessions:

Loudoun SHRM: Best Practices for Conducting Internal Investigations
2023-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | VA
This presentation will discuss how employee complaints come about, what forms they take, and provide guidance on how to investigate them. Particular emphasis will be given to providing best practices for business leaders and human resources professionals in addressing the wide array of complaints that organizations typically face to prevent future litigation.
During this presentation, Alyssa will discuss:

Developing an Investigation Plan
What information, documentation, and data to compile
Tips for conducting witness interviews
Considerations in Drafting an Investigation Report

Attendees can expect to gain insight into the goals and steps of an investigation and learn key takeaways that can help prevent future litigation.

Seeking Exhibitors for the 3rd Annual LCPS Career and Apprenticeship Fair
2023-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Academies of Loudoun, 42075 Loudoun Academy Dr, Leesburg, VA, 20175
More than 400 students with their families are anticipated to be in attendance. Speak with students about your career path and how you achieved it, share information about mentorship or internship opportunities. Talk with prospective employees and accept employment applications.
Booths are $50, each booth includes a 6 foot table in a 10 foot space. Exhibitors are encouraged to bring signage, handouts, or giveaways.
To register: Complete the Exhibitor Form
https://lcps.pub/CareerandApprenticeshipFair
Submit payment through Loudoun Education Foundation.
If hiring, email employee application to Theresa Kurzeja (theresa.kurzeja@lcps.org)

Data Management Training Series for Nonprofits: Making Sense of the American Community Survey
2023-04-13 10:00 - 11:30 | VA
Loudoun County is offering new professional development opportunities for local nonprofit organizations on multiple dates in April and May 2023. The free training, titled Data Management Best Practices Series, aims to help nonprofits collect, manage and present data to successfully apply for and implement grants.
This informational and educational series of in-person and online training is designed to assist nonprofits in exploring a data-driven approach to program design and outreach. The purpose of this series is to inform best practices at the organization and programmatic level to bolster capacity in grant seeking and management efforts. Interested nonprofits will hear from Loudoun County staff, peer organizations and other data professionals throughout the series.
Training Descriptions & Registration
To find detailed information about each training and to register in advance, visit loudoun.gov/GrantTraining.

Emerging Restaurateur Live Learning Series: Is your Kitchen Optimized? (Virtual)
2023-04-13 14:00 - 15:30 | VA
The Emerging Restaurateur Live Learning Series is a one-of-a-kind digital forum where emerging brand leaders can get exclusive data-driven insights and connect with the industry’s most innovative minds for ideas and practical business tips to chart a course for future growth.
This six-part series will offer interactive conversations with peers, as well as exclusive access to multimedia resources and downloadable reports. Join us for this can’t-miss series as we discuss how the next wave of restaurant leaders unlock their full potential. Live sessions will be held every other month starting in February and will also be available on demand.
Sessions will be moderated by Nation’s Restaurant News Editor-in Chief Sam Oches & Savory Restaurant Fund Managing Director Andrew K Smith and will feature in-depth data from Black Box Intelligence and other leading research firms. The full speaker lineup for each session will be announced soon.

VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Present: The ‘Awesome’ Health Benefits of Gardening
2023-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 | VA
The physical health benefits of gardening are well known: exercise, strength building, and fresh air. What about the impact of nature and gardening on our emotional and mental health? How can plant care be ‘self-care’? How does the experience of ‘awe’ help us re-energize and counter the negative effects of screen time and social media? Join us and learn how gardening can help us cultivate and reap a multitude of health benefits. We’ll explore evidence-based strategies to incorporate ‘awe’ into our time in the garden.
The ‘Awesome’ Health Benefits of Gardening
Part of VCE Loudoun Master Gardener’s Free Virtual Lecture Series

April 13, 2023
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hosted by Loudoun County Public Library
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Dulles SHRM: Toxic Workplaces – Toxic Individuals – How to address the issues, solve the problem, resolve the conflict.
2023-04-19 08:30 - 09:30 | VA
Toxic Workplaces – Toxic Individuals – How to address the issues, solve the problem, resolve the conflict.

What is a toxic workplace, a toxic individual and how to address them, deal with them will be presented
This will be a skill-based workshop – we will build a tool kit/skill kit for you
This will be a highly interactive workshop so come ready to participate (will actually feel like therapy at times – very therapeutic and fun I might add

Work In Loudoun Career Fair
2023-04-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Northern Virginia Community College-HEC Rm. 203, 21200 Campus Dr, Sterling, VA 20164, Sterling, VA, 20164

Engage Businesses Through Registered Apprenticeships: Yes, WIOA Can!
2023-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | VA
This webinar serves as Technical Assistance (TA) for national workforce entities to understand how to engage businesses through Registered Apprenticeships (RA) with a particular focus on businesses who employ and advance women and other marginalized groups.

DESCRIPTION

Through the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Next Level Now (NLN) Collaborative, this webinar will deliver and provide information on how Registered Apprenticeship (RA) practices can effectively engage businesses, increase retention of employees, and provide career advancement for workers, with a focus on marginalized populations. Also, there will be a brief discussion on co-enrollment between RA and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs.
Learning pieces include:

Information on Center of Excellence on Registered Apprenticeships
Examples from Workforce Entities and/or Employers on Registered Apprenticeship Models that Further DEIA Strategies
Understanding How Co-Enrollment is an Advantage for Both RA and WIOAe

The Dulles Airport Job & Career Fair
2023-04-20 14:00 - 19:00 | Dulles Airport, 1 Saarinen Circle, Dulles, 20166
Come meet the diverse group of employers located at Dulles Airport. Exciting career opportunities exist across the spectrum of airport operations and the aviation industry.
Parking is available. We encourage use of the Silver Line to the Airport station.
Attending Employers:
ABM-Aviation
CLEAR
Concessions International
Crews IAD
Dnata USA
Duty Free America’s
Enterprise Holdings
HMS Host
Hudson Group
Maximus Global Services
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)
MWAA Fire & Rescue
MWAA Police Department
Paradies Lagardere Dining Divison
Restaurant Associates
SCIS Air Security
Stellar Partners, Inc.
Sodexo Live
Unifi
Washington Dulles Airport Marriott

LOVETTSVILLE COOPERATIVE MARKET JOB FAIR
2023-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Back Street Brews Coffee & Tea House, 11 E Pennsylvania Ave, Lovettsville,, VA, 20180
We will be interviewing for all positions in the store! If you would like to be part of the Co-op staff, this is your time to learn more about the grocery store and apply
