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SUMMARY:Alternative Funding for Businesses\, from Startup to Growth Stage
DESCRIPTION:This luncheon discussion\, hosted by Loudoun Economic Development and presented by BCT\, provides clear understanding of how to prepare for and receive funding for a federal Small Business Association (SBA) loan and other commercial loans. A question-and-answer time will be provided and a light lunch will be served. \n\n \nThe Department of Economic Development (DED) is located at 43777 Central Station Drive\, Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA in the Loudoun Station development.  \nTwo-hour parking is available in front of the building and additional public parking is also available in the East Grammercy parking garage.  The entrance to the garage is located on Eastside Drive\, directly behind the office building. Visitors are permitted to park in any unmarked spot on floors 1 through 3 and parking is free for up to three hours. For those visiting longer than three hours\, please bring your parking garage ticket with you so that we may validate it to avoid the $7.00 fee.    \nShould you require assistance\, please feel free to contact our front desk at 703-777-0426. \n 
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LOCATION:Loudoun Economic Development\, 43777 Central Station Drive\, Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States
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SUMMARY:Innovation Challenge
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 fourth 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 have been narrowed to a group of twelve finalists. \n\nRegister for the in-person event here <<<\nLearn more about the Innovation Challenge here <<<\nVote for the People’s Choice Winner here <<<
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LOCATION:River Creek Club\, 43800 Olympic Blvd\, Leesburg\, VA
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SUMMARY:Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn: Angel Investors
DESCRIPTION:Angel Investors. How to Get to Yes!\nJoin us for a transformative session dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts in Loudoun County. This enlightening talk will delve into the critical aspects of funding early stage startups. Discover what makes a business fundable\, learn how to evaluate the value of a business\, and explore the landscape of local funding opportunities for pre-seed and seed rounds. Additionally\, we’ll shed light on the pivotal role of accelerators in the startup journey. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur\, a startup owner\, or an investor\, this event promises to provide invaluable insights and networking opportunities to help catapult your venture to new heights. Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and be inspired! \nEvent is on Tuesday\, January 16 from 11 am to 1 pm at Loudoun Economic Development\, 43777 Central Station Drive\, Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA. \nFeatured speakers are Amu Fowler\, Todd Boetticher\, and Callye Keen. \nRegister here. \n \nAmu Fowler is Managing Partner at Startups Ignite\, a social impact and climate startup accelerator. Her journey spans from small business ownership to startup founding\, community building\, and now as an accelerator operator\, and pre-seed investor. Well versed in tech\, design\, and behavioral psychology\, she loves writing first checks\, and helping founders with mindset\, narrative development\, and VC funding. \n \nCallye Keen (Kform/Startups Ignite) has developed and manufactured 100s of products in collaboration with innovative entrepreneurs\, high-growth startups\, and leading corporations. Callye has presented at national events\, spoken at universities\, and ran successful incubator / accelerator programs. Clients have built 7-8 figure businesses\, raised investment\, and sold products around the world. \n \nExperienced Strategist\, Data Scientist\, Entrepreneur\, and Startup Enthusiast with a passion for building businesses and challenging the status quo. Proven track-record of defining an organization strategy\, creating and launching new products\, and empowering some of the world’s largest enterprises to address critical challenges with a direct impact on their financial performance. Todd is also an active angel investor\, and startup founder.
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LOCATION:Loudoun Economic Development\, 43777 Central Station Drive\, Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States
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