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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 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/alternative-funding-for-businesses-from-startup-to-growth-stage/
LOCATION:Loudoun Economic Development\, 43777 Central Station Drive\, Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn: Bankers' Round Table
DESCRIPTION:July’s Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn will be the Bankers’ Round Table. \nWe will have bankers Truist Bank\, Northwestern Federal Credit Union\, and Bank of Charles Town to share insights about working with them or funding. They will be answering all questions that the audience might have. \nPlease register using this link.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/launch-loudoun-lunch-and-learn-bankers-round-table/
LOCATION:Brambleton Public Library\, 22850 Brambleton Plaza\, Brambleton\, VA\, 20148
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Networking
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the second Wednesday of every month as we meet and connect and get to know our other amazing small business in Loudoun. \nBeing a small business owner can sometimes be described as the roller coaster ride of a lifetime. At 1 Million Cups\, we strive to create a safe and trusted space where small business owners can come together for support\, connect\, collaboration\, and community. Come expand your network one cup at a time! \nAbout Our Presenters:\nECHO Barkery is part of ECHO\, a nonprofit that provides lifelong support to adults with disabilities. The ECHO Barkery is a dog biscuit social venture of ECHO’s and furthers our mission by providing meaningful employment to individuals with disabilities. \nwww.echobarkery.org \nAt East India Kebabs\, they take pride in being authentically Indian and incredibly delicious. Their menu is crafted with a modern twist\, incorporating contemporary culinary techniques while preserving the authentic flavors and spices that are quintessentially Indian. Each dish is a testament to their commitment to innovation\, designed to delight the senses and transport customers to the bustling streets of India with every bite.\nwww.eastindiakebabs.com \nDetails:\nJoin us in person at Venture X\, Ashburn on September 11th at 9:00am for 1 Million Cups. \nVenture X Address: 44679 Endicott Dr\, Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA 20147\nParking is on the third floor and the entry door leads you right into the meeting space. Plenty of free parking available AND we have 1 Million Cups Swag!!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/1-million-cups-24/
LOCATION:Venture X\, 44679 Endicott Dr Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Networking
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SUMMARY:Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn: Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity for Small Businesses is a practical workshop designed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect their businesses from cyber threats. The session is divided into three key areas: Prevention\, Incident Response\, and Tools. First\, participants will learn proactive strategies to safeguard their digital assets\, including secure networks\, employee training\, and data protection measures. Next\, the workshop delves into Incident Response\, covering how to prepare for and effectively respond to a cyberattack\, minimizing damage and recovery time. Finally\, small business owners will explore essential cybersecurity tools and software that can help streamline protection\, automate defenses\, and provide continuous monitoring. With actionable insights and expert guidance\, this workshop empowers businesses to defend against cyber threats and maintain resilience in the face of an ever-evolving digital landscape. \nREGISTER USING THIS LINK. \nSpeakers: \n\nPrevention: Kartik Ahluwalia\nIncident Response: Sara Lazarus\nTools for Small Businesses: Brian Straightiff\n\n \nKartik Bio: Owner – Build My Net. With 12 years of experience\, Kartik Ahluwalia specializes in delivering affordable\, secure IT solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Kartik has worked extensively in critical areas such as border immigration system implementation\, single sign-on\, password management\, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for educational institutions—showcasing his expertise in safeguarding digital environments. \nHis consulting background includes providing growth strategies to entrepreneurs while ensuring their operations are secure and efficient. Kartik’s experience spans industries like supply chain management\, banking\, and healthcare\, where data security is paramount. Certified in SAFE Product Ownership (PO/PM) and as an AWS Cloud Practitioner\, he brings cutting-edge expertise in cybersecurity and cloud technologies. \nThrough his company\, Build My Net\, Kartik helps businesses protect themselves from online threats\, offering tailored cybersecurity services to ensure safe growth in the digital age. \n \nSara Lazarus: Sara Lazarus is the founder of Faded Jeans Technology LLC\, a security services firm that helps companies build and scale their security programs. Before launching Faded Jeans\, she spent years in the trenches leading Incident Response and SecOps teams\, later building a security program from scratch as the first Head of Security and IT at a high-growth fintech. She’s battled everything from APTs to insider threats\, and now brings that experience to organizations of all sizes. Sara has an MBA from The Wharton School\, which she leverages to effectively bridge the gap between security and business mission. \n \nBrian Bio: Chief Technology Officer\, Periculus \nBrian is a collaborative and goal-driven IT executive\, he excels in solution building\, evident through his track record of successful acquisitions. Embracing iterative design\, he’s guided teams from Codeathon to Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator Program\, achieving noteworthy Production outcomes. Brian is committed to bringing cyber security awareness to small to medium businesses.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/launch-loudoun-lunch-and-learn-cybersecurity-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Sterling Community Center\, 120 Enterprise Street\, Sterling\, Virginia\, 20164
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Networking
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