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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Grow Your Business Outside of the Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT: Grow Your Business Outside of the Farmers Market\nCongratulations! You had a successful season at the farmers market and are ready to explore new sales opportunities for your business. But how do you get started? \nYou are invited to learn from your peers that have made successful transitions from farmers markets to further their business growth. \nWe have assembled a panel of rural entrepreneurs who will provide you with case studies on their own business expansion efforts\, followed by a Q&A session. \nThe discussion will focus on food cooperatives\, farm-to-chef agreements\, retail sales\, and wholesale opportunities. \nOur Panel:\n\nAlicia Swanstrom\, Owner/Elixir Mixer at Greenheart Juice\nTyler Wegmeyer\, President at Wegmeyer Farms\nKelly Capritta\, General Manager at Catoctin Coffee\nDavid Giusti\, Second Spring Farm\n\nThis event registration has closed. If you would like to be added to the waiting list\, please contact John Magistro.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/grow-your-business-outside-of-the-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Loudoun Extension Office\, 750 Miller Dr SE\, Leesburg
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Sales/Procurement
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SUMMARY:Loudoun Fall Farm Tour 2019
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! The Loudoun Fall Farm Tour is back for another year\, with the opportunity to take a self-guided tour of dozens of local farms. \nMark your calendars and check back for more information soon
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/loudoun-fall-farm-tour-2019/
LOCATION:Various Farm Locations
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:Loudoun Fall Farm Tour 2019
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! The Loudoun Fall Farm Tour is back for another year\, with the opportunity to take a self-guided tour of dozens of local farms. \nMark your calendars and check back for more information soon.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/loudoun-fall-farm-tour-2019-2/
LOCATION:Various Farm Locations
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T180000
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SUMMARY:Seeds for Success: How (and Why) To Develop a Marketing Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Reaching a new destination is easier with a roadmap. The same is true for marketing\, where a good strategy can help you plan ahead\, adapt to changes\, and stay focused on your end goals. \nCome learn why having a marketing strategy can help you reach your target customer\, convert sales\, and avoid wasteful spending. We’ll discuss how marketing one type of business can differ from another\, working backward from who you’re talking to and what you want them to do. \nThis interactive workshop will also include real-life challenges that are being faced by rural business owners in Loudoun County\, and an opportunity to brainstorm possible solutions. \nBring your creativity and an idea of your target customer: we’ll talk through the rest! \nRSVP Today:\n    Name:*FirstLast    E-mail:*    Farm/Business Name:*    Have you already joined the Loudoun Made\, Loudoun Grown program?*YesNot YetSubmitReset\n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/seeds-for-success-how-and-why-to-develop-a-marketing-strategy/
LOCATION:Virginia Cooperative Extension – Loudoun\, 750 Miller Drive\, SE\, Suite F-3\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T170000
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SUMMARY:Maximizing B2B Connections for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a large commercial operation or a boutique organization\, business-to-business sales should be part of your business plan. The key is having a plan for leveraging your B2B connections. \nIn the sixth installment of the Loudoun “Seeds for Success” workshops\, we will have French Price from Virginia Cooperative Extension here to talk about best practices and tools available to maximize your B2B relationships. \nLearn strategies for providing up-front value\, building relationships\, establishing your business as trustworthy\, identifying customer needs\, and leveraging technology to aid in the process. \nWith the Loudoun Producer Marketplace just one week away\, this is a great opportunity to make sure you are ready to make those connections! \nSign up today:\n    Name:*FirstLast    E-mail:*    Farm/Business Name:*    Have you already joined the Loudoun Made\, Loudoun Grown program?*YesNot YetSubmitReset
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/maximizing-b2b-connections-for-business-growth/
LOCATION:Virginia Cooperative Extension – Loudoun\, 750 Miller Drive\, SE\, Suite F-3\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Sales/Procurement
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SUMMARY:Loudoun Producers Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:The second annual Loudoun Producers Marketplace is for producers and buyers to make connections and develop partnerships to help grow their businesses. \nLast year’s event brought a range of bulk purchase clients\, including restaurants\, hotels\, catering services and major events. Every producer that attended made at least one sale\, and the event’s total sales eclipsed $180\,000. \nBrought to you by Visit Loudoun\, Loudoun Economic Development and Virginia Cooperative Extension\, the Marketplace is for Loudoun-based producers and businesses that are searching for locally grown\, locally made products. \nSign your business up for this no-cost event:\nSign Up
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/loudoun-producers-marketplace/
LOCATION:Chefscape Leesburg\, 1602 Village Market Boulevard Southeast #115\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Sales/Procurement
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SUMMARY:Health & Wellness: Keeping Agriculture Alive in Loudoun-Canceled
DESCRIPTION:The Economic and Health Benefits of Agriculture To Your Company\nCome hear from the local farmers and community leaders who have stepped outside the box to move the needle on community health in Loudoun County. These companies are helping their employees develop life skills and demonstrating the value of nutrition and cultivating a healthy lifestyle. Panelists will explore the health benefits of farm fresh produce as well as discuss the economic benefits of “shopping local” and supporting Loudoun farmers. \n \nMODERATOR\n\nJennifer Brady\nLoudoun County Health Department\n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/health-wellness-keeping-agriculture-alive-in-loudoun/
LOCATION:Belmont Country Club\, 43750 Tournament Parkway\, Ashburn\, 20147
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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