BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Loudoun County Economic Development, VA - ECPv6.11.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Loudoun County Economic Development, VA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Loudoun County Economic Development, VA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190506T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190506T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T012414 CREATED:20190130T215610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T210111Z UID:10503-1557129600-1557165600@biz.loudoun.gov SUMMARY:Loudoun Small Business Conference DESCRIPTION:Loudoun Small Business Conference\nThe 2019 Loudoun Small Business Conference features valuable seminars and presentations from industry experts to help small business owners\, startups and entrepreneurs take their business to the next level. \nThe keynote address and breakout sessions are designed to help you gain valuable insight into trends affecting today’s small businesses and to give you tools to help your business thrive. \nThis full-day event offers exclusive networking opportunities and information on business-critical topics\, including: \n\nhiring employees;\nsales strategies;\nsocial media;\nfinding advisors and mentors;\nmarketing strategies;\nways to grow your business;\nand creative ways to finance your business.\n\nWe have gathered some of the best speakers in the business who will educate you\, not sell their services. You will walk away with new knowledge that can help your business succeed in today’s economy. \nSign Up Today URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/loudoun-small-business-conference-2/ LOCATION:Dulles Airport Marriott\, 45020 Aviation Drive\, Dulles\, VA\, 20166 CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Sales/Procurement,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biz.loudoun.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Conferences-100.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mason Enterprise Center":MAILTO:mec20175@gmu.edu GEO:38.9454276;-77.4536094 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dulles Airport Marriott 45020 Aviation Drive Dulles VA 20166;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=45020 Aviation Drive:geo:-77.4536094,38.9454276 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190506T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260617T012414 CREATED:20190130T214325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T215504Z UID:10501-1557129600-1557507600@biz.loudoun.gov SUMMARY:Loudoun Small Business Week 2019: Shaping Your Future DESCRIPTION:Loudoun Small Business Week 2019: Shaping Your Future\nJoin us for an exciting week of programming designed to help take your small business to the next level. \nClick on the buttons below for a full description of each event: \nMonday\nLoudoun Small Business Conference\nTuesday\nCreate Experiences That Attract Customers\nGrow Your Business Outside of the Farmers Market\nPrototyping Loudoun's Future for Highly Specialized Manfacturing\nWednesday\n1 Million Cups - Loudoun\nBusiness Without Borders\nLeesburg Business Awards\nThursday\nBusiness @ Breakfast Networking Event\nStart Your Business in Loudoun\nBig Data\, Dark Fiber and the Power to Compute\nCybersecurity Best Practices for Small Business URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/loudoun-small-business-week-2019-shaping-your-future/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Sales/Procurement,Technology END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T100000 DTSTAMP:20260617T012414 CREATED:20190130T224929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T175020Z UID:10505-1557217800-1557223200@biz.loudoun.gov SUMMARY:Create Experiences That Attract Customers DESCRIPTION:Create Experiences That Attract Customers\nIn a world where customers can buy almost everything online\, they need a reason to visit your business in person. Find out how to create experiences that will attract consumers\, build customer loyalty\, and increase revenue. \nYou’ll get to see how this works in action: this event will be held at the award-winning Belfort Furniture\, where you’ll enjoy a tasty breakfast along with morning cocktails generously provided by our hosts. You can’t beat learning experiential retail strategies while relaxing in a comfy showroom! \nPresenters:\n\nThe Old Luckett’s Store: Suzanne Eblen\, Owner\nBlend Coffee: Mimi Backhausen\, Owner\nBelfort Furniture: Matt Huber\, Executive Vice President\nKetterman’s Jewlers: Tammi Ketterman\, Owner\n\nRegister today:\n Create Experiences That Attract Customers First Name* Last Name:* How many people attending?* Email:* Are you the business owner?YesNo Organization:SubmitReset URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/leveraging-experiential-retail-to-increase-foot-traffic/ LOCATION:Belfort Furniture\, 22250 Shaw Road\, VA\, Sterling\, VA\, 20166\, United States CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Sales/Procurement,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biz.loudoun.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Experientail-Retail-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T143000 DTSTAMP:20260617T012414 CREATED:20190130T230006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T145844Z UID:10510-1557228600-1557239400@biz.loudoun.gov 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biz.loudoun.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/growing-out-of-farmers-market-SOLD-OUT-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T012414 CREATED:20190130T231306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T202941Z UID:10513-1557250200-1557257400@biz.loudoun.gov SUMMARY:Prototyping Loudoun's Future for Advanced Manufacturing DESCRIPTION:Prototyping Loudoun’s Future for Highly Specialized Manufacturing\nAdvanced manufacturing companies locating in Loudoun benefit from critical local infrastructure\, including power\, transportation and a developed supply chain. \nAs we continue to grow this industry\, engaging with the community is crucial to developing and attracting the resources and businesses that can help manufacturing grow. \nDuring Small Business Week\, you are invited to a meeting of the leading manufacturing minds in Loudoun County\, to discuss what’s next. The goal of the event is to highlight projects and opportunities in the region that will help Loudoun to stay at the cutting edge of manufacturing. \nExpect to hear about multiple facets of the future of manufacturing in Loudoun including workforce\, industry trends\, manufacturing education and product innovation. \nConfirmed Panelists:\n\nBenjamin Moses\, Technical Director\, AMT\nJoe Travez\, CEO\, Protoype Productions Incorporated\nCallye Keen\, Design Manager\, K-form and President\, Red Blue Collective\nChad Knights\, Provost of Information and Engineering Technologies\, Northern Virginia Community College\n\nCome network with experts in the advanced manufacturing industry and help unlock the potential of advanced manufacturing in Loudoun. \nJoin us at the George Washington University’s Exploration Building first floor auditorium (20101 Academic Way\, Ashburn VA 20147). \nRSVP Today:\n Prototyping Loudoun's Future for Advanced Manufacturing First Name* Last Name:* Email:* Organization:* Job Title:* Are you the business owner?*YesNo Would you like to receive our Loudoun Small Business Newsletter*YesNoSubmitReset URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/prototyping-loudouns-future-for-highly-specialized-manufacturing/ LOCATION:GWU Science and Technology Campus\, 20101 Academic Way\, Ashburn\, 20147\, United States CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Sales/Procurement,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biz.loudoun.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/manufacturing-technology-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T100000 DTSTAMP:20260617T012414 CREATED:20190130T234037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T192125Z UID:10517-1557306000-1557309600@biz.loudoun.gov SUMMARY:1 Million Cups-Loudoun DESCRIPTION:1 Million Cups-Loudoun\nThe 1 Million Cups-Loudoun program has helped over 200 founders identify new opportunities for their business. \nThis forum has been the first stop for many of Loudoun’s successful startups and continues to be an important entry point for many of today’s great business ideas. \nDuring Loudoun Small Business Week come out to meet Om Suthar\, founder and CEO of SQRL. SQRL is a platform for small business owners who want to provide an effective and valuable wellness program to their workforce\, but have been priced out by their insurance plan. Learn more about at www.sqrl.me \nWhy your business should present: \n\nGet solutions for a business challenge from an engaged and supportive audience;\nValidate that your product or service is the right fit for your customer;\nCrowdsource new ideas for sales and marketing\, go-to-market strategy or funding that you may not have considered previously;\nPractice how you deliver the presentation of your business or idea.\n\nWhat you can expect as an attendee: \n\nOne business owner presents their business each week and provides a challenge or opportunity that they are working on;\nThe audience is asked to help provide solutions and ideas for the owner to consider;\nNetworking with other business owners and Loudoun community resources.\n\nLearn more about the history and growth 1 Million Cups across the country. \nSign Up Today URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/1-million-cups-loudoun/ LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175 CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Sales/Procurement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biz.loudoun.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1-million-cups-100.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mason Enterprise Center":MAILTO:mec20175@gmu.edu GEO:39.1130561;-77.5636883 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun 202 Church St Leesburg VA 20175;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=202 Church St:geo:-77.5636883,39.1130561 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T133000 DTSTAMP:20260617T012414 CREATED:20190130T233519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T201325Z UID:10515-1557316800-1557322200@biz.loudoun.gov SUMMARY:Business Without Borders DESCRIPTION:Business Without Borders\nLoudoun’s international business base consists of more than 120 companies\, representing at least 27 countries. \nWhy have so many chosen to locate in Loudoun? With easy access to Washington\, D.C.\, a talented workforce\, and a base of public and private customers\, Loudoun has been a great place for U.S. or North American headquarters\, research and development facilities or sales offices. \nDuring Loudoun Small Business Week\, come hear from several international firms operating in Loudoun\, as they discuss the unique advantages of operating here. \nLooking to expand your company to the United States? Meet with our International Business Development Manager\, Robert McCollar\, to learn more about the #LoudounPossible opportunities. \nPresenters:\nBrian Lenihan\, Executive Director\, SelectUSA \nFelix Specht\, Managing Director\, Biogrund \nAmir Hadzimehmedovic\, General Manager\, Ferrari Maserati of Washington \nRegister today:\n Business Without Borders First Name* Last Name:* Email:* Organization:* Job Title:* Are you the business owner?*YesNo Would you like to receive our Loudoun Small Business Newsletter*YesNoSubmitReset URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/why-international-businesses-choose-loudoun/ LOCATION:The Bungalow Lakehouse\, 46116 Lake Center Plaza\, Sterling\, VA CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Sales/Procurement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biz.loudoun.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Biz-without-borders-100.jpg GEO:39.0329548;-77.4035824 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bungalow Lakehouse 46116 Lake Center Plaza Sterling VA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=46116 Lake Center Plaza:geo:-77.4035824,39.0329548 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T012414 CREATED:20190131T142355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T135510Z UID:10522-1557338400-1557345600@biz.loudoun.gov SUMMARY:Leesburg Business Awards DESCRIPTION:Sign Up Today URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/leesburg-business-awards-2/ LOCATION:Chefscape Leesburg\, 1602 Village Market Boulevard Southeast #115\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175 CATEGORIES:Small Biz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biz.loudoun.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/leesburg-biz-awards-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T090000 DTSTAMP:20260617T012414 CREATED:20190131T143532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T205946Z UID:10527-1557387000-1557392400@biz.loudoun.gov SUMMARY:Business @ Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Business @ Breakfast\nGrab your business cards and join the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce at their Business @ Breakfast monthly roundtable networking event. \nConnect with 100+ Chamber members from a wide range of businesses during an event consistently named the favorite networking event of the year. \nThis month\, our department is the signature sponsor for this event\, as we celebrate Loudoun Small Business Week 2019. \nThe program will include a presentation from Rural Business Development Manager John Magistro to promote the upcoming Loudoun Spring Farm Tour\, and discuss additional business opportunities to engage with Loudoun farms. \nSign Up Today URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/business-breakfast/ LOCATION:Belmont Country Club\, 43750 Tournament Parkway\, Ashburn\, 20147 CATEGORIES:Small Biz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biz.loudoun.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Biz-at-breakfast-100.jpg GEO:39.0655407;-77.4871239 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Belmont Country Club 43750 Tournament Parkway Ashburn 20147;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=43750 Tournament Parkway:geo:-77.4871239,39.0655407 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260617T012414 CREATED:20190131T144726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T210327Z UID:10529-1557399600-1557414000@biz.loudoun.gov SUMMARY:Start Your Business in Loudoun DESCRIPTION:Start Your Business in Loudoun\nDo you want to open your own business? Do you have an idea for a product or service and you want to bring to market? \nMaybe you have people ready to buy your products\, or customers ready to sign up for your services\, but you’re not sure how to start getting paid. Perhaps you may have an idea what your concept is but you’re not sure if it will make a profitable company. \nIf you answered “yes\,” or have other questions about getting your business started\, then this group session is for you. \nNavigating the ins and outs of creating a business plan\, marketing your new business and determining which licenses you need to launch can be a daunting task. We’re here to make it easier. \nCome learn the answer to these and other questions at this *no cost* interactive group session. We’ll answer questions\, talk about what will make your new venture profitable\, and ensure that you are ready to launch your new business. \nWe will also set you up in the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) system so you can take full advantage of the no cost\, one-on-one business advising services offered by our center. \nSign Up Today URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/start-your-business-in-loudoun/ LOCATION:Gum Spring Public Library\, 24600 Millstream Drive\, Aldie\, VA\, 20105\, United States CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Sales/Procurement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biz.loudoun.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Start-Your-Business-100.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:mec20175@gmu.edu GEO:38.9370917;-77.5465112 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gum Spring Public Library 24600 Millstream Drive Aldie VA 20105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24600 Millstream Drive:geo:-77.5465112,38.9370917 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260617T012414 CREATED:20190131T165222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T200145Z UID:10531-1557401400-1557406800@biz.loudoun.gov SUMMARY:Healthcare's Future in Big Data\, Dark Fiber and the Power to Compute DESCRIPTION:Healthcare’s Future in Big Data\, Dark Fiber and the Power to Compute\nRegistration is closed! If you are registered for this event\, please bring your government ID\, as this is a secure facility.\nWith the digitization of healthcare information\, the industry is taking advantage of tools in big data and analytics to improve the quality of patient care. \nAs a business sector\, healthcare data analytics is expected to be an industry worth more than $68 billion by 2024\, and it’s an area where Loudoun can lead. The key is Loudoun’s greatest manmade asset: fiber. \nInterested in learning more about how Loudoun businesses are creating opportunities in the field? Join us for a Loudoun Small Business Week discussion on how healthcare is ready to leverage big data right here in Loudoun County. \nIntro and Welcome:\nJohn Wood\, Telos\, CEO and Chairman of the Board \nPresenters:\n \nBruce Kimmel\, Vidrio Technologies\, CEO \n \nJeffrey Gallagher\, Virginia Bio\, CEO \n \nMike Perham\, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia\, Director\, Innovations and External Relations \nVideo: \n \nDaniel Golding\, Google\, Global Planning and Design Lead\, Datacenter Networks\, Google \nModerator: \n \nSarah Price\, Loudoun County Economic Development\, Business Development Manager \n  \nThanks to Telos Corp.\, our host for this in-depth panel. \n \n\n\n\nRegistration is closed! If you are registered for this event\, please bring your government ID\, as this is a secure facility. URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/big-data-dark-fiber-and-the-power-to-compute/ LOCATION:Telos Corporation\, 19886 Ashburn Road\, Ashburn\, VA CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biz.loudoun.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Big-Data-Dark-Fiber-100-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T012414 CREATED:20190214T215604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T145502Z UID:10787-1557423000-1557428400@biz.loudoun.gov SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Best Practices for Small Business @ Old Ox Brewery DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity Best Practices for Small Business @ Old Ox Brewery\nCybersecurity risks and regulations continue to evolve making it difficult for any business to keep pace\, especially small firms with fewer resources. \nIn spite of the growing complexities in securing your business and customer data\, there are best practices that any small business can implement to protect their assets. \nWe have assembled a panel of cybersecurity experts from the small-to-midsized business community. These professionals invite you to learn about simple processes and tools that you organization can implement to safeguard business and customer information. \nFollowing each presentation will be a moderated discussion and opportunity for questions from the audience. \nPresenters:\nTim Reichert\, CEO Energy Sherlock \nTim Reichert is a respected executive with a distinguished career that spans more than 25 years in the fields of energy conservation services\, technology development/implementation and business development. He has extensive experience in energy/commercial real estate services\, engineering-based cost segregation\, property evaluations and leading high-performance sales/marketing organizations \nSindi Major Martinez\, CEO CEM Solutions Group  \nAs a management & technology consultant\, Sindi focuses on helping clients develop and execute business and technology strategies in alignment with their strategic goals and objectives. For more than 20 years\, she has served as a trusted advisor to C-level executives and senior managers across multiple industries including healthcare\, legal\, marketing\, nonprofit and government contracting organizations. \nModerator:\nDennis Brouwer\, Loudoun County Economic Development  \nAs the Business Development Manager for Cybersecurity\, Dennis works with cyber-focused companies to help them invest and grow in Loudoun County. He has led product management organizations focused on networking and security services for over 20 years\, and has served as General Manager of a global\, $300m IT services business. Dennis is a former holder of the CISSP credential and a frequent speaker on the challenges and opportunities of leading in the age of cyber. \nRSVP Today:\n Cybersecurity Best Practices for Small Business First Name* Last Name:* Email:* Organization:* Job Title:* Are you the business owner?*YesNo Would you like to receive our Loudoun Small Business Newsletter*YesNoSubmitReset URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/cybersecurity-best-practices-for-small-business-2/ LOCATION:Old Ox Brewery\, 44652 Guilford Dr.\, #114\, Ashburn\, VA CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://biz.loudoun.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Cyber-best-Practes-100.jpg GEO:39.0238995;-77.4553148 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Ox Brewery 44652 Guilford Dr. #114 Ashburn VA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=44652 Guilford Dr.\, #114:geo:-77.4553148,39.0238995 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR