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SUMMARY:Selling to the Commonwealth- 1:1 Coaching
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity in partnership with the Loudoun County Economic Development will offer one-on-one counseling sessions on how to conduct business with Virginia state agencies by appointment at the Loudoun County Economic Development office. \nEach one-on-one business counseling session will be 1 hour and are FREE but by appointment only. \nTo schedule an appointment: email chris.ley@sbsd.virginia.gov
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/selling-to-the-commonwealth-11-counseling-2-2-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Loudoun Economic Development\, 43777 Central Station Drive\, Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States
GEO:39.0063227;-77.487401
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SUMMARY:Personnel Security Clearance Adjudication Process for Government Contractor Employees (Leesburg)
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explain the process for adjudicating personnel security clearances for employees of government contractor companies\, describe the categories and examples of security concerns that could be raised in the adjudication process\, outline the mitigating factors that could allay the Government’s identified security concerns\, and discuss the most effective strategies for identifying and mitigating potential security concerns before identified by the Government. \nOrest J. Jowyk\, Counsel \nInstructor Mr. Orest J. Jowyk is a “second-career” lawyer who brings together over a decade of legal experience with over 30 years of experience in and around the U.S. Government. He served for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as both an enlisted member and officer\, and logged approximately 3\,000 hours as a navigator/electronic warfare officer on the B-52\, the RC-135\, and the OC-135. After completing his Air Force career\, he attended law school while working for a government contractor in the Washington\, DC area as an acquisition analyst. \nMr. Jowyk began his legal practice in the Northern Virginia office of Shaw Pittman LLP (which later merged into what is now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP)\, where he was a senior associate in that firm’s Government Contracts & Disputes practice group. \nHe then served as General Counsel for two government contractors where he was responsible for all legal matters involving those companies. Before joining McMahon\, Welch and Learned\, PLLC\, he practiced as a solo attorney with Ravenhearth Law\, PLLC. \nDaniel Herdman\, Facility Security Officer \nMr. Herdman is a career security specialist with over 11 years of experience in various aspects of the field. During and after completing a degree in Administration of Justice at George Mason University\, he worked in various security contractor capacities before transitioning into Personnel Security. He has supported both large and small cleared facilities\, both as a billable subcontractor and as an in-house analyst. He currently serves as the Facility Security Officer for BWM Outcomes\, managing all aspects of the Facility Clearance and the PCLs of individual employees.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/personnel-security-clearance-adjudication-process-for-government-contractor-employees-leesburg/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T123000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Government Cost Accounting (Leesburg)
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Government Contract Accounting \n\nMajor Contract types\nDirect and Indirect cost\nCost Accumulation Structure\nIndirect Cost Pools\nIndirect Rates\nAccounting for Unallowables\nDCAA Accounting Systems Survey checklist\nAccounting Policy and Procedures\nAccounting & timesheet software options for contractors\n\nHow to setup your QuickBooks file to help you pass DCAA Accounting system review \n\nHow to Setup chart of accounts to segregate direct and indirect cost\nHow to segregate and capture FAR 31.205 related Unallowables cost\nHow to setup payroll to track direct and indirect labor\nHow to generate labor distribution report\nHow to setup customer\, project\, task to track revenue and direct cost by project\nHow to capture direct cost by project and run job cost report\n\nThis class is taught by MillerMusmar CPAs\, a full service\, performance driven CPA firm. MillerMusmar CPAs offer cost-effective and responsive service clients to provide management-friendly tax advice and creative solutions to complex problems government contractors face every day.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/fundamentals-of-government-cost-accounting-leesburg-5/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T190000
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SUMMARY:YEA! Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Applications are now open for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) Class of 2020! Join us to learn more about the YEA program and what it has to offer your budding entrepreneur. Please register anyone who will be attending the event\, seating is limited. \nFor additional information on this program\, please visit our main YEA page.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/yea-information-session/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T100000
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups- Loudoun
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nCheck back soon for this week’s presenter\, or APPLY to present your business at https://www.1millioncups.com/loudoun \nWhy your business should present: \n• Get solutions for a business challenge from an engaged and supportive audience;\n• Validate that your product or service is the right fit for your customer;\n• Crowdsource new ideas for sales and marketing\, go-to-market strategy or funding that you may not have considered previously;\n• Practice how you deliver the presentation of your business or idea. \nWhat you can expect as an attendee: \n• One business owner presents their business each week and provides a challenge or opportunity that they are working on;\n• The audience is asked to help provide solutions and ideas for the owner to consider;\n• Networking with other business owners and Loudoun community resources. \nLearn more about the history and growth of 1 Million Cups across the country\, https://www.1millioncups.com/
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/1-million-cups-loudoun-2-2/2019-05-15/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
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SUMMARY:Northern Virginia Council Connections Reception
DESCRIPTION:Virts Family Farm has been in operation since 1767 and has since expanded to include a farm market\, food truck and hydroponic greenhouse! \nJoin us for the Northern Virginia Council Connections reception at their farm market\, hosted by the Virginia Agribusiness Council and Loudoun County Economic Development! Attendees will receive a brief recap of the recent General Assembly session from Council staff and have an opportunity to ask questions about legislation impacting their farms and businesses.   \nSchedule:\n \n5:00 pm – Tour of hydroponic greenhouse \n5:30 pm – Registration \n               Networking; Refreshments & Appetizers \n               Brief program
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/northern-virginia-council-connections-reception/
LOCATION:Virts Family Farms\, 15485 Purcellville Rd\, Purcellville VA 20132
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T090355Z
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SUMMARY:ICAP Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Based on the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps™ program for Lean Startups\, ICAP helps inventors and entrepreneurs take the right first steps in bringing new technologies and innovations to market. \nICAP includes FREE introductory training programs and counseling services offered through ICAP instructors and local SBDC counselors. ICAP helps startups identify potential customers and develop successful business models based on that knowledge. It is an ideal program for early-stage companies trying to prepare for eventual venture investment. \nLearn more and apply at: https://www.virginiasbdc.org/icap-lean-startup-short-course-loudoun/
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/icap-cohort/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:ICAP Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Based on the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps™ program for Lean Startups\, ICAP helps inventors and entrepreneurs take the right first steps in bringing new technologies and innovations to market. \nICAP includes FREE introductory training programs and counseling services offered through ICAP instructors and local SBDC counselors. ICAP helps startups identify potential customers and develop successful business models based on that knowledge. It is an ideal program for early-stage companies trying to prepare for eventual venture investment. \nLearn more and apply at: https://www.virginiasbdc.org/icap-lean-startup-short-course-loudoun/
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/icap-cohort-3/
LOCATION:Mason Enterprise Center-Loudoun\, 202 Church St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T160000
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SUMMARY:Spring Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Spring Farm Tour\nMay 18 and 19\, 2019\n 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nSee the participants on this year’s Spring Farm Tour in the interactive map below or click here to download a PDF of the brochure.  \nCopies of the brochure will be available locally at all Loudoun County libraries\, community centers\, Visit Loudoun and the Government Center in Leesburg. \nInterested in eating healthy\, selfies with animals\, or supporting local business? Then clear your schedule for the 2019 Loudoun Spring Farm Tour on May 18-19\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 33 participating farms and 63 craft beverage producers. \nThis free\, self-guided tour will happen rain or shine and puts farms in the limelight at the start of growing season. \nLoudoun farm products are found year-round in school lunches\, restaurant menus\, farmers markets\, wayside stands and farm subscriptions around the region. Farm tours help close the distance between the consumer and commodities. \nTo participate in the biannual tour\, each farm provides an educational component for visitors. To make touring easier\, the full list of farms has been broken into small\, themed tours: \n\nCommunity Supported Agriculture: Interested in buying a farm subscription? This tour will let you see where your weekly package of produce\, meats or dairy originates;\nHands-On Tour: Get your hands dirty with your choice of strawberry picking\, bouquet arranging\, crafting and planting;\nHorses and More Tour: Get the perfect selfie with horses\, donkeys\, alpacas and sheep;\nLittle One’s Tour: All of our sites are family-friendly\, but these farms put kids first;\nLook and See Tour: Drink in the views as you walk historic trails and tour innovative farms;\nTastes of Loudoun Tour: Loudoun is on the menu as these farms fire up the grill or provide the ingredients to take home.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/spring-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Virts Family Farms\, 15485 Purcellville Rd\, Purcellville VA 20132
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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