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SUMMARY:Frontier Kitchen Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come meet the best food makers in Northern Virginia! Over 20 new businesses. Free food\, drinks\, giveaways. Sample to book for your summer parties!  RSVP here on website below.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/frontier-kitchen-open-house/
LOCATION:Frontier Kitchen Chantilly\, 25387 Pleasant Valley Rd Suite 110\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Small Business Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T170000
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SUMMARY:Dulles SHRM Chapter Meeting: Mindfulness in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Being caught in the middle\, catering to employees and managers\, can be taxing on your mental\, emotional\, physical\, and spiritual health. Self care is nothing new to HR departments\, yet observing yourself during hard conversations and interactions can be your saving grace in how it will unfold. Whether you’re tasked to defuse a work situation and not take it home with you is easier said than done. However\, with a few mindful and awareness tools that can empower you to embrace your professional and personal life in a balanced holistic union. \nDulles SHRM is pleased to welcome Naranjan Nota\, founder of Bright Shining Light. Ms. Nota will be speaking about Mindfulness in the Workplace. \nDuring this session\, you will learn how to: \n\nIdentify the emotional states you’re faced with from others.\nObserve your own reactions.\nLearn to recognize extreme traits and qualities in self and others.\nInvite an opportunity for balance.\n\nZoom Meeting – Participants will receive link prior to the meeting
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/dulles-shrm-chapter-meeting-mindfulness-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T150000
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SUMMARY:Greater Washington Apprentice Network-May Employer Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Washington Apprentice Network (GWAN) brings together employers\, academic institutions\, public and private sectors. Employers gain access to best practices from organizational peers\, sources of prospective apprentice candidates\, support services\, academic institutions\, and training resources. The GWAN meets on the first Tuesday of each month for an Employer Briefing. \nRegister By\nMay 2\, 2022 5:00 PM
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/greater-washington-apprentice-network-may-employer-briefing/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T190000
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SUMMARY:Brickyard Ashburn Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join Us To Toast Your Success\nJoin Brickyard & Loudoun County Economic Development for a wonderful evening to pay homage to our local small businesses.\nThis Small Business Week event will include live music from Ken Wenzel\, great Mexican fare from Taco Zocalo\, a beer tasting\, and dessert provided by Wicket Door Pub\, and a networking opportunity for anyone in attendance.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/brickyard-ashburn-open-house/
LOCATION:Brickyard Ashburn\, 44927 George Washington Blvd.\, Suite 265\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Small Business Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T103000
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SUMMARY:Healthcare in the Region
DESCRIPTION:We invite our members to join the Northern Virginia Chamber on May 4th as we present our Annual State of Healthcare in the Region! \nTop officials from the region’s largest and most influential health care companies will discuss equity in health care delivery\, population health\, and other issues that have taken on a renewed critical importance as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. We will also talk about the importance of a healthy workforce and healthy community\, the impact of obesity\, and more. \nRegister By\nMay 3\, 2022 12:00
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/healthcare-in-the-region/
LOCATION:Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce\, 7900 Westpark Drive\, Suite A550\, Tysons\, Virginia\, 22102
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T120000
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SUMMARY:Venture X Open House
DESCRIPTION:We would like to provide an open invitation to NOVA Businesses to celebrate small business appreciation week!\n\n\nJoin us on May 4th 2022 from 9am-12pm at 44679 Endicott Drive\, Suite 300\, Ashburn VA 20147. There will be beverages\, a variety of food selections\, a surprise giveaway by Loudoun United FC and MORE!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/venture-x-open-house/
LOCATION:Venture X\, 44679 Endicott Dr Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Small Business Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T150000
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CREATED:20220311T160555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T160555Z
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SUMMARY:From Great Ideas to Global Impact: A Talk with Andrew Byrnes
DESCRIPTION:Technology executive\, attorney\, and investor Andrew Byrnes will discuss the path from developing innovative ideas to achieving broad impact\, including key legal issues and business imperatives. Leveraging experiences from his decades-long career in the private and public sectors working alongside innovators and entrepreneurs\, Byrnes will offer insights on leadership\, building high-functioning teams\, engaging policymakers\, and other critical stakeholders\, and navigating existing and emerging regulatory regimes and challenges. \nAn attorney and operations executive with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology and innovation\, law\, business\, and public policy\, Andrew Byrnes is the Deputy General Counsel and Global Head of Public Affairs at Getaround\, the leading global and digital car sharing marketplace. He is also the Founder and Lead Adventurer of Adventures in Syncopation\, a community exploring how music and performing arts experience supercharges successful entrepreneurship in any field and supporting impactful performer-entrepreneurs. He has served as the presidentially appointed Chief of Staff of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office\, the principal general counsel for Uber’s global rideshare business\, a cross-functional legal and operations executive at two venture-backed technology companies\, and a partner in several major law firms. Andrew graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Law School.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/from-great-ideas-to-global-impact-a-talk-with-andrew-byrnes/
LOCATION:Van Metre Hall Auditorium\, George Mason University\, 3351 Fairfax Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Employees/Jobseekers,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:Makersmiths Open House
DESCRIPTION:Makersmiths is proud to partner with Loudoun Virginia Economic Development to celebrate Small Business Week with a special Open House and Demo Day. \nWe’d like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during a Star Wars themed Open House on Wednesday\, May 4th\, 2022 (May the 4th… be with you) from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Come poke around\, ask questions\, see what other members are working on. We’re friendly and casual. We’re at 785 S. 20th Street\, Purcellville\, VA 20132. \nMeet with our maker-members\, Loudoun Virginia Economic Development staff\,  our own Supervisor Buffington\, and see some of our tools in action. The first 50 attendees will receive a special gift made in our spaces by our members! Register at the website link below.\n \nMakersmiths\, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing knowledge\, space\, equipment\, community & programs to enable you to learn\, design\, make\, launch\, work and play. \nWe are adult enthusiasts\, young adults and kids learning\, playing and making\, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts\, and finally\, community organizations taking part in the maker movement. \nOur members share over 3\,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill\, 3D printers\, ceramics studio\, welding\, blacksmithing\, woodworking and metalworking tools\, meeting space and more. We are back up offering classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come see what we have to offer! \nPlease be prepared to mask-up and socially distance . . .  Gotta be safe!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/makersmiths-open-house/
LOCATION:Makersmiths Purcellville\, 785 S. 20th Street\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Small Business Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T093000
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SUMMARY:Dulles SHRM Discussion Group: Culture and Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Dulles SHRM Discussion Group is pleased to welcome Alexa Beavers\, Founder and Managing Partner at The Axela Group.  This session will focus on organizational culture and leadership. \nYou will learn about: \n\nHow to define culture\nHow culture impacts you\nHow to change your culture to enhance your work environment – and how to coach the leaders you work with to do the same\nWhat “living” the culture looks like for you and the leaders you work with\n\nZoom Meeting – Participants will receive link prior to the meeting
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/dulles-shrm-discussion-group-culture-and-leadership/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T143817Z
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SUMMARY:How To Market Your E-Commerce Business
DESCRIPTION:In this free webinar\, learn how to use practical marketing techniques to grow your e-commerce business. E-commerce business founder and CEO Alex Welsh will explain how to put together and execute a multi-channel approach to marketing. He’ll cover Google Analytics\, SEO\, referral traffic\, affiliate marketing\, email and SMS marketing\, social media and more. \nThis webinar is the second in a series on e-commerce. We encourage you to also view the first webinar in the series: “How To Build a Good E-Commerce Website.” \nAlex Welsh is founder and CEO at BreakingT\, a pioneer in real-time sports merchandise. He\nhelped build this successful e-commerce business from scratch and scaled it to support hundreds of thousands of happy customers\, learning what it takes through real-world experience. As a SCORE volunteer\, Alex lends his expertise to help small businesses build their e-commerce businesses.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/how-to-market-your-e-commerce-business/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Small Biz,Business Planning,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T200000
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SUMMARY:AMAZON MILITARY NETWORKING EVENT
DESCRIPTION:If you are a Veteran\, transitioning service member or a military spouse\, we encourage you to join our networking event. Amazon currently has open roles globally that can provide great careers in a wide variety of fields. \nCome for the networking and resources stay\, for the camaraderie! \nMake connections with recruiters & veteran amazonians 1:1. \nLearn about Amazon’s culture\, hiring process\, mentorship\, and opportunities. \nDress: Casual \nFood & Drink: 2 drink tickets per person. Bar food. \n  \n*This is a private event. You must RSVP to enter*
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/amazon-military-networking-event/
LOCATION:Highline RXR\, 2010 Crystal Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Employees/Jobseekers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T140000
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CREATED:20220415T193608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T190406Z
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SUMMARY:880 Harrison Open House
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Join us at The Blockchain Building as we celebrate Loudoun Small Business Week with wine from Fifty Leven\, beer from Black Hoof Brewing\, and food from Bandit Tacos!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/880-harrison-open-house/
LOCATION:880 Harrison\, 880 Harrison Street\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Small Business Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T190000
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CREATED:20220415T194120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T190857Z
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SUMMARY:AWL Creative Open House
DESCRIPTION:It’s Small Business Week! Celebrate by attending a complimentary cookie decorating workshop with Cookie Artist Kate from Casi Cielo Cookies and AWL Creative at A Wedding Loft! While the Open House is from 4pm to 7pm\, cookie decorating is a 2 hour class from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Please secure your FREE spot at the link below. \nLearn the basics of decorating cookies with royal icing\, and leave with 4 of your very own sugar cookie creations. Kate will teach students various royal icing techniques and her personal tips & tricks for baking and decorating in her signature classic-and-cute art style. \nStudents will leave the class with their decorated cookies\, a special surprise or two\, and all of Kate’s recommendations and tips for decorating at home like a pro. No experience is required! \nIncluded in each ticket are all materials needed for decorating the class cookies:\nPre-baked cookies\, pre-colored & measured icing bags\, sprinkles\, decorating tools like scribes\, scissors\, placemats\, paper towels\, etc.\, and hands-on instruction from Kate. \nThis is a 2-hour workshop. We kindly request that you arrive 15 minutes early.\nThis is an adult class\, recommended for decorators ages 14+. \nTickets are limited – we kindly ask that you only register if you are able to attend. If you are no longer able to attend\, please contact us ASAP.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/awl-creative-open-house-2/
LOCATION:AWL Creative at A Wedding Loft\, 11 South King Street\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Small Business Week
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