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SUMMARY:The Gartner Top Strategic Tech Trends for 2023
DESCRIPTION:Change is the constant in today’s world\, and technology must keep pace. Thus\, innovation is mandatory. IT leaders must assess whether key technological trends have the potential to generate both opportunities and significant disruptions. Whether your enterprise needs to optimize its operations\, scale its growth or pioneer new technology-led business models\, you must act now or risk losing competitive advantage to those who do make the shift. This complimentary webinar reveals the Gartner top strategic technology trends for 2023\, highlighting the trends you cannot ignore over the next three years\, their potential business impact\, and how you can create the roadmap your enterprise needs to take action. \n\nIdentify the key technology trends for 2023\nUnderstand how each trend impacts your business and can create a competitive advantage\nIdentify the trends that most align to your enterprise strategy\, and prioritize them for action\n\nReturn to this web page to watch this webinar. Contact us at gartnerwebinars@gartner.com with questions about viewing this webinar.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/the-gartner-top-strategic-tech-trends-for-2023/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Technology,Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:Treat Cybersecurity as a Business Investment for Better Outcomes (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity is a business issue\, not a technical one\, according to 88% of boards of directors surveyed. In fact\, cybersecurity is now the number-one spend item on the technology investment list. To thrive in the new environment\, cybersecurity must be treated as a business decision. Organizations must stop investing in security tools and start investing in outcomes. Treating cybersecurity as a business decision requires aligning protection levels with desired business outcomes to drive business-led cybersecurity investment. CIOs and senior IT executives must be able to communicate the risks\, value and cost of cybersecurity to their board of directors. In this complimentary cybersecurity webinar\, Gartner experts look at the 16-cybersecurity value and outcome-driven metrics. We explore how you can use these to work with your board to design a cybersecurity investment strategy that drives business outcomes. \n\nDiscover how to treat cybersecurity as a business decision\nUnderstand how to communicate outcome-driven metrics to your board of directors\nAssess protection needed\, willingness to spend\, and how these outcomes drive key success metrics for the organization\n\nReturn to this web page to watch the webinar. Contact us at gartnerwebinars@gartner.com with questions about viewing this webinar.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/treat-cybersecurity-as-a-business-investment-for-better-outcomes-webinar/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at Venture X\, Ashburn on November 8th at 9:00am for 1 Mil Cups. >>USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER<< \nThis week you will hear from Alana Wang LAc\, DiplAc\, Owner of Fortress Acupuncture LLC. Alana is a National Board Certified and Licensed Acupuncturist in VA. She entered field of acupuncture while looking for natural ways to help people with their health problems. Alana uses an individualized approach with each patient and takes time to understand the nature of their ailment. She values the choices patients make in their daily lives and believes in the connection between healthy eating\, exercise\, and emotional well-being. Optimal health can be achieved by building a bridge between Eastern and Western Medicine and Alana’s treatments focus on both without undermining power of either. \n## Why Fortress Acupuncture? \nOur bodies are our fortresses with unique defense mechanisms that sometimes just need a little fine tuning. At Fortress Acupuncture\, with the use of acupuncture needles and cupping we help to strengthen your foundation and maintain balance to be able to withstand any attack life throws at you. Come and discover the power of acupuncture and cupping in your life! \nTo learn more about Fortress Acupuncture\, visit Fortress Acupuncture: Acupuncture and Cupping Services in Aldie\, VA \nVenture X Address: 44679 Endicott Dr\, 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!! \n— \n1 Million Cups (1MC) is a national\, licensed entrepreneur support program that provides connections\, new knowledge and a forum to problem-solve. Every second  Wed. morning of the month at 9:00 AM entrepreneurs have an opportunity to present their business concept\, startup or re-invented company to a diverse audience of mentors\, advisors\, and entrepreneurs. Learn more about 1 Million Cups (https://www.1millioncups.com/). Presenters give an 8 to 10 minute pitch with 20 minutes Q&A. As a community\, the participants provide supportive feedback and ask\, “How can we help you solve your challenges?” \nCome join our caffeinated community–meet others\, get connected and gain the help you need as you grow your business. Let this group become your regular stop on Wed. mornings and be a part of helping grow Loudoun’s entrepreneur ecosystem!\nInteresting in presenting? Go to https://www.1millioncups.com/loudoun ; to apply.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/1-million-cups-18/2023-03-08/
LOCATION:Venture X\, 44679 Endicott Dr Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:Creating a Quick Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:You have a great business idea\, but what is the next step? How do you turn your idea into a great product or service? In this webinar\, we show you how to write your “Value Proposition” and use the “Lean Canvas” to capture key ideas\, concepts and strategies about your business. When you leave the webinar\, you’ll be able to draft your own one-page business plan. \n  \nAll registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance\, and link to the recorded webinar after the live event. \n  \nThis webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series. The series is designed to prepare anyone who is considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to successfully launch your business. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors. \n  \nRegistration Fee: $25
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/creating-a-quick-business-plan-14/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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