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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go to the Job Fair Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ready\, Set\, Go to the Job Fair focuses on the important aspects of having a productive and successful visit to the Job Fair—everything from preparing to go to the job fair to how to navigate the Job Fair and approach your targeted companies when you are at the Job Fair\, and finally\, how to follow up with employers after the Job Fair. \nPlease note: This workshop is offered virtually through GoToMeeting and the meeting link will be sent to the email address you register with approximately 1 day prior to the workshop. \nAuxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability in order to participate in Workforce Resource Center services\, please contact the Center at 703-777-0150. Three business days advance notice is requested.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/ready-set-go-to-the-job-fair-workshop/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Employees/Jobseekers
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SUMMARY:Employment Resource Expo & Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a new job\, a better opportunity or a different career all together? Need assistance with resources and support to become fully prepared for your next job? Over 20+ actively hiring employers from various industries will be available to speak with you about their job opportunities and answer your employment related questions. Plus\, 15+ community organizations will attend the Expo to share employment-related services and resources in support of your career path. \nTo learn more about our employers be sure to register and subscribe to our weekly job posting email \nBreak out session: Want to know more about the employment and training services offered by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)? Attend the “Is WIOA Right for You?” information session held concurrently from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the ‘Mind & Body Room’. \nVisit or call the WRC to receive your free copy of “Turn a Job Fair into a Job Offer” booklet at 705 E Market St\, Leesburg\, VA 20176 or (703) 777-0150 \nIn addition\, register for our prep sessions and check out our other job fairs to have a competitive edge and know what to expect.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/employment-resource-expo-job-fair/
LOCATION:Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center\, 46105 Loudoun Park Ln.\, Sterling\, VA 20164
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Employees/Jobseekers
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SUMMARY:Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan
DESCRIPTION:Many entrepreneurs create products or services they can’t sell no matter how hard they work. It doesn’t have to be this way. This webinar will help you build a roadmap you can use to identify your ideal clients and discover a value proposition that will set you above your competition. We’ll also explain how to conduct a competitor analysis. Plus\, we will review different pricing strategies and show the impact of pricing on profits. \n  \nThis webinar sets the stage for the next webinar in the Small Business Essentials series\, Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business. \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/marketing-part-1-developing-your-marketing-plan-16/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T160000
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SUMMARY:"What Happened? A look at where we are and where we are heading for the 2023 HR Practitioner"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual legislative update in person at the Jackson Lewis offices. We will have our content from 4:00 – 5:00 PM and a happy hour to follow with light snacks and drinks. \n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/what-happened-a-look-at-where-we-are-and-where-we-are-heading-for-the-2023-hr-practitioner/
LOCATION:Jackson Lewis Offices\, 10701 Parkridge Blvd STE 300\, Reston\, VA\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T133000
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SUMMARY:Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business -
DESCRIPTION:You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and now you need to get customers to buy it! In this webinar we’ll walk through the most common promotional methods used by entrepreneurs\, including networking\, referrals\, social media\, content marketing\, email marketing and search engine optimization (SEO). We’ll help you decide how you can best reach your targeted customers and show you how to create your next promotional plan. \nWhile not required\, to get the most out of this webinar\, please consider attending “Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan” first. \nAll registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance\, and link to the recorded webinar after the live event. \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. \nRegistration Fee: $25
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/marketing-part-2-promoting-your-business-15/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Refugee Resettlement and STEM Education Conference (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This conference will focus on how STEM oriented educational opportunities through high schools\, registered apprenticeships\, community colleges\, and four-year institutions can all play a significant role in addressing urgent humanitarian needs\, while also expanding the nation’s STEM workforce. At this conference participants will learn about the current refugee situation\, how the Welcome Corps is a valuable addition to U.S. refugee resettlement policy\, and how educational institutions can support this program. Speakers will be drawn from the U.S. State Department\, D.C.-area think tanks\, and representatives of all levels of the education system. \nPanelists and a small group of invited guests will gather in person. Others can join online for individual panels or for the entire day. There will be an opportunity for online participants to interact and pose questions. \nAgenda Overview
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/refugee-resettlement-and-stem-education-conference-virtual/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:The Loudoun Laurels Foundation Annual Gala: A Celebration of Life and Leadership
DESCRIPTION:The Loudoun Laurels Foundation 2023 Awards Gala will be honoring Ms. Sheila Johnson & Mr. Lewis Parker for their community stewardship and leadership. The gala will be held at Lansdowne Resort Ballroom\, cocktail hour begins at 6:30 P.M. \n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/the-loudoun-laurels-foundation-annual-gala-a-celebration-of-life-and-leadership/
LOCATION:Lansdowne Resort Ballroom\, 44050 Woodridge Pkwy\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Mobile Apps Expo
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. \nContact Nigama Pobbathi for more information.  \nmobileappsexpo@gmail.com \nwww.themobileappsexpo.com
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/mobile-apps-expo-sep-23-242023-dulles-expo-center/
LOCATION:Dulles Expo Center\, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center\, Chantilly\, Virginia\, 20151
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Technology,For Businesses
ORGANIZER;CN="Nigama Pobbathi":MAILTO:info@themobileappsexpo.com
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