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SUMMARY:Loudoun Cybersecurity Professionals Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, May 7\, 2024\, for our next Loudoun Cyber Meetup! \nDetails\nWe are excited to announce that our featured speaker will be Allen Hill\, is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) leading the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)\, within the Office of the Managing Director (OMD) for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Chief Information Officer oversees an approximately $109M IT portfolio providing technology support to 19 Bureaus and Offices that utilize over 300 systems across the Commission—including providing Information Technology (IT) support to FCC Auctions\, which have produced over $23B in revenue this year. As CIO\, Allen oversees IT enterprise planning and performance\, operations\, cybersecurity\, budget and acquisition\, engineering and architecture\, applications development and support\, data and policy\, and stakeholder relations for the agency. Allen’s expertise and knowledge of all aspects of IT development\, deployment\, and information security\, combined with his demonstrated ability to provide executive leadership over complex IT portfolios\, supports the FCC’s ability to execute the modernization of IT operations enterprise-wide. \n \nWe will create name badges for everyone before the event. Please RSVP for the Meetup (on the Meetup website) and register with Loudoun Economic Development so we know your full name and organization:\nhttps://share.hsforms.com/1fQHXy6eSR82H-E4fL1c_8Qdwxz1 \nAgenda\n5:30 Social hour and networking begins\n6:10 Welcome and opening remarks – Loudoun Economic Development\n6:15 Featured Speaker\, Allen Hill\, FCC\n6:45 “Open Mic” time (brief audience announcements)\n6:50 Networking continues\n7:30 Adjourn \nApril Review\nWe want to thank our April 16 featured speaker\, Anthony Irudhayanathan\, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Zillion Technologies who shared the company’s inspiring success story of transforming a $400 investment in 2002 into today’s company which have a market evaluation of $500 million and 52 patents. Also\, thanks to Zillion Technologies\, RK Pinnelli\, Vice President Digital Transformation\, who added his additional insight about Zillion’s capabilities. \nLaunched in March\, 2021\, this Meetup provides opportunities for cybersecurity professional development and networking for anybody in the greater Loudoun County\, VA area. We’re open to cyber practitioners\, consultants\, trainers\, policymakers\, software vendors\, students\, etc. This Meetup is intended as an informal forum for the people who seek knowledge of the current state\, status\, challenges\, successes\, and emerging topics in governmental and general cybersecurity technologies. \nAs of June\, 2021\, we have transitioned to in-person meetings. Meetings will feature a speaker on a topic of interest for about 20-30 minutes\, encouraging questions and discussion\, and then allow for networking to include announcements by jobseekers/employers and startups who want to give their elevator pitch on a new cyber company\, idea\, or technology. Join this conversation as we discuss the most important issues of the day\, as they concern the intersections of technology\, government\, business\, and people. \nIf you require a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability in order to participate in Loudoun County Cybersecurity Professionals\, please contact Katie Fleger at 703-737-8612 (TTY 711). Three business days advance notice is requested.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/loudoun-cybersecurity-professionals-meetup-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Old Ox Brewery\, 44652 Guilford Dr.\, #114\, Ashburn\, VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups
DESCRIPTION:1 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-21-2-2/
LOCATION:Venture X\, 44679 Endicott Dr Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:"Investing in America": Registered Apprenticeship and Other Pathways for Opportunity Youth
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide a holistic overview of the IIA Agenda\, provide examples of how communities and workforce boards can partner together to leverage resources\, and explore how funds can be utilized to train opportunity youth to support RA pathways\, other career pipelines\, and industry’s growing needs.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/investing-in-america-registered-apprenticeship-and-other-pathways-for-opportunity-youth/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Employees/Jobseekers,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH LOUDOUN OFFICE HOURS
DESCRIPTION:Launch Loudoun office hour reservations can be made using this link.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/launch-loudoun-office-hours-21-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Sterling Library\, 22330 S Sterling Blvd a117\, Sterling\, VA\, 20164
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:Business @ Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Business Showcase Breakfast\nGrab your business cards and join us at our Business @ Breakfast monthly roundtable networking event\, where you will have the chance to connect with 100+ Chamber members from a wide range of businesses. This event is consistently named the FAVORITE networking event throughout the year. \nTips from LoudounSmallBiz if you are attending for the first time: \n\nYou will rotate tables 5-6 times during the event so bring enough business cards for each rotation.\nPrepare your elevator pitch! You will deliver a 60-second overview of your business at each table.\nEach table has an ambassador to keep the pitches flowing and make sure that you know where to go next.\nNetworking starts 5-10 minutes into the event so grab breakfast as soon as you arrive or at the end to avoid carrying your plate from table to table.\nThe signature sponsors all have an opportunity to share more information about their organization.\n\nRegister: https://www.loudounchamber.org/events
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/business-networking-breakfast/2024-05-09/
LOCATION:Belmont Country Club\, 43750 Tournament Parkway\, Ashburn\, 20147
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