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SUMMARY:SWaM Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ARE YOU A SMALL\, WOMEN-OWNED\, OR MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS WHO WANTS TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA? \nJoin us for this SWaM Certification Workshop. Register using this link. \nTuesday\, December 3\, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. – noon\nLoudoun Economic Development Office in Ashburn \nSmall business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses. Becoming SWaM certified is just the first step in doing business with the Commonwealth. Each year the state buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion. The Commonwealth of Virginia wants to do business with you and increase participation of small\, women owned\, and minority-owned businesses. \nThis workshop will cover the SWaM Program and certification/designation types\, on-line application process\, required documents needed to apply\, and how to use the certification to do business with the Commonwealth (intro to eVA\, Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal). \nWant to share with your network? Download the Launch Loudoun SWaM event digital flyer. \nPresented by Chris Ley\, Business Services Manager\, Northern Virginia Region \nIf you require a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability in order to participate in Loudoun Economic Development events\, please contact Katie Fleger at 1-800-LOUDOUN or TTY-711. Three business days advance notice is requested. \n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/swam-certification-workshop/
LOCATION:Loudoun Economic Development\, 43777 Central Station Drive\, Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the SWaM Microloan Program for Agricultural and Rural Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner in the agricultural or rural sector looking to expand\, invest in new equipment\, or boost your operations? Join us for a comprehensive two-hour workshop where you’ll learn how to access up to $150\,000 through the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA) SWaM microloan program. \nWe will explore how this unique funding option works and how it may be a good fit for your agricultural or rural business. Don Jacubec\, Regional Lending Manager for the (VSBFA) will be on hand to talk about the program and how it works. \nDuring this workshop\, you’ll: \n•     Learn the ins and outs of the state-sponsored micro loan program. •     Discover the eligible uses for these funds\, including equipment purchases\, business expansion\, and operational costs. •     Understand the application process and key requirements to qualify. •     Get your questions answered by a representative from the state loan program. \nIf you’re looking to grow your business\, don’t miss this workshop \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how to unlock financial resources that can make a difference for your rural or agricultural business! \nThis is an in-person event co-sponsored by the Town of Purcellville held at the Purcellville Old Train Station. \n(because this is a live\, in-person event there will not be a recording available after this event)
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/28567/
LOCATION:Purcellville Train Station\, 200 N 21st St\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:Loudoun Cybersecurity Professionals Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, December 3\, 2024\, for the final Loudoun Cyber Meetup of 2024 at Old Ox Brewery\, in Ashburn! \nWe are excited to announce that this event features a fireside chat with Dr. Daniel Shore and Coach Zac Broomfield\, the Co-Founders of Multiteam Solutions! They will discuss tools and strategies for gaining control over factors that will contribute to your personal resilience: shifting perceptions\, building soft skills for communication and collaboration\, setting realistic expectations\, changing habits\, etc. \n \nDr. Daniel Shore has a PhD in Workplace Psychology and specializes in building connectivity within and between cyber teams. His 5 years of US and European Government funded research on CSIRTs and SOCs are the foundation for his consulting team dynamics\, organizational culture\, and leadership development that spans a decade of working with cybersecurity teams. \nCoach Zac Broomfield is devoted to helping teams and multi-team systems enhance communication skills\, collaboration\, and workplace performance. With a decade of experience working with diverse professionals\, designing training curricula\, and coaching\, Zac has immersed himself in understanding how people from different backgrounds perceive the world\, interpret challenges\, and find solutions. \nFor the event\, we will create name badges for everyone before the event. Please RSVP for the Meetup here on this site and register with Loudoun Economic Development via THIS FORM so we know your full name and organization. \nAgenda\n5:30 Social hour and networking begins\n6:10 Welcome – Loudoun Economic Development\n6:15 Fireside Chat\, Dr. Daniel Shore & Coach Zac Broomfield\, Multiteam Solutions\n6:45 “Open Mic” time\n6:50 Networking continues\n7:30 Adjourn \nNovember Review\nWe want to thank our November 12th featured speaker\, Doug Miller\, of Salesforce\, sharing that with threats we need to prevent where possible\, detect what we cannot prevent\, and be sure to validate our controls! \n— \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-9/
LOCATION:Old Ox Brewery\, 44652 Guilford Dr.\, #114\, Ashburn\, VA
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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-12-04-24/
LOCATION:Purcellville Train Station\, 200 N 21st St\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132
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SUMMARY:Delivering Rewards and Recognition to the Modern Mobile Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Mid-market and enterprise organizations struggle delivering rewards and recognition to their mobile employees. Learn how the Workrede and Terryberry partnership maximizes redemptions and engagement for the entire mobile workforce.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/delivering-rewards-and-recognition-to-the-modern-mobile-workforce/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Tap Into the Future Employer Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority\, in partnership with George Mason University\, Northern Virginia Community College\, and Marymount University at the Tap Into the Future Employer Summit.\nConnect with career center experts from George Mason University’s Costello College of Business\, Northern Virginia Community College’s Career Services Center\, and Marymount University’s Center for Career Development as they unpack actionable next steps for optimizing your company’s brand on campuses and effective recruitment strategies to take your talent pipelines to the next level.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/tap-into-the-future-employer-summit/
LOCATION:AWS Skills Academy\, 1550-G CRYSTAL DRIVE\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development
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