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SUMMARY:Financial Management Cohort February 2025
DESCRIPTION:3-Session Class to Improve Your Financial Management Skills\nLearn to Plan for Monetary Success\nClass Dates: February 18th\, 25th and March 4th\nIf you are a business owner and/or senior manager who wants to understand your business financial situation as well as to get better at managing the money better this cohort is for you. In this 3-part\, in-person series you will learn about managing cash flow\, financial forecasting\, budgeting\, planning growth strategies\, creating dashboards and other processes to successfully manage your financial success. \nDon’t Wait to Sign Up\, Limited Seats are Available\nRegister now to make sure you can take advantage of this valuable opportunity. \nThis class is specifically designed for Business owners or Senior Managers who have been in business for one or more years. \nWhat You’ll Learn: Cohort Agenda\nWeek 1: Tuesday\, Feb 18th\, 2025\nPart 1: Building and Managing an Accounting System that works for you.\nBasic accounting explained – we will examine your chart of accounts\, reports\, and processes.\nAccounting Software – how to select the system that’s right for you\nAdvanced bookkeeping – tracking inventory and direct costs\nPart 2: Managing Cash Flow\nImproving cash collections techniques\nExpense payment management\nTax Planning \nWeek 2 – Tuesday\, Feb 25th\, 2025\nPart 1: Building your Forecasts and Budgets\nBuilding a simple to use cash basis annual forecast\nBuilding a multi-year financial plan\nPart 2: Building a Performance Dashboard\nUnderstanding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nBuilding a reporting system for those KPIs \nWeek 3 – Tuesday\, Mar 4th\, 2025\nPlanning for the Future\nPart 1: Growth Strategies\nInvesting in Growth – the planning process\nObtaining financing\nBusiness valuation\nBuying a business\nPart 2: Protecting your Business and Exit Strategies\nRisk mitigation strategies\nSelling your business
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/financial-management-cohort-february-2025/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn: Tips for a Successful Filing Season and Tax Year
DESCRIPTION:As the filing season gets underway\, it is important that business owners are equipped with the resources and tools for a successful filing season and year. During this Lunch and Learn Sessions attendees will receive information about: \n\nReturn due dates and request for extensions to file\nMaking quarterly estimated tax payments\nGathering and organizing records for tax preparation\nChoosing a tax professional\nResources available to business owners on IRS.gov\n\nThis month’s speaker is Anika Pompey! \n \nAnika Pompey is a Senior Stakeholder Liaison with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in Washington\, DC.  As a Stakeholder Liaison\, she is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with tax practitioners\, business and industry organizations\, and other audiences for the purpose of providing education and outreach on IRS policies\, practices\, and procedures. \nPrior to becoming a Senior Stakeholder Liaison\, Anika held the position of Tax Compliance Officer (TCO). In this role\, she planned and conducted examinations of individual income tax returns. She was also responsible for educating taxpayers about tax law and tax-related accounting. Anika held the position of TCO for 7 years before becoming the frontline manager of a TCO group. Anika has also held the position of Contact Representative where she was responsible for assisting customers with their tax accounts. Overall\, Anika’s IRS career spans more than 17 years. \nRegister using this link.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/lunch-and-learn-taxes-101/
LOCATION:Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center\, 46105 Loudoun Park Ln.\, Sterling\, VA 20164
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T160000
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SUMMARY:Northern Virginia Community College’s 2025 Horticulture Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:The faculty\, staff\, and students at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)’s Horticulture Program would like to invite you to a wonderful opportunity for your organization to participate in. The NOVA Horticulture Club’s 2025 Career Fair to be held on Tuesday February 18th 2025\, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the NOVA Loudoun Campus. \nEvery year\, the Horticulture Club of NOVA’s Loudoun Campus holds a Career Fair for our Horticulture Technology and Landscape Design students. \nThis Career Fair benefits both the students\, by providing them with information regarding job and internship opportunities; and the organizations who participate by expanding their selection of potential employees with students who have educational goals and skills in their chosen fields (i.e.\, Horticulture Technology and/or Landscape Design). \nIf you are interested in having summer interns\, employees for this spring or summer or future seasons we have prime candidates in our program. Our 2-year degree programs require our students to participate in internships prior to graduation\, making this event a wonderful opportunity for our students to find them.\nStudents will also be talking with you to get a better understanding of the current state of the industry through questions from a required assignment. \nWe are excited to potentially see you again this year if you have previously participated in this yearly event. If this is your first time\, we look forward to meeting you and introducing your business to our students. \nDue to the size of the event space\, we only have a limited amount of space for vendors. If you would like to participate in this event\, please be sure to RSVP via the linked google form: https://forms.gle/G2VkKkbpNHq6ksCq5 no later than February 11th 2025 by 5pm in order to guarantee your booth. \nIf you require further information\, please do not hesitate to contact\nAnders Vidstrand via email at avidstrand@nvcc.edu or by phone at (703)-450-2614.\nOr Patrick Lucas via email at palucas@nvcc.edu or by phone at (703)-323-3000
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/northern-virginia-community-colleges-2025-horticulture-career-fair/
LOCATION:NOVA Higher Education Center\, Room 203\, 21200 Campus Drive\, Sterling\, VA\, 20165
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Employees/Jobseekers
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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-02-19-25/
LOCATION:Frontier Kitchen Chantilly\, 25387 Pleasant Valley Rd Suite 110\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:Accelerate(her) presents: Personal Branding for Women in Technology
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an empowering session tailored for women in technology\, where we’ll explore how to craft a compelling personal brand that aligns with your career goals. Learn practical strategies for building your professional presence online and offline\, communicating your expertise with confidence\, and establishing yourself as a thought leader in the tech space. \nThis interactive webinar will cover: \nDefining Your Brand: Understanding your strengths\, values\, and career aspirations.\nBuilding Visibility: Leveraging platforms like LinkedIn\, blogs\, and social media to showcase your expertise.\nNetworking with Intention: Creating meaningful professional connections to support your goals.\nStanding Out in a Male-Dominated Industry: Positioning yourself as a confident and credible voice in technology.\nWhether you’re just starting out or looking to elevate your current position\, this session will provide actionable insights to help you own your narrative\, increase your influence\, and build a brand that speaks to your unique brilliance.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/accelerateher-presents-personal-branding-for-women-in-technology/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups {Rescheduled due to weather!}
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED due to weather. \nJoin us on February 21 as we meet and connect and get to know our other amazing small business in Loudoun. \nBeing a small business owner can sometimes be described as the roller coaster ride of a lifetime. At 1 Million Cups\, we strive to create a safe and trusted space where small business owners can come together for support\, connect\, collaboration\, and community. Come expand your network one cup at a time! \nVenture X Address: 44679 Endicott Dr\, Suite 300\, 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!!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/1-million-cups-26/
LOCATION:Venture X\, 44679 Endicott Dr Suite 300\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T150000
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SUMMARY:Accelerating Talent Development with AI: Creating Personalized Career Pathways at Scale
DESCRIPTION:Join us as AI and HR experts dive into:\n– How organizations are identifying and overcoming their skill gaps today\n– The power of AI in making hidden connections between roles and forecasting future skill demands\n– Strategies for designing personalized learning pathways that resonate with your team and stay up-to-date \nWe’ll also explore the common pitfalls in career mapping—like ensuring
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/accelerating-talent-development-with-ai-creating-personalized-career-pathways-at-scale/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars
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