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SUMMARY:WBO Event - Vision to Venture: Developing a Comprehensive Business Plan (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The WIT WBO 2025 event series is a highly interactive and hands on experience that will help you build your very own business plan. Each session will focus on developing a particular section of your business plan until it is complete. You will be given a framework to help you develop your content for each event and will be able to get feedback from successful entrepreneurs
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/wbo-event-vision-to-venture-developing-a-comprehensive-business-plan-virtual/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars
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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-2025/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:2025 ServSafe® Manager Training
DESCRIPTION:This ServSafe® Manager Certification Training Course was developed by the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification is recognized by the Virginia Department of Health as meeting the requirements to be a Certified Food Protection Manager. \nVCE offers the program locally to food service workers at restaurants\, hospitals\, schools\, and child care centers. Participants receive instruction about food safety concepts such as sanitation\, food storage\, safety regulations\, pest management\, and safe food handling practices. \nThe Virginia Food Regulations require that each food establishment employ at least one Certified Food Protection Manager who has supervisory and management responsibilities.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/2025-servsafe-manager-training/
LOCATION:VCE Loudoun County\, 750 Miller Drive SE\, STE 131\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Employees/Jobseekers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T180000
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SUMMARY:Leesburg Career Expo 2025 Job Seeker and Employer Registration
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Leesburg’s Department of Economic Development will host a career expo for students and recent graduates on Tuesday\, February 25\, 2025. The event will take place at Loudoun County High School\, 415 Dry Mill Road\, in Leesburg\, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is free\, and priority will be given to ensuring diversity in opportunities for job seekers. Notifications of acceptance will be sent no later than February 11\, 2025 \nEmployers register here: Career: Expo Employer Registration 2025 \nJob Seeker register here: Career Expo Job Seeker Registration 2025
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/leesburg-career-expo-2025-employer-registration/
LOCATION:Loudoun County High School\, 415 Dry Mill Rd Sw\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T160000
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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-02-26-25/
LOCATION:Gum Spring Public Library\, 24600 Millstream Drive\, Aldie\, VA\, 20105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:Virginia Small Business Financing Authority Funding Programs
DESCRIPTION:Learn how the State of Virginia can help you Access Funding to Grow Your Small Business\nDid you know there is a state agency whose purpose is to help small businesses finance their operations? It’s called the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority.\nDuring this interactive discussion you will learn about the various programs that can help to expand\, invest in new equipment\, or boost your operations of your small business. A representative of the VSBFA will share information about various programs offered by the State of Virginia like loan guarantees\, a cash collateral program\, child care financing programs\, and the small business microloan program\, \nWe will explore how this unique funding option works and how it may be a good fit for your 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 will: \nLearn the ins and outs of the state-sponsored loan guarantee\, child care financing\, and micro loan programs.\nDiscover the eligible uses for these funds\, including equipment purchases\, business expansion\, and operational costs.\nUnderstand the application process and key requirements to qualify.\nGet your questions answered by a representative from the state loan program.\nIf you’re looking to grow your business\, don’t miss this workshop.\nWe will be meeting at the Cascades Regional Library\, Room B\, in Sterling.\nReserve your spot (it’s Free) so you don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to unlock financial resources that can make a difference for your rural or agricultural business!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/virginia-small-business-financing-authority-funding-programs/
LOCATION:Cascades Public Library\, 21030 Whitfield Place\, Sterling\, VA\, 20165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:Strategic Internship Programs Virtual Workshop: Fueling Your Talent Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:This two-hour virtual workshop is the best approach to staying informed about the preferences and expectations of today’s students regarding internships. You’ll hear invaluable input AgCareers collected directly from student interns and discover ways you can adjust your program.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/strategic-internship-programs-virtual-workshop-fueling-your-talent-pipeline/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T170000
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SUMMARY:Discover the Talent: How to Leverage Hiring Our Heroes to Hire More Veterans and Military Spouses
DESCRIPTION:This event will showcase paths for organizations to hire more veterans and military spouses by participating in Hiring Our Heroes’ (HOH) events and programs. Join HOH program experts for an overview of programs\, then have an opportunity to get immediate answers to your questions in breakout rooms.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/discover-the-talent-how-to-leverage-hiring-our-heroes-to-hire-more-veterans-and-military-spouses/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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