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SUMMARY:Sales Bootcamp: Your Path to Sales Mastery
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northern Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the 2025 Elevate Sales Bootcamp: Your Path to Sales Mastery! \nAre you ready to elevate your sales skills and maximize your career potential? The Northern Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in the 2025 Professional Sales Bootcamp: Your Path to Sales Mastery\, a transformative program designed to empower professionals like you with the tools and strategies needed to excel in today’s competitive marketplace. \nThis comprehensive program is packed with five interactive modules\, each meticulously crafted to address the most critical aspects of the sales process. Here’s what you’ll gain: \n\nMaster the Initial Interaction: Learn how to make impactful first impressions that build trust and lay the foundation for long-term relationships with your prospects.\nEnhance Your Prospecting Skills: Gain actionable insights on what to do during and after prospecting to keep your pipeline robust and active.\nComplete the Sales Cycle with Confidence: Discover proven techniques to move from initial contact to closing the deal\, ensuring a smooth and successful sales process.\nLeverage Cutting-Edge Technologies: Explore the latest tools and technologies that can streamline your workflow\, enhance client engagement\, and boost your productivity.\nInteractive and Practical Learning: Engage in hands-on exercises\, real-world case studies\, and expert-led discussions to solidify your understanding and application of these concepts.\n\nBy joining this program\, you’ll not only refine your skills but also gain access to an invaluable network of peers\, mentors\, and industry leaders through the Chamber’s dynamic community. This is more than a training program—it’s an opportunity to accelerate your career and become a sales leader in your field. \nSeats are limited\, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this impactful experience. Take the next step toward achieving your professional sales goals. Join us at the 2025 Professional Sales Bootcamp: Your Patch to Sales Mastery —where your success begins! \nSecure your spot today! Contact us to learn more or visit our website to register. Let’s achieve sales excellence together! \nCOST:     $1145 For Non-Members for both days\n$ 139.95 for NOVAHCC Members for both days.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/sales-bootcamp-your-path-to-sales-mastery/
LOCATION:Holland and Knight Training Room\, 1650 Tysons Boulevard 17th Floor\, McLean\, VA\, 22102
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SUMMARY:Loudoun Job Fair: Public Sector Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a Loudoun Job Fair on Tuesday\, March 18\, 2025\, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, at the Dulles South Recreation and Community Center\, 24950 Riding Center Drive in South Riding. \nThe job fair will primarily focus on the public sector\, featuring more than 15 state and local government employers with opportunities in administration\, aviation\, education\, engineering\, fire and rescue\, health care\, law enforcement\, transportation\, and other fields. \nThe Loudoun County government\, which was recently designated by Forbes magazine as one of the Best Large Employers in 2025\, will be among the employers represented at the fair. \nJob seekers are encouraged to prepare for the fair: \n\nAttend a virtual preparatory workshop:\n\n“Ready\, Set\, Go to the Job Fair.”\nRegister at wrccareers.eventbrite.com.\n\n\nGet a free copy of “Turn a Job Fair Into a Job Offer:”\n\nCall 703-777-0150 or email wrc@loudoun.gov and provide a mailing address.\n\n\nDress professionally and bring multiple resume copies.\n\nThe event is free however registration is strongly recommended. \nThose planning to attend can pre-register at loudoun.gov/JobFair to receive reminders and updates. In case of inclement weather\, the event will be held Tuesday\, March 25\, 2025\, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, at the same location. \nAnyone who requires an accommodation for any disability in order to participate\, including language assistance\, should contact the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center at 703-777-0150. Three business days’ notice is requested. \nFor more information\, contact the Workforce Resource Center at 703-777-0150 or visit loudoun.gov/wrc. \nTue\, Mar 18\, 2025\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (your local time) \n24950 Riding Center Dr\, South Riding\, Virginia\, US\, 20152 \nDulles South Recreation and Community Center \nEvent link https://loudoun.gov/JobFair
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/loudoun-job-fair-public-sector-opportunities/
LOCATION:Dulles South Recreation and Community Center\, 24950 Riding Center\, South Riding\, VA\, 20152
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Employees/Jobseekers,For Businesses,Networking
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business Class March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Learn the Fundamentals of Launching Your Own Business\nHave you ever wanted to open your own business? Do you have an idea for a product or service and you want to bring to market? If so\, this class can help you understand the basics you need to know before you begin.\nMaybe you have people ready to buy your products\, or customers ready to sign up for your services\, but you’re not sure how to start getting paid. You may have an idea what your concept is but you’re not sure if it will make a profitable company. Navigating the ins and outs of creating a business plan\, marketing your new business and figuring out how to determine which licenses and permits you really need to launch your new venture. \nThis will be a virtual class with two parts:\nPart 1: Online video lessons you will watch on your own as soon as you are registered (link will be provided after you register).\nPart 2: A live\, online\, virtual Q & A session on Tuesday\, March 18th at 10:30am via Zoom.\n—\nRegistration Closes 24 hours before Q&A start time.\nUpon registration you will be given access to the video lessons. You will be able to watch them whenever you wish. The class will “meet” via zoom video session (or you can join by telephone) on the day of class to discuss the material and to answer any questions you may have.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/starting-your-business-class-march-2025/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn: KPIs for Success: Measuring What Matters in Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the March Lunch and Learn: KPIs for Success: Measuring What Matters in Your Business \nDo you have the real-time answers you need to run your daily business operations and ensure year-over-year growth? \nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nHow to choose optimal KPIs that align with your business needs\nHow to utilize all available data across your business systems\nHow to use business intelligence to ensure that you have the real-time insights you need to perform optimally and grow your business\n\nMeet Your March Speaker: Melanie Elliott\, PhD \n \nMelanie Elliott\, PhD has over 20 years of experience with achieving transformational growth for businesses through both direct leadership and as a consultant. Dr. Elliott utilizes her expertise in data and analytics to assist businesses with end-to-end data strategy & implementation\, including software selection and implementation\, data warehousing\, data cleaning/transformation\, research\, planning and calculation of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and other metrics\, as well as data analysis\, visualization\, interpretation\, and action planning. She works with companies at all levels from small businesses and start-ups to large organizations. In her spare time\, she also enjoys providing curated wine tastings as Certified Wine Educator. \nRegister here.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/launch-loudoun-lunch-and-learn-03-18-2025/
LOCATION:Hillsboro Old Stone School\, 37098 Charles Town Pike\, Hillsboro\, VA\, 20132
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Networking
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SUMMARY:Youth FAMACHA Training
DESCRIPTION:VCE Loudoun and VCE Fauquier are hosting this workshop for youth who want to become FAMACHA certified\, including 4-H and FFA members. Participants will receive hands-on training\, a FAMACHA card\, and a certificate of completion. Pizza will also be provided. The registration fee is $10
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/youth-famacha-training/
LOCATION:Middleburg Agricultural Research & Extension Center\, 5527 Sullivans Mill Rd\, Middleburg\, VA\, 20117
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development
ORGANIZER;CN="VCE Loudoun":MAILTO:jess.yon@loudoun.gov
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SUMMARY:Public Sector Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join top federal program executives and IT leaders to learn firsthand how advances in data management\, search\, and analytics capabilities are driving innovation and underscoring organizations’ rollout of zero trust\, generative AI\, and data mesh capabilities. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/public-sector-summit/
LOCATION:WALDORF ASTORIA\, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T160000
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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-03-19-25/
LOCATION:Cascades Library\, 21030 Whitfield Pl\, Potomac Falls\, VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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SUMMARY:GW College of Professional Studies Supports Federal Workforce Amid Downsizing with Tuition Discounts and Career Pivot Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In a time of career transitions and uncertainty\, having the right strategies and support can make all the difference. Our complimentary Career Pivot Webinar will equip professionals with actionable tools to navigate career shifts with confidence\, expand their networks beyond government\, and position themselves for new opportunities. \nLed by seasoned career strategists and leadership experts\, this session will cover how to translate your skills across industries\, build relationships that open doors\, and develop a forward-looking career vision. Whether you’re exploring new roles\, considering a sector shift\, or seeking clarity on your next steps\, this webinar will provide practical guidance\, expert insights\, and real-world strategies to help you move forward. \nWebinar Details:\nDate: Wednesday\, March 19\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Eastern Time\nLocation: Virtual\nRegistration: Link \nFeatured Speakers:\n• Moderator: Kelley Bishop – Associate Vice Provost for GWU Career Services\n• Brenda Donald – Consultant\, Former Deputy Mayor\, DC Government\n• Leslie Grossman – CEPL Senior Fellow\, Author\, and Executive Coach\n• Nancy Potok – CEPL Senior Fellow\, Former Chief Statistician of the United States\, CEO\, NAPx Consulting\n• Judy Schramm – CEO\, ProResource\n• Katharine Manning – Consultant\, Blackbird DC\n• Take the Next Step \nFor more information about the tuition discount\, please contact applycps@gwu.edu. You can learn more about the Career Pivot webinar here. \n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/gw-college-of-professional-studies-supports-federal-workforce-amid-downsizing-with-tuition-discounts-and-career-pivot-webinar/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Virtual Meet the Company: Northeastern University Arlington
DESCRIPTION:In Arlington\, a hub of technical innovation\, security\, defense\, and policy\, we offer graduate programs from four colleges – College of Engineering\, College of Professional Studies\, College of Social Sciences and Humanities\, and Khoury College of Computer Science. Classes are offered during the day and in the evening to accommodate student schedules. We partner with government\, industry\, and nonprofits to prepare learners for leadership in jobs of the future\, offering classes and opportunities that will set you far ahead of the pack.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/virtual-meet-the-company-northeastern-university-arlington/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Employees/Jobseekers
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SUMMARY:JB Myer-Henderson Hall Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:This event is a networking reception and career fair offering transitioning service members\, military spouses and veterans the opportunity to connect with Virginia employers looking to hire military talent. Participating employers are offering career opportunities in IT\, healthcare\, logistics\, manufacturing\, defense\, government\, law enforcement and more!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/jb-myer-henderson-hall-networking-event/
LOCATION:Fort Myer Community Center\, 228 McNair Road Bldg #405\, Fort Myer\, VA\, 22211
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Employees/Jobseekers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T150000
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Gardening Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, March 22\, 2025 for a full day Gardening Symposium. Four expert speakers will provide inspiration\, ideas\, and information on garden basics that will appeal to all as we prepare our gardens for the growing season. Please join us for this educational event (see detailed schedule below). We look forward to learning and socializing with you in Leesburg.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/14th-annual-gardening-symposium/
LOCATION:Academies of Loudoun\, 42075 Loudoun Academy Dr\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development
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