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SUMMARY:Being The 1st: How to Succeed When You're First To Market
DESCRIPTION:Congrats\, you have a new tech-solution to a really big problem! You know you can save your ideal customer time and money\, but will your customer trust this solution? Being the first provider can feel like you are on a deserted island- how do you bring others on board with your vision? \nThis month we are excited to invite Navin Alexander to discuss his experience in building and selling CalcRite for jails. CalcRite the first cost-effective\, automated\, and flexible sentence calculation solution that meets the current needs for today’s jails and can grow and evolve as the needs change. \nLearn more about Navin and his product at\, https://compustrategies.com/calcrite-for-jails
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/being-the-1st-how-to-succeed-when-youre-first-to-marke/
LOCATION:The Bungalow Lakehouse\, 46116 Lake Center Plaza\, Sterling\, VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Technology
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SUMMARY:DOING BUSINESS WITH ALIBABA
DESCRIPTION:Alibaba handles more business than any other e-commerce company. Meet Alibaba executive to learn more on how to source for products from a popular destination for online shopping with a total online sales totaling $248 billion last year\, more than those of eBay and Amazon.com combined. \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\nJoseph Andersen\nDirector of International Government Relations\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlibaba Group\nIntroduced by:Robert “Bob” McCollar\, International Business Development Manager\, Loudoun County Economic Development \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoseph Andersen is the Director of International Government Relations for Alibaba Group\, serving as the company’s advocate for Alibaba Cloud and related technologies in the Americas region. \nPrior to joining Alibaba Group\, he led the government affairs function for Brocade Communications Systems focused on technology issues related to cloud adoption\, IoT\, smart cities\, data center modernization\, cybersecurity\, and procurement. Before Brocade\, he worked as the Director of Environment & Sustainability for the Information Technology Industry Council\, the Director of Technology & Innovation Policy for the Telecommunications Industry Association\, and the Director of Global Government Relations for Nortel Networks.  He started his career as a software developer in his hometown of Orem\, Utah. \nJoseph graduated from George Washington University Law School\, studied international law at Oxford University\, and did undergraduate work at Brigham Young University. \nHaving also been active in local politics\, Joseph has served as a city councilmember\, an acting mayor\, and on numerous boards and commissions. \nHe lives in Leesburg\, Virginia with his wife and three children.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/doing-business-with-alibaba/
LOCATION:The Bungalow Lakehouse\, 46116 Lake Center Plaza\, Sterling\, VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:aabac@aabac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T190000
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CREATED:20190523T203058Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Loudoun Tech Startups is the local group for the emerging and growing Loudoun Tech community to relax\, network and learn together. Come out monthly to meet your tech-minded peers\, discuss what you’re working on\, learn from a trending speaker and maybe even find your next opportunity. Loudoun Tech Startups has served the needs of the community since 2012. \nThis group is sponsored through a partnership between Loudoun County Department of Economic Development and The Mason Enterprise Center-Leesburg. \nWhat to expect:\n5:30 pm- Networking and small bites\n6:00 pm- Program starts\n7:00 pm- You don’t have to go home\, but the organizers do! \nLearn more about this month’s speaker at https://www.meetup.com/Loudoun-Tech-Startups/
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/11450/
LOCATION:The Bungalow Lakehouse\, 46116 Lake Center Plaza\, Sterling\, VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T133000
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SUMMARY:Business Without Borders
DESCRIPTION:Business Without Borders\nLoudoun’s international business base consists of more than 120 companies\, representing at least 27 countries. \nWhy have so many chosen to locate in Loudoun? With easy access to Washington\, D.C.\, a talented workforce\, and a base of public and private customers\, Loudoun has been a great place for U.S. or North American headquarters\, research and development facilities or sales offices. \nDuring Loudoun Small Business Week\, come hear from several international firms operating in Loudoun\, as they discuss the unique advantages of operating here. \nLooking to expand your company to the United States? Meet with our International Business Development Manager\, Robert McCollar\, to learn more about the #LoudounPossible opportunities. \nPresenters:\nBrian Lenihan\, Executive Director\, SelectUSA \nFelix Specht\, Managing Director\, Biogrund \nAmir Hadzimehmedovic\, General Manager\, Ferrari Maserati of Washington \nRegister today:\n                      Business Without Borders                                                      First Name*    Last Name:*    Email:*    Organization:*    Job Title:*    Are you the business owner?*YesNo    Would you like to receive our Loudoun Small Business Newsletter*YesNoSubmitReset
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/why-international-businesses-choose-loudoun/
LOCATION:The Bungalow Lakehouse\, 46116 Lake Center Plaza\, Sterling\, VA
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Business Planning,Sales/Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T190000
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SUMMARY:Tech Networking with Discussion on Customer Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Customer interviews can help you make better decisions about your product or service- but where do you start? Tonight we will be inviting a recent graduate from the ICAP program to share some insight into the benefit of customer interviews\, how they framed these conversations and what they learned about their business. \nLoudoun Tech Startups is the local group for the emerging and growing Loudoun Tech community to relax\, network and learn together. Come out monthly to meet your tech-minded peers\, discuss what you’re working on and maybe even find your next opportunity. Loudoun Tech Startups has served the needs of the community since 2012. \nhttp://www.loudounsmallbiz.org/ \nhttp://www.masonenterprisecenter.org/space/mec-leesburg/ \nPlease note\, this group was created to help tech firms and startups benefit from connecting with one another. Service providers can participate and share their wisdom\, but this isn’t a forum to sell services. We appreciate your understanding.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/tech-networking-with-discussion-on-customer-discovery-2/
LOCATION:The Bungalow Lakehouse\, 46116 Lake Center Plaza\, Sterling\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T190000
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SUMMARY:Tech Networking with Discussion on Customer Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Customer interviews can help you make better decisions about your product or service- but where do you start? Tonight we will be inviting a recent graduate from the ICAP program to share some insight into the benefit of customer interviews\, how they framed these conversations and what they learned about their business. \nLoudoun Tech Startups is the local group for the emerging and growing Loudoun Tech community to relax\, network and learn together. Come out monthly to meet your tech-minded peers\, discuss what you’re working on and maybe even find your next opportunity. Loudoun Tech Startups has served the needs of the community since 2012. \nhttp://www.loudounsmallbiz.org/ \nhttp://www.masonenterprisecenter.org/space/mec-leesburg/ \nPlease note\, this group was created to help tech firms and startups benefit from connecting with one another. Service providers can participate and share their wisdom\, but this isn’t a forum to sell services. We appreciate your understanding. \n**CANCELATION POLICY** \nLoudoun Tech Startups follows the public school’s cancelation. If Loudoun County Public Schools are canceled\, then the meetup is also canceled.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/tech-networking-with-discussion-on-customer-discovery/
LOCATION:The Bungalow Lakehouse\, 46116 Lake Center Plaza\, Sterling\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T190000
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SUMMARY:Tech Startup Networking
DESCRIPTION:Loudoun Tech Startups is the local group for the emerging and growing Loudoun Tech community to relax\, network and learn together. Come out monthly to meet your tech-minded peers\, discuss what you’re working on\, learn from a trending speaker and maybe even find your next opportunity. Loudoun Tech Startups has served the needs of the community since 2012. \nWhat to expect: \n\nShort presentation from guest speaker starting around 6 pm\nNetworking with like-minded professional\, not sure who to connect with? Ask your facilitators Susan and Vanessa!\n\nThis group is sponsored through a partnership between Loudoun County Department of Economic Development and The Mason Enterprise Center-Leesburg. \n\nhttp://www.loudounsmallbiz.org/\nhttp://www.masonenterprisecenter.org/space/mec-leesburg/\n\nPlease note\, this group was created to help tech firms and startups benefit from connecting with one another. Service providers can participate and share their wisdom\, but this isn’t a forum to sell services. We appreciate your understanding. \n** In the event of poor weather\, this group follows Loudoun County Public School’s Closure Policy. **
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/tech-startup-networking/2019-01-16/
LOCATION:The Bungalow Lakehouse\, 46116 Lake Center Plaza\, Sterling\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181114T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181114T190000
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SUMMARY:Cloud migration and the pitfalls to avoid when building your startup
DESCRIPTION:“Enterprise cloud adoption is on the rise\, but implementation remains a struggle for many IT leaders.” via ZDNet https://www.zdnet.com/article/five-major-pitfalls-to-avoid-in-a-cloud-migration/ \nLearning about the different paths to build on the cloud\, or move current applications\, is vital to the overall health of your startup. Join a subject matter expert to discuss common mistakes and how to avoid them.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/cloud-migration-and-the-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-building-your-startup/
LOCATION:The Bungalow Lakehouse\, 46116 Lake Center Plaza\, Sterling\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180927T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180927T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T191540
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T225650Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktails and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Join JP Events & Consulting and Information Experts at Cocktails & Commerce\, a premier networking event exclusively for business to business professionals schedule on September 27th at the Bungalow Lakehouse.  For more details call Kim at JP Events 703-777-8577.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/cocktails-and-commerce/
LOCATION:The Bungalow Lakehouse\, 46116 Lake Center Plaza\, Sterling\, VA
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
ORGANIZER;CN="JP Events and Consulting":MAILTO:events@jpevents.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180829T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180829T193000
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SUMMARY:Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce: “The Bash”
DESCRIPTION:THE   BASH: VACC’S SIGNATURE NETWORKING WITH A PURPOSE EVENT \nThe BASH offers small-medium-larger businesses and professionals a unique opportunity to network and forge relationships around important trends and issues of common interests. \nLarge companies and the government agencies come to the BASH as there is a shortage of qualified vendors to help them directly solve their business solutions.\n\nHonorary Speakers: \n\nDawn Dunlop\, Senior Supplier Diversity Analyst Small Business Programs for BAE Systems Intelligence & Security\nHonorary Speaker  2: Coming Soon 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/virginia-asian-chamber-of-commerce-the-bash/
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