1 Million Cups
Join us for six-minute presentations from Loudoun business owners. Engage in peer mentoring by giving the presenter the benefit of your knowledge and experience in resolving business issues.
Date: February 11, 18 and 25
Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
Place: Mason Enterprise Center, 202 Church Street SE, Leesburg
Cost: Free
The Road Ahead for Government Contractors
The Northern Virginia Technology Council's Tech Law and Procurement Committee will present a panel discussion on issues such as procurement budgets, legislative trends that will impact government contractors, and hot regulatory issues for small business.
Date: Thursday, February 12
Time: 7:15 - 9:30 a.m.
Place: Sprint, 12524 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston
Cost: Members $45; nonmembers $90; register online.
Start Your Business
Arthur Thompson, a principal at Keyser Thompson Insurance Agency, will answer essential questions about successfully starting a small business. Highlights will include taxes and licensing, business plan development and sources of financing.
Date: February 12
Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Place: Loudoun Small Business Development Center, 202 Church Street SE, Leesburg
Cost: $10 online; $15 at the door
Early-Stage Investment Advice for Entrepreneurs
The Northern Virginia Technology Council's Small Business and Entrepreneur Committee invites you to a panel discussion on how to meet and pitch investors, current trends in early-stage investing, and what investors consider when making an investment.
Date: Thursday, February 19
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Disruption Corp., 2231 Crystal Dr., Ste. 1000, Arlington Cost: Members $25; nonmembers $75; register online.
Small Business Taxes
The cofounder of Acumen Accounting, in cooperation with the IRS,will brief you on tax law updates, the Affordable Health Care Act, and record-keeping strategies.
Date: Thursday, February 19
Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: GW University, 20101 Academic Way, Exploration Hall Room 101, Ashburn
Cost: $25; register online
Contractors Academy
This five-week program is tailored to emerging small and minority-owned businesses in the construction industry. Learn about marketing, project management, cost accounting and other important topics from industry veterans.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 3-24
Time: 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Place: HITT Contracting, 2900 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church
Cost: Members: $175 Nonmembers: $250; register at 703-968-6205 |