Loudoun Economic Development Newsletter, February 2016

New work space for Loudoun startups

What if you could share space with 25 or 30 innovators who are working hard to get their startups off the ground? Commercial real estate developer Clarke-Hook and serial entrepreneur Paul Singh have launched Brickyard in Ashburn. Here's what the excitement is all about.

Featured Events

How I Made It / Como Lo Logre

February 10 at 6 p.m.

Resources for bringing your business dreams to life. Cosponsored by the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Escala and other organizations. Details.

Ask the CPA: Tax Advice for Small Businesses

February 18 at 1 p.m.

Live webinar in a radio-show format. Register online.

Journey to Success: Overcoming Obstacles in Entrepreneurship

February 18 at 7:30 a.m.

Inventor Scott Case and Consumer Technology Association President and CEO Gary Shapiro present at this Northern Virginia Technology Council event.

Safeguarding Yourself Against IdentityTheft and Fraudulent Tax Filings

February 23 at 1 p.m.

This live webinar will reveal strategies businesses can use to avoid becoming victims of employee data theft. More info here.

Loudoun Small Biz News

AR Group announced it has merged brands with United Business Technology.
Fabbioli Cellars held a grand opening for their new wine tasting room.
Bow Tie Strategies, Backflow Technology, J&L Interiors and Wells Fargo Bank win Loudoun Chamber Community Leadership awards.
Greenhill Vineyards and Winery in Middleburg won a double-gold medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Awards.
Sterling-based SurfWatch Labs appoint cyber security expert as new chief intelligence officer.
JK Moving wins the American Movers and Storage Association's prestigious Fleet Safety Award.
Purcellville family launches crowdfunding campaign for French restaurant Petit Louou that will feature "the largest crepe menu east of Paris."

Let Us Help You

Vanessa Jozwiak is Loudoun Economic Development's small business and entrepreneurism manager. She can help you find resources to start or grow your business. That means introducing you to people who can help you write a business plan, find office space, analyze funding sources, navigate the permit process, or anything else outlined in our small business quick-start checklist. Contact Vanessa at 703-777-0585 or by email.

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