Loudoun Economic Development Newsletter July 2016

What Is Fintech,

And How Can It Help You?

Right now, if somebody says the word "fintech," you might think of top-market scuba gear or aquatic spy tools. Fintech is actually technology that helps provide a financial service. New apps and software can now streamline how your company manages processes like payroll and accounting. Fintech is good for business, and we want to encourage Loudoun startups in the fintech space. Here's why.

Featured Events

Steer Your Career: An Retail Revelations: How Local Businesses Can Compete --

And Win -- in the Amazon Era

Wednesday, July 20 at 1 p.m.

In this webinar, a successful retail consultant will offer ways local retailers can increase in-store sales and run more profitable businesses despite competition from online marketers. Register online.

Out on a Limb: Smart Ways to Reduce Your Risk in Business

Thursday, July 28 at 3 p.m.

USA Today business columnist will offer strategies small business owners can use to minimize risk.Register here.

Basic Training: Small Business Guide to Federal Contracts

Monday, August 8 at 9 a.m.

A highly recommended and informative first step for businesses new to federal contracting. Registration details.str Regation detail

Loudoun Small Biz News

SpeedPro Imaging in Sterling won the inaugural Rookie of the Year award from the national SpeedPro Imaging franchiser.
In June, these businesses celebrated ribbon cutting or grand openings: The Wishing Tree at One Loudoun, Mathnasium-Sterling, Life Mark Securities, CraftyStiches, The Crate Xscape LLC, SoldierFit-Sterling, Washington Wealth Advisors, The Joint Chiropractic-Sterling, and K2M .
Stonebridge High School graduates returned to Ashburn to open Next Phase Fitness.
Future Loudoun entrepreneur? Young maker wins NASA engineering award.
The business community came together during National Week of Making at the Leesburg Airport to showcase Loudoun influencers in the maker movement.

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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