Events

Are you a small, women-owned, or minority-owned business who wants to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia? Small business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement […]

You’re invited to our exciting webinar, “Joint Ventures: Collaborating for Exponential Growth,” on October 29th at 12 PM! Come explore how forming strategic partnerships can benefit your business and lead […]

Interested in doing business with the commonwealth of Virginia? Each year Virginia buys goods and services totaling more than $6 billion – learn how your company can be a part of that! This free in-person workshop is designed to educate small business owners about opportunities to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth of […]

Are you a Small, Women-owned, or Minority-owned business who has a product or service to sell to the Commonwealth of Virginia? Small business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. Virginia has a goal of procuring at least 42% of its discretionary goods […]

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion that explores how military service translates into business success. Hear: A panel of local entrepreneurs who have translated the lessons learned from their military service into business success The unique challenges military entrepreneurs face when launching and growing their ventures Ecosystem partners share experiences with accessing capital, building […]

Opening a business bank account or applying for credit is more than paperwork—it’s about showing that your business is organized, credible, and ready to grow. This interactive webinar will walk you through exactly what “bank-ready” means, what documents and systems you’ll need, and how to build strong relationships with financial partners. You’ll hear directly from […]

Are you leaving money on the table at tax time? Join Smart Tax Strategies: Maximizing Deductions for Small Businesses to learn how to identify and leverage key tax deductions that can reduce your taxable income and boost your bottom line. This workshop covers practical strategies, common overlooked deductions, and tips for year-round tax planning—empowering small business owners […]

Clear contracts are the foundation of strong business relationships. In Contract and Lease Clarity: Navigating the Fine Print for Business Success, you’ll learn how to read, understand, and negotiate key contract terms to protect your business and avoid costly mistakes. This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to feel more confident […]

ከፍ ያለ የንግድ ክሬዲት ስኮር፡ ቁጥር ብቻ አይደለም፡፡ ለብዙ ጉዳዮች አስፈላጊ ነው፡- ለፋይናንስና ከባንክ ለመበደር፣ አከፋፋዮችና አቅራቢዎች ጋር ለመደራደር እናም የረጅም ጊዜ እድገትን ለማቀድ ይጠቅማል። ጠቃሚነቱን በመረዳት የአሌክሳንድሪያ የኢኮኖሚ ልማት ፓርትነርሽፕ ስለ ንግድ ክሬዲት መገንባት በነጻ የዙም (Zoom) ፕሮግራም በአማርኛ አዘጋጅቷል። በዚህ ፕሮግራም ለመሳተፍ እታች ባለው ተመዝግበው ማክሰኞ ዲሴምበር 9 ከቀኑ 12 (Tuesday, December 9 […]

Join the General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership as they team to present an overview of how to do business with the General Services Administration and find opportunities for small businesses to get involved in federal contracting. Learning Objectives: ✅ Gain insight into […]

Join Virginia Tech and the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership on March 24 at the new Virginia Tech building in Potomac Yard. This event offers local companies the opportunity to engage with top-tier graduate talent through part-time work, internships, and short-term projects. Enjoy refreshments, meaningful conversations, and stunning 360° views of DC.   Why Attend? Explore […]

Have a business idea but not sure how to move forward? Funding Foundations for Entrepreneurs is a dynamic, beginner-friendly panel discussion designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs confidently take the first steps toward […]