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SUMMARY:Intro to State Government Contracting: SWaM Certification
DESCRIPTION: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 and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses.  In this workshop you will learn the process to become SWaM certified in Virginia and be best prepared to submit your SWaM application.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/intro-to-state-government-contracting-swam-certification/
LOCATION:Large Meeting Room at Beatley Central Library\, 5005 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22304\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intro to State Government Contracting: eVA Registration
DESCRIPTION:This free in-person workshop is designed to educate small\, woman and/or minority business owners about opportunities to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia and many local governments! Each year the State buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion – learn how your company can be a part of that! The workshop will provide information about the Virginia procurement process\, pricing strategies for bids\, and will walk through registering in the eVA system in real time. Register now! 
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/intro-to-state-government-contracting-eva-registration/
LOCATION:Large Meeting Room at Beatley Central Library\, 5005 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22304\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tax Considerations in Entity Choice (Sole Prop\, LLC\, S-Corp\, Corp)
DESCRIPTION:Trying to decide which entity choice could be the right fit for your small business? Learn the tax considerations of sole proprietorships\, LLCs\, S-Corporations\, and Corporations in this hybrid workshop presented by local CPA Michael Montante. After the presentation there will be time for Q&A. This hybrid workshop will offer both virtual and in person options. If you are attending in person\, please arrive at 601 Prince Street Alexandria\, VA 22314 by 12:05pm.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/tax-considerations-in-entity-choice-sole-prop-llc-s-corp-corp/
LOCATION:AEDP\, 1940 Duke Street\, Suite 6700\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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SUMMARY:Intro to State Government Contracting: SWaM Certification
DESCRIPTION: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 and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses.  In this workshop you will learn the process to become SWaM certified in Virginia and be best prepared to submit your SWaM application.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/intro-to-state-government-contracting-swam-certification-2/
LOCATION:Large Meeting Room at Beatley Central Library\, 5005 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22304\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241022T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20240904T144305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T144305Z
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SUMMARY:Tax Compliance: Who\, What\, Where\, When and How
DESCRIPTION:Are you trying to navigate how to stay compliant with your business taxes? Feel like you are missing a step? This hybrid workshop\, presented by Michael Montante\, CPA\, will teach you who\, what\, where\, when and how to stay compliant with your small business taxes! After the presentation there will be time for Q&A. This hybrid workshop will offer both virtual and in person options. If you are attending in person\, please arrive at 601 Prince Street Alexandria\, VA 22314 by 12:05pm.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/tax-compliance-who-what-where-when-and-how/
LOCATION:AEDP\, 1940 Duke Street\, Suite 6700\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20240904T144524Z
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SUMMARY:Expenses Overview: The Black\, The White\, and The Gray
DESCRIPTION:This hybrid workshop\, presented by local CPA Michael Montante\, will give you insight on expenses your small business could take advantage of and common myths to avoid! After the presentation there will be time for Q&A. \nThis workshop will offer both virtual and in person options. If you are attending in person\, please arrive at 601 Prince Street Alexandria\, VA 22314 by 12:05pm. \n\n 
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/expenses-overview-the-black-the-white-and-the-gray/
LOCATION:AEDP\, 1940 Duke Street\, Suite 6700\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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SUMMARY:Secure Your Future: Exit Planning Seminar for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE Exit Planning Seminar designed to equip you with the fundamentals of Exit Planning. Whether you’re planning to retire\, sell\, or transition your business\, having a solid exit strategy is essential. Register below to attend in person!
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/secure-your-future-exit-planning-seminar-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:AEDP\, 1940 Duke Street\, Suite 6700\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crafting a Winning Business Plan for Startups Amharic Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join our expert-led webinar in Amharic\, “Crafting a Winning Business Plan for Startups\,” and learn how to build a solid foundation for your new business. In this interactive session\, we’ll dive into the essential components of a business plan that attract lenders\, guide decision-making\, and set you up for long-term success. Whether at the idea stage or looking to expand\, this webinar will provide the practical tools and insights you need to take your startup to the next level. After the presentation\, there will be time for Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your vision into a strategic\, actionable plan!  \nበባለሞያ የሚሰጠው ስለቢዝነሰስ ፕላን ወይም የንግድ እቅድ እንዴት ማዘጋጀት እንደሚቻል ስልጠናላይ፣ ይሳተፉ እና ለአዲሱ ቢዝነስዎ ጠንካራ መሠረት ለመገንባት የሚያስፈልግዎትን መረጃ ያገኙ። በዚህ ዌብናር፣ አበዳሪዎችን የሚስብ፣ የውሳኔ አሰጣጥን የሚመራ እና እርስዎን ለረጅም ጊዜ ለስኬት የሚያዘጋጅዎትን የንግድ እቅድ አስፈላጊነት በጥልቀት እንመለከታለን። በሃሳብ ደረጃም ላይ ወይም ለማስፋት የሚፈልጉ ቢዝነሶች ይህ ዌቢናር ጅምርዎን ወደ ላቀ ደረጃ ለማድረስ የሚያስፈልጉዎትን ተግባራዊ መሳሪያዎችን እና ግንዛቤዎችን ይሰጥዎታል። ከአቅርቦቱ በኋላ፣ ለጥያቄዎችና መልሶች ጊዜ ይኖራል። ይህን እድል በመጠቀም የንግድ ራዕይዎን ወደ ስትራቴጂክ፣ ተግባራዊ ዕቅድ ለመቀየር ይሳተፉ!    \nቦታዎን አሁን ይያዙ!  
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/crafting-a-winning-business-plan-for-startups-amharic-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241210T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241210T120000
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SUMMARY:eVA Registration
DESCRIPTION:These free in-person workshops are designed to educate small\, woman and/or minority business owners about opportunities to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia and many local governments – including the City of Alexandria! Each year the State buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion – learn how your company can be a part of that! The workshop will provide information about the Virginia procurement process and will walk through registering in the eVA system in real time. \n\nWho should attend: Small business owners that are interested in state and local procurement opportunities.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/eva-registration/
LOCATION:Large Meeting Room at Beatley Central Library\, 5005 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22304\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20241104T163335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T163751Z
UID:12103-1734433200-1734436800@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:Intro to State Government Contracting: SWaM Certification
DESCRIPTION: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 and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses.  In this workshop you will learn the process to become SWaM certified in Virginia and be best prepared to submit your SWaM application. \nRegister below! \nWho should attend: Small business owners that are interested in state and local procurement opportunities. \nNote: There is a list of supporting documents required to become SWaM-certified. If you are looking to be SWaM-certified by the end of our workshop\, please scan these documents and save them on the laptop you are bringing to the workshop. \nDue to this workshop being in-person\, there will be a cap for registration.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/intro-to-state-government-contracting-swam-certification-3/
LOCATION:Large Meeting Room at Beatley Central Library\, 5005 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22304\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250319T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20250306T213206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T213206Z
UID:12991-1742385600-1742389200@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:The Psychology of Pricing: How to Attract and Retain Customers
DESCRIPTION:Are you confident in your current pricing model or does it often leave you wondering if there’s room for improvement? Discover the art\, science\, and psychology behind optimal pricing for your small business in our upcoming webinar! During this webinar\, we will: – Dive into how pricing impacts customer decisions. – Highlight the 5-5-5 strategy and its impact on profitability. – Have time for Q&A to answer any additional questions! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to revamp your existing pricing strategy\, this webinar will provide you with the necessary tools and insights to make informed pricing decisions. Speaker: Christi Lopez\, Propel Business Advisors
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/the-psychology-of-pricing-how-to-attract-and-retain-customers/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20250421T165522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T165522Z
UID:13171-1745395200-1745402400@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:Meet Your Network! Alexandria Business Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) and the Alexandria business community for a collaborative networking event designed to connect entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, and professionals with the free business support services\, programming\, and ecosystem-building resources available in Alexandria. \nLight breakfast\, the launch of AEDP’s Business Mentorship Program\, and raffles will brighten your Wednesday morning!
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/meet-your-network-alexandria-business-networking-event/
LOCATION:Virginia Tech (Boeing Auditorium)\, Virginia Tech (Boeing Auditorium) 3625 Potomac Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22305\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250429T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20250421T164422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T164422Z
UID:13155-1745928000-1745931600@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:Lead Generation Basics: Filling Your Funnel with Qualified Leads
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to attract the right audience\, fill your sales funnel\, and grow your business? Join us for an exclusive webinar designed to empower business owners with actionable strategies to supercharge their lead-generation efforts.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/lead-generation-basics-filling-your-funnel-with-qualified-leads/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250508T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250508T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20250421T173005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T173005Z
UID:13178-1746716400-1746730800@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) for an important community conversation about Alexandria’s economic health and outlook.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/economic-summit/
LOCATION:Westin Alexandria\, Westin Alexandria\, 400 Courthouse Square\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20250421T165215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T173042Z
UID:13168-1747211400-1747216800@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:Meet Your Bankers! Loans\, Grants\, and Other Funding Options
DESCRIPTION:Seeking funding to launch or expand your business? Join us for “Meet Your Bankers!”\, a free networking and information session designed to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners with local lenders and funding experts.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/meet-your-bankers-loans-grants-and-other-funding-options/
LOCATION:AEDP\, 1940 Duke Street\, Suite 6700\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20250421T164601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T164601Z
UID:13159-1747828800-1747832400@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:Marketing on a Budget: High-Impact Strategies for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Are you confident in your current pricing model or does it often leave you wondering if there’s room for improvement? Discover the art\, science\, and psychology behind optimal pricing for your small business in our upcoming webinar!
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/marketing-on-a-budget-high-impact-strategies-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250604T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20250421T164728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T164728Z
UID:13161-1749034800-1749038400@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:eVA Registration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in doing business with the commonwealth of Virginia? Each year Virginia buys goods and services totaling more than $7 billion – learn how your company can be a part of that! This free in-person workshop is designed to educate small\, woman and/or minority business owners about opportunities to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia and many local governments!
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/eva-registration-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Large Meeting Room at Beatley Central Library\, 5005 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22304\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250625T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20250421T164901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T164901Z
UID:13165-1750849200-1750852800@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:SWaM Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses.  In this workshop learn the process and benefits to become SWaM certified in Virginia.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/swam-certification-workshop/
LOCATION:Large Meeting Room at Beatley Central Library\, 5005 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22304\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20251022T203643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T203643Z
UID:14488-1761739200-1761742800@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:Joint Ventures: Collaborating for Exponential Growth
DESCRIPTION: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 to extraordinary growth. With real-life success stories from Christi’s clients\, this session is packed with inspiration and actionable tips. \nLet’s grow together—save your spot today!
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/joint-ventures-collaborating-for-exponential-growth/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251105T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20251023T171819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T171819Z
UID:14510-1762347600-1762351200@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:Intro to State Government Contracting: eVA Registration
DESCRIPTION: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 Virginia and many local governments! \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n✅ An overview for Virginia’s procurement process (eVA).\n✅ Pricing strategies for bids.\n✅ Walk through registering in the eVA system in real time. \nWho Should Attend:\n💡 Small business owners that are interested in state and local procurement opportunities.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/intro-to-state-government-contracting-eva-registration-2/
LOCATION:Large Meeting Room at Beatley Central Library\, 5005 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22304\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20251022T204000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T204000Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to State Government Contracting: SWaM Certification
DESCRIPTION: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 and services from “SWaM” certified vendors. Discover how you can be a part of that! \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n✅ An overview for Virginia’s SWaM certification process.\n✅ Advantages of being SWaM-certified.\n✅ Walk through SWaM certification in real time. (NOTE: Be sure you have your supporting documents in order to complete this step during our workshop.) \nWho should attend:\n💡Small business owners that are interested in state and local procurement opportunities. \nNOTE: To complete your SWaM certification during the workshop\, you must bring a laptop that already has all required supporting documents scanned and saved on it. Be sure to review the document checklist in advance so you’re fully prepared.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/intro-to-state-government-contracting-swam-certification-4/
LOCATION:Large Meeting Room at Beatley Central Library\, 5005 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22304\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20251022T204243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T204243Z
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SUMMARY:From Service to Startups: Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneurship in Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic panel discussion that explores how military service translates into business success. Hear: \n\nA panel of local entrepreneurs who have translated the lessons learned from their military service into business success\nThe unique challenges military entrepreneurs face when launching and growing their ventures\nEcosystem partners share experiences with accessing capital\, building strong networks of support\, and leveraging government and community resources designed for veterans.\nPanelists who will highlight how military-honed skills—such as strategic thinking\, adaptability\, and teamwork—drive innovation and sustainable business growth.\n\n  \nWhether you are a veteran entrepreneur\, a service provider\, or a community leader\, this event offers practical insights\, inspiring stories\, and actionable strategies to strengthen and expand the veteran-owned business ecosystem. \nFollowing the panel\, connect one-on-one with resource leaders from VSBFA\, AEDP\, and Virginia Tech Boeing Center for Veteran Transition and Military Families during a dedicated networking and resource fair.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/from-service-to-startups-veteran-military-spouse-entrepreneurship-in-action/
LOCATION:3625 Potomac Avenue\, 5th Floor\, Alexandria\, VA\, 3625 Potomac Avenue\, 5th Floor\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20251022T204429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T204429Z
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SUMMARY:Is Your Business Bank-Ready?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou’ll hear directly from two sides of the financing world: \n\nA CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) that works with early-stage and underrepresented entrepreneurs\nA mainstream bank that provides deposit services and credit products for growing businesses\n\n  \nTogether\, they’ll share practical insights\, common mistakes to avoid\, and strategies to make your business stand out when approaching a lender. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nThe banker’s checklist: the essential documents and profiles you need\nHow banks evaluate risk and what that means for you\nThe right mix of accounts\, services\, and fraud controls for your stage\nHow CDFIs and banks differ—and how they complement each other\nPractical steps to move from deposits to credit
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/is-your-business-bank-ready/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20251022T204613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T204613Z
UID:14501-1763640000-1763643600@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:Smart Tax Strategies: Maximizing Deductions for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION: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 to make smarter financial decisions with confidence. \nPresenter: Arthur Lander\, Certified Public Accountant and practicing lawyer since 1989 
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/smart-tax-strategies-maximizing-deductions-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:201 N Union Street Suite 110\, 201 N Union Street Suite 110\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251204T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20251022T204815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T204815Z
UID:14504-1764849600-1764853200@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:Contract and Lease Clarity: Navigating the Fine Print for Business Success
DESCRIPTION: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 signing leases and agreements\, setting expectations\, and managing risk in everyday business dealings. \nPresenter: Arthur Lander\, Certified Public Accountant and practicing lawyer since 1989
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/contract-and-lease-clarity-navigating-the-fine-print-for-business-success/
LOCATION:AEDP\, 1940 Duke Street\, Suite 6700\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251209T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20251022T204942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T204942Z
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SUMMARY:የንግድ ክሬዲት መገንባት (Building Business Credit for Small Businesses – webinar in Amharic)
DESCRIPTION: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። \nጠቃሚነቱን 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 at 12 pm) ተቀላቀሉን። \nምን ይማራሉ፡-\n• የንግድ ክሬዲት ለምን እንደሚያስፈልግ እና እድገትዎ ላይ ያለው ተጽእኖዎች\n• የንግድ ክሬዲት እንዴት መገንባት እንደሚችሉ መመሪያ\n• የግል እና የንግድ ፋይናንስ መለየትን\n• ክሬዲት ስኮርን መረዳት እንዲሁም ስለ ክሬዲት ሪፖርትና ሪፖርቲግ ኤጀንሲዎች\n• ክሬዲቶን እንዴት እንደሚያሻሽሉ የተረጋገጡ ስልቶች \nአዲስ ንግድ የጀመሩ ሆነ ንግድዎን ወደ ላቀ ደረጃ ለማድረስ ለሚጥሩ በነጻ የዙም (Zoom) ፕሮግራም በአማርኛ ተመዝግበው ይሳተፉ። \nStrong business credit is more than a number—it’s the foundation for securing financing\, negotiating favorable terms with suppliers\, and unlocking long-term growth. \nJoin us for an informative webinar\, “Building Business Credit for Small Businesses\,” and learn the practical steps to establish and strengthen your business credit profile. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n• Why business credit matters and how it impacts your growth potential\n• Step-by-step guidance for building credit from the ground up\n• How to separate personal and business finances\n• Understanding credit scores\, reports\, and key agencies\n• Proven strategies to improve your credit and expand funding opportunities\nWhether you’re launching a new venture or ready to take your business to the next level\, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to build a strong financial foundation.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/%e1%8b%a8%e1%8a%95%e1%8c%8d%e1%8b%b5-%e1%8a%ad%e1%88%ac%e1%8b%b2%e1%89%b5-%e1%88%98%e1%8c%88%e1%8a%95%e1%89%a3%e1%89%b5-building-business-credit-for-small-businesses-webinar-in-amharic/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20260311T174649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T174649Z
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SUMMARY:How to do Business with the GSA Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Objectives:\n✅ Gain insight into how to do business with GSA\n✅ Learn how businesses can locate opportunities with the GSA as a purchasing agency as well as provide specific details on what we buy and how small businesses can find opportunities.\n✅ Learn about the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program\, Public Building Service\, Federal Acquisition Service\, Government-wide Acquisition Contracts\, the Forecast of Contracting Opportunities\, and more. \nWho Should Attend:\n💡 Small business owners that are interested in federal procurement opportunities with the GSA. \nSpeaker: Sean Murphy\, U.S. General Services Administration
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/how-to-do-business-with-the-gsa-workshop/
LOCATION:201 N Union Street Suite 110\, 201 N Union Street Suite 110\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20260311T174853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T174853Z
UID:15313-1774368000-1774373400@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:Tap into Tech Talent - Connecting Tech Talent with Businesses
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nWhy Attend? \n\nExplore internship and short-term project opportunities to meet your business needs.\nConnect with international students for part-time roles during the school year\, full-time summer positions\, and full-time post-graduation opportunities (up to three years).\nHear insights from Virginia Tech graduate students\, faculty\, and business leaders on successful partnership experiences.\nGet an exclusive tour of the brand-new Virginia Tech building in Potomac Yard.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \nBusiness owners\, HR professionals\, hiring managers\, and entrepreneurs looking to leverage innovative Tech talent. \n📍Location: Virginia Tech Innovation Campus | 3625 Potomac Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA 22305
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/tap-into-tech-talent-connecting-tech-talent-with-businesses/
LOCATION:3625 Potomac Avenue\, 5th Floor\, Alexandria\, VA\, 3625 Potomac Avenue\, 5th Floor\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20260311T175044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T175044Z
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SUMMARY:Funding Foundations for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION: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 launching their small business. \nIn this interactive session\, participants will learn how to: \n\nRefine their business idea and identify target customers\nUnderstand the key components of a business plan\nExplore startup funding options and legal requirements\nAccess local resources\, mentorship\, and support networks\n\nWhether you’re starting a side hustle\, opening a storefront\, or building a scalable enterprise\, this event will provide the foundational tools and practical guidance to transform your idea into a viable business. \nJoin us and take the first step toward building the business you envision.
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/funding-foundations-for-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:AEDP\, 1940 Duke Street\, Suite 6700\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T092644
CREATED:20260311T175205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T175205Z
UID:15318-1774530000-1774533600@alexandriaecon.org
SUMMARY:Do More with Less: How to Use AI to Simplify Small Business Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Designed for small business owners with limited time and resources\, this interactive workshop shows how using AI can help clarify your target audience\, sharpen your messaging\, and create a realistic marketing plan within your budget. \nSpeaker: Suhyoon Wood\, AEDP Small Business Consultant
URL:https://alexandriaecon.org/event/do-more-with-less-how-to-use-ai-to-simplify-small-business-marketing/
LOCATION:AEDP\, 1940 Duke Street\, Suite 6700\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AEDP":MAILTO:info@alexandriaecon.org
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