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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251204T120000
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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T173000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T130000
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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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