How to do Business with the GSA Workshop
2026-03-11 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | 201 N Union Street Suite 110, 201 N Union Street Suite 110, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
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 how to do business with GSA
✅ 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.
✅ 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.
Who Should Attend:
💡 Small business owners that are interested in federal procurement opportunities with the GSA.
Speaker: Sean Murphy, U.S. General Services Administration

Tap into Tech Talent - Connecting Tech Talent with Businesses
2026-03-24 16:00 - 17:30 | 3625 Potomac Avenue, 5th Floor, Alexandria, VA, 3625 Potomac Avenue, 5th Floor, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
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 internship and short-term project opportunities to meet your business needs.
Connect 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).
Hear insights from Virginia Tech graduate students, faculty, and business leaders on successful partnership experiences.
Get an exclusive tour of the brand-new Virginia Tech building in Potomac Yard.

Who Should Attend?
Business owners, HR professionals, hiring managers, and entrepreneurs looking to leverage innovative Tech talent.
📍Location: Virginia Tech Innovation Campus | 3625 Potomac Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305

Funding Foundations for Entrepreneurs
2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:30 | AEDP, 1940 Duke Street, Suite 6700, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
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.
In this interactive session, participants will learn how to:

Refine their business idea and identify target customers
Understand the key components of a business plan
Explore startup funding options and legal requirements
Access local resources, mentorship, and support networks

Whether 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.
Join us and take the first step toward building the business you envision.

Do More with Less: How to Use AI to Simplify Small Business Marketing
2026-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | AEDP, 1940 Duke Street, Suite 6700, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
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.
Speaker: Suhyoon Wood, AEDP Small Business Consultant
