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Contacts: Alan Fogg, FCEDA
afogg@fceda.org, 703-790-0600 (o); 571-213-5065 (m)
Export development workshops set for companies interested in expanding abroad
FCEDA partners with Virginia agency to offer certificate program
Fairfax County , Virginia, January 13, 2006 The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) and Virginia Economic Development Partnership are presenting a series of three workshops for small businesses and entrepreneurs who want to learn more about exporting from the United States. Participants will learn how to research markets, best practices for selling a product or services, and how to receive payment for exports.
The workshops will be conducted on January 24, February 28 and March 21, 2006. Participants will receive a Certificate of Training for attending all three sessions. There is no charge for the workshops.
Topic |
Date |
Time |
How to research your market |
January 24, 2006 |
8-10 AM |
How to sell your product or service |
February 28, 2006 |
8-10 AM |
How to get paid |
March 21, 2006 |
8-10 AM |
All sessions will be held at the FCEDA/VEDP offices in Tysons Corner ( 8300 Boone Blvd., Suite 450, Vienna, Virginia 22182). A registration form is available on the FCEDA web site at www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/export_form.htm
“These workshops are a tremendous opportunity for smaller Fairfax County firms to explore new business avenues by exporting their goods or services, and it helps us build a more diversified economy and larger business base,” said Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority.
Business growth helps Fairfax County, minutes from Washington, D.C., fund public services such as a top-ranked public school system and library, public safety, social services and park systems that improve the quality of life. Fairfax County offers diverse real estate opportunities, access to domestic and international markets through Washington Dulles International Airport, a business community based on technology and professional services, and a well-educated workforce.
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (www.FairfaxCountyEDA.org), which has been recognized by Site Selection magazine as one of the top economic development groups, promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center. The FCEDA maintains overseas offices in Bangalore, Frankfurt, London, Seoul and Tel Aviv.
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