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Contact: Alan Fogg, Communications Director, afogg@fceda.org
703-790-0600 (o) or 571-213-5065 (m)
Popular “Starting a Business in Fairfax County” seminars continue in 2007
Workshops assist entrepreneurs with information and resources
Fairfax County , Virginia USA, January 3, 2007 - The popular “Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a Business in Fairfax County” seminars will continue in 2007 with nine sessions scheduled for the year. The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) conducts the workshop for individuals interested in beginning a business in the county. More than 1,000 people have attended the sessions since 2003.
The 2007 dates are January 9, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, September 11, October 2 and November 13. Workshops are not scheduled for July, August or December.
The FCEDA hosts the workshops in partnership with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance (DBA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The sessions provide an overview of start-up basics (licenses and permits); DBA workforce service and training programs; and SBA financing and certification resources.
The workshops generally are held on the first Tuesday of each month at FCEDA headquarters, 8300 Boone Boulevard, Suite 450, in Vienna (Tysons Corner). Sessions begin at 8 a.m. with refreshments and networking. The workshops are free but pre-registration is required. Interested participants can register on the FCEDA’s Web site at www.FairfaxCountyEDA.org.
“The workshops have been phenomenally successful in helping entrepreneurs understand the ins and outs of starting a business in Fairfax County.” said Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D., president and CEO of the FCEDA. “It is just one of many services that we provide to the small business community, and it is truly inspiring to see so many people working hard to achieve the American Dream.”
Business growth helps Fairfax County fund public services, such as the nation’s top-rated school system, that contribute to the quality of life of its residents. Fairfax County offers businesses a state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure, access to domestic and international markets through Washington Dulles International Airport, and a well-educated workforce.
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (www.FairfaxCountyEDA.org) promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center. The FCEDA’s Capital Attraction Program links technology entrepreneurs with potential investors. Another program supports the growth of minority and woman-owned businesses. The FCEDA maintains worldwide marketing offices in Silicon Valley, Bangalore, Frankfurt, London, Seoul and Tel Aviv.
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