Affordable Housing Along the Silver Line
Affordable Housing Along the Silver Line
Will the Silver Line Phase 2 create new ideas on workforce and housing needs? What will Affordable & Workforce housing be in the corridor?
Will the Silver Line Phase 2 create new ideas on workforce and housing needs? What will Affordable & Workforce housing be in the corridor?
Since 2003 the FCEDA has held a free monthly* workshop for individuals interested in starting a business in Fairfax County. Held in partnership with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Community Business Partnership (CBP), the sessions have attracted nearly 4,000 attendees. The sessions provide overviews […]
Join us for Nonprofits 101 to learn about this part of our economy, including its unique environment, culture, and energy.
This three hour webinar will present proposal preparation tips for those considering an SBIR/STTR submissions to DOD SBIR and STTR Broad Agency Announcements. The next BAA's are set to open in pre-solicitation on August 25, open for submission on Sept. 23, and close on Oct. 22. This webinar will provide tips on how to engage with the agency during the pre-solicitation period as well as how to begin prepping your proposal.
This attorney led webinar will provide some guidance for businesses with commercial leases who may be experiencing rent challenges due to COVID-19. Please bring your questions as facilitator Bonnie Sanchez of The Law Office of Bonnie M. Sanchez Pllc will provide time for Q&A. Cost: Free ** This workshop is made possible by the generous […]
Please join the NOVABIZPAC and Cox in hosting entrepreneur Pete Snyder in our ongoing 2020 Policy Lunch series. Mr. Snyder will discuss his nonprofit Virginia 30 Day Fund, launched in response to the COVID-19 crisis, his ongoing work leading Disruptor Capital, and keen interest in public policy issues facing northern Virginia and the Commonwealth.
Join Jen Dalton as she shares best practices and time saving insights for business owners when it comes to maximizing their impact on LinkedIn. She will share the top strategies and habits that work for her clients and help them increase their visibility as well as the reach of their company. LinkedIn is a critical platform and is often under-leveraged by business owners and their employees. Come with questions and leave with actionable answers that work.
Join NAIOP Northern Virginia on September 10 for a panel discussion about the housing shortage in Northern Virginia. The program will include an overview of the market and present solutions for successfully addressing the demand and benefiting communities and investors.
In light of the current global pandemic, the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance (NOVA EDA) is taking action. We are proud to announce the launch of a three-part, 12 session webinar series: “Beyond COVID-19: NOVA Business Resiliency Webinars.”
Created for NOVA businesses to ensure they have the latest and best possible information from a variety of experts, these webinars will focus on how to keep moving forward during and after the current global pandemic. It will convene experts spanning issues such as government financing, staffing, technology readiness, healthy workplaces, new business and revenue models, customer retention, and more.
The Distinguished Service Awards honors those who have made meaningful contributions to help Veterans succeed.
The 2020 Regional SBIR Weeks are virtual, collaborative outreach efforts connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies to the country's largest source of early stage funding - the SBIR/STTR programs. Also known as America's Seed Fund, the SBIR/STTR programs provide over $3.7 billion in funding to small businesses each year in a wide variety of technology areas.
Successful models for Israeli and U.S. companies to collaborate in Defense, Homeland Security, Cyber and Manufacturing
Join the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce for this discussion on the merits of the many areas of cooperation and opportunities between Israel and Virginia.
The "Talent Attraction Workshop: Marketing Northern Virginia" will arm you with the resources you need to attract top-notch talent to Northern Virginia and answer your burning questions about what talent really wants— especially in the era of Covid-19. Are you curious about how you can expand your reach while marketing your jobs? Have you ever wondered what talent actually thinks of working and living in Northern Virginia? Are you familiar with the ways Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is actively marketing the region to external talent?
What is a common mistake that entrepreneurs make when starting their company? Not having their contracts and policies in place. Have you protected your business legally by having the right policies in place and do you understand the contracts that you need to run your business? This class will give you an overview of: ~The […]
The emergency food safety net is reinventing itself – in REAL TIME. Amid closures of nutrition support sites like schools, rising unemployment, cutbacks on public transit systems, record level demand, supply chain issues, and other massive challenges to food access and distribution, the sector is rethinking everything and rapidly shifting gears, with local actors leading the way. What are the most promising innovations in emergency food access and distribution, and what can our region do to help promote, build and sustain them, both during the pandemic and beyond?
The Virginia Chamber Foundation is pleased to present the Virginia Conference on Energy Diversity and Corporate Sustainability.
Now hosted as a virtual conference, attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from business and policy leaders on how we can make Virginia more competitive through corporate sustainability and a diverse energy portfolio.
This signature event will also kick-off the key discussions to develop Virginia’s next strategic plan, Blueprint Virginia 2030. We hope you will join us and play a role in laying the groundwork for this statewide initiative.
Education - join the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce to hear business' vital role to support K-12 learners in a virtual world as we develop the future workforce.
This is the only event of the year that brings together the Mayor of DC and the Governors of Virginia and Maryland for an open conversation on issues facing the region's business community.
The September 14 Virtual Panel Presentations will be followed by four, day-long one on one sessions hosted by local organizations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Virginia-based co's will meet virtually with agencies on Friday, Sept. 18. These sessions will provide attendees with an opportunity to hear directly from the participating federal agency program managers that administer over 5,500 new awards annually and to meet virtually one-on-one with program decision makers.
During this virtual event, you will learn:
How to create an effective ERG that supports and meets the needs of your Veteran employees.
How an ERG can increase Veteran employee retention and support your talent pipeline needs over the long-term.
Forefront brings together leading capital sources and industry changemakers working with some of the country’s most innovative startups and who are committed to advancing efforts that build inclusive and diverse entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Join the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts for this session of the Creative Entrepreneurs Series. This session will feature guest speaker Cynthia Gayton who will be discussing the topic of Business Entities Formation.
Inspired by the recent voice, protests and discussions of racism, TiE DC wants to be an active change agent in facilitating the education of and promoting change amongst our business startup community. Please join us for an insightful discussion with successful business leaders from our Black Community as they share their experiences and guide us all through these unprecedented times.
The pandemic of 2020 has thrown us into a virtual world ruled by a myriad of challenges for which we were never prepared. Maybe you’ve been speaking in person for quite some time and doing well. How hard can it be to transfer your speaking to the virtual world? It can be very hard. The virtual world puts a number of restrictions on your speaking and also provides a number of advantages.
In this talk, Frank DiBartolomeo will describe the various virtual communication methods (they’re not all video platforms), describe the pros and cons of virtual communication, and provide numerous, practical, and immediately usable tips to enhance your virtual presentations.
It is challenging enough to speak in person. However, when your speaking is in the virtual world, it behooves you to think of ways to stand out in your virtual event!
Join the U.S Small Business Administration for a variety of educational presentation and panel discussions that help both new and existing businesses to recover, adapt, and innovate in this challenging time.
Attend this free, online conference to meet the U.S SBA's 2020 Small Business winners from across the country, learn new business strategies, meet other businesses owners, and talk with industry experts.
Join GWHCC and technology leaders to learn why improved wireless connectivity is important for small business success and economic development in the region.
Join the U.S Small Business Administration for a variety of educational presentation and panel discussions that help both new and existing businesses to recover, adapt, and innovate in this challenging time.
Attend this free, online conference to meet the U.S SBA's 2020 Small Business winners from across the country, learn new business strategies, meet other businesses owners, and talk with industry experts.
Commercialization Plans can be a key differentiator in your SBIR/STTR proposal. As a small business, it is important to know what the agencies are looking for and what you need to think about to build a good plan. This webinar includes tips on developing the components of a credible commercialization plan from demonstrating market opportunity, knowing your competition, product/technology consideration, developing a business strategy and building your team. We'll cover reviewer expectations for Phase I and Phase II proposals, different agency requirements, and much more.
This event is funded in part through a grant award from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
PRESENTER: Presented by Megan Varnum, Ph.D., Principal Consultant, BBC ETC
In 1913, suffragists planned a massive march to coincide with the inauguration of Woodrow Wilson. It was a turning point in the fight to win the vote, which finally succeeded in 1920. Join us for a panel discussion with renowned author and speaker, Rebecca Boggs Roberts, and teacher, speaker, and diversity advocate, Dorri Scott, as they share their observations, insights, and beliefs about diversity, inclusion, and equality when reflecting on the women's movement to date and what comes next. The panel will be moderated by Jan Molino. 100% of ticket sales will go to the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial.
Since 2018, the Regional Elected Leaders Initiative (RELI) has brought Northern Virginia’s elected leaders together to focus on regional challenges. RELI programs and events are uniquely designed for NOVA’s elected officials.
This year’s webinar series will address the impacts of COVID and social equity on some of our region’s major public policy challenges.
Taste of Reston, produced by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, is the largest outdoor food festival in the area and has been voted “Northern Virginia’s Best Food Festival” by Virginia Living magazine for the past six years.
Taste of Reston, produced by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, is the largest outdoor food festival in the area and has been voted “Northern Virginia’s Best Food Festival” by Virginia Living magazine for the past six years.
Two days of restaurants and community vendors, live entertainment on three stages, the Family Fun Zone, and our Wine ‘n Dine area.
Join the Dulles Regional Chamber of commerce for this special ceremony honoring Mayor Lisa Merkel.
WALA’s Creative Entrepreneurs Series is a series for creatives of all kinds who want to take the next step in their professional career by creating their own business. Explore the basics of forming a business for your creative endeavors, from deciding whether to incorporate as a non-profit or for-profit entity, to understanding copyrights and trademarks, to contract and negotiation skills, and finally to taxes and understanding the grants process.
Join us for an engaging virtual "meet and greet" and hear from our panelists as they discuss the entrepreneurial journey and mindset, the demands on us during these unprecedented times, and how we can take advantage of this time to amplify our voices and continue to seek out opportunity and promise
Drawing from their own vast expertise, they will focus on:
Strategies and practical steps to elevate your company as a military friendly employer.
External and internal tools and techniques to reach veteran job seekers and build your talent team.
Practical and implementable next steps to take immediate action.
Is a career with your company attractive to veterans? Have you set up your hiring program to draw in veteran job seekers? In this third part of our Veteran and Military Business Council hiring series, our speakers will focus on the steps you should take to bring in veteran talent.
CONNECTpreneur Investor Network presents Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking. Come learn, connect with others, and be inspired!
Coffee and Contracting Series: End of Year Planning Strategies: Turning 2020 Hindsight into “2021 Foresight”
For most business owners, retirement is something that sneaks up on you while you’re busy growing your company. 2020 has been a year of unprecedented events. Not being prepared for retirement, does not have to be one of them.
Please join us on October 2 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm for our virtual Raise the Region event. Registration is FREE! Enjoy an online auction and other engagement opportunities, all while helping the Community Foundation build a region that works for everyone.