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SPECIAL EDITION: Entrepreneurship 101: From Idea to Expansion

Entrepreneurship 101: From Idea to Expansion

Whether you’re exploring a new business idea, growing a startup, or leading an established company, this event is designed to meet you where you are in your entrepreneurial journey.

This full-day, collaborative experience brings together entrepreneurs, business experts, lenders and a small business expo with more than 20 resource partners, for a powerful day of learning, connection, and opportunity.

You’ll gain practical knowledge, expand your professional network, and access the tools and support needed to start, strengthen, or scale your business.

Presented in partnership with the Fort Belvoir Army Community Service, this special edition of E101 offers military spouses and veterans, aspiring entrepreneurs, and established businesses, valuable insights, tools, and connections to support their entrepreneurial journey. We celebrate the innovation, leadership, and resilience of our military-connected entrepreneurs and the broader small business community.

Join us as we build a stronger small business community that continues to drive growth and opportunity across our region!

During this session you will learn how to:

– Validate and refine your business idea

– Strengthen your operations and marketing

– Access funding and business resources

– Avoid common pitfalls that hold entrepreneurs back

– Stay compliant with local tax requirements

Why attend?

  • Expert Guidance
  • Valuable insight
  • Great Networking Opportunity
  • No Cost to Attend

Join us for the opportunity to connect with FREE resources for small business development and entrepreneurship. Engage in meaningful conversations, explore professional pathways, and build valuable relationships.

Registration Check In & Networking Breakfast: 8:30 am – 9:00 am.

Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Expo: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

We look forward to seeing you on November 18th!

Info on how to get to the event:

UVA Fairfax Campus Logistics & Amenities | PDF to Flipbook

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Event Date November, 18

Event Time 8:00am - 3:00pm

Tags

  • class
  • entrepreneurship
  • Networking
  • workshop

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