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Webinar: Business Resources and Contract Opportunities in the Era of Covid-19

This session is designed to provide guidance on navigating local business resources, contract opportunities and funding options.  Join us to hear from a dynamic cast of speakers as they share information about what Fairfax County and their resource partners are doing to assist businesses now, and going forward, as we travel together down the path to post COVID-19 recovery.

During this webinar you will:

– Hear from Fairfax County economic development officials

– Get an update on the CARES Act from SBA

– Receive information about COVID-19 related contract opportunities

– Learn about a new Fairfax County small business funding program

– Pick up helpful tips on how to re-tool your business model with assistance from SCORE

WEBINAR AGENDA 
Greetings
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority – Victor Hoskins, President and CEO
 
Welcome and Introductions
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority – Alex Iams, Executive Vice-President
 
SBA Update
US Small Business Administration, Washington Area Metropolitan District Office WMADO) – Antonio Doss, District Director
 
Business Resources Segment
Fairfax County Office of Economic Initiatives – Meaghan Kiefer, Biz Experience Officer
Community Business Partnership – Mark Scarano, Executive Director
SCORE – Kristin Sharpe, SCORE Business Mentor
SBA – Nav “Nick” Rajpara, Economic Development Specialist
Q&A
 
Contract Opportunities Segment
Fairfax County Department of Procurement and Material Management – Cathy Muse, Director
Q&A
 
Wrap-Up
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Event Date April, 16

Event Time 2:00am - 3:15am

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