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SUMMARY:SPECIAL EDITION: Celebrating Our Military Spouses & Veteran Community
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nIf you are exploring a business idea\, running a new start-up\, or managing an established company\, this free workshop is designed for you. \n\n\n\nWhether you are exploring a new business idea\, growing a startup\, or leading an established company\, Entrepreneurship 101 is designed to support you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. \n\n\nPresented in partnership with Fort Belvoir Army Community Service\, this special edition recognizes the innovation\, leadership\, resilience\, and unique experiences that veterans and military spouses bring to entrepreneurship. The event is open to aspiring entrepreneurs\, established business owners\, military-connected entrepreneurs\, and members of the broader small business community. \nThis full-day\, collaborative experience brings together entrepreneurs\, business experts\, lenders\, and more than 20 small business resource partners for a powerful day of learning\, networking\, and opportunity. \nParticipants will gain practical knowledge\, expand their professional networks\, and connect with tools and resources that can help them start\, strengthen\, or scale a business. Whether you are transitioning from military service\, building a portable career as a military spouse\, or pursuing your next stage of business growth\, this event will help you identify actionable next steps. \nDuring the workshop\, you will learn how to:\n\nValidate and refine your business idea\nStrengthen your business operations and marketing strategy\nAccess funding\, technical assistance\, and business resources\nAvoid common challenges that can slow business growth\nUnderstand local tax and regulatory requirements\nBuild connections that support long-term business success\n\nWhy Attend?\nExpert Guidance\nLearn from experienced business professionals\, lenders\, and resource partners. \nPractical Insights\nGain useful information that can be applied to your business immediately. \nMeaningful Connections\nMeet fellow entrepreneurs and build relationships with organizations that support small business development. \nAccess to Resources\nConnect with more than 20 organizations offering free or low-cost business assistance. \nNo Cost to Attend\nParticipation in the workshop and expo is free. \nJoin us for an opportunity to explore professional pathways\, engage in meaningful conversations\, and connect with free resources for small business development and entrepreneurship. \nTogether\, we will celebrate our veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs while building a stronger small business community that continues to drive innovation\, growth\, and opportunity throughout our region. \nEvent Schedule\nRegistration\, Check-In\, and Networking Breakfast\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. \nEntrepreneurship 101 Workshop\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nSmall Business and Entrepreneurship Expo\n9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nMicro Workshops \n12:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nWe look forward to seeing you on November 10!
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/special-edition-celebrating-our-military-spouses-veteran-community/
LOCATION:University of Virginia\, 8095 Innovation Park Drive\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States
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