What's Happening in Stafford, Virginia |
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PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS SKILLS BROUGHT TO YOU BY STAFFORD EDA & UMW |
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| University of Mary Washington's Continuing & Professional Studies Department is launching a series of 1-day seminars to build leadership and business skills in the Fredericksburg region. The Stafford EDA has invested in 50 seats to the Business Acumen Series to support the Stafford Business Community with educational resources. You may be eligible to attend these educational sessions on behalf of the Stafford EDA. The Business Acumen Series (BAS) will combine university knowledge and the practical application of innovative tools to drive your organization's mission and deliver results. Come and be a part of these exclusive events!
Details: Location - University Hall, Stafford Campus, 125 University Blvd, Fredericksburg Time - 9 AM to 3 PM |
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If you are a Stafford business, a limited supply of seats are available to you at no cost. We encourage you to apply to these sessions for the opportunity to be selected in this Stafford EDA provided educational resource. |
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Join Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership for a free, half-day workshop designed to help local organizations learn how to develop high-quality, mutually beneficial internship experiences, satisfy the training prerequisite to qualify for state-funded support for creating or expanding an internship program, and network over lunch. This workshop is designed to provide local organizations with guided support to fulfill V-TOP’s training prerequisite to access a 50% funding match to pay interns and/or provide free support from a state-appointed staffing agency. The workshop will compress V-TOP’s eight-hour online course, “Developing an Internship Program,” into a three-hour live session highlighting the six required modules, complemented by an hour of lunch and networking with participants.
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Details: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM September 11th: UMW Stafford Campus
September 27th: UMW Dahlgren Campus October 4th: Germanna Community College |
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SAVE THE DATE!
Veterans Business Bootcamp is November 1st |
The Veterans Business Bootcamp Workshop is a program instituted by the University of Mary Washington Center for Economic Development (UMW CED) and the Stafford County Economic Development Authority (Stafford EDA).
This bootcamp designed for veterans and partners will provide resources and knowledge to start and grow your veteran owned business. We will also be presenting the regional Veteran Business of the Year Award presented by the Center for Economic Development.
You will be led through educational sessions by veteran entrepreneurs and local business executives, and have the opportunity to network with other veteran business owners.
This event is offered IN-PERSON OR ONLINE. Held in the Virginia Smart Community Testbed, we have a limited number of seats available. Note your attending preference (IN-PERSON or ONLINE) when registering. Those attending online will receive a link to join the morning of the event. |
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Beer Exploration Course | 6:00 PM
Organizer: UMW Continuing & Professional Studies
Location: University of Mary Washington Stafford Campus & 6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Company
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Join UMW Continuing & Professional Studies for a two-evening course on beer exploration. Learn about the brewing process, taste different beers, and enjoy food pairings in a fun and educational environment. Over two evenings, you will learn: the history, origins, and styles of beer; what's new in beer, including trends and limits; and the science and the art of beer. Night one will be a Knowledge & Tasting Experience at the UMW Stafford Campus, and Night Two will be on-site at the 6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Company for a behind-the-scenes brewery tour and beer pairing experience. Registration is open now. The cost of this program is $110.
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First Thursdays with the SBA: All Small Mentor Protégé Program | 12:00 PM
Organizer: UMW SBDC Location: Virtual
Grab your lunch and join the SBA on the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners.
Are you a small business looking to partner with a more-seasoned firm? See how the SBA All Small Mentor Protégé can help firms partner to take advantage of federal contract set asides. Key takeaways from this workshop will be the benefits of the All-Small Mentor Program in federal contracting, how to increase your competitiveness in competing for federal contracts, and what you will need to apply to the All Small Mentor Protégé Program. |
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| McLane Mid-Atlantic 50th Anniversary | 9:00 AM Organizer: McLane Mid-Atlantic
Location: McLane Mid-Atlantic -- 56 McLane Drive, Fredericksburg Come out and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of McLane Mid-Atlantic on September 8th! For more than 50 years now, McLane Mid-Atlantic has been a vital asset to Stafford County. Learn about the history of McLane Mid-Atlantic, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate this remarkable company in our county! Agenda of Events:
9:00 am: Guest Arrivals/Check-In
9:30 am: Welcome Announcements (Jackie Palmer, Tony Frankenberger, Chris Smith)
9:45 am: Guest Speakers/Special Guests
10:15 am: Southland/McLane History (Ron Synan)
10:45 am: Break
11:00 am: Honor 50-Year Anniversary McLane Teammates
11:45 am: Closing Comments, Photos
There will be a Facility Tour directly after closing comments/photos. |
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Corgi Clay Art Center Grand Opening | 10:00 AM
Organizer: Corgi Clay Art Center Location: Corgi Clay Art Center - 15 Tech Parkway, Stafford
Join Corgi Clay Art Center for their Grand Opening event! There will be artist demonstrations, drop-in workshops, discounts on artwork and weekly classes, a teaching-artist exhibition opening, and more! The community is invited to come out and celebrate the opening of this remarkable new business. The opening of this much-anticipated clay art center in North Stafford will be an event you do not want to miss.
Grand Opening Events will be happening from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm:
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Demonstrations and Drop-In Workshops
3:00 – 6:00 PM | Official Ribbon Cutting and Welcomes
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Artist Chat
The exhibition/center will be open to view all day on September 9th until 8:00 pm! Specialty Offers: Receive 10% OFF class registration (tuition only) for anyone who registers in person on September 9th at the Grand Opening.
Receive 10% OFF artwork being sold in the gallery on September 9th at the Grand Opening. We hope to see you there! |
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UMW Women’s Colloquium Monthly Coffee Talk | 8:00 AM Organizer: University of Mary Washington Location: Jepson Alumni and Executive Center
This event takes place monthly, with themed discussions led by local leaders, and all are welcome. Join us at this month’s Coffee Talk as we delve into Imposter Syndrome- the condition of feeling anxious and not experiencing success internally, despite being high-performing in external, objective ways. Discover how this psychological phenomenon affects many accomplished women, undermining their self-confidence and hindering professional growth. Together we’ll explore practical strategies to overcome Imposter Syndrome, empowering each other to embrace our achievements, unlock our full potential, and thrive in our diverse endeavors
Please join us in person! Networking is the best thing you can do for your own professional development! Share, learn and grow from other professionals in the Fredericksburg area. |
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Bagels & Business - What is a Pitch & What Goes into a Good Pitch? | 7:30 AM
Organizer: RIoT
Location: Hybrid - Virtual & Virginia Smart Community Testbed
Join RIoT for our new monthly series – Bagels & Business – where we will discuss different topics related to starting a business, growing your existing business, expanding your knowledge base, and your network. Each month we will cover a different topic including customer discovery, MVP, sales, finances, goal planning, marketing, and more! Stop in, grab a bagel and coffee or tune in and join us from home as we cover key things all business owners need to consider. It’s time to start selling your product or service, but what does it take to convert someone into a customer? Is there a difference between an investor pitch versus a customer pitch? In this session, dive into what are the different types of sales pitches, how to structure your pitch, and how to persuade your audience.
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Blue Print Business Plan Workshop | 7:30 AM
Organizer: UMW SBDC
Location: Virtual
This four-hour workshop covers the development of the business plan and financial forecasting of the business plan. Please be prepared to begin working on your business plan during the class. We will start by opening a Microsoft Word or Google Doc for you to add information to as we proceed through the workshop. By the end of the workshop you will have completed a rough draft of a portion of the business plan and have clear direction which areas you need to conduct research and add additional information to in order to complete. Key takeaways will be: research tools, business plan components, business concept, financial plan, and supporting documents.
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Northern Virginia Leadership Development Seminar | 2:00 PM
Organizer: Total Development Methods
Location: Augustine Golf Club
Are you ready to take your leadership abilities to the next level? Are you overwhelmed by the complexity of leading people in this Post Covid-Era? Are you seeking to network with like-minded individuals who want to influence their community, state, and nation positively? If any of those questions describe you, you must register for this event. |
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GovCon 101: VOSB/SDVOSB | 12:00 PM
Organizer: UMW SBDC
Location: Virtual
The SBA has recently taken over the certification of Veteran Owned Small Business/ Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB/SDVOSB) for set-aside opportunities with the government. This class will walk you through the new application and give you advise on how to properly submit your application. Key takeaways will be: where to access the portal for application submission, how to manage the required data, what documents will be needed, and eligibility guidelines. |
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| Last Day to Register - RIoT Fall Foundations Program
Organizer: RIoT Location: Virtual
Sign up today for RIoT's Fall Foundations Program! Foundations assists small business owners, startup founders, or prospective entrepreneurs interested in exploring their business idea more, interested in starting a business, and/or who are looking to grow and scale their business. This program is open to any business industry! RIoT specializes in helping technology sector businesses and those wanting to incorporate technology into their business start, grow, and scall in - the 21st Century Technology Revolution is here!
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UMW CPS Business Acumen Series: Organizational Influence - Getting Things Done | 9:00 AM
Organizer: UMW CPS
Location: University of Mary Washington - Stafford Campus
UMW’s Continuing and Professional Studies Department has launched a series of 1-day seminars to build leadership and business skills in the Fredericksburg region. The Stafford EDA has invested in 50 seats to the Business Acumen Series to support the Stafford Business Community with educational resources. The Organizational Influence: Getting Things Done seminar will present ideas, tactics and tools for understanding political dynamics, developing an influence style, and achieving objectives in interdependent relationships.
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Chart Your Future | 9:00 AM
Organizer:Stafford County Public Schools Location: Fredericksburg Convention Center
Stafford County Public Schools will host the 2nd Annual Chart Your Future Expo on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Fredericksburg Convention Center from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for your business to recruit the next generation of our workforce as all high school seniors and post-graduate students will attend the Expo as part of their learning day. Last year, more than 1,500 Stafford Schools 12th grade students attended the Expo developing valuable connections with local businesses, colleges, military branches, and community resources. This year we anticipate similar, if not greater attendance and we need you to make this event a success; register to host an exhibitor booth, volunteer as a mock interviewer or resume reviewer, or become an event sponsor. Contact Nikki Jackson, [email protected], for more information.
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