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2024 Stafford EDA's Business Appreciation Reception Honoring all Stafford Businesses
Wednesday, April 24th | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Riverside Center for the Performing Arts 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Stafford County is proud of the robust, loyal, and philanthropic professionals and leaders who choose to do business in Stafford. This annual event celebrates the businesses of Stafford.
We encourage all to join, celebrate, and be recognized for your commitment and success in Stafford.
Awards will be presented to businesses who are nominated and selected for one of the following: Business of the Year Award, Innovation Award and the Donald H. Newlin Community Stewardship Award.
Please contact Linzy Browne for more information at [email protected] |
University of Mary Washington's
Continuing & Professional Studies Department Presents: |
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*will be held at UMW - Dahlgren Campus |
| 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! Location: University Hall, UMW - Stafford Campus, 125 University Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22406* Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Lunch is Included *unless otherwise noted Learn more about the courses offered:
The Complete Grant Navigator: From AI Tools to Holistic Tactics Leveraging Technology for High-Impact Proposals - March 15, 2024
Strategic Innovation in "Inflexible" Industry - March 21, 2024
Speaking to be Heard - April 11, 2024
*HR Laws Everyone Needs to Know - April 19, 2024
Navigating Workplace Dynamics - May 16, 2024
Leading and Managing Hybrid Teams - September 19, 2024
*Leading from Every Seat - October 17, 2024
Building a Growth Mindset in Your Team - November 14, 2024 |
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Save the Date for May's Beer & Business! |
Get to know your local business community through the Beer & Business Networking Series! Presented by the Stafford County Economic Development Authority, the Stafford Beer & Business Series is a quarterly event that brings together professionals from various industries.
On May 8th, come and network with business professionals at one of Stafford's great breweries - 6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Company for Beer & Business: The Raw Truth About Life Safety & Security!
Sponsored by Express-Tek, a customer-focused company whose wide range of utility coordination and low-voltage installation capabilities, this Beer & Business event promises an exceptional evening filled with networking opportunities, exceptional brews, and engaging conversations.
- Beer & Business: The Raw Truth About Life Safety & Security!
- Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- 6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Company
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Brooks Appliance Repair & Electric Ribbon Cutting | 11:00 AM
Organizer: Brooks Appliance Repair & Electric Location: 107 Juliad Court, Suite 101, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Join Brooks Appliance Repair & Electric at their Grand Opening on Wednesday, March 6th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Brooks Appliance Repair & Electric is growing, and excited to have the community join them at their NEW warehouse for a ribbon cutting ceremony! Enjoy a food truck, giveaways, and a DJ! |
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First Thursdays with the SBA: Market Research with Census Data & Other Free Tools | 12:00 PM
Organizer: UMW SBDC
Location: Virtual
Grab your lunch and join us virtually for the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners. Market research is an integral step in creating your business plan, identifying your competition, and identifying your market. In this workshop we will cover free resources to find market research data using the following databases: Census Business Builder, International Trade Data, and ESRI. |
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V-TOP Workshop: Developing Our Workforce Through Internships | 8:30 AM Organizer: Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership Location: University of Mary Washington - Dahlgren Campus
Join us 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 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. This workshop will be most beneficial for organizations in V-TOP Region 6 (Fredericksburg, Middle Peninsula, and Northern Neck areas) that are registered with the State Corporation Commission, have been in business for 3 or more years, have 250 or fewer employees, and are not government agencies. *Workshop will also take place on April 8th, at UMW - Stafford Campus. |
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March Coffee Talk | 9:00 AM
Organizer: Women's Leadership Colloquium at UMW Location: Jepson Alumni Executive Center
Turning your pain into purpose takes courage. Come discover the art of intentional pivots in your life, unraveling the secrets of when they are necessary and unlocking the door to a world of new opportunities. Join us for an inspiring exploration into the realm of purposeful transformations and learn how to seize the moment, turning adversity into unparalleled success. Embrace courage, resilience, and intentional change on a path to a future of limitless possibilities. Don’t miss this empowering, life-changing experience to navigate challenges and emerge stronger than ever! March’s Coffee Talk will be led by Juanita Shanks, Founder & CEO of Failsafe-ERA, a non-profit organization in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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The 2024 Business Acumen Series – The Complete Grant Navigator: From AI Tools to Holistic Tactics Leveraging Technology for High-Impact Proposals | 9:00 AM
Organizer: University of Mary Washington Continuing & Professional Studies Department Location: UMW - Stafford Campus
Let’s be honest—you do what you do because you believe in making a difference, not because you were dreaming of writing grant proposals in your free time. Every non-profit loves the moment a grant is awarded—it’s the fuel for your mission. But the process to get there, the actual grant writing, well, that’s rarely anyone’s passion project. And that’s exactly what we’re here to tackle. We’re not just going to write grants; we’re going to master a system that makes grant writing less of a chore and more of a powerful tool to secure the funding your organization needs to thrive.
In this course, we’re going to unpack the not-so-secret world of successful grant systems. It’s about seeing the forest, not just the individual trees. We’ll get your entire organization aligned—from the metrics you track to the stories you tell. We’ll show you how to turn data into compelling narratives and budgets into stories about your future success. This isn’t about getting good at writing a grant; it’s about getting great at winning them. Speaker: Matt Leighty, Leighty & Associates. |
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GovCon 101: HubZone | 12:00 PM
Organizer: UMW SBDC
Location: Virtual
The Federal Government has contracting goals for Women, Minorities, Service Disabled Veterans and HUBZone located small businesses. These set asides are a great way to gain entry into the complex world of Federal contracting. This class will introduce you to the HUBZone certification. We will cover these key areas: eligibility requirements for HUBZone, understanding the application process, understanding how to prepare before applying, and staying certified. Don’t miss out on this informative presentation on how you can take advantage of the SBA’s socio-economic small business set-asides.
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Wine Exploration Course | 6:00 PM
Organizer: UMW Continuing & Professional Studies Location: UMW Stafford Campus / Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery
This two-day course will develop your knowledge and confidence around all things wine including, taste, presentation and storage, tradition, Terroir, growing methods, and culminating in a sensory experience using the Aroma Wheel. The course is taught by wine experts from Potomac Point Winery and Vineyard. At the end of this course, you will be able to: explain proper wine storage & presentation, discuss how grape vines grow and the process of making wine, navigate a wine list, understand Terroir, experience a wine sensory class, and use an Aroma Wheel to understand what fruits are sensed and why.
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