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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] |
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University of Mary Washington's
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The University of Mary Washington's Continuing & Professional Studies Department has announced the return of the highly successful Business Acumen Series! This series of one-day seminars is aimed at building leadership and business skills in the Fredericksburg region. 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. This year’s theme centers around Dynamic Leadership. Dynamic Mind for Dynamic Times: Agile Leadership in the Age of Change will focus on building leadership skills for times of change.
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. Each seminar is valued at $275. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity while it lasts! 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.
Location: University Hall, UMW - Stafford Campus, 125 University Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22406* Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Lunch is Included
*HR Laws Everyone Needs to Know & Leading from Every Seat will be held at UMW - Dahlgren Campus, 4224 University Drive, King George, VA 22485 Learn more about the courses offered:
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 16, 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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First Thursdays with the SBA: SDVOSB/VOSB | 12:00 PM Organizer: UMW SBDC
Location: Virtual
The federal government aims to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) each year. Joining the SDVOSB program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. You can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs you qualify for. Key takeaways are: what is a SDVOSB, who is eligible for the program, and what to expect with the recent changes to the program. |
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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.
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April Coffee Talk | 8:00 AM
Organizer: Women's Leadership Colloquium at UMW Location: 718 Venue, 718 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, 22401
Join us at April’s Coffee Talk as we discuss the topic of Rising Strong: Navigating Life’s Challenges with Resilience. We all face challenges and adversity in our lives, and it can feel difficult (sometimes impossible) to pick ourselves up and push through after a setback. In this session, we’ll discuss how to recover our strength and faith in ourselves in order to navigate life’s challenges with resilience! This Coffee Talk will be led by Retta Young, Owner & Senior Advisor, Associated Living Locators.
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Understanding Employment Regulations | 9:00 AM
Organizer: UMW SBDC
Location: Virtual
The speaker, Randy Sparks, Jr., will address basic human resource topics that all business owners should be familiar with. It is more important than ever to stay in compliance with Virginia and federal labor regulations. To ensure that your business is compliant, please join us for “Understanding Employment Regulations.” Topics covered will be: -
What information can I request in an application or during an interview?
- Are my workers employees or independent contractors?
- What documentation must I keep and for how long?
- Can I make my employees sign non-compete and non-disclosure agreements?
- How can I fire an employee without having to pay unemployment compensation?
- What am I required to do to insure employee safety from coronavirus?
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The 2024 Business Acumen Series: Speaking to be Heard | 9:00 AM
Organizer: UMW Continuing & Professional Studies Location: UMW - Stafford Campus
Leaders at all levels of an organization rely on being heard clearly to lead their teams. In dynamic environments, it is imperative to provide clear direction so that those around you know what the vision is and what is needed for success. This seminar will be an interactive workshop, focused on helping you learn to articulate your points in a succinct and efficient way.
Speaker: Charmaine McClarie, Executive Coach, McClarie Group |
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Black Rifle Coffee Company Ribbon Cutting | 5:30 AM
Organizer: Black Rifle Coffee Company Location: 591 Warrenton Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Join Black Rifle Coffee Company for their Grand Opening and official ribbon cutting celebration on Saturday, April 13th at their new Fredericksburg location! Doors will open at 5:30 AM, and the first 50 in-store customers will receive a 20 oz Big Frig Tumbler AND FREE Batch Brew Coffee for a year (in Tumbler)! Prize drawings will take place every hour, from 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM! At 12:30, the Grand Opening Ceremony will start with the ribbon cutting, raising of the flag, and the National Anthem! We hope to see you there!
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FailSafe Right Road Reentry Resource Fair | 8:30 AM
Organizer: FailSafe-ERA
Location: Germanna Community College - Fredericksburg Campus
The Right Road Reentry Resource Fair is being held on Saturday April 13, 2024, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at Germanna Community College – Fredericksburg Campus – SP2 Workforce and Technology Center, 10000 Germanna Point Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. The Resource Fair will feature: agents of change panel discussion, vendor visits, job fair, employment opportunities, entrepreneurship, higher education opportunities, and becoming successful with the brain you have. Every returning citizen will walk away with a "Toolbag for Success!" Please register by April 5th.
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Blue Print Business Plan Workshop | 9:00 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. Takeaways: research tools, business plan components, business concept, financial plan, and supporting documents.
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GovCon 101: 8(a) | 12:00 PM
Organizer: UMW SBDC
Location: Virtual
The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Disadvantaged(8(A) firms. This is a huge opportunity for small firms, who qualify, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In this presentation you will learn: eligibility requirements for 8(a) certification, understanding the application process, understanding how to prepare before applying, and staying certified.
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The 2024 Business Acumen Series: HR Laws Everyone Needs to Know | 9:00 AM
Organizer: UMW Continuing & Professional Studies Location: UMW - Dahlgren Campus
Thinking outside of the box means you need to know what the box looks like- and Human Resource laws are the proverbial box. The need for change and innovation means you need to know the parameters you work within first. This seminar will focus on the practical laws you need to know operating as a small business or independent contractor in Virginia to be successful in delivering on your mission.
Speaker: Elizabeth Blancke, Instructor, Society of Human Resources Management |
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SHRM Essentials of Human Resources | 5:30 PM
Organizer: UMW Continuing & Professional Studies Location: UMW Stafford Campus By covering a breadth of practical HR topics, the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course provides the knowledge to perform daily tasks. Through this course, you will also:
– Review key pieces of federal legislation on sexual harassment, age discrimination, and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
– Gain insights into employee recruitment and selection while avoiding legal pitfalls.
– Enhance your skills related to total compensation systems, pay increases and incentives, and employee benefits.
– Increase your knowledge of employee orientation, onboarding, professional development, and training. |
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Available 24/7: First Steps to Starting a Business Online Learning Module | 24/7
Organizer: UMW SBDC
Location: Virtual
This is a self-guided online learning module that covers the First Steps to Starting a Business webinar. You will receive the link to the module within 1 business day upon receiving your payment. You will have three weeks to go through the online module and it does not need to be completed before the end of the month. The module will provide you with information about the services offered by the SBDC, business research sources available, an overview of various business entities, local requirements for starting a business, and insurance requirements. Key takeaways: understanding how the SBDC can help your business, creating a mission statement, exploring customer discovery, providing information on the various business structures, licensing, registration, and insurances.
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First Thursdays with the SBA: Crowdfunding | 12:00 PM Organizer: UMW SBDC
Location: Virtual
Are traditional funding sources not a fit for your business? Consider crowdfunding. Join us as we discuss how crowdfunding works, why it may work for you, and tips and tricks on how to be a successful crowd funder. Finding revenue is one of the challenges for a project/idea/business. There are many options to help fund it. One option that may be the stepping stone to success is crowdfunding. Come in and learn if this is a possible funding stream for your future success. Maximized to the fullest use can mean more than money. Key takeaways will be: what is crowdfunding, how can crowdfunding help you finance your business, and mistakes to avoid in a crowdfunding campaign.
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