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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
*Leading from Every Seat will be held at UMW - Dahlgren Campus, 4224 University Drive, King George, VA 22485 Learn more about the courses offered:
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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Join Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership for a free 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 with other business professionals from your region.
Details: August 2nd | 9am - 11am | UMW Main Campus About the Workshop:
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 an engaging live session highlighting the four required modules.
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.
Benefits of the Workshop: • Organizations of any size will gain valuable information about how to develop an effective internship program in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s standards
• Organizations with 250 or fewer employees will satisfy a key requirement for accessing free support from a state-appointed staffing agency to hire interns
• Organizations with 150 or fewer employees will satisfy a key requirement for accessing free support from a state-appointed staffing agency to hire interns and a 50% funding match to pay interns
• Participants will have the opportunity to learn and network with representatives of other organizations in the region |
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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. Don't miss out on the opportunity to network and gain valuable insights at our next event!
On August 14th, come and network with business professionals at one of Stafford's great breweries - Highmark Brewery - for Beer & Business: The Truth about RUNNING a Small Business!
Sponsored by Arsenal Events, this Beer & Business event promises an exceptional evening filled with networking opportunities, exceptional brews, and engaging conversations. Arsenal Events was founded in December of 2019 by Ken and Kristen Loescher. Their full-service, one-stop shop for race timing services has been supporting local race directors, small businesses, and non-profit organizations for the past 4 ½ years. Arsenal Events provides a seamless and memorable race experience for athletes from registration to crossing the finish line.
Save the date for Beer & Business: The Truth about RUNNING a Small Business! Join us on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Highmark Brewing. Don't miss out—register today for an evening of insights and connections! |
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July Coffee Talk | 8:00 AM
Organizer: Women's Leadership Colloquium at UMW Location: 718 Venue
Join us at June's Coffee Talk as we discuss the topic of Health & Wellness! In this session, learn how living a healthy lifestyle can build resilience. Discuss important habits that can help you build a strong foundation for navigating the adversities and challenges of life. June's Coffee Talk will be led by Season Plato, Certified Health & Wellness Coach. 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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Marketing 101 | 12:00 PM
Organizer: UMW SBDC
Location: Virtual This one hour webinar is designed to help shape your brand identity and foster growth for your small business. In a crowded digital arena, strategic marketing is essential for visibility and differentiation, ensuring relevance and success in today’s competitive landscape. Key takeaways will be: - Gain an understanding of your customer, target market and competitors
- Where to find the data
- Where to use your information
- How to optimize outreach
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GovCon 101: Proposal Development | 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 Business. In order to be successful in government contracting you must know how to respond to a solicitation with a winning proposal. A properly formatted proposal will help you get noticed and differentiate you from your competition and show you are a responsible and responsive bidder. In this presentation you will learn: - Proper formatting of a proposal
- How proposals are graded
- What are some common mistakes in proposal writing
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