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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

What's Happening in Stafford, Virginia

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!

August 7

Payment Processing | 12:00 PM

Organizer: UMW SBDC

Location: Virtual

This one-hour webinar is designed for small business owners to learn more about credit card optimization, including reducing fees on credit cards and gifts cards.

Key Takeaways:

• Choosing a Processor - what to look for when picking a company to process credit cards.
• Visa/MC Interchange - find out how the processors get charged and how it affects you.
• Gift Card Programs - will setting up a gift card program for your business help? If so, learn how to set one up.
• Cash Discounting - Find out how to pass the fees to the cardholder in a way that doesn't break Visa/MC compliance.

August 13

August Coffee Talk | 8:00 AM

Organizer: Women's Leadership Colloquium at UMW

Location: 718 Venue

Join us at August’s Coffee Talk as we continue our book discussion on “Broadcasting Happiness” by Michelle Gielan, who headlined our 29th Annual Women’s Leadership Colloquium last November! This continued discussion will be led by Susan Coleman, Life Coach and recipient of the 2023 Patricia Lacey Metzger Distinguished Achievement Award. Share, learn and grow from other professionals in the Fredericksburg area.

August 21

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. In this class you will learn:

• Where to access the portal for application submission
• How to manage the required data
• What documents will be needed
• Eligibility guidelines

August 26

QuickBooks | 9:00 AM

Organizer: UMW SBDC

Location: Virtual

Did you know that more than 85% of business owners are using QuickBooks. Why? Because it is said to be “easy to use”. While it may be easier (italicize easier) than other software that is out there, many still find it intimidating and overwhelming. The key is learning how to use QuickBooks the right way; the way it was designed to be used. Our class focuses on the things you must know to use QuickBooks the right way, right from the start. Key takeaways will be:

• Getting started in QuickBooks online. Learn the tasks that should be completed in order to get your bookkeeping off to the best start possible.
• Day to day tasks. Learn how to perform the typical daily bookkeeping tasks, including: managing and categorizing bank transactions; adding and maintaining vendor and customer lists; creating customer invoices and recording payments; reconciling your bank and credit card accounts.
• Top 3 mistakes to avoid. Lean the 3 most common mistakes people make when using QuickBooks, and more importantly how you can avoid them.

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