Alexandria SBDC
801 N. Fairfax Street
Suite 402
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 778-1292
FAX (703) 778-1293
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Workshops are intensive educational courses offered by numerous local organizations to help both experienced and inexperienced entrepreneurs expand their businesses.

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Area Small Business Workshops
April - June 2008
Date/Time Course Sponsor Location Fee Contact
April 1, 2008
11 am - 1:30 pm
Start Your Business Loudoun Small Business Development Center Thomas Balch Library 208 West Market Street NW Leesburg, VA 20176 Free - but must pre-register 703-430-7222 www.loudounsbdc.org
April 2, 2008
6 - 9 pm
ABCs of Starting a Business Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
April 3, 2008
2:30 - 4 pm
Options for Funding Your Business Business Finance Center Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
April 3, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
How To Start a Business Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 $50 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org
April 3, 2008
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Small Business Resources Community Business Partnership Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
April 4, 2008
8 - 9:30 am
First Friday Networking Breakfast Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5/Adv. $8/Door 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
April 4, 2008
9 am - 12 Noon
Government Contract Accounting Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 $30 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org
April 4, 2008
11:30 am - 2 pm
Web Marketing and Search Technology: "Your virtual sales force…You can't afford not to be found on the web." Arlington SBDC George Mason University- Mason Enterprise Center at School of Public Policy Suite 341 901 S Highland St. Arlington, VA 22204 $35 Cash Only 703-892-1528 www.arlingtonsbdc.org/April%202008.asp
April 8, 2008
10 - 11:30 am
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
April 8, 2008
10 am - 1 pm
Smart Leads--Generating and Converting Leads into Sales Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 $30 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org
April 8, 2008
10 am - 12 Noon
Registering Your Business - Step by Step South Fairfax SBDC Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
April 8, 2008
12 Noon - 1pm
Small Business Resources Community Business Partnership Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
April 9, 2008
9:30 am - 12 Noon
For Nonprofits: Hot Topics in Employee Benefits The Center for Nonprofit Advancement 1666 K St., NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20006 $20 202-457-0540 www.nonprofitadvancement.org
April 9, 2008
12 Noon - 2 pm
E-News 202: Launching Your e-Newsletter Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$15 $20 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
April 9, 2008
6 - 8 pm
1, 2, 3's of Starting a Business Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org
April 9, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Introduction to Contracting with the Federal Government Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Mason Enterprise Center 4031 University Drive, 1st Fl. Fairfax, VA 22030 $45 703-277-7750 www.novaptac.org
April 10, 2008
1:30 - 3:30 pm
For Nonprofits: Robin Hood Marketing The Center for Nonprofit Advancement 1666 K St., NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20006 $69; Onsite $99 202-457-0540 www.nonprofitadvancement.org
April 11, 2008
9 am - 12 Noon
Business Development in the Federal Sector Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 $30 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org
April 11, 2008
9 am - 4:30 pm
Small Business Toolkit Series [4 Different Sessions; May Take in Any Order] Part 3 - Legal & Risk Planning (and 6/13) Part 1 - 5/16 Part 2 - 5/30; Part 4 - 4/25 and 6/27 Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$50 ea $65 ea 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
April 14, 2008
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Franklin Covey's The 7 Habits for Managers (2 Days) 2nd Day is 4/15 South Fairfax SBDC Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $799 *$399 **$450 703-277-7700 www.sbdc.org *Lower price only for SBDC Clients AND if paid at least 7 days in advance **SBDC Client Price
April 15, 2008
9:30 - 11:30 am
For Nonprofits: Legal Basics of Starting a Nonprofit The Center for Nonprofit Advancement 1666 K St., NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20006 $69; Onsite $99 202-457-0540 www.nonprofitadvancement.org
April 15, 2008
11:30 am - 1 pm
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
April 15, 2008
12 - 1 pm
Business Development Roundtable: Business Organizations - Great Resources for Leads Alexandria Small Business Development Center 801 N. Fairfax St., Suite 402 Alexandria, VA 22314 Free 703-778-1292 www.alexandriasbdc.org
April 15, 2008
6 - 9 pm
eBay Basics Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$35 $50 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
April 16, 2008
9:30 - 10:30 am
Small Business Loans Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 Free 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org
April 16, 2008
10 am - 3 pm
Non-Profit Management I Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$50 $65 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
April 16, 2008
10:30 am - 12 Noon
For Nonprofits: Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class for Small Nonprofits The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
April 16, 2008
1:30 - 2:30 pm
For Nonprofits: Introduction to Fundraising Planning The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
April 16, 2008
6 - 8 pm
Small Business Financial Series (3 Workshops): Part 1 - Creating & Understanding Financial Statements Part 2 -4/23 Part 3 - 4/30 Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $70 all 3 paid at once Early Bird OR Individ. Cost *$25 $35 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
April 16, 2008
Online Course
Creating a Successful Business Plan Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus Online Course $115 703-845-6280 www.nvcc.edu/alexandria/continuing/allcourses.asp
April 16, 2008
Online Course
Marketing Your Business on the Internet Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus Online Course $115 703-323-3168 www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing
April 16, 2008
Online Course
Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus Online Course $115 703-845-6280 www.nvcc.edu/alexandria/continuing/allcourses.asp
April 17, 2008
8 - 9 am
Small Business Resources Community Business Partnership Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
April 17, 2008
9 am - 1 pm
How to Submit a Winning MOBIS Proposal Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Mason Enterprise Center 4031 University Drive, 1st Fl. Fairfax, VA 22030 $125 703-277-7750 www.novaptac.org
April 17, 2008
11 am - 1:30 pm
Retirement Funding Options for Small Businesses: An Introduction Loudoun Small Business Development Center Cascades Library 21030 Whitfield Place Potomac Falls, Virginia 20165 Free - but must pre-register 703-430-7222 www.loudounsbdc.org
April 18, 2008
10 am - 1 pm
A, B, Cs Los principios de empezar un negocio Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs South Fairfax SBDC Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Gratuita 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
April 18, 2008
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
For Nonprofits: Proposal Writing Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
April 18, 2008
12 Noon - 3 pm
Blogs, Podcasts and Social Networking for Divas! Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$35 $50 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
April 18, 2008
1 - 2 pm
For Nonprofits: Proposal Budgeting Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
April 19, 2008
7:30 - 10:30 am
Ecommerce - Web marketing Seminar Enterprise Development Group and Arlington SBDC Suite 341 901 S Highland St. Arlington, VA 22204 $45 703-685-0510 michelle@entdevgroup.org
April 21, 2008
10 am - 12 Noon
For Nonprofits: Proposal Writing Basics The Foundation Center Fairfax County Gov't. Center 12000 Government Center Parkway - Room 315 C Fairfax, VA Free 703-324-8343 Maryann.Sheehan@fairfaxcounty.gov
April 21, 2008
6 - 9 pm
Websites: Do it Yourself or Hire a Pro Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$35 $50 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
April 22, 2008
8 am - 3:30 pm
5th Annual Small Business Conference: Best Practices for Businesses During Tough Economic Times BizLaunch and Arlington's Small Business Coordinating Council NRECA Conference Rooms 1 - 3 4301 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA $60 703-228-0833 www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com/index.cfm/13317?CFID=2034574&CFTOKEN=61720741&jsessionid=f0301d05af8b26ab92551a522a4572241144
April 22, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
For Nonprofits: QuickBooks for Nonprofits The Center for Nonprofit Advancement 1666 K St., NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20006 $199 202-457-0540 www.nonprofitadvancement.org
April 22, 2008
9 am - 7 pm
The Computer Take Back Event Community Business Partnership Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 http://www.cbponline.org/environment
April 22, 2008
11:30 am - 1 pm
Business Plan - The Universal Tool Arlington SBDC George Mason University- Mason Enterprise Center at School of Public Policy Suite 341 901 S Highland St. Arlington, VA 22204 $20 Cash Only 703-892-1528 www.arlingtonsbdc.org/April%202008.asp
April 22, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Responding to RFP’s Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Mason Enterprise Center 4031 University Drive, 1st Fl. Fairfax, VA 22030 $45 703-277-7750 www.novaptac.org
April 23, 2008
10 am - 3 pm
Non-Profit Management II Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$50 $65 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
April 23, 2008
10:30 am
Buyer Seller Information Exchange Session Loudoun County Procurement Division Loudoun County Gov't. Center 4th Floor 1 Harrison Street, S.E. Leesburg, VA Free 703-777-0403 www.loudoun.gov/procurement
April 23, 2008
10 - 11:15 am
For Nonprofits: How to Approach a Foundation: From Initial Contact to Getting Funded - What Does It Take? The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
April 23, 2008
11 am - 1:30 pm
Start Your Business Loudoun Small Business Development Center Cascades Library 21030 Whitfield Place Potomac Falls, Virginia 20165 Free - but must pre-register 703-430-7222 www.loudounsbdc.org
April 23, 2008
1:30 - 3:30 pm
For Nonprofits: How to Write a Development Plan The Center for Nonprofit Advancement 1666 K St., NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20006 $69; Onsite $99 202-457-0540 www.nonprofitadvancement.org
April 23, 2008
6 - 8 pm
Small Business Financial Series Part 2 - Financial Planning for Small Business Owners Part 3 - 4/30 Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $70 all 3 paid at once Early Bird OR Individ. Cost *$25 $35 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
April 23, 2008
11 am - 1:30 pm
LOCATION CHANGE! Start Your Business Loudoun Small Business Development Center Old Dominion University, NoVA Center, Room 325/326
21335 Signal Hill Plaza
Sterling, Virginia
Free but pre-register 703-430-7222 www.loudounsbdc.org
April 23, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Developing an Effective Business Plan Fairfax Small Business Development Center Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
$45 703-277-7700 www.sbdc.org
April 24, 2008
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Small Business Resources Community Business Partnership Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
April 24, 2008
8:30 am - 3 pm
OSDBU Procurement Conference Federal Government Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization The Show Place Arena 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue Upper Marlboro, MD $150 before 4/21 $200 walk-in www.fbcinc.com/osdbu/
April 24, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
For Nonprofits: Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 $125 - Save $25 for ea. add'l. person 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
April 24, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
Writing a Winning Business Plan Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 $50 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org
April 24, 2008
1 - 5 pm
Legal Start Fairfax Small Business Development Center Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
$35 703-277-7700 www.sbdc.org
April 25, 2008
9 am - 4:30 pm
Small Business Toolkit Series [4 Different Sessions; May Take in Any Order] Part 4 - Creating a Marketing Plan (and 6/27) Part 1 - 5/16 Part 2 - 5/30 Part 3 - 6/13 Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$50 ea $65 ea 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
April 26, 2008
7:30 - 10:30 am
How to Write a Business Plan Enterprise Development Group and Arlington SBDC Suite 341 901 S Highland St. Arlington, VA 22204 $45 703-685-0510 michelle@entdevgroup.org
April 26, 2008
9:30 am - 3 pm
BizStart Express Fairfax Small Business Development Center Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
$65 703-277-7700 www.sbdc.org
April 28, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
For Nonprofits: Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 $125 - Save $25 for ea. add'l. person 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
April 28, 2008
12 Noon - 1:30 pm
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
April 28, 2008
6 - 9 pm
ABCs of Starting a Business Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
April 29, 2008
8:30 am - 2 pm
Entrepreneur Express and Resource Fair: Moving Your Business Forward Virginia Department of Business Assistance & Loudoun County/Town of Leesburg Partners Ida Lee Recreation Center 60 Ida Lee Drive NW Leesburg, VA Free 703-771-2708 www.vastartup.org
April 29, 2008
9:30 - 11 am
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
April 29, 2008
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
For Nonprofits: Proposal Writing Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
April 29, 2008
1:30 - 4:30 pm
For Nonprofits: SAS 112 – How It Will Change Your Audit! The Center for Nonprofit Advancement 1666 K St., NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20006 $69; Onsite $99 202-457-0540 www.nonprofitadvancement.org
April 29, 2008
6 - 8 pm
Growing Your Business Series (3 Workshops): Workshop 1 - Human Resources Aspect of Growing Your Business Workshop 2 - 5/2 Workshop 3 - 6/25 South Fairfax SBDC Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $100 all 3 paid at once OR Individ. Cost *$35 $50 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
April 29, 2008
6 - 8:30 pm
Health Care Options For Small Businesses Loudoun Small Business Development Center Cascades Library 21030 Whitfield Place Potomac Falls, Virginia 20165 Free - but must pre-register 703-430-7222 www.loudounsbdc.org
April 29, 2008
6:30 - 9 pm
Tax Consequences And Compliance For Small Business - 4 Sessions Alexandria Community Education Alexandria City Public Schools T.C. Williams High School 3330 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 $70 R $80 NR 703-824-6845 (Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 9 pm) http://www.acps.k12.va.us/adulted.pdf
April 30, 2008
9 am - 12 Noon
8(a) Company Best Practices Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 $30 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org
April 30, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
For Nonprofits: Securing Corporate Partnerships The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 $195 - Save $25 for ea. add'l. person 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
April 30, 2008
6 - 8 pm
Small Business Financial Series Part 3 - The Three P's of Business: Product, Pricing & Profits Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $70 all 3 paid at once Early Bird OR Individ. Cost *$25 $35 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
April 30, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
QuickBooks Pro Fundamentals for Beginners Fairfax Small Business Development Center Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
$75 703-277-7700 www.sbdc.org
May 1, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
How To Start a Business Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 $50 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org
May 1, 2008
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
For Nonprofits: Introduction to Fundraising Planning The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
May 2, 2008
8 - 9:30 am
First Friday Networking Breakfast Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5/Adv. $8/Door 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
May 2, 2008
10 am - 12 Noon
Growing Your Business Series (3 Workshops): Workshop 2 - Listening to Your Business Workshop 3 - 6/25 South Fairfax SBDC Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $100 all 3 paid at once OR Individ. Cost *$35 $50 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
May 5, 2008
6 - 9 pm
Introduction to QuickBooks Pro™ for Business Accounting 2 nights; 2nd is 5/6 Personal Laptop Required Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$65 $85 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
May 6, 2008
10 am - 1 pm
Selling to Your Customer Base; Up-Sell, Cross-Sell, Re-sell Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 $30 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org
May 6, 2008
11:30 am - 1 pm
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
May 6, 2008
7 - 10 pm
Make Money with Your Ideas - 2 Sessions Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Boulevard Arlington, VA $59 R $79 NR 703-228-7200 www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp
May 6, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Successful Teaming Agreements and Subcontracts Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Drive, 1st Fl.
Fairfax, VA 22030
$45 703-277-7750 www.novaptac.org
May 7, 2008
9:30 - 10:30 am
Small Business Loans Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 Free 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org
May 7, 2008
10 - 11 am
For Nonprofits: Proposal Writing Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
May 7, 2008
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
For Nonprofits: Proposal Budgeting Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
May 7, 2008
6 - 7:30 pm
Personal Financial Series (4 Workshops): Part 1 - Goal Setting: Making Your Dreams a Reality Part 2 - 5/14 Part 3 - 5/21 Part 4 - 5/28 Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $40 all 4 paid at once OR Individ. Cost *$15 $20 See Offer! 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
May 7, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Creating a Successful Business Plan - 2 Sessions Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Marshall High School 7731 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043 $49 703-658-1201 www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
May 7, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Marketing to the Federal Government Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Mason Enterprise Center 4031 University Drive, 1st Fl. Fairfax, VA 22030 $45 703-277-7750 www.novaptac.org
May 8, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
For Nonprofits: Developing a Fundraising Plan The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 $195 - Save $25 for ea. add'l. person 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
May 8, 2008
2:30 - 4 pm
Options for Funding Your Business Business Finance Center Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
May 8, 2008
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Small Business Resources Community Business Partnership Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
May 8, 2008
10 am - 12 Noon
Marketing Your GSA Schedule Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Drive, 1st Fl.
Fairfax, VA 22030
$99 703-277-7750 www.novaptac.org
May 13, 2008
11:30 am - 2 pm
Web Marketing and Search Technology: "Your virtual sales force…You can't afford not to be found on the web." Arlington SBDC George Mason University- Mason Enterprise Center at School of Public Policy Suite 341 901 S Highland St. Arlington, VA 22204 $35 Cash Only 703-892-1528 www.arlingtonsbdc.org
May 13, 2008
6:30 - 9 pm
Trade Show Marketing Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Boulevard Arlington, VA $35 R $45 NR 703-228-7200 www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp
May 13, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Small Business Start-Up - 2 Sessions Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Boulevard Arlington, VA $59 R $75 NR 703-228-7200 www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp
May 13, 2008
7 - 9 pm
Starting Your Own Business - 3 Sessions Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Lake Braddock Sec. School 9200 Burke Lake Road Burke, VA 22015 $51 703-658-1201 www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
May 13, 2008
7 - 9:30 pm
Starting an Import/Export Business - 4 Sessions Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Marshall High School 7731 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043 $91 703-658-1201 www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
May 14, 2008
9 am - 5 pm
Franklin Covey's The 7 Habits for Managers - Customized for Small Business Owners and Employees Fairfax Small Business Development Center Mason Enterprise Center 4031 University Drive Suite 200 Fairfax, VA 22030 $399 703-277-7700 www.sbdc.org
May 14, 2008
6 - 8 pm
Personal Financial Series (4 Workshops): Part 2 - Where Has My Money Gone? Tracking and Budgeting Expenses Part 3 - 5/21 Part 4 - 5/28 Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $40 all 4 paid at once OR Individ. Cost *$15 $20 See Offer! 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
May 14, 2008
11 am - 1:30 pm
Basics of Importing & Exporting by Small Businesses Lousoun Small Business Development Center Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street NW
Leesburg, VA 20176
Free but pre-register 703-430-7222 www.loudounsbdc.org
May 15, 2008
8 - 9 am
Small Business Resources Community Business Partnership Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
May 15, 2008
7 - 9 pm
Start Your Own Daycare Operation - 2 Sessions Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education South County Skillsource Ctr. 8350 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22309 $45 703-658-1201 www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
May 15, 2008
7 - 9:30 pm
Effective Human Resources Skills for Managers - 2 Sessions Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Boulevard Arlington, VA $55 R $69 NR 703-228-7200 www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp
May 15, 2008
7 - 10 pm
Secrets of Successful Consulting - 2 Sessions Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Boulevard Arlington, VA $59 R $79 NR 703-228-7200 www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp
May 16, 2008
9 am - 12 Noon
GSA Schedules 101 Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 $30 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org
May 16, 2008
9 am - 4:30 pm
Small Business Toolkit Series [4 Different Sessions; May Take in Any Order] Part 1 - Business Planning and Financing for Growth Part 2 - 5/30; Part 3 - 6/13; Part 4 - 6/27 Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$50 ea $65 ea 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
May 17, 2008
9 am - 12 Noon
ABCs of Starting a Business Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
May 19, 2008
7 - 10 pm
The Art of Networking Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Boulevard Arlington, VA $39 R $50 NR 703-228-7200 www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp
May 20, 2008
8 - 10 am
Registering Your Business - Step by Step South Fairfax SBDC Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
May 20, 2008
9:30 - 11 am
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
May 20, 2008
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
1, 2, 3's of Starting a Business Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org
May 20, 2008
12 - 1 pm
Business Development Roundtable: Networking Tips and Techniques Alexandria Small Business Development Center 801 N. Fairfax St., Suite 402 Alexandria, VA 22314 Free 703-778-1292 www.alexandriasbdc.org
May 20, 2008
6 - 9 pm
Life Skills for Business Success Series (3 Different Workshops) Balancing Personal and Entrepreneurial Life (Other Parts, See 5/27 and 6/10) Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $100 all 3 paid at once OR Individ. Cost *$35 $50 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
May 20, 2008
7 - 9 pm
Do's and Dont's of International Trade Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Boulevard Arlington, VA $25 R $30 NR 703-228-7200 www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp
May 20, 2008
7 - 10 pm
Tax Strategies for the One-Person Business and Small Corporations - 2 Sessions Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Marshall High School 7731 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043 $74 703-658-1201 www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
May 20, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Accounting for Government Contracts-Everything You Need to Know Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Drive, 1st Fl.
Fairfax, VA 22030
$45 703-277-7750 www.novaptac.org
May 21, 2008
9:30 - 10:30 am
Small Business Loans Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 Free 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org
May 21, 2008
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
For Nonprofits: Introduction to Corporate Giving The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
May 21, 2008
6 - 8 pm
Personal Financial Series (4 Workshops): Part 3 - Building Financial Reserves and Assets Part 4 - 5/28 Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $40 all 4 paid at once OR Individ. Cost *$15 $20 See Offer! 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
May 21, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Pricing Your Product or Service to Improve Profits Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Marshall High School 7731 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043 $35 703-658-1201 www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
May 21, 2008
7 - 9 pm
Developing A Brand That Can Grow Your Business - 4 Sessions Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus 4001 Wakefield Chapel Road Annandale, VA 22003 $109 703-323-3168 www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing
May 21, 2008
Online Course
Marketing Your Business on the Internet - 6 Weeks Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus Online Course $115 703-323-3168 www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing
May 22, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
For Nonprofits: Cultivating Grantmaker Relationships The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 $195 - Save $25 for ea. add'l. person 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
May 22, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
Writing a Winning Business Plan Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 $50 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org
May 22, 2008
2 pm
Buyer Seller Information Exchange Session Loudoun County Procurement Division Loudoun County Gov't. Center 4th Floor 1 Harrison Street, S.E. Leesburg, VA Free 703-777-0403 www.loudoun.gov/procurement
May 22, 2008
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Small Business Resources Community Business Partnership Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
May 22, 2008
1 - 5 pm
Legal Start Fairfax Small Business Development Center Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
$35 703-277-7700 www.sbdc.org
May 22, 2008
6 - 8:30 pm
Start Your Business Loudoun Small Business Development Center Cascades Library
21030 Whitfield Place
Sterling, VA 20165
Free but pre-register 703-430-7222 www.loudounsbdc.org 703-430-7222 www.loudounsbdc.org 703-430-7222 www.loudounsbdc.org
May 24, 2008
7:30 - 10:30 am
Ecommerce - Web marketing Seminar Enterprise Development Group and Arlington SBDC Suite 341 901 S Highland St. Arlington, VA 22204 $45 703-685-0510 michelle@entdevgroup.org
May 27, 2008
10 am - 12 Noon
GSA Schedules Contract Training General Services Administration Office of Small Business Utilization - NCR GSA Regional Office Building 7th & D Street, SW Washington, DC 20407 Free 202-708-5804 www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/eventView.do?Location=all Need photo ID to enter bldg.
May 27, 2008
10 am - 1 pm
Smart Leads--Generating and Converting Leads into Sales Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 $30 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org
May 27, 2008
12 Noon - 1 pm
Small Business Resources Community Business Partnership Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
May 27, 2008
5:30 - 6:45 pm
Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
May 27, 2008
6 - 9 pm
Life Skills for Business Success Series (3 Different Workshops) Time Management (Also See 6/10) Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $100 all 3 paid at once OR Individ. Cost *$35 $50 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
May 27, 2008
7 - 10 pm
Getting Into the Import Business (Prereq. is "Do's and Dont's" 5/20 or Equivalent Knowledge) Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Boulevard Arlington, VA $39 R $50 NR 703-228-7200 www2.apsva.us/1540108819214883/site/default.asp
May 27, 2008
10 am - 1 pm
Financing Your Business Successfully Fairfax Small Business Development Center Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
$45 703-277-7700 www.sbdc.org
May 28, 2008
6 - 8 pm
Personal Financial Series (4 Workshops): Part 4 - The Debt Trap Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $40 all 4 paid at once OR Individ. Cost *$15 $20 See Offer! 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
May 28, 2008
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Accounting Theory: Understanding Your Financial Statements Fairfax Small Business Development Center Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Dr., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
$45 703-277-7700 www.sbdc.org
May 28, 2008
6 - 8:30 pm
Deliver a Dramatically Effective Elevator Speech Loudoun Small Business Development Center Cascades Library
21030 Whitfield Place
Sterling, VA 20165
Free but pre-register 703-430-7222 www.loudounsbdc.org
May 29, 2008
11:30 am - 1 pm
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
May 30, 2008
8:30 am - 2 pm
Marketing Plans for Government Procurement Opportunities South Fairfax SBDC Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$80 $100 703-277-7700 www.sbdc.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance
May 30, 2008
9 am - 4:30 pm
Small Business Toolkit Series [4 Different Sessions; May Take in Any Order] Part 2 - Tax Planning and Bookkeeping Part 3 - 6/13 Part 4 - 6/27 Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$50 ea $65 ea 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 7 days in advance