Alexandria SBDC
   801 N. Fairfax Street
   Suite 402
   Alexandria, VA 22314
   (703) 778-1292
   FAX (703) 778-1293
 Our Host 
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
 Founding Partners 
The City of Alexandria
City of Alexandria
Virginia Commerce Bank
Virginia Commerce Bank
William D. Euille & Associates
William D. Euille & Associates
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA
 Contributing Partners 
  BB&T
  Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust     Company
  Commerce Bank
  Commonwealth One Federal     Credit Union
  Dominion
  PNC Bank
  United Central Bank
  Wachovia Bank, N.A.


Workshops are intensive educational courses offered by numerous local organizations to help both experienced and inexperienced entrepreneurs expand their businesses.

To download or print the schedule, use the PDF version.

Area Small Business Workshops
January - March 2010
Date/Time Course Sponsor Location Fee Contact
January 5, 2010
10 - 11:30 am
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 5, 2010
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
For Nonprofits: Intro to Foundation Directory Online The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 5, 2010
12 Noon - 1 pm
Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Series - Using Video for Marketing South Fairfax SBDC Springfield Chamber of Commerce Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5 Chamber Members Free 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org
January 6, 2010
9 am - 2 pm
One-on-One Counseling Sessions from the Virginia Department of Business Assistance - 1 Hour Sessions VA Dept. of Business Assistance George Mason University Mason Enterprise Center 10890 George Mason Circle Bull Run Hall, Room 147 Manassas, VA 20110 Free, But Register 703-993-9415 http://www.novaptac.org/eventcalendar/detail.asp?eid=195&sid=535
January 6, 2010
9:30 - 11 am
For Nonprofits: Proposal Writing Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 6, 2010
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
For Nonprofits: Proposal Budgeting Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 7, 2010
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
January 7, 2010
9 am - 4 pm
How To Start a Business Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 $60; $50* Add'l. 1/2 price 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org *Lower price if use PayPal
January 7, 2010
9:30 - 11:30 am
Registering Your Business - Step by Step South Fairfax SBDC Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
January 7, 2010
10 - 11:15 am
For Nonprofits: Intro to Corporate Giving The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 7, 2010
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
For Nonprofits: Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 7, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Options for Funding Business Finance Center Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
January 8, 2010
1 - 4 pm
ABC's of Starting a Business Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
January 9, 2010
9:30 am - 12 Noon
Employment Tax Workshop Virginia Employment Commission VA Employment Comm. 5520 Cherokee Ave., #100 Alexandria, VA 22312 Free 703-813-1323 George.Bousselaire@vec.virginia.gov
January 11, 2010
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Marketing for Small Business 6 Sessions Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus NVCC-CT 328 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003 $249 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 12, 2010
11 am - 1:30 pm
Show Me The Money -- Intro to Federal Funding Sources Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology 2214 Rock Hill Road Herndon, VA $15 703-689-3080 www.cit.org
January 12, 2010
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
January 12, 2010
2 - 4 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 $5 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org
January 12, 2010
5:30 - 7 pm
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 12, 2010
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Small Business Start-Up 2 Sessions Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA $59 R $75 NR 703-228-7200 http://www.apsva.us/1540108819214883/lib/1540108819214883/Winter_Spring_2010_Catalog.pdf
January 13, 2010
9:30 - 11:30 am
Creating a Strong and Effective Board of Directors The Center for Nonprofit Advancement 1666 K St., NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20006 $89 202-457-0540 www.nonprofitadvancement.org
January 13, 2010
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
How to Become an 8(a) Company Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 $40; $30* Add'l. 1/2 price 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org *Lower price if use PayPal
January 13, 2010
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 Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 13, 2010
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
For Nonprofits: Your Board and Fundraising: An Intro Class for Small Nonprofits The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 13, 2010
7 - 10 pm
Secrets of Successful Consulting 2 Sessions Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA $59 R $79 NR 703-228-7200 http://www.apsva.us/1540108819214883/lib/1540108819214883/Winter_Spring_2010_Catalog.pdf
January 14, 2010
8:30 am - 12 Noon
Entrepreneur Express City of Falls Church Economiic Development Office Falls Church Chamber of Commerce Falls Church Community Ctr. 223 Little Falls Street Falls Church, VA 22046 Free, but Register 804-371-8131804.371.8131 www.vastartup.org
January 14, 2010
9:30 - 11:30 am
Plotting a Safe Internet Course for Your Business Success! Mason Enterprise Center, Prince William Campus and Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Mason Enterprise Center - GMU GMU-Bull Run Hall, Room 132 10890 George Mason Circle Manassas, VA 20110 $15 703-993-9415 http://www.novaptac.org/eventcalendar/detail.asp?eid=120&sid=543
January 18, 2010
6 - 9 pm
NxLevel™ Business Plan 10 Sessions Loudoun SBDC 21145 Whitfield Place, #104 Sterling, VA 20165 $485 703-430-7222 www.loudounsbdc.org
January 19, 2010
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
For Nonprofits: Intro to Foundation Directory Online The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 19, 2010
12 Noon - 1pm
Business Development Roundtable - Stealing Big Business Ideas for Your Small Business Alexandria Small Business Development Center 801 N. Fairfax St., #402 Alexandria, VA 22314 Free 703-778-1292 www.alexandriasbdc.org
January 19, 2010
6 - 9 pm
Building Your Own Website? Insider Tips to Doing it Well 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 *Must pay at least 7 days prior
January 19, 2010
7 - 9 pm
Starting Your Own Business 3 Sessions Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Fairfax HS 3501 Rebel Run Fairfax, VA 22030 $51 703-658-1201 http://www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
January 19, 2010
7 - 10 pm
Getting Into the Export Business Pre-req: Do's and Don't of Int'l. Trade Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA $59 R $79 NR 703-228-7200 http://www.apsva.us/1540108819214883/lib/1540108819214883/Winter_Spring_2010_Catalog.pdf
January 19, 2010
7:00 - 10 pm
How to Start a Small Business 4 Sessions Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus NVCC-CS 104 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003 $199 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 19, 2010
7:30 - 10 pm
Contracts & Negotiation 4 Sessions Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus NVCC-CT 125 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003 $149 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
8 - 10 am
Doing Business with: The Commonwealth of Virginia Arlington Economic Development VA Dept. of Business Assistance Arlington Economic Development 1100 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 1500 Arlington, VA Free, but Register 703-228-0833 www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com
January 20, 2010
8 - 10 am
Selling to Fairfax County Fairfax County Government Fairfax County Gov't. Center 12000 Gov't. Ctr. Parkway Fairfax, VA 22035 Free, But Register 703-324-3201 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpsm/osb
January 20, 2010
12 Noon - 1 pm
Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Series - New Year, New Marketing Plan South Fairfax SBDC Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5 Chamber Mmbrs Free 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org
January 20, 2010
6 - 9 pm
Business Planning for the Entrepreneur South Fairfax SBDC Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$35 $50 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Must pay at least 14 days prior
January 20, 2010
7 - 10 pm
Getting Into the Import Business Pre-req: Do's and Don't of Int'l. Trade Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA $59 R $79 NR 703-228-7200 http://www.apsva.us/1540108819214883/lib/1540108819214883/Winter_Spring_2010_Catalog.pdf
January 20, 2010
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Contracts & Negotiation 4 Sessions Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Alexandria Campus NVCC-AA 131 3001 N. Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 $99 703-845-6280 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
A - Z Grant Writing Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Accounting Fundamentals II Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
January 20, 2010
Online
Accounting Fundamentals Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
January 20, 2010
Online
Business & Marketing Writing Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
January 20, 2010
Online
Business Law for the Small Business Owner Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Creating a Successful Business Plan Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Creating Your Own Nonprofit Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Effective Business Writing Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
January 20, 2010
Online
Intro to Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2008 Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
January 20, 2010
Online
Introduction to Nonprofit Management Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Intro to QuickBooks 2007 Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Intro to QuickBooks 2008 Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Intro to QuickBooks 2009 Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Marketing Your Business on the Internet Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Marketing Your Own Nonprofit Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Mastery of Business Fundamentals Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2007 Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2007 Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
January 20, 2010
Online
Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Start Your Own Consulting Practice Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
January 20, 2010
Online
Start Your Own Small Business Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 20, 2010
Online
Wow, What a Great Event! Thru 3/12/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
January 21, 2010
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Effective Boards that Work: How You Can Make it Happen The Center for Nonprofit Advancement 1666 K St., NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20006 $89 Non-profits & Arl. Res. Free 202-457-0540 www.nonprofitadvancement.org
January 21, 2010
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
January 21, 2010
7 - 9 pm
Event Planning 2 Sessions Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA $50 R $65 NR 703-228-7200 http://www.apsva.us/1540108819214883/lib/1540108819214883/Winter_Spring_2010_Catalog.pdf
January 21, 2010
7 - 9 pm
Social Networking 2 Sessions Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Plum Ctr. for Lifelong Learning 6815 Edsall Rd. Springfield, VA 22151 $45 703-658-1201 http://www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
January 22, 2010
9 am - 4:30 pm
Small Business Toolkit Series: Legal & Risk Planning Also see 2/5/10; 3/12/10 Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$50 $65 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Must pay at least 14 days prior
January 22, 2010
10 - 11:15 am
For Nonprofits: Fundraising in a Challenging Economy The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 22, 2010
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
For Nonprofits: Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 25, 2010
9:30 - 11 am
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 25, 2010
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
For Nonprofits: Intro to Foundation Directory Online The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 25, 2010
6 - 9 pm
Patents, Trademarks & Copyright South Fairfax SBDC Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$40 $65 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Must pay at least 7 days prior
January 25, 2010
6 - 9 pm
QuickBooks I: Intro to QuickBooks Pro for Business Accounting 2 nights; Personal Laptop Required (More info at website) Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$75 $95 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Lower price only if paid at least 14 days in advance
January 26, 2010
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
How To Win SBIR Funding Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology 2214 Rock Hill Road Herndon, VA $95 703-689-3080 www.cit.org
January 26, 2010
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Federal Grants Compliance for Nonprofits The Center for Nonprofit Advancement 1666 K St., NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20006 $89 202-457-0540 www.nonprofitadvancement.org
January 26, 2010
10 - 11:30 am
For Nonprofits: Proposal Writing Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 26, 2010
10 am - 12 Noon
How To Obtain a GSA Schedules Contract General Svcs. Administration NCR Small Business Utilization Center GSA Reg. Ofc. Bldg. 7th and D Streets SW (Visitor Entrance D St.) Washington, DC 20407 Free, But Register Need Photo ID 202-708-5804 http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/eventView.do?viewType=DETAIL&eventId=5750&occurId=2702
January 26, 2010
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
For Nonprofits: Proposal Budgeting Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 26, 2010
6 - 9 pm
NxLevel for Business Startups™ 12 Weeks Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$350 $400 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Must pay at least 14 days prior
January 27, 2010
10 am - 11 am
For Nonprofits: Intro to Fundraising Planning The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
January 27, 2010
2 - 3 pm
Buyer Seller Information Exchange Session Loudoun County Procurement Division Government Center-1st Fl. 1 Harrison Street, S.E. Leesburg, VA Free, But Register 703-777-0403 http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=491&zoom_highlight=buyer+seller
January 28, 2010
9 am - 4 pm
Writing a Winning Business Plan Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 $60; $50* Add'l. 1/2 price 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org *Lower price if use PayPal
January 28, 2010
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
February 1, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Become a World Class Events Planner Alexandria Community Education Alexandria City Public Schools T.C. Williams HS 3330 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 $30 R $35 NR 703-824-6845 http://www.acps.k12.va.us/adulted/ace/catalog.pdf
February 2, 2010
12 Noon - 1 pm
Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Series - Resources to Create Marketing Videos South Fairfax SBDC Springfield Chamber of Commerce Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5 Chamber Members Free 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org
February 2, 2010
12 Noon - 1:15 pm
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 2, 2010
7 - 10 pm
Develop and Prepare a Successful Business and Marketing Plan 2 Sessions Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA $59 R $79 NR 703-228-7200 http://www.apsva.us/1540108819214883/lib/1540108819214883/Winter_Spring_2010_Catalog.pdf
February 2, 2010
7 - 9 pm
Protect Your Art and Writing 3 Sessions Alexandria Community Education Alexandria City Public Schools T.C. Williams HS 3330 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 $60 R $70 NR 703-824-6845 http://www.acps.k12.va.us/adulted/ace/catalog.pdf
February 3, 2010
9 am - 2 pm
One-on-One Counseling Sessions from the Virginia Department of Business Assistance - 1 Hour Sessions VA Dept. of Business Assistance George Mason University Mason Enterprise Center - GMU 10890 George Mason Circle Bull Run Hall, Room 147 Manassas, VA 20110 Free, But Register 703-993-9415 http://www.novaptac.org/eventcalendar/detail.asp?eid=195&sid=536
February 3, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 pm
How To Become A Successful Grant Writer Alexandria Community Education Alexandria City Public Schools T.C. Williams High School 3330 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 $30 $40 Non-res 703-824-6845 http://www.acps.k12.va.us/adulted/ace/catalog.pdf
February 3, 2010
7 - 9:30 pm
Business Etiquette Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA $35 R $45 NR 703-228-7200 http://www.apsva.us/1540108819214883/lib/1540108819214883/Winter_Spring_2010_Catalog.pdf
February 4, 2010
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
February 4, 2010
9 am - 4 pm
How To Start a Business Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 $60; $50* Add'l. 1/2 price 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org *Lower price if use PayPal
February 4, 2010
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
ABC's of Starting a Business Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
February 4, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Options for Funding Business Finance Center Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
February 4, 2010
7:00 - 9 pm
Intro to Non-profit Management 5 Sessions Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus NVCC-CC 115 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003 $149 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 5, 2010
8 - 9:30 am
First Friday Networking Breakfast (See website for topic) Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $7/Adv. $10/Door 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org
February 5, 2010
9:30 am - 5 pm
Small Business Toolkit Series: Creating a Marketing Plan Also see 3/12 Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$50 $65 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Must pay at least 14 days prior
February 8, 2010
7 - 9 pm
Event Planning Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Annandale HS 4700 Medford Drive Annandale, VA 22307 $35 703-658-1201 http://www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
February 9, 2010
8 am - 6 pm
ISO 9000: 2000 Standard: Is it Right for You? Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Mason Enterprise Center 4031 University Dr., 1st Fl. Fairfax, VA 22030 Call 703-277-7750 www.novaptac.org
February 9, 2010
9 am - 4 pm
Recordkeeping - Accounting for a Small Business Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 $60; $50* Add'l. 1/2 price 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org *Lower price if use PayPal
February 9, 2010
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
February 9, 2010
2 - 4 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 $5 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org
February 9, 2010
6 - 8:30 pm
Writing a Successful Business Plan Arlington Economic Development Arlington County Public Library - Central Arlington Public Library-Central Auditorium 1015 N. Quincy St. Arlington, VA Free, but Register 703-228-0833 www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com
February 9, 2010
7 - 10 pm
Showcase Your Business at Trade Shows and Events Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education McLean HS 1633 Davidson Rd. McLean, VA 22101 $39 703-658-1201 http://www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
February 10, 2010
10 - 11:15 am
For Nonprofits: Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 10, 2010
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
For Nonprofits: Intro to Corporate Giving The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 10, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Finding Funding for Your Non-profit Organization Alexandria Community Education Alexandria City Public Schools T.C. Williams HS 3330 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 $30 R $35 NR 703-824-6845 http://www.acps.k12.va.us/adulted/ace/catalog.pdf
February 11, 2010
12 Noon - 2 pm
Registering Your Business - Step by Step South Fairfax SBDC Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
February 11, 2010
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Government Contracts Practical Jump Start: Seven Steps To Success Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Mason Enterprise Center 4031 University Dr., 1st Fl. Fairfax, VA 22030 $50 703-277-7750 www.novaptac.org
February 11, 2010
7 - 10 pm
Business Etiquette Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Woodson HS 9525 Main St. Fairfax, VA 22031 $35 703-658-1201 http://www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
February 12, 2010
10:30 am - 12 Noon
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 12, 2010
12:15 - 1:15 pm
For Nonprofits: Intro to Foundation Directory Online The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 13, 2010
9 am - 3 pm
Preparing Successful Bids and Proposals Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Woodson HS 9525 Main St. Fairfax, VA 22031 $49 703-658-1201 http://www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
February 16, 2010
10:30 - 11:45 am
For Nonprofits: Fundraising in a Challenging Economy The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 16, 2010
12 Noon - 1:30 pm
For Nonprofits: Your Board and Fundraising: An Intro Class for Small Nonprofits The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 16, 2010
12 Noon - 1pm
Business Development Roundtable - Business Hacks: Technology Tips & Tricks To Make Your Workday Work Better Alexandria Small Business Development Center 801 N. Fairfax St., #402 Alexandria, VA 22314 Free 703-778-1292 www.alexandriasbdc.org
February 17, 2010
8 - 10 am
Selling to Fairfax County Fairfax County Government Fairfax County Gov't. Center 12000 Gov't. Ctr. Parkway Fairfax, VA 22035 Free, But Register 703-324-3201 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpsm/osb
February 17, 2010
10 - 11:30 am
For Nonprofits: Proposal Writing Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 17, 2010
11:30 am - 1 pm
Doing the Difficult Work: Effectively Making Changes in Your Organization The Center for Nonprofit Advancement Arlington Cnty. Central Library 1015 North Quincy St. Arlington, VA $89 202-457-0540 www.nonprofitadvancement.org
February 17, 2010
12 Noon - 1 pm
Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Series - Branding, What is It? South Fairfax SBDC Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5 Chamber Members Free 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org
February 17, 2010
12 Noon - 1 pm
For Nonprofits: Proposal Budgeting Basics The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 17, 2010
Online
A - Z Grant Writing Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Accounting Fundamentals II Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
February 17, 2010
Online
Accounting Fundamentals Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
February 17, 2010
Online
Business & Marketing Writing Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
February 17, 2010
Online
Business Law for the Small Business Owner Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Creating a Successful Business Plan Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Creating Your Own Nonprofit Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Effective Business Writing Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
February 17, 2010
Online
Intro to Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2008 Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
February 17, 2010
Online
Intro to Nonprofit Management Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Intro to QuickBooks 2007 Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Intro to QuickBooks 2008 Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Intro to QuickBooks 2009 Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Marketing Your Business on the Internet Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Marketing Your Own Nonprofit Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Mastery of Business Fundamentals Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2007 Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2007 Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
February 17, 2010
Online
Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Start Your Own Consulting Practice Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
February 17, 2010
Online
Start Your Own Small Business Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 17, 2010
Online
Wow, What a Great Event! Thru 4/9/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
February 18, 2010
8 - 9:30 am
Sane Use of Social Media for Business Owners Arlington Economic Development SCORE Arlington Economic Development 1100 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 1500 Arlington, VA Free, but Register 703-228-0833 www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com
February 18, 2010
9 am - 5:30 pm
Advanced SBIR Strategies to Improve Transition & Business Success Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology 2214 Rock Hill Road Herndon, VA $95 703-689-3080 www.cit.org
February 18, 2010
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
February 18, 2010
8:30 am - 3 pm
Small Business Industry Day at the Capitol Architect of the Capitol U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
East Front at First Street
and East Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC
Free, but Register 202-226-2734 www.aoc.gov
February 19, 2010
12:15 - 1:15 pm
For Nonprofits: Intro to Foundation Directory Online The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 22, 2010
6 - 9 pm
Driving Traffic to your Business Website Electronic Advertising 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 *Must pay at least 7 days prior
February 22, 2010
6 - 9 pm
QuickBooks II: Now What? Beyond the Basics 2 nights; Prereq: QuickBooks I Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$75 $95 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Must pay at least 14 days prior
February 23, 2010
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Technology to Enhance Business Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 $40; $30* Add'l. 1/2 price 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org *Lower price if use PayPal
February 23, 2010
10 am - 12 Noon
How To Obtain a GSA Schedules Contract General Svcs. Administration NCR Small Business Utilization Center GSA Regional Ofc. Bldg. 7th and D Streets SW (Visitor Entrance D St.) Washington, DC 20407 Free, But Register Need Photo ID http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/eventView.do?viewType=DETAIL&eventId=5750&occurId=2703
February 24, 2010
11 am - 12:30 pm
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 24, 2010
1 - 2:15 pm
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 Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 24, 2010
6 - 9 pm
Social Media and Online Tools for Business Business Incubation Center Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$40 $60 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org *Must pay at least 7 days prior
February 25, 2010
9 am - 4 pm
Writing a Winning Business Plan Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 $60; $50* Add'l. 1/2 price 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org *Lower price if use PayPal
February 25, 2010
10 - 11:30 am
For Nonprofits: Grantseeking Basics The Foundation Center Rockville Library 21 Maryland Avenue-3rd Fl. Rockville, MD 20850 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 25, 2010
10:30 - 11:30 am
Buyer Seller Information Exchange Session Loudoun County Procurement Division Government Center-1st Fl. 1 Harrison Street, S.E. Leesburg, VA Free, But Register 703-777-0403 http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=491&zoom_highlight=buyer+seller
February 25, 2010
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
For Nonprofits: Intro to Foundation Directory Online The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 25, 2010
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
February 25, 2010
7 - 9 pm
Can You Keep Your Day Job and Run a Small Business? 2 Sessions Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA $59 R $79 NR 703-228-7200 http://www.apsva.us/1540108819214883/lib/1540108819214883/Winter_Spring_2010_Catalog.pdf
February 25, 2010
7 - 9 pm
Small Business Legal Primer - 3 Sessions Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Fairfax HS 3501 Rebel Run Fairfax, VA 22030 $49 703-658-1201 http://www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
February 25, 2010
7 - 9:30 pm
Starting an Import/Export Business 4 Sessions Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Fairfax HS 3501 Rebel Run Fairfax, VA 22030 $91 703-658-1201 http://www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
February 26, 2010
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
GSA Schedules 101 Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 $40; $30* Add'l. 1/2 price 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org *Lower price if use PayPal
February 26, 2010
10:30 - 11:30 am
For Nonprofits: Intro to Fundraising Planning The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
February 26, 2010
11 am - 1 pm
Strategic Marketing Plan for Business Owners Business Incubation Center Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$35 $50 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org *Must pay at least 7 days prior
February 26, 2010
11:45 am - 1 pm
For Nonprofits: Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors The Foundation Center 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006 Free 202-331-1400 http://foundationcenter.org/events/
March 1, 2010
9:30 - 11:30 am
Restaurant Management 7 Sessions Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Plum Ctr. for Lifelong Learning 6815 Edsall Rd. Springfield, VA 22151 $129 703-658-1201 http://www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
March 1, 2010
7 - 9:30 pm
Cashing In Through a Web Presence Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA $35 R $45 NR 703-228-7200 http://www.apsva.us/1540108819214883/lib/1540108819214883/Winter_Spring_2010_Catalog.pdf
March 1, 2010
7 - 9:30 pm
Successful Business Writing 6 Sessions Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Centreville HS 6001 Union Mill Rd. Clifton, VA 20124 $125 703-658-1201 http://www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
March 2, 2010
12 Noon - 1 pm
Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Series - Using YouTube and Other Channels for Marketing South Fairfax SBDC Springfield Chamber of Commerce Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5 Chamber Members Free 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org
March 3, 2010
9 am - 2 pm
One-on-One Counseling Sessions from the Virginia Department of Business Assistance - 1 Hour Sessions VA Dept. of Business Assistance George Mason University Mason Enterprise Center - GMU 10890 George Mason Circle Bull Run Hall, Room 147 Manassas, VA 20110 Free, But Register 703-993-9415 http://www.novaptac.org/eventcalendar/detail.asp?eid=195&sid=537
March 3, 2010
9 am - 4 pm
How To Start a Business Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 $60; $50* Add'l. 1/2 price 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org *Lower price if use PayPal
March 3, 2010
6 - 8 pm
Facebook for Business - a Step by Step Guide Business Incubation Center Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$40 $65 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org *Must pay at least 7 days prior
March 4, 2010
Call for Time
Helping Hands Fund Orientation Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Free 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org
March 4, 2010
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
March 4, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Options for Funding Business Finance Center Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
March 5, 2010
8 - 9:30 am
First Friday Networking Breakfast (See website for topic) Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $7/Adv. $10/Door 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org
March 6, 2010
10 am - 1 pm
The Business of Art 5 Sessions Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus NVCC-CN 123 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003 $199 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 8, 2010
6 - 9 pm
ABC's of Starting a Business Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org
March 8, 2010
7 - 9 pm
Grant Writing 2 Sessions Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Plum Ctr. for Lifelong Learning 6815 Edsall Rd. Springfield, VA 22151 $45 703-658-1201 http://www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
March 8, 2010
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
8(a) Demystified: Understanding the Key to Maximizing Federal Contracting Opportunities Arlington Economic Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration Arlington Economic Development
1100 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 1500
Arlington, VA 22201
Free but Register by 3/5/10 703-228-0833 or www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com/bizlaunch
March 9, 2010
Call for Time
Low-Cost, No-Cost Marketing Tactics Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 $40; $30* Add'l. 1/2 price 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org *Lower price if use PayPal
March 9, 2010
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
March 9, 2010
2 - 4 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 $5 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org
March 9, 2010
6 - 8 pm
LinkedIn and Twitter for Business - a Step by Step Guide Business Incubation Center Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$40 $65 703-768-1440 www.cbponline.org *Must pay at least 7 days prior
March 10, 2010
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
8(a) Best Company Practices Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 $40; $30* Add'l. 1/2 price 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org *Lower price if use PayPal
March 11, 2010
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
March 11, 2010
7 - 10 pm
Develop and Prepare a Successful Business and Marketing Plan 2 Sessions Arlington Adult Education Arlington Public Schools Clarendon Educ. Center 2801 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA $59 R $79 NR 703-228-7200 http://www.apsva.us/1540108819214883/lib/1540108819214883/Winter_Spring_2010_Catalog.pdf
March 11, 2010
7 - 10 pm
Starting Your Own Business 2 Sessions Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Centreville HS 6001 Union Mill Rd. Clifton, VA 20124 $51 703-658-1201 http://www.fcps.edu/aceclasses/
March 11, 2010
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Implementing Cost Effective & Compliant Cost Accounting Systems -- Includes QuickBooks Implementation Tutorial Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology 2214 Rock Hill Road
Herndon, VA 20170
$75 VA Technol. Firms; $95 O/S VA 703-689-3080 www.cit.org
March 11, 2010
1 - 5 pm
Project Management for Federal R&D Grant Recipients Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology 2214 Rock Hill Road
Herndon, VA 20170
$75 VA Technol. Firms; $95 O/S VA 703-689-3080 www.cit.org
March 12, 2010
9 am - 2 pm
Marketing Plans for Government Contractors South Fairfax SBDC Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$80 $100 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Must pay at least 7 days prior
March 12, 2010
9 am - 4:30 pm
Small Business Toolkit Series: Business Planning and Financing for Growth Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$50 $65 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Must pay at least 14 days prior
March 12, 2010
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Preparing A Winning Federal Proposal Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 $40; $30* Add'l. 1/2 price 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org *Lower price if use PayPal
March 15, 2010
6 - 9 pm
Driving Traffic to your Business Website with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) 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 *Must pay at least 7 days prior
March 15, 2010
6 - 9 pm
QuickBooks I: Intro to QuickBooks Pro for Business Accounting 2 nights; Personal Laptop Required (More info at website) Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 *$75 $95 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org *Must pay at least 14 days prior
March 16, 2010
12 Noon - 1pm
Business Development Roundtable - Public Speaking: You’re Doing It More Often Than You Think – Best Practices Alexandria Small Business Development Center 801 N. Fairfax St., #402 Alexandria, VA 22314 Free 703-778-1292 www.alexandriasbdc.org
March 17, 2010
8 -10 am
Selling to Fairfax County Fairfax County Government Fairfax County Gov't. Center 12000 Gov't. Ctr. Parkway Fairfax, VA 22035 Free, But Register 703-324-3201 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpsm/osb
March 17, 2010
12 Noon - 1 pm
Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Series - Logo Basics: Do it Yourself or Hire Someone? South Fairfax SBDC Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Community Business P'ship. 7001 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 $5 Chamber Members Free 703-778-9922 www.cbponline.org
March 17, 2010
Online
A - Z Grant Writing Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Accounting Fundamentals II Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
March 17, 2010
Online
Accounting Fundamentals Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
March 17, 2010
Online
Business & Marketing Writing Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
March 17, 2010
Online
Business Law for the Small Business Owner Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Creating a Successful Business Plan Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Creating Your Own Nonprofit Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Effective Business Writing Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
March 17, 2010
Online
Intro to Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2008 Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
March 17, 2010
Online
Intro to Nonprofit Management Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Intro to QuickBooks 2007 Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Intro to QuickBooks 2008 Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Intro to QuickBooks 2009 Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Marketing Your Business on the Internet Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Marketing Your Own Nonprofit Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Mastery of Business Fundamentals Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2007 Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2007 Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
March 17, 2010
Online
Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Start Your Own Consulting Practice Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.ed2go.com/nvccan/
March 17, 2010
Online
Start Your Own Small Business Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 17, 2010
Online
Wow, What a Great Event! Thru 5/7/10 Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Annandale Campus Online Course $139 703-323-3168 http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 19, 2010
10 am - 12 Noon
Legal Requirements for Nonprofit Status 4 Sessions Northern Virginia Community College - Workforce Dev. Alexandria Campus NVCC-AA 131 3001 N. Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 $129 703-845-6280 http://www.nvcc.edu/alexandria/continuing/courses/spring/allcourses.asp
March 19, 2010
1:30 - 3:30 pm
QuickSTART Series: Business Basics (1 of 5) Series Through 4/23 Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and Arlington Economic Development Arlington Cnty. Public Library
1015 N. Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22201
Free but Register 703-228-0833 www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com/bizlaunch
March 23, 2010
Call for Time
Social Networking for Businesses Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 $40; $30* Add'l. 1/2 price 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org *Lower price if use PayPal
March 23, 2010
10 am - 12 Noon
GSA Schedules Training General Svcs. Administration NCR Small Business Utilization Center GSA Regional Ofc. Bldg. 7th and D Streets SW (Visitor Entrance D St.) Washington, DC 20407 Free, But Register Need Photo ID http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/eventView.do?viewType=DETAIL&eventId=5750&occurId=2704
March 23, 2010
2 - 3 pm
Buyer Seller Information Exchange Session Loudoun County Procurement Division Government Center-1st Fl. 1 Harrison Street, S.E. Leesburg, VA Free, But Register 703-777-0403 http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=491&zoom_highlight=buyer+seller
March 24, 2010
6 - 8:30 pm
Government Contracting: Seven Steps to Success Arlington Economic Development and The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Arlington Central Library
1015 N. Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22201
Free, but Register 703-228-0833 or www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com/bizlaunch
March 25, 2010
9 am - 4 pm
Writing a Winning Business Plan Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 740 15th St., NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20005 $60; $50* Add'l. 1/2 price 202-272-0390 www.scoredc.org *Lower price if use PayPal
March 25, 2010
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
March 26, 2010
1;30 - 3:30 pm
QuickSTART Series: Business Concept (2 of 5) Series Through 4/23 Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and Arlington Economic Development Arlington Cnty. Public Library
1015 N. Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22201
Free but Register 703-228-0833 www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com/bizlaunch
March 27, 2010
8 am - 2 pm
6th Annual Mega Job Fair and Entrepreneurship Expo Business Development Assistance Group, Skill Source Group, Fairfax County Government Fairfax County Gov't. Center
12000 Gov't. Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Free 703-538-7412 www.fairfaxmegajobfair.com
March 30, 2010
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Government Contracts Practical Jump Start: Seven Steps To Success Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Mason Enterprise Center 4031 University Dr., 1st Fl. Fairfax, VA 22030 $50 703-277-7750 www.novaptac.org
March 31, 2010
8 - 10 am
Hot Topics for Employers 2010 Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C., Payroll Network and Laurdan Associates, Inc. The Navy League Building
2300 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
Free, but Register by 3/25/10 703) 526-5583 or acottrell@beankinney.com

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