Calendar of Upcoming Business Events


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May

A Networking Reception for Technology Business & Policy Professionals
Sponsored by Washington Network Group
Date: May 13, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: International Court Tennis Club of Washington, 1800 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA
Fee: See website for details
       The WNG convenes this networking event for technology sector professionals in the greater Washington, D.C. region. The reception is held under the auspices of our Technology Roundtable and Entrepreneur Roundtable, and presents a marketing and business development opportunity for companies and professionals to increase awareness of their products and services.
For more information phone (703) 528-5553 or visit Washington Network Group website.


13th Annual ABBIES Awards
Date: May 13, 2008
Time: 7:30 am to null:00 am
Location: Sheraton National Hotel , Arlington, VA
       The ABBIES awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of Arlington businesses. Nominations are now being accepted. All members of the public and press are invited and encouraged to attend.
For more information phone (703) 525-2400 or visit Arlington Chamber of Commerce page.


Writing a Successful Business Plan
Sponsored by Arlington Economic Development & Arlington County Public Library - Central
Date: May 14, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Arlington Central Library, 1015 North Quincy Street, Auditorium, Arlington, VA
Fee: Free - Registration is required
       Learn how to write a successful plan for your business. A comprehensive business plan is the critical step in starting a new business. This is a BizLaunch Core Course.
For more information phone (703) 228-0833 , email Darnell Roseboro , or visit BizLaunch website.
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Taxes for Small Business
Sponsored by Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (WACIF)
Date: May 15, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: 961 H Street, NE, Washington, DC
Fee: Free
      
For more information phone (202) 529-5505 or visit WACIF website.


GSA Schedules 101
Sponsored by SCORE
Date: May 16, 2008
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: 740 15th Street NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC
Fee: $30
       Topics include what is a GSA Schedule, advantages for Federal Government and contractors, ordering methodologies, how to win business with the GSA Schedule, working with contracting officers, maintenance and agreements, teaming and new issues.
For more information phone (202) 272-0390 or visit SCORE website.


Small Business Owners’ Loan Day
Sponsored by Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (WACIF)
Date: May 19, 2008
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE, Washington, DC
Fee: Free
      
For more information phone (202) 529-5505 or visit WACIF website.


Women in Small Business
Sponsored by Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (WACIF)
Date: May 20, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE, Washington, DC
Fee: Free
      
For more information phone (202) 529-5505 or visit WACIF website.


Small Business Loans
Sponsored by SCORE & SBA
Date: May 21, 2008
Time: 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Location: 740 15th Street NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC
Fee: Free
       This seminar reviews the SBA guaranteed Bank Loan products, eligibility and how to apply. This is a FREE one-hour session held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Afterwards, make an appointment for a free SCORE counseling session.
For more information phone (202) 272-0390 or visit SCORE website.


Writing a Winning Business Plan
Sponsored by SCORE
Date: May 22, 2008
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: 740 15th Street NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC
Fee: $50
       This workshop helps you prepare a professional business plan to start a business and/or obtain a loan. It covers the Plan concepts and the written material each plan must include--business description, market analysis, marketing plan, management, operations and financial projections of cash flow, profit & loss and balance sheet.
For more information phone (202) 272-0390 or visit SCORE website.


Grantseeking Basics
Sponsored by Arlington Economic Development, Arlington County Public Library and the Foundation Center
Date: May 27, 2008
Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Arlington County Public Library, Central, Auditorium, Arlington, VA
Fee: FREE
       Are you a representative of a nonprofit organization? New to fundraising? Want to know more about Foundation Center resources and the funding research process? Learn how the Center's resources can help you become a more effective grantseeker! For beginners, this introduction to the library provides instruction in foundation research and identification of potential funders. Please Note: If you are a representative of a foreign NGO or a U.S.-based nonprofit with international programs, you may be interested in taking our Grantseeking Basics for International Organizations instead. This orientation is not intended for individuals seeking grants for their own use. Please refer to our resources for Individual Grantseekers.
For more information phone 703-228-0853 or email Tara Miles .
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