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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
VDBAs
Events Calendar provides an up-to-date listing of seminars, workshops, & conferences
on a range of business-related topics. If you would like to request adding
an event, please contact
Will Vehrs.
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Event: Government Contracting for SWaM Firms - Chester
Region: Central
Host: Rep. Randy Forbes, 4th District
Registration begins at 8:45AM; seminar program from 9AM to Noon. Learn who to contact for Federal procurement opportunities! FREE. Please preregister at link.
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Jul 08, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008
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Event: Business Resource & Entrpreneurship Seminar Series - Pulaski
Region: Central
Host: New River Valley SBDC, Pulaski County, Pulaski Chamber of Commerce & Local Partners
This series of courses will develop your business
management skills. Experts in law, accounting,
finance, and marketing will cover the fundamentals of small business management. You'll gain knowledge about growth stages and problems, marketing, promotion and advertising, legal issues and requirements, record-keeping, accounting
and financial management, sources of
financing, real estate financing and
investment, and developing a business plan. The seminars are FREE; attend all or just those you need. Sessions are from 5:30PM - 7:30PM. Please pre-register! Seminar dates and topic: Developing a Business Plan = May 13, 2008 Marketing Your Business = June 10, 2008 Legal Issues and Risk Management = July 8, 2008 Finance Your Business = August 12, 2008 Record Keeping and Financial Management = September 9, 2008 Business Tax Concerns = October 14, 2008 E Commerce and Websites = November 11, 2008
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Event: SWaM Sub-Contractor Meet & Greet - Williamsburg
Region: Statewide
Host: Barton Malow Company
This is a free open house for the Virginia SWaM community to discuss potential subcontractor construction opportunities for the new School of Education at the College of William and Mary. The project will be a 112,280 sq. ft. 3 story brick building on campus. Event begins at 2PM. Refreshments will be served.
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Event: How to Win SBIR Awards - Charlottesville
Region: Statewide
Host: Center for Innovative Technology
CIT is proud to offer this unique and highly acclaimed Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) business development seminar that shows how to evoke the desired responses in reviewers of SBIR applications through strategic planning, marketing and proposal development. Both novice and experienced grant writers will benefit from attending. This workshop is ideal for anyone planning an SBIR/STTR submission over the next 6-9 months, or is curious to learn how SBIR/STTR can apply to your business. Significant savings to Virginia's research community who register early. Space is limited to the first 25 who register, so don't delay. Instructor from The SBIR Resource Center has over 15 years experience in SBIR programs and over 30 in federal contracting and proposal development. Register at link. Fees vary from $125 - $325. Special room rate of $59 available by mentioning "SBIR Workshop."
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Event: Advanced Techniques in Obtaining Federal Business - Atlee
Region: Central
Host: Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce & Hanover County
At this 5:30 - 8:30PM dinner meeting, Class instructor: Joe Moore of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center will cover How to understand bidding processes and learn about the needs and buying practices of your potential customer, understanding federal regulations and acquisitions, how to identify major purchasing agencies, identify federal prime contractors, and become a federal contract subcontractor. He will also cover basic government contract writing tips. Cost is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Please pre-register.
More Information
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Event: *Advanced Techniques in State Procurement - Alexandria
Region: Northern
Host: NVCC & VDBA
Learn how to effectively sell your firm's products and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia and local governments. Meet agency purchasing representatives! This FREE workshop begins at 8AM with registration, refreshments and networking. The program lasts from 9AM - Noon. A networking lunch, provided by BB&T, follows until 1:30PM. Space is limited; register today at link.
[ Agenda and More Info ]
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Event: Independent Business Owners Conference - Petersburg
Region: Central
Host: Independent Business Owners
Save the date or register now at the registration link below! The theme is "Entrepreneurs, Striving, Encouraging and Growing." 8AM-3PM; $31.82 cost includes continental breakfast and buffet lunch. Requesting that all payments be made in advance, by August 18, 2008, prefer not to receive any payments at the Door but will accept. Cash only; cannot accept debit or credit cards.
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Event: *Advanced Techniques in State Procurement - Manassas
Region: Northern
Host: VDBA, GMU
Save the date! Check back for details.
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Event: Non-Profit Networking - Newport News
Region: Statewide
Host: Steps-2-Success, Inc,
If you are interested in starting a non-profit organization, need help with your existing organization, seek volunteers, or need non-profit services, this conference may be helpful. Register at link; attendees, $30, exhibitors $495.
More Information
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Event: USTDA Expanding Global Markets Summit - DC
Region: Statewide
Host: DC - MD - VA
Save the date! USTDA offers grants to assist companies in exporting. Check back for information as it becomes available.
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Sep 24, 2008 - Sep 25, 2008
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Event: 2008 Virginia Forum for Excellence - Richmond
Region: Statewide
Host: US Senate Productivity and Quality Award for Virginia
Save the Date! Check back for more details as they become available. The Honorable Patrick O. Gottschalk, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade and T.W. Scott, Vice President, Intelligence and Information Systems, Raytheon Information Solutions, will be keynote speakers. There will also be 12 workshops on performance excellence topics.
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Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008
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Event: Save the Date! Virginia Conference on World Trade
Region: Statewide
Host: VEDP, VPA, US India Business Council
Ambassador of India to the United States Ronen Sen will serve as a keynote speaker during the 2008 Virginia Conference on World Trade. Sponsored by MeadWestvaco (MWV) and The Tata Group of India, the conference will showcase the opportunities and demystify the challenges of doing business in Virginia and India.
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Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008
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Event: Virginia Public Procurement Forum - Hampton
Region: Statewide
Host: Department of General Services
Save the date! Theme is "Navigating shifting tides--Virginia leading the way." See link for more information
More Information
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Event: Government Contracting for SWaM Firms - Chester
Region: Central
Host: Rep. Randy Forbes, 4th District
Registration begins at 8:45AM; seminar program from 9AM to Noon. Learn who to contact for Federal procurement opportunities! FREE. Please preregister at link.
More Information
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Jul 08, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008
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Event: Business Resource & Entrpreneurship Seminar Series - Pulaski
Region: Central
Host: New River Valley SBDC, Pulaski County, Pulaski Chamber of Commerce & Local Partners
This series of courses will develop your business
management skills. Experts in law, accounting,
finance, and marketing will cover the fundamentals of small business management. You'll gain knowledge about growth stages and problems, marketing, promotion and advertising, legal issues and requirements, record-keeping, accounting
and financial management, sources of
financing, real estate financing and
investment, and developing a business plan. The seminars are FREE; attend all or just those you need. Sessions are from 5:30PM - 7:30PM. Please pre-register! Seminar dates and topic: Developing a Business Plan = May 13, 2008 Marketing Your Business = June 10, 2008 Legal Issues and Risk Management = July 8, 2008 Finance Your Business = August 12, 2008 Record Keeping and Financial Management = September 9, 2008 Business Tax Concerns = October 14, 2008 E Commerce and Websites = November 11, 2008
More Information
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Event: *CANCELLED Selling to the Commonwealth - Charlottesville
Region: Central
Host: VDBA & Other State Agencies
This event has been cancelled. It may be rescheduled.
[ More Info ]
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Event: SWaM Sub-Contractor Meet & Greet - Williamsburg
Region: Statewide
Host: Barton Malow Company
This is a free open house for the Virginia SWaM community to discuss potential subcontractor construction opportunities for the new School of Education at the College of William and Mary. The project will be a 112,280 sq. ft. 3 story brick building on campus. Event begins at 2PM. Refreshments will be served.
More Information
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Event: How to Win SBIR Awards - Charlottesville
Region: Statewide
Host: Center for Innovative Technology
CIT is proud to offer this unique and highly acclaimed Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) business development seminar that shows how to evoke the desired responses in reviewers of SBIR applications through strategic planning, marketing and proposal development. Both novice and experienced grant writers will benefit from attending. This workshop is ideal for anyone planning an SBIR/STTR submission over the next 6-9 months, or is curious to learn how SBIR/STTR can apply to your business. Significant savings to Virginia's research community who register early. Space is limited to the first 25 who register, so don't delay. Instructor from The SBIR Resource Center has over 15 years experience in SBIR programs and over 30 in federal contracting and proposal development. Register at link. Fees vary from $125 - $325. Special room rate of $59 available by mentioning "SBIR Workshop."
More Information
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Event: Advanced Techniques in Obtaining Federal Business - Atlee
Region: Central
Host: Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce & Hanover County
At this 5:30 - 8:30PM dinner meeting, Class instructor: Joe Moore of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center will cover How to understand bidding processes and learn about the needs and buying practices of your potential customer, understanding federal regulations and acquisitions, how to identify major purchasing agencies, identify federal prime contractors, and become a federal contract subcontractor. He will also cover basic government contract writing tips. Cost is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Please pre-register.
More Information
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Event: Small Business Advisory Board Meeting - Richmond
Region: Statewide
Host: VDBA
Special meeting, 8AM - 9AM.
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Event: *Advanced Techniques in State Procurement - Alexandria
Region: Northern
Host: NVCC & VDBA
Learn how to effectively sell your firm's products and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia and local governments. Meet agency purchasing representatives! This FREE workshop begins at 8AM with registration, refreshments and networking. The program lasts from 9AM - Noon. A networking lunch, provided by BB&T, follows until 1:30PM. Space is limited; register today at link.
[ Agenda and More Info ]
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Event: Independent Business Owners Conference - Petersburg
Region: Central
Host: Independent Business Owners
Save the date or register now at the registration link below! The theme is "Entrepreneurs, Striving, Encouraging and Growing." 8AM-3PM; $31.82 cost includes continental breakfast and buffet lunch. Requesting that all payments be made in advance, by August 18, 2008, prefer not to receive any payments at the Door but will accept. Cash only; cannot accept debit or credit cards.
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Event: *Advanced Techniques in State Procurement - Manassas
Region: Northern
Host: VDBA, GMU
Save the date! Check back for details.
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Event: Non-Profit Networking - Newport News
Region: Statewide
Host: Steps-2-Success, Inc,
If you are interested in starting a non-profit organization, need help with your existing organization, seek volunteers, or need non-profit services, this conference may be helpful. Register at link; attendees, $30, exhibitors $495.
More Information
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Event: USTDA Expanding Global Markets Summit - DC
Region: Statewide
Host: DC - MD - VA
Save the date! USTDA offers grants to assist companies in exporting. Check back for information as it becomes available.
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Sep 24, 2008 - Sep 25, 2008
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Event: 2008 Virginia Forum for Excellence - Richmond
Region: Statewide
Host: US Senate Productivity and Quality Award for Virginia
Save the Date! Check back for more details as they become available. The Honorable Patrick O. Gottschalk, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade and T.W. Scott, Vice President, Intelligence and Information Systems, Raytheon Information Solutions, will be keynote speakers. There will also be 12 workshops on performance excellence topics.
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Oct 15, 2008 - Oct 16, 2008
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Event: Save the Date! Virginia Conference on World Trade
Region: Statewide
Host: VEDP, VPA, US India Business Council
Ambassador of India to the United States Ronen Sen will serve as a keynote speaker during the 2008 Virginia Conference on World Trade. Sponsored by MeadWestvaco (MWV) and The Tata Group of India, the conference will showcase the opportunities and demystify the challenges of doing business in Virginia and India.
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Nov 16, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008
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Event: Virginia Public Procurement Forum - Hampton
Region: Statewide
Host: Department of General Services
Save the date! Theme is "Navigating shifting tides--Virginia leading the way." See link for more information
More Information
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