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A Networking Reception for Technology Business & Policy Professionals
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| 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 |
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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.
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For more information
phone (703) 528-5553 or visit Washington Network Group website.
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13th Annual ABBIES Awards
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Date: May 13, 2008
| | Time: 7:30 am to null:00 am |
| Location: Sheraton National Hotel , Arlington, VA |
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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. |
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For more information
phone (703) 525-2400 or visit Arlington Chamber of Commerce page.
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Writing a Successful Business Plan
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| 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 |
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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. |
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For more information
phone (703) 228-0833 , email Darnell Roseboro , or visit BizLaunch website.
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Register Online.
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Taxes for Small Business
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| 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 |
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For more information
phone (202) 529-5505 or visit WACIF website.
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GSA Schedules 101
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| 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 |
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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. |
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For more information
phone (202) 272-0390 or visit SCORE website.
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Small Business Owners’ Loan Day
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| 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 |
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For more information
phone (202) 529-5505 or visit WACIF website.
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Women in Small Business
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| 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 |
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For more information
phone (202) 529-5505 or visit WACIF website.
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Small Business Loans
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| 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 |
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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. |
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For more information
phone (202) 272-0390 or visit SCORE website.
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Writing a Winning Business Plan
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| 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 |
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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. |
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For more information
phone (202) 272-0390 or visit SCORE website.
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Grantseeking Basics
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| 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 |
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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.
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For more information
phone 703-228-0853 or email Tara Miles .
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Register Online.
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