Attend the BizLaunch Bootcamp and learn the key skills you need to succeed and expand in business

The BizLaunch Bootcamp brings together experts from the business community and Northern Virginia Community Colleges Arlington Center faculty to provide intense smart business tools. Entrepeneurs and small business owners participate in courses and personalized training on topics ranging from designing a mission statement, to developing a business and marketing strategy, to financial aspects of running a business. Upon completing the BizLaunch Bootcamp, entrepreneurs are better positioned to run successful businesses.

"The differentiator in small businesses that succeed versus those that fail is the level of preparation and training," said Tara Miles, manager of AED's BizLaunch Program and winner of the SBA's 2006 Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award. "BizLaunch Bootcamp prepares small businesses to compete in today’s challenging marketplace."

BizLaunch Bootcamp is ideal for entrepreneurs with limited time, offering the core courses in an intense day and a half session. Appealing to Arlington’s varied demographic backgrounds, Bootcamps are available in both Spanish and English. BizLaunch Bootcamp participants have included African-Americans, Africans, Hispanics, Koreans, Indians and Middle Easterners.

Graduates of BizLaunch Bootcamp display certificates of completion, better prepared to start their new businesses.

The BizLaunch Bootcamp is a suggested prerequisite for Northern Virginia Community College’s BUS-116 course on entrepreneurship.

The BizLaunch Bootcamp 2006 was a resounding success, with over 50 participants attending the English and Spanish workshops. Graduates of Bootcamp found themselves prepared to start a successful business, armed with key skills in writing business plans, business development, marketing and finance. Featured instructors included Drew Tulchin from the Enterprise Development Group, Jaime Rullan from NOVA and Bruce Rink from Chevy Chase Bank.

Upcoming Bootcamps

Dr. Gene Brown of NVCC teaches business fundamentals.	Bootcamp participants learn from instructors and from each other, sharing ideas and best practices.
BizLaunch Bootcamp en Espanol, class of 2006. Watch for their new businesses, coming to Arlington soon!