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Networking
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March
NETWORKING
Columbia Pike Business Opportunity Network
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| Sponsored by CPRO, in partnership with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Business Development Assistance Group (BDAG), ECDC Enterprise Development Group (EDG), and the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
Date: March 18, 2010
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| Time: 8:00 am to 9:30 am |
| Location: 55 Hundred, 5500 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA |
| Fee: Free |
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BizLaunch and the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization (CPRO) are hosting a series of networking opportunities for small businesses on Columbia Pike and other professionals interested in this redeveloping corridor. These events offer entrepreneurs an opportunity to meet other local business people, discuss common challenges and share solutions. People you meet may become new customers, plus you’ll develop new contacts from the government, nonprofit and private sectors that can be helpful to your business.
Columbia Pike is Changing…Is Your Business Ready?
Major redevelopment of commercial properties along the Pike will bring new residents and office workers. This means more customers for your business, but also new competition: now is the time to review your business plan, develop creative marketing strategies, strengthen the loyalty of your customer base and prepare to take advantage of new opportunities. |
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For more information
phone 703-228-0833 or email Darnell Roseboro .
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Register Online.
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EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
Contratación Gubernamental - Siete pasos para el éxito
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| Sponsored by BizLaunch y La Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Washington DC |
Date: March 24, 2010
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| Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
| Location: 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA |
| Fee: Gratis. Es necesario registrarse |
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¿Planea venderle al Gobierno Federal? Si es así, hay siete pasos claves que usted debe tomar para poder ganar contratos del gobierno. En este seminario, se proveerá información básica y avanzada que lo ayudará no solo a empezar su negocio pero también a obtener contratos exitosamente. Aprenda como y donde el gobierno compra sus productos y servicios. ¿Adónde están las oportunidades?, ¿Cómo un negocio pequeño se asocia con un contratista grande para obtener contratos? ¿Cómo identificar a sus competidores y precios? Todas estas preguntas y más serán contestadas en esta sesión informativa. |
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For more information
phone 703.228.0802 , email Rebeca Blanco. Business Development Manager , or visit BizLaunch Web site.
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Register Online.
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WORKSHOPS
Social Networking for Businesses
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| Sponsored by SCORE |
Date: March 23, 2010
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| Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| Location: 740 15th Street, N.W. 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. |
| Fee: $40 |
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Social media buzz is everywhere in the consumer and business press. Are you being left behind or wisely avoiding a time wasting fad? This workshop will help you look at Social Media as any other marketing tactic and its applicability (or not) in your marketing plan. This will be combined with practical tips for using social media as well as search engine optimization (SEO) to increase the traffic to your most critical store location - your company's Web site! |
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For more information
phone (202) 272-0390 or visit SCORE Chapter One.
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Government Contracting: Seven Steps to Success
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| Sponsored by Arlington Economic Development and the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
Date: March 24, 2010
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| Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm |
| Location: Arlington County Public Library, Central, Arlington, VA |
| Fee: Free - Registration Required |
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If you are selling to the government, there are seven key steps you need to take in order to win contracts. At this complimentary seminar, we provide basic and advanced information that will help your business to get started and successfully win contracts. Learn how and where the government buys. Where are the opportunities? How does a small business team with large contractors? How does a business identify competition and find their prices? All these questions and more will be answered.
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For more information
phone 703-228-0833 , email Darnell Roseboro , or visit BizLaunch Web site.
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Register Online.
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Writing a Winning Business Plan
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| Sponsored by SCORE |
Date: March 25, 2010
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| Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Location: 740 15th Street, N.W. 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. |
| Fee: $60 |
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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, i.e., business description; market analysis; marketing plan; management; operations and financial projections of cash flow; profit and loss and balance sheet. |
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For more information
phone 202-272-0390 or visit SCORE Chapter One.
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