About this Event
Entrepreneurship 101: From Idea to Expansion
Whether you are exploring a business idea, running a new start-up, or managing an established company, this free workshop is designed to give you the tools, insights, and connections to advance your entrepreneurial journey. Join aspiring business owners and fellow entrepreneurs for an interactive session packed with practical tips on starting, managing, and growing a business.
During this session you will learn how to:
- Validate and refine your business idea
- Strengthen your operations and marketing
- Access funding and business resources
- Avoid common pitfalls that hold entrepreneurs back
- Stay compliant with local tax requirements
Why attend?
- Expert Guidance
- Valuable insight
- Great Networking Opportunity
- No Cost to Attend
Registration Check In & Networking Breakfast: 8:15 am – 9:00 am.
Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
We look forward to seeing you on September 9th!
Info on how to get to the event:
UVA Fairfax Campus Logistics & Amenities | PDF to Flipbook
Our Speakers:
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration Check-In & Networking Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:03 AM
Welcome Remarks
🕑: 09:03 AM - 09:10 AM
Opening Remarks
🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:50 AM
Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Expansion
Host: Dr. Gregory Fairchild
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:05 AM
Entrepreneurship Group Exercise
🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Thinking of Starting a Business
Host: Kathryn Walker
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Business Licenses and Taxes
Host: Harjeet Pawar
🕑: 10:35 AM - 10:50 AM
Opening Your Small Business in Fairfax County
Host: Frank Kuhns
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Break
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Small Business Resources and Certifications
Host: Chris Ley
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
SBA Resources
Host: Nick Rajpara
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Ask the Small Business Experts Q&A
🕑: 11:45 AM - 11:50 AM
Closing Remarks
🕑: 11:50 AM - 02:00 PM
Post Event Networking
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
University of Virginia - Northern Virginia Campus, 8095 Innovation Park Drive, Falls Church, United States
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