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2012 Minority Business Leader Awards Announces Winners

Comment February 13, 2012 in Events, News

The Washington Business Journal and Title Sponsor, Holland & Knight, has announced the Greater Washington region’s top minority business owners and leaders at the Fifth Annual Minority Business Leader Awards program on Friday, March 16, 2011 at The Capital Hilton Hotel. These awards will honor the entrepreneurial drive, creativity and success of the honorees. Learn…Read More »


Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) Announces Its Third Annual Business Expo

Comment February 10, 2012 in Events, News

The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) , a membership driven organization that supports the economic development of the Greater Washington metropolitan area by facilitating the success of Latino and other minority-owned businesses and the communities they serve through networking, advocacy, education, and access to capital, will host its third annual business expo on…Read More »


EVENT: SCORE Presents “Technology Support for Small Businesses”

Comment February 7, 2012 in Events, News, Washington DC

SCORE, America’s premier source of free and confidential small business advice, through its e-Business Now initiative, announces “Technology Support for Small Businesses,” a FREE one-day educational and networking event for small business leaders. The event, to be held Wednesday, February 15th at the Washington, DC Convention Center is filled with workshops, buzz sessions and meet-and-greet…Read More »


DSLBD launches ExportDC

Comment January 10, 2012 in Events, News, Washington DC

The ExportDC program is a new initiative launched by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) designed to increase the number of DC small businesses that export, grow the dollar value of exports from District businesses, and coordinate trade missions for qualified District-based businesses. The ExportDC program is funded by the US Small…Read More »


TransportationCamp is Coming to D.C.

Comment January 4, 2012 in Events, News, Washington DC

TransportationCamp, a free unconference, is coming to Washington DC on January 21, 2012. TransportationCamp brings together transportation professionals, technologists, and others interested in the intersection of urban transportation and technology.


Business Day in Annapolis – January 19, 2012

Comment December 6, 2011 in Events, Maryland, News

Business Day in Annapolis will connect hundreds of business leaders with decision makers in Annapolis to promote a strong pro-business, pro-jobs agenda. This event, which will be held at the Loews Annapolis Hotel, beginning at 7:30 a.m., is an outstanding opportunity to: Network with hundreds of other Maryland business leaders. Learn about the impact federal…Read More »


Selling to Fairfax County Workshop

Comment November 30, 2011 in Events, News

Fairfax County

Business representatives are invited to attend the Selling to Fairfax County workshop. WHEN: December 21, 2011, 9:00 am to 11:00 am WHERE: Fairfax County Government Center 12000 Government Center Parkway Fairfax, Virginia 22035 You will have an opportunity to meet staff from the county’s Purchasing department and become familiar with the county’s process. Workshop topics…Read More »


District Innovation: A Showcase of Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation in DC

Comment November 17, 2011 in Events, News

District Innovation

DC Social Innovation Project identifies and invests in creative new ideas that tackle pressing social issues in Washington, DC by providing funding and resources to help individuals and community groups launch projects and social ventures in order to improve their communities.  On November 29, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., District Innovation will showcase the…Read More »


Fairfax County EDA Workshop: Exporting 201: The Financial and Legal Aspects of Exporting

Comment November 16, 2011 in Events, News, Northern Virginia

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA)

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), First Citizens Bank and the Williams Mullen law firm will conduct a workshop on December 1 covering the financial and legal aspects of exporting goods and services. “Exporting 201: The Financial and Legal Aspects of Exporting” is designed to serve firms considering international markets and companies already exporting…Read More »


DC WBC SBA/FDIC Financial Educational Training

Comment November 14, 2011 in Events, News

UPDATE 11/18/2011: Registration is FULL for this event.  You can contact the DC Women’s Business Center (DC WBC) to be added to the waitlist. For more upcoming events visit our Calendar of Events The DC WBC is honored to host a Financial Education Training for small businesses on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at at 727 15th…Read More »


PolicyMakers Series Featuring Gov. McDonnell’s Policy Staff – Dec. 12

Comment November 8, 2011 in Events, News, Northern Virginia

Credits:  Gage Skidmore

The PolicyMakers are a series of meetings that directly connect business leaders with local, state and federal lawmakers. Throughout the year the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Advocacy department invites Legislators to meet with Chamber members to discuss issues that impact their bottom line.  Getting to know those who are in leadership positions in Richmond should be…Read More »


11th Street Bridge DBE Project Management Team to Conduct DBE Certification Workshop

Comment November 7, 2011 in Events, News

The District Department of Transportation and the 11th Street Bridge Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Project Management team are conducting two DBE Certification Workshops to assist companies that want to learn about the Disadvantage Business Enterprise Program. Companies seeking to learn about the DBE Certification process are encouraged to attend in order to qualify for 11th…Read More »


2011 Startup Weekend Washington DC

Comment October 13, 2011 in Events, News, Washington DC

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Startup Weekend is coming to Washington, DC on November 18-20, 2011. The event will be hosted at Microsoft located at 5404 Wisconsin Ave Suite 700, Chevy Chase, Maryland.


Support Local: 18th Annual Taste of Georgetown

Comment October 1, 2011 in Events, News

The 18th Annual Taste of Georgetown, presented by the Georgetown Business Improvement District, will showcase the spectacular cuisine of thirty of Washington, D.C.’s finest restaurants, highlighting Georgetown’s culinary personalities and feature nearly sixty delectable dishes to sample, as well as wine pairings and the jazz talents of Blues Alley. This year’s jazz line-up includes the…Read More »


2011 Diversity Women’s Business Conference

Comment September 29, 2011 in Events, News

Diversity Womens Speakers

Now in its 6th year, the Diversity Women’s Business Leadership Conference has become the premier event for leadership and executive development for women of all races, cultures and backgrounds. The event will take place on Monday, October 10- 11, 2011 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center National Harbor, MD. Attendees will gain new…Read More »