Events from October 3, 2024 – February 11, 2025

The PowerHER Network: Where Women Rise Together – Fairfax

K Walker — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Join us in person for the Fairfax edition of The PowerHER Network in partnership with Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity!

Meet fellow women business owners from across Fairfax, share your entrepreneurial journey, and build meaningful connections along the way. Whether you’re launching a new venture or growing an established business, this event is designed to expand your network and find community with women who understand the entrepreneurial path – because together, we rise!

This event is open to women business owners located in Fairfax County and Fairfax City. If you are located outside the area, stay tuned! We hope to bring The PowerHER Network to your region soon. There are limited spots!

Location: 10306 Eaton Place, Suite 180 Training Room, Fairfax, VA 22030. There is plenty of free parking.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Kathryn Walker (kwalker9@gmu.edu).

Networking with Confidence: Real Strategies for Small Business Owners (Zoom)

K Walker — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Building strong connections can open doors for your business, but networking doesn’t always come naturally. If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to start conversations, follow up, or make networking feel authentic, this webinar is for you.

Join us for an interactive conversation with Lexy Knott, an experienced networker. She’s relatable, practical, and the first to admit that strong networking skills come from practice—not perfection.

Expect to hear from experienced local networkers in this supportive virtual space where we’ll keep cameras on as much as possible. This interactive session will be hosted as a Zoom Meeting. Participants are encouraged to have their cameras on and participate through the Zoom chat feature.

You’ll walk away with:

Practical networking strategies you can use right away
Tips for making networking feel more natural and less intimidating
Insights from fellow entrepreneurs navigating the same challenges
Strategies for confidently introducing yourself and sharing your business story

Come ready to learn and laugh a little (dad jokes welcome) while strengthening your networking confidence. We’ll also highlight opportunities to continue building your network and put these skills into practice!

Business Insurance to Protect Yourself and Your Business (webinar)

K Walker — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Business insurance protects you from the unexpected costs of running a business. Accidents, natural disasters, and lawsuits could threaten the business if you are not protected with the right insurance. We’ll talk about picking insurance and types of insurance!

This webinar will be facilitated by Stacy Tucker of State Farm Insurance.

Zoom link provided upon registration.

Closed Program – Fairfax County Early Childhood Programs and Services

K Walker — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Closed Program with Fairfax County Early Childhood Programs and Services.

How to Avoid and Protect Your Business from Scams (webinar)

saljaran — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Learn about common scams affecting small businesses and practical ways to protect your business from fraud at this webinar presented by the Federal Trade Commission! Also, hear from Nirav “Nick” Rajpara of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Washington Metropolitan Area District Office as he shares more about SBA resources.

This webinar is hosted by the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia in collaboration with Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center and Maryland Women’s Business Center.

Join us, virtually, for this informative session! Webinar link and details provided upon registration.

Fee: No Cost

Register at: https://wbcnova.centerdynamics.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460053

Know Your SBA Capital Access Options (webinar)

K Walker — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Need funding for your business? Learn the different types of Capital Access programs that the SBA has to offer. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a dedicated federal agency, with a mission to “aid, counsel, assist and protect” small businesses in the United States (and its territories). The SBA offers an array of funding programs for an array of businesses in various stages. It is important to know these capital access options that are available to your business along its journey. We will highlight debt, equity, and grant-like programs that the SBA offers.

Hosted by the Maryland Women’s Business Center, this webinar is in partnership with the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia!

Why Every LLC Needs an Operating Agreement (webinar)

K Walker — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000

This webinar will guide you through what an operating agreement is and its importance in an LLC’s operation and in its protection from future liability. Participants will review and discuss some key provisions found in operating agreements to gain a better understanding of the language found in this type of agreement and why such language is important.

You will learn:

What is an operating agreement and why all LLCs need one
Three reasons why a single-member LLC needs an operating agreement
5 key provisions that all operating agreements should have
5 common mistakes made in operating agreements

This will be facilitated by Bonnie Sanchez of Law Office of Bonnie M. Sanchez PLLC.

Hosted by the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia, this webinar is in partnership with Maryland Women’s Business Center

Join us, virtually, for this informative webinar! Zoom link and details provided upon registration.

Preparing Your Financials for Tax Time (webinar)

K Walker — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Are you a business owner feeling overwhelmed by tax season? Whether you’re approaching your first filing or just trying to stay better organized, this beginner-friendly session is for you.

Led by an expert from LeMay & Company, this webinar will walk you through what financial information you need to gather, how to organize your records, and what to keep in mind to make tax time less stressful.

Note: This session focuses on financial preparation, not tax return filing or tax advice.

Join us virtually and feel more confident heading into tax season! Webinar link and details will be provided upon registration.

Closed (Labor Day)

K Walker — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Center is closed.

Closed Program – Fairfax County Early Childhood Programs and Services

K Walker — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Closed Program with Fairfax County Early Childhood Programs and Services.