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SUMMARY:Why Every LLC Needs an Operating Agreement 5/22/25 (webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou will learn: \n\nWhat is an operating agreement and why all LLCs need one\nThree reasons why a single-member LLC needs an operating agreement\n5 key provisions that all operating agreements should have\n5 common mistakes made in operating agreements\n\nOur facilitator for this webinar is Bonnie Sanchez of BMS Law. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nRegister HERE!
URL:https://wbcofnova.org/event/operatingagreement-may/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Franchise Ownership 101+work-from-home franchises! (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:What should one think about when starting a business versus starting a franchise? What does it take to be a successful franchise owner in the DC Metro area? Whether you are interested in franchising as a full-time business or semi-absentee investor\, learn what to look for in a franchise\, which franchises do well (and don’t do well) in our region\, and state and local regulations to be aware of before signing a franchise agreement. There will be a special segment on work-from-home (WFH) franchises\, as more and more people are looking for flexible WFH options. \nOur facilitator is Heather E. Rosen\, JD\, Business start up consultant\, Franchise specialist\, FranNet of Virginia and DC. \nRegister today for our webinar at https://wbcnova.centerdynamics.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10450012
URL:https://wbcofnova.org/event/franchise101march2025/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Becoming WOSB/EDWOSB (Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program) (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:To help provide a level playing field for women business owners\, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting program. \nThese contracts are for specific industries where WOSBs are underrepresented. Some contracts are restricted further to economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSBs). The SBA maintains a list of those eligible industries and their NAICS codes. \nJoining the WOSB Federal Contracting Program makes a business eligible to compete for federal contracts set aside for the program. Firms can still compete. \nBENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP/WEBINAR:\n• Learn how the U.S. SBA and our Resource Partners can help you and your business advance\n• Learn how women-owned companies compete for\, and win\, federal government contracts\n• Hear about the more than $26.2B in contracts that were awarded to WOSBs in 2021\n• 5% of the federal government’s prime contracting dollars must be awarded to WOSBs\n• Learn how the WOSB\, SDB/8(a)\, HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) Programs help agencies achieve contracting goals \nTo be eligible for the WOSB Federal Contracting program\, a business must:\no Be a small business\no Be at least 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens\no Have women manage day-to-day operations and also make long-term decisions \nEconomic disadvantage standards have been aligned between the 8(a) Business Development program and the WOSB Federal Contracting program. Additionally\, funds invested in an official retirement account are excluded from the assessment of an economically disadvantaged individual’s personal net worth in both programs. 8(a) firms interested in pursuing EDWOSB certification may provide their most recent annual review letter or acceptance letter if in their first year through applying at beta.certify.sba.gov. \nJoin us\, virtually\, for this informative session! Webinar link and details provided upon registration. \nThis webinar will be facilitated by Lisa Wood\, Lisa Wood\, Statewide Director Virginia APEX Accelerator\nvirginiaptac.org \nRegister at https://wbcnova.centerdynamics.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10450004 \n \n 
URL:https://wbcofnova.org/event/wosbfeb2025/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Registering Your Business (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Webinar led by an Attorney – Registering Your Business **in VA & DC** walks you through steps that are needed and outlines processes of becoming a legal business entity. This workshop guides you through legal entity forms\, and federal\, state and local registrations as our instructor explains the benefits and drawbacks of choosing from the various entity structures and how to actually start a business while also addressing intellectual property matters for business owners and other legal questions relating to contracts and legal business matters. \nJoin us\, virtually\, for this informative session! Webinar link and details provided upon registration. \nThis will be facilitated by Joanna and Tammy of The Geller Law Group. \nThis workshop is made possible by the generous contribution of time and expertise by a WBC volunteer. Please respect our volunteer’s time by logging in on time. If you are unable to attend the class\, please notify us promptly. \nRegister at https://wbcnova.centerdynamics.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10450005
URL:https://wbcofnova.org/event/registeringfeb2025/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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URL:https://wbcofnova.org/event/centerclosed24-25/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Registering Your Business (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Webinar led by an Attorney – Registering Your Business **in VA & DC** walks you through steps that are needed and outlines processes of becoming a legal business entity. This workshop guides you through legal entity forms\, and federal\, state and local registrations as our instructor explains the benefits and drawbacks of choosing from the various entity structures and how to actually start a business while also addressing intellectual property matters for business owners and other legal questions relating to contracts and legal business matters. \nJoin us\, virtually\, for this informative session! Webinar link and details provided upon registration. \nThis will be facilitated by Joanna and Tammy of The Geller Law Group. \nThis workshop is made possible by the generous contribution of time and expertise by a WBC volunteer. Please respect our volunteer’s time by logging in on time. If you are unable to attend the class\, please notify us promptly. \nRegister at https://wbcnova.centerdynamics.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10450006
URL:https://wbcofnova.org/event/registeringmay2025/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Franchises: What's New and What's Next? (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to be a successful franchise owner in the DC Metro area? Whether you are interested in franchising as a full-time business\, as a semi-absentee investor\, or as a summer business\, learn what to look for in a franchise\, which franchises do well (and don’t do well) in our region\, and state and local regulations to be aware of before signing a franchise agreement. There will be information about franchise trends and the future of franchising. \nJoin us\, virtually\, for this informative session! Webinar link and details provided upon registration. \nRegister here.
URL:https://wbcofnova.org/event/franchises-2024dec/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:SBA’s Certificate of Competency Program: Winning a Federal Government Contract (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the SBA’s Certificate of Competency Program (COC) and your second chance at winning a Federal Government Contract. This will be facilitated by Roderick Johnson of SBA’s Office of Government Contracting & Business Development. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nHow the Certificate of Competency Program works\nWho initiates the COC process: the federal government agency or the government contracting firm bidding on the contract\nLearn the difference between responsiveness and responsibility for a federal government contract when bidding on a federal government contract\nWhat are the appeal options for a COC\nWhat financial information is needed from the government contractor for the COC process\nHow long the COC process takes\n\nThis webinar is hosted by the WBC of Northern Virginia in partnership with \nMaryland WBC\, \nWBC at ODU\, and \nMaryland Capital Enterprises WBC. \n  \nRegister at https://wbcnova.centerdynamics.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10440165
URL:https://wbcofnova.org/event/coc2024/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10\,000 Business Grant Q&A (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:A webinar hosted by the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia in collaboration with Verizon – \n$10\,000 business grant application has opened! Apply for a new round of $10K grant opportunities today — they’re just one of the ways Verizon supports small businesses nationwide.  Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is designed to make small business learning free and accessible to all. From courses and live coaching sessions to personalized learning plans\, it’s a free and easy way to bump up your skills and knowledge. \nPlan on getting on the platform or to apply for the grant? Go to https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/?utm_source=awbc&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=digital-ready_national-partner_northern-virginia-wbc_virginia \nMore about the grant: \n\nApplication is open!\nTo be eligible to apply: • Register free on Verizon Small Business Digital Ready https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/?utm_source=awbc&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=digital-ready_national-partner_northern-virginia-wbc_virginia • Complete two grant-eligible courses or events between July 1\, 2024 and December 13\, 2024 to unlock the application\, then submit the application by 11:59 PM PT on December 13\, 2024\n\nDon’t miss out! Submit the application by 11:59 PM PT on December 13\, 2024 \nWe will answer questions such as: \n\nWhen is the latest grant application open?\n\nWho is eligible to apply?\n\nRegister at \nhttps://wbcnova.centerdynamics.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10440162
URL:https://wbcofnova.org/event/verizon-nov-2024/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Trademark 101: Basics for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn about trademark protection and its significance? Join this session to gain insight into the concept of trademark protection\, the process involved\, and what aspects are trademarkable. \nJoin us\, virtually\, for this informative session! Webinar link and details provided upon registration. \nThis webinar will be facilitated by Tammy Hui\, The Geller Law Group. \nRegister Here
URL:https://wbcofnova.org/event/trademark-101-2024sept/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Becoming WOSB 101 (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:To help provide a level playing field for women business owners\, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting program. \nThese contracts are for specific industries where WOSBs are underrepresented. Some contracts are restricted further to economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSBs). The SBA maintains a list of those eligible industries and their NAICS codes. \nJoining the WOSB Federal Contracting Program makes a business eligible to compete for federal contracts set aside for the program. Firms can still compete. \nObjects of the webinar: \n\nLearn how the U.S. SBA and our Resource Partners can help you and your business advance\nLearn how women-owned companies compete for\, and win\, federal government contracts\nHear about the more than $26.2B in contracts that were awarded to WOSBs in 2021\n5% of the federal government’s prime contracting dollars must be awarded to WOSBs\nLearn how the WOSB\, SDB/8(a)\, HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) Programs help agencies achieve contracting goals\n\nTo be eligible for the WOSB Federal Contracting program\, a business must: \n\nBe a small business\nBe at least 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens\nHave women manage day-to-day operations and also make long-term decisions\n\nJoin us\, virtually\, for this informative session! Webinar link and details provided upon registration. \nThe facilitator will be Lisa Wood of Virginia APEX Accelerator. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wbcofnova.org/event/becomingwosb2024sept/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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