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SUMMARY:Registering Your Business in VA (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Webinar led by an Attorney – Registering Your Business in Virginia 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 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. \nOur facilitators are Tammy Hui\, Partner and Business Practice Chair\, and Joanna Schindler\, Of Counsel\, of The Geller Law Group. \nRegister here!
URL:https://wbcofnova.org/event/registeringbizapril2026/
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SUMMARY:Federal Government Contracting 101: Are You Ready? (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered if your business could sell products or services to the federal government? Many entrepreneurs are surprised to learn what opportunities exist—but getting started can feel overwhelming. This introductory session will explain how government contracting works and the steps to get started if it’s a good fit for your business. During this session\, you will learn: \n\nWhat it means to do business with the federal government Basic requirements to get started\nHow businesses position themselves for contract opportunities\nWhere to find guidance and support\n\nThis webinar will be facilitated by Lisa Wood\, Statewide Director of Virginia APEX Accelerator virginiaapex.org. \nRegister at https://wbcnova.centerdynamics.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460033
URL:https://wbcofnova.org/event/govcon101april2026/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:Virtual Group Counseling (3 Week Cohort) 4/22/26 - 5/6/26
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Group Business Counseling \nWednesday\, April 22 through Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026. \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET \n**Create Your One-Page Business Plan and Earn Your Entrepreneur Essentials Certificate in 3 weeks!**\nThere’s no reason to try to go it alone. Our Group Business Counseling sessions\, led by an experienced small business coach and business owner herself\, Dr. Hope Murphy\, offer you the best of all worlds of support. You will share: experience and skills; diverse perspectives; emotional encouragement; accountability; and you will practice your communication skills. Each session will address a key component of a business plan and will be followed by an assignment so that by the end of the 3 weeks you will be the proud owner of a one-page startup plan\, suitable for investors and other stakeholders. Those who complete the sessions will also receive an Entrepreneur Essentials Certificate from the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia. Of course\, one-on-one counseling is also available to participants either during or following the 3 weeks. \nSign up now for the next group\, which starts on Wednesday\, April 22 and meets virtually Wednesdays at 12pm! \nZoom link will be sent upon registration. Please be on time in respect to attendees and facilitator. \nRegister at https://wbcnova.centerdynamics.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460027
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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