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Launch Loudoun Monthly: Break into New Markets and Find Ideal Clients

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Many entrepreneurs are SO excited about their new venture that they believe everyone can (or should) be their customer. But that's really not the case with most businesses. The more tightly you can define your ideal client, the easier it will be to find them and to reach them.

 

Think about ads you’ve seen or heard lately. Did they make you super excited? Did you rush out to join that gym, order that fast food item, subscribe to that music channel, or open a new bank account? Odds are, most of the marketing you encounter on a daily basis just isn’t right for you; you’re not everyone’s ideal client. And everyone isn’t yours.

 

To learn more about finding your ideal client, click below to navigate to our blog, "Define, Find, and Attract Your Ideal Client."

Read the Full Blog Here

Lunch and Learn 💬

How to Obtain a GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contract

 

Join this training that will outline, in plain language, the GSA Schedule Program and help your small business understand the process for getting on the GSA Schedule. 

 

September 16: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

 

Brambleton Library

22850 Brambleton Plaza, Room A

Brambleton, VA 20148

Upcoming Office Hours 📅

To talk to one of our team members about creating new strategies to break into new markets and find new clients, schedule an upcoming office hours.

 

If you don’t see a time or location that fits your schedule, please contact Alberto Fernandez.

  • Sept 10: Gum Springs Library
  • Sept 17: Purcellville Library
  • Sept 24: Brickyard
  • Oct 1: The Dell
  • Oct 8: Ashburn Library
  • Oct 22: Frontier Kitchen
Click here for more info
Click to reserve time
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Want to win a seat at next month's Loudoun Chamber Business at Breakfast?

 

Scroll to the bottom to answer this month's trivia question!

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Foundations of Finance:

E-Commerce Bookkeeping Overview

 

Unlock the secrets to stress-free e-commerce bookkeeping! Whether you sell on Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, or across multiple platforms, keeping track of your finances can feel overwhelming. Join me for a comprehensive E-commerce Bookkeeping Overview class, where you'll learn the essential practices to track sales, manage expenses, and understand your cash flow—no matter which platform you use. This session will equip you with the knowledge to stay organized, avoid costly mistakes, and confidently grow your online business.

 

September 11: 9:00 am - 10:30 am

 

Loudoun Economic Development

43777 Central Station Drive, Suite 300

Ashburn, VA 20147

Learn more and register for Foundations of Finance
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1 Million Cups ☕

Join us at Venture X for 1 Million Cups twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday every month, on September 10 and 24.

 

This month, we'll hear from Anju Debnath of Midlife Reinvention on the 10th and Veronica Duckett of Profit First Accounting on the 24th.

 

This open-floor session is designed for business owners to connect, share insights, and provide valuable feedback over a cup of coffee.

Apply to Present
RSVP Here
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Small Business Spotlight

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Meet Independence Hydrogen

 

We are proud to welcome Sumitomo as an investor in Independence Hydrogen. Their confidence affirms Loudoun County’s reputation as a business-friendly community where innovation and investment thrive. Together, we are building the foundation for clean energy solutions that will power the future.

 

- Bill Lehner, Founder/CSO, Independence Hydrogen Inc.

 

You can read more about this strategic investment using this link.

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DistilledIntelligence

Bringing together the best and brightest founders, operators, and investors. 

October 14 – 16, 2025. Lansdowne Resort.

Fortify Ventures and Loudoun Economic Development are excited to announce Distilled Intelligence 3.0 (DI 3.0), an invitation-only investor summit and national pitch event.

 

Set for October 13-16, 2025, at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, DI 3.0 will gather the nation's most promising startup founders, leading investors, influential family offices, and experienced operators. This exclusive event is designed to accelerate investment opportunities and create meaningful connections. Learn more and apply below.

 

Do you think you have a $1,000,000 startup? Apply by September 15.

Apply to DI 3.0
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Trivia Question:

 

What three stages of business is the Launch Loudoun program focused on?

 

Think you have the answer? Submit below for your chance to win a spot at next month's Loudoun Chamber Business at Breakfast! Answers will be revealed in next month's newsletter.

Submit your answer here
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Meet the Team Ready to Help You Start, Scale, and Soar.

Danelle Hayer

Business Development Officer, Small Business and Entrepreneurship

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703-582-8651

Alberto Fernandez

Business Development Manager,

Minority-Owned Business

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571-641-0938

Jennifer Goldman

Business Development Manager, Small Business and Entrepreneurship

email

571-507-3736

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