Smart Hiring for Small Businesses: Building a Winning Team
Finding the right talent is one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses today — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join us for a Lunch & Learn designed to give business owners practical, actionable guidance on hiring smarter, strengthening workplace culture, and building teams that support long-term success.
This interactive session brings together four leading workforce and HR professionals from across Loudoun County, each offering a unique perspective on today’s hiring landscape:
Michael Bozeth, SHRM-CP
Keith Townsend
Eleanor Jones
Luke Waters
Together, they’ll share insights on:
Effective strategies for sourcing qualified candidates
Best practices for interviewing and evaluating applicants
Opportunities to leverage local workforce programs, internships, and training resources
A moderator will guide the conversation with curated questions, followed by open Q&A so attendees can get personalized guidance on their most pressing hiring challenges.
Whether you’re preparing to make your first hire or looking to refine your existing hiring process, this session will equip you with tools and knowledge to build a strong, reliable team.
GovCon: Doing Business with the Commonwealth of Virginia
Interested in doing business with the commonwealth of Virginia? Each year Virginia buys goods and services totaling more than $6 billion – learn how your company can be a part of that! This free in-person workshop is designed to educate small, woman and/or minority business owners about opportunities to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia and many local governments. The workshop will provide information about the Virginia procurement process and will walk through registering in the eVA system in real time. Bring your laptop to participate in this learning.
Speaker: Chris Ley, Business Services Manager, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
Do you need personalized, one-on-one assistance for your small business?
Office hours provide small business owners time to sit down with our team to receive personalized advice on operations, finance, and marketing and sales.
Browse the available dates below to register for an upcoming office hour. Times are available on Wednesdays, in 45-minute slots. If you don't see a time or location that fits your schedule, please contact Alberto Fernandez or Jenn Goldman.
Join One Million Cups for two engaging events this month.
1 Million Cups (1MC) is a national, licensed entrepreneur support program that provides community connections and a peer-to-peer forum in which people can help get their business problems solved. Twice a month on every 2nd and 4th Wednesday morning at 9:00 AM, entrepreneurs have an opportunity to present their business concept, startup or re-invented company to a diverse audience of advisors, business people, entrepreneurs and service providers. Presenters have 8 to 10 minutes to share their business and problem(s) they are having. Participants provide supportive feedback and help you solve your challenges.
As a small business owner, understanding how money comes into and out of your business is crucial to the long-term success and sustainability of your business. Throughout 2026, Loudoun Economic Development is offering a variety of classes in their Ashburn office, hosted by Cheryl Wiehn, that will walk you through the essential financial concepts every entrepreneur should know, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, e-commerce, financial reports and budgeting. You’ll learn how to interpret and leverage these tools to make informed decisions, avoid common financial pitfalls, and ensure the financial health of your business.
Budgeting/Chart of Accounts
Take control of your business finances from the ground up. This class covers how to organize your chart of accounts and build a realistic budget that helps you plan, track, and grow with confidence. Perfect for new business owners who want to start off strong and set themselves up for long-term success.
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