The Procurement Division's Buyer Seller Exchange - Interagency Edition
Ready to take your small business to the next level? Don’t miss this dynamic workshop designed to connect you directly with procurement leaders from Loudoun County Procurement Division, Loudoun Water, Town of Leesburg, and Loudoun County Public Schools.
Discover how to position your business to win contracts, understand what buyers are really looking for, and learn how to successfully navigate vendor registration, bidding, and proposal submissions. You’ll gain insider tips, hear directly from agency representatives, and uncover upcoming opportunities across multiple sectors.
If you’re ready to grow, compete, and build lasting relationships in Loudoun’s public sector marketplace, this workshop is your gateway to getting started.
April's presenters are:
Tresha Taylor: Contract Administration Specialist, Loudoun County Department of Finance and Procurement, Division of Procurement
Andrea Philyaw, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, PMP: Director, LCPS Procurement and Risk Management Services
Octavia Andrew, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, VCO: Chief Procurement Officer, Town of Leesburg
Amy Bevins, CPPB, VCA: Procurement Director, Loudoun Water
Join entrepreneurs, small business owners, and industry experts for a day dedicated to helping Loudoun’s business community thrive. The Launch Loudoun Small Business Summit brings together practical insights, real-world expertise, and meaningful connections to support businesses at every stage of growth.
Registration is now open. Use the button below to register.
Featuring Keynote Speaker, Kristen Hadeed
Leadership Thought Leader, Entrepreneur, and Author. Kristen Hadeed believes that authentic, human leadership can change the world.
Her work has been featured in news outlets including PBS, FOX, Inc., NBC, TIME, and Forbes. Her book, Permission To Screw Up, has sold more than 50,000 copies worldwide. All attendees will receive a free copy of Permission To Screw Up.
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.
Reconciliations and Running Financial Reports
Bring your books full circle and turn numbers into insight. This class covers how to reconcile your accounts and run key financial reports so you can make smart, confident decisions. We’ll help you spot errors, understand your data, and finally understand what your numbers are “telling” you.
