Meet the Primes hosted by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Join us for a dynamic networking event presented by Loudoun County Economic Development and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA). This gathering brings together leading professionals in construction and development, offering you the opportunity to connect with general contractors and learn about upcoming projects. Whether you’re looking to expand your network or explore new collaboration opportunities, this event provides the perfect platform to engage with industry experts and elevate your business.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Washington Dulles International Airport, Conference Room
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 or tablet to participate in this learning lab.
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.
Morning Momentum, Powered by Launch Loudoun, is a free gathering for Loudoun County small-business owners and entrepreneurs. It is a place to talk honestly about business challenges, learn practical skills, exchange useful ideas, and build relationships with people who understand the entrepreneurial journey. Whether you are developing a new idea, growing an established business, or working through your next major decision, Morning Momentum can help you identify a clearer path forward.
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.
QuickBooks Overview
In this intro class, we’ll walk through the Foundations of Finance program, basics of small business bookkeeping and give you a beginner-friendly tour of QuickBooks. You’ll learn what to track, why it matters, and how QuickBooks can simplify the whole process—no accounting background required.
We recommend you bring a laptop or tablet, but it is not required.
The Women emPower Entrepreneurial Summit is designed to support women in strengthening economic stability, building professional confidence, and expanding opportunity through entrepreneurship, career development, and community connection.
The Summit brings together women entrepreneurs, professionals, community partners, subject matter experts, sponsors, and exhibitors for a focused day of learning, networking, and resource-sharing. It is designed to provide practical tools, strategies, and connections that help women grow their businesses, explore new opportunities, and strengthen the economic well-being of themselves and their families.
The event also offers sponsors and exhibitors a meaningful opportunity to engage directly with attendees, share services and resources, and support LCWAG’s work to advance Loudoun’s women and girls.
The Women emPower Entrepreneurial Summit is more than a networking event. It is a space for women to learn, connect, be supported, and build pathways toward greater confidence, stability, and opportunity.
