NVTC Entrepreneur Calendar of Events
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Other Entrepreneur Events
APR
14
Intellectual Property--What the Small Business Needs to Know
Hosted by SCORE DC
Date: April 14, 2009
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Because every business uses some form of intellectual property, it is important to understand what is covered by the term "intellectual property" and how best to exploit and protect it. This workshop, given by a practicing attorney, will answer your questions about trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and licensing agreements.
Location: 740 15th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20005
Fee: $40
Click here for more information and to register.
APR
14
Business Planning for the Entrepreneur
Hosted by the Community Business Partnership
Date: April 14, 2009
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
A written business plan helps you control your business rather than letting it control you. Attend this seminar and learn the business planning process and start writing the plan!
Location: 7001 Loisdale Road, Suite C, Springfield, VA 22150
Fee: $50
Click here for more information and to register.
APR
14
National Bureau of Economic Research's Innovation Policy and the Economy Conference
Hosted by the National Bureau of Economic Research
Date: April 14, 2009
The National Bureau of Economic Research is hosting this event with top faculty from UC-Berkley and Harvard to discuss economic analyses of issues such as the patent system, factors influencing entrepreneurship, and other affects on innovation.
Location: National Press Club, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC
Click here to learn more.
To register, contact Rob Shannon at rshannon@nber.org
APR
16
ABC's of Starting a Business
Hosted by the Community Business Partnership
Date: April 16, 2009
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Get the tools to successfully start and grow your small business including topics such as: What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Where do you get licensed and registered? How do you select the right legal form for your business? Where can you get money for start up? What's a business plan and why do you need one? How do our classes and free counseling work? And much, much more!
Location: 7001 Loisdale Road, Suite C, Springfield, VA 22150
Fee: $5
Click here for more information and to register.
APR
20
1,2,3's of Starting a Business
Hosted by the Community Business Partnership
Date: April 20, 2009
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
A free introductory class of all of the numbers involved in starting a business. What personal finances should I have? What are the costs associated in running a business? How do my personal finances affect my business?
Location: 7001 Loisdale Road, Suite C, Springfield, VA 22150
Fee: $5
Click here for more information and to register.
APR
23
Writing a Winning Business Plan
Hosted by SCORE DC
Date: April 23, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
A well-developed business plan is key to establishing and running a successful business. This full-day workshop helps you prepare a professional business plan to start a business and/or obtain a loan. It covers the concepts and written material each plan must include--business description, market analysis, marketing plan, management, operations and financial (cash flow, profit & loss and a balance sheet).
Topics Include
* Purpose of the Business Plan
* Format
* Contents
* Financial Statements
Location: 740 15th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20005
Fee: $60
Click here for more information and to register.
MAY
4
Accelerating Social Entrepreneurship Conference
Hosted by the Phoenix Project
Date: May 4, 2009
Time: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
The Phoenix Project has joined forces with The Corporation for National and Community Service along with American University, Community Wealth Ventures, The George Washington University, Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation, Old Dominion University and Root Cause for an important conversation about the role of technology in creating social change and transforming communities. The goal is to leverage connectivity to enable individuals to find opportunities for service and to spur social change. Please join the conversation on May 4 at George Washington University as leaders of all facets of the American Social Sector join together for this one-of-kind event. The common element: technology - the role it is already playing in social innovation and where it will take us! In addition to plenary sessions and keynote speakers, conference attendees will choose breakout sessions that best fit their background and further their own professional development.
Location: The George Washington University, Cafritz Conference Center, 800 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC
Fee: $150 Before April 2, $175 After April 2
Click here for more information and to register.
MAY
20
Phase I SBIR/STTR Overview & Proposal Preparation Workshop
Hosted by the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT)
Date: May 20, 2009
Learn the basics of SBIR/STTR and how the programs have changed recently, then prepare to discover a simple and logical 4-step process to preparing a competitive Phase I SBIR/STTR proposal. 8 hour workshop, includes lunch. Space limited is limited - register early!
Location: Center for Innovative Technology, 2214 Rock Hill Rd., Herndon, VA 20170
Fee: $95 per person ($150 for Both Days)
Click here for more information and to register.
MAY
21
Phase II SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation
Hosted by the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT)
Date: May 21, 2009
Already have a Phase I award? Then you need to get ready to submit your Phase II proposal! Learn how Phase II is different from Phase I, and how to put the Phase II proposal together. Special attention is paid to the all-important commercialization aspect of the Phase II plan and proposal. Space is limited - register early!
Location: Center for Innovative Technology, 2214 Rock Hill Rd., Herndon, VA 20170
Fee: $95 per person ($150 for Both Days)
Click here for more information and to register.
