The Department of Stafford Economic Development and Tourism focuses on business attraction, entrepreneurship, and initiatives that stimulate our regional business economy. Watch our list of business events here so you can get involved in the business and entrepreneurial community in Stafford.
This event takes place monthly, with themed discussions led by local leaders, and all are welcome. Please join us in person! June's Coffee Talk will be led by Juanita Myers, Resource Development for Rappahannock United Way, discussing the topic of Courage & Taking Risks. We all have fear, but understand there is something more important than fear! […]
Guest Speaker: Taylor Chess, Peterson Companies Taylor O. Chess is President, Development for Peterson Companies and serves on the Company’s Investment Committee. Taylor has developed retail projects valued over $250 million. He is a visionary, known for spotting acquisition opportunities, imagining the possibilities, divesting of property, acquiring land, and building joint ventures. Taylor has been instrumental in […]
Are you considering registering your business to be a government contractor? Do you think government contracting might be a good option to help grow your business? If so, then join us for GovCon 101. This session will be help you to understand: • Whether government contracting is a good option for your business • If […]
This four-hour workshop covers the development of the business plan and financial forecasting of the business plan. Please be prepared to begin working on your business plan during the class. We will start by opening a Microsoft Word or Google Doc for you to add information to as we proceed through the workshop. By the […]
Understanding your personal credit can be daunting, but it is also an integral factor to the success of your small business. This session is being offered only in person with lunch provided. Join us for a Lunch & Learn event where we teach you: • Why Business lenders care about your Personal Credit • The […]
Topic: Making Your Business Creditworthy Grab your lunch and join us virtually for the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners. Finding funding for your business can be challenging if your credit score is weak. Join us as we discuss strategies to improve both […]
Startups — apply now to participate in the 12-week high-touch RIoT Accelerator Program. RAP increases the impact of traditional business development resources by connecting you with an industry consortium of more than 90 companies across the IoT technology stack to learn, partner, and bring your product to market. WHO SHOULD APPLY? Since its inception, RIoT […]
This event takes place monthly, with themed discussions led by local leaders, and all are welcome. Please join us in person! July’s Coffee Talk will be led by Linda Clevenger, Professional Organizer at Organization Direct, discussing the topic of Decluttering Your Life. Minimize the chaos in your life by organizing your thoughts, your closet, and your […]
The speaker, Randy Sparks, Jr., will address basic human resource topics that all business owners should be familiar with. It is more important than ever to stay in compliance with Virginia and federal labor regulations. To ensure that your business is compliant, please join us for "Understanding Employment Regulations." Topics Covered: What information can I […]
The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Disadvantaged(8(A) firms. This is a huge opportunity for small firms, who qualify, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In this presentation you will […]