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.
Available 24/7 This is a self-guided online learning module that covers the First Steps to Starting a Business webinar. You will receive the link to the module within 1 business day upon receiving your payment. You will have three weeks to go through the online module and it does not need to be completed before […]
Join Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership for a free, half-day workshop designed to help local organizations learn how to develop high-quality, mutually beneficial internship experiences, satisfy the training prerequisite to qualify for state-funded support for creating or expanding an internship program, and network over lunch. This workshop is designed to provide local organizations with guided […]
Topic: SBA Programs Update 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. The SBA offers several programs for small businesses. This session will provide an update on their various programs the SBA offers including 7(a) lending, […]
Mark your calendars as we celebrate the official grand opening of Art Cart Kids Enrichment Studio! Art Cart Kids began in 2019 as a place for kids in the neighborhood to be creative and away from digital media, and has now transformed into a full-time business for its owner, Mrs. Stephanie Cox. The Ribbon Cutting […]
Mark your calendars as we celebrate the official grand opening of Art Cart Kids Enrichment Studio! Art Cart Kids began in 2019 as a place for kids in the neighborhood to be creative and away from digital media, and has now transformed into a full-time business for its owner, Mrs. Stephanie Cox. The Ribbon Cutting […]
This event takes place monthly, with themed discussions led by local leaders, and all are welcome. Please join us in person! Join us at October's Coffee Talk as we delve into the empowering world of the Entrepreneurial Mindset. If you agree with the statement "Failure is Success in Progress" then you might have an entrepreneurial […]
Stafford County Public Schools will host the 2nd Annual Chart Your Future Expo on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Fredericksburg Convention Center from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for your business to recruit the next generation of our workforce as all high school seniors and post-graduate students will attend […]
Did you know that roughly 3 in 5 Americans have had an idea for starting a business? But an overwhelming majority of those people—92 percent—didn't follow through with turning their idea into reality. Top Reasons? They didn't know how to get started, They didn't have access to business tools. They weren't sure how to work […]
UMW’s Continuing and Professional Studies Department has launched a series of 1-day seminars to build leadership and business skills in the Fredericksburg region. The Stafford EDA has invested in 50 seats to the Business Acumen Series to support the Stafford Business Community with educational resources. You may be eligible to attend these educational sessions on behalf of the Stafford EDA. […]
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 […]