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.
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 […]
This event takes place monthly, with themed discussions led by local leaders, and all are welcome. Please join us in person! Join us at December's Coffee Talk as we delve into Creating a Culture […]
The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Business. In order to be successful in government contracting you must know how to respond to a solicitation with a winning proposal. A properly formatted proposal will help you get noticed and differentiate you […]
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 […]
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 the end […]
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 your business […]
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 your business […]
This event is being held in person only. Did you know that more than 85% of business owners are using QuickBooks. Why? Because it is said to be “easy to use”. While it may be easier (italicize easier) than other software that is out there, many still find it intimidating and overwhelming. The key is […]
This webinar features the Cybersecurity State Coordinator from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to discuss the No-Cost CISA Cybersecurity Services available. Business leaders should know that the majority of small and medium-sized businesses that suffer a cyberattack often close as a result. It’s hard to recover financially from a cyber-attack. Although small businesses […]
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 […]