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Events calendar
May 28
Elevator Speech seminar
The Loudoun Small Business Development Center is hosting a “Deliver a Dramatically Effective Elevator Speech” seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, in Sterling.
Ever heard the saying, “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it”? Ritsya Mitchell, of The Drama Coach in Herndon, will discuss how to craft an elevator speech with a twist and deliver it with memorable impact. She says you’ll see increased confidence, energy and visibility and an increased bottom line for your small business. Mitchell will tell how to create a brief introduction speech with essential basics about you and your company, and then transform these basics from nice to attention-grabbing via elements of drama such as intonation, gestures, facial expressions, pacing, emphasis and visual aids.
The program is free, but registration is required. Call 703-430-7222, or e-mail http://sbdc@loudounsbdc.org.
May 29
Nonprofit Initiative
The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce will hold its second Nonprofit Initiative, “Expert Advice to Improve Performance,” from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Loudoun County Public School Administration building.
A panel presentation will feature representatives from Leadership Loudoun, Loudoun Volunteer Services and the Northern Virginia & Piedmont Community. Following the presentation will be small group roundtables to discuss management, finance, communication and other topics.
Admission is $15. Register at www.loudounchamber.org.
June 3
Blue Ridge BNI
Blue Ridge Alliance, the local chapter of Business Network International, invites business professionals to a Visitor Day from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Carver Center in Purcellville, Virginia.
BNI is a referral organization that brings businesspeople together on a weekly basis to act as each others' sales team.
The meeting will provide an insider's view of the business referral group, as well as the opportunity to pursue joining the organization.
For more information contact Carol Vacca at 540-338-9444.
Start your business
Loudoun Small Business Development Center will hold a seminar on starting a business at the Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Insurance specialist Terry Corle will give 21 marketing tips and talk about insurance needs. Robin Suomi, a small-business specialist, will lead participants through the essential steps for successfully starting a small business.
The program is free, but registration is required. Call 703-430-7222 or send e-mail to http://sbdc@loudounsbdc.org.
June 4
Golf Tournament
The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join in its Small Business Golf Tournament from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club.
Price is $125 per player for 18 holes of golf, green fees, open range, barbecue lunch and door prizes.
Register at www.loudounchamber.org.
June 10
State of the County
Join the Chamber of Commerce's public policy advocates for a presentation by Scott York, chairman of Loudoun County's Board of Supervisors, in his State of the County address at Belmont Country Club from 8 to 10 a.m.
York will brief Loudoun business leaders on how the county is dealing with the current economic situation and will report on issues impacting Loudoun's business environment and quality of life. He also will discuss the board's efforts in dealing with tax and revenue policies, economic development, transportation, education funding and land use and development.
The cost is $45; Chamber members $30. Register online at www.loudounchamber.org.
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