CBP's Lunch & Learn Networking Event - Feb 2025
2025-02-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Community Business Partnership, 6564 Loisdale Ct, STE 600, Springfield, VA, 22150, United States
New year brings new resolutions and goals for business owners.
Join us to learn about strategies to help as you continue to grow your small business in 2025.
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SPONSOR: MVB Bank
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DATE: Wednesday, February 12th
TIME: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
REGISTER HERE

CBP’s First Friday Networking Breakfast - Feb 7
2025-02-07 08:00 - 09:30 | Community Business Partnership, 6564 Loisdale Ct, STE 600, Springfield, VA, 22150, United States
TOPIC:
Support for Small Businesses – Federal, State & Local Resources
Where do you go to get help for your startup or growing small business? How do you navigate and access the right resources?
Join us at this upcoming breakfast to learn more about how to access available resources to help develop, finance, and grow your company.

Great Networking Opportunity!
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Friday, February 7, 2024
8:00am – 9:30am
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We look forward to having you join us at our upcoming First Friday Networking Breakfast!
Co-Sponsor(s):
CBP’s Business Finance Center (BFC) and Business Incubation Center (BIC)
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** Please be respectful of everyone’s time by arriving on time. **
**Cancellation Policy **
-Participants whose payments are returned for insufficient funds will be charged a $25 fee.
-This event is non-refundable.
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REGISTER HERE

SBA’s Certificate of Competency Program
2025-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Hybrid (Virtual or In-person), 6564 Loisdale Ct, Springfield, VA, 22150, United States
Come learn about the SBA’s Certificate of Competency Program and your second change at winning a Federal Government Contract.
What you will learn:
1. How the Certificate of Competency Program works.
2. Who initiates the COC process: the federal government agency or the government contracting firm bidding on the contract.
3. Learn the difference between responsiveness and responsibility for a federal government contract when bidding on a federal government contract.
4. What are the appeal options for a COC.
5. What financial information is needed from the government contractor for the COC process.
6. How long does the COC process take.

INSTRUCTOR:
Roderick Johnson
Certificate of Competency Program
Office of Government Contracting & Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration

HYBRID EVENT – Virtual and In-person
Maximum in-person attendees – 20
If you would like to attend the event in person, you MUST contact us once you have registered.
In-person requests will be accepted only on a ‘first-come, first-serve’ basis.
Once you enroll in the training, you will receive further instruction.

REGISTER HERE

CBP’s First Friday Networking Breakfast - Dec 6
2024-12-06 08:00 - 09:30 | Community Business Partnership, 6564 Loisdale Ct, STE 600, Springfield, VA, 22150, United States
Let’s Celebrate Your Entrepreneurial Success
and Gear Up for 2025!
Great Networking Opportunity!
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Friday, Dec 6, 2024
8:00am – 9:30am
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We look forward to having you join us at our upcoming First Friday Networking Breakfast!
Co-Sponsor(s):
CBP’s Business Finance Center (BFC) and Business Incubation Center (BIC)
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** Please be respectful of everyone’s time by arriving on time. **
**Cancellation Policy **
-Participants whose payments are returned for insufficient funds will be charged a $25 fee.
-This event is non-refundable.
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REGISTER HERE

CBP’s First Friday Networking Breakfast - 11/1
2024-11-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Community Business Partnership, 6564 Loisdale Ct, STE 600, Springfield, VA, 22150, United States
Navigating the Challenges of Owning a Small Business –
and How You Can Take Charge
Friday, Nov 1, 2024
8:00am – 9:30am
Guest Speaker:

Christy Plunkett-Barese, CRPC™
Financial Advisor/Registered Rep
TNT Financial Services
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OCTOBER’S GREAT NETWORKING BREAKFAST EVENT:
Below attendees to October’s networking breakfast got the opportunity to connect with
SBA District Director, Larry Webb!

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We are excited to invite you to attend our upcoming First Friday Networking Breakfast!
Co-Sponsor(s): CBP’s Business Finance Center (BFC) and Business Incubation Center (BIC)
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** Please be respectful of everyone’s time by arriving on time. **
**Cancellation Policy **
-Participants whose checks are returned for insufficient funds will be charged a $25 fee.
-This event is non-refundable.
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REGISTER HERE

CBP's Lunch & Learn Networking Event - 10/29
2024-10-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Community Business Partnership, 6564 Loisdale Ct, STE 600, Springfield, VA, 22150, United States
Simplify Your Work Life – Creating Balance While Managing Your Business
Creating a balanced approach to work-life is vital to every small business owner.
It is necessary to effectively manage work-life whether you operate as a solopreneur or have employees.
Join us to learn about strategies to help create balance as you continue to grow your small business.
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SPEAKER: Karlene Sinclair-Robinson, Director
SPONSOR: MVB Bank
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DATE: Tuesday, Oct 29th
TIME: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
REGISTER HERE

CBP's First Friday Networking Breakfast - 10/4
2024-10-04 08:00 - 09:30 | Community Business Partnership, 6564 Loisdale Ct, STE 600, Springfield, VA, 22150, United States
TOPIC: Small Business Opportunities & Resources
The U.S. Small Business Administration has numerous resources and funding opportunities dedicated to supporting small business growth and survival.
We invite you to join us for this great opportunity to hear directly from the SBA Washington Metropolitan Area District Director, Mr. Larry Webb.
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Special Guest:
Mr. Larry Webb (He/Him)
District Director
Washington Metropolitan Area District Office (WMADO)
U.S. Small Business Administration
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DATE: Friday, Oct 4th
TIME: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
REGISTER HERE:
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We are excited to invite you to attend our upcoming First Friday Networking Breakfast!
Co-Sponsor(s): CBP’s Business Finance Center (BFC) and Business Incubation Center (BIC)
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** Please be respectful of everyone’s time by arriving on time. **
**Cancellation Policy **
-Participants whose checks are returned for insufficient funds will be charged a $25 fee.
-This event is non-refundable.
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Event Photo by: Trish Alegre-Smith
