Stafford County Department of Economic Development

Community Event Highlight: Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership Workshop: Developing Our Workforce Through Internships August 2 | 9:00 am Join V-TOP for a free 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 with other business professionals from your region. #GoStafford #StaffordVA Learn more & register >> https://lnkd.in/eWpTSd8H

Save the date for Beer & Business: The Truth about RUNNING a Small Business! Wednesday, August 14th | 4:00 to 5:30 PM | Highmark Brewery Sponsored by Arsenal Events, this Beer & Business event promises an exceptional evening filled with networking opportunities, exceptional brews, and engaging conversations. Arsenal Events was founded in December of 2019 by Ken and Kristen Loescher. Their full-service, one-stop shop for race timing services has been supporting local race directors, small businesses, and non-profit organizations for the past 4 ½ years. #GoStafford #StaffordVA #BeerAndBusiness Learn more & register >> https://lnkd.in/g3vHEqdS

Virginia has been named America’s Top State for Business in CNBC’s 2024 rankings! 🎖 Major investments in education, site development, and infrastructure propelled Virginia to the top spot. Proud to call this thriving state our home! 🚀  #VirginiaTopState #BusinessExcellence #GoStaffordVA

Community Event Highlight: Understanding Employment Regulations July 23 | 9:00 am | ONLINE 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. #GoStafford #StaffordVA Learn more and register >> https://lnkd.in/eyzqwsie

Save the date for Beer & Business: The Truth about RUNNING a Small Business! Wednesday, August 14th | 4:00 to 5:30 PM | Highmark Brewery Sponsored by Arsenal Events, this Beer & Business event promises an exceptional evening filled with networking opportunities, exceptional brews, and engaging conversations. Arsenal Events was founded in December of 2019 by Ken and Kristen Loescher. Their full-service, one-stop shop for race timing services has been supporting local race directors, small businesses, and non-profit organizations for the past 4 ½ years. #GoStafford #StaffordVA #BeerAndBusiness Learn more & register >> https://lnkd.in/g3vHEqdS

Community Event Highlight: GovCon 101: Proposal Development July 17 | 12:00 pm 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 from your competition and show you are a responsible and responsive bidder. In this presentation you will learn proper formatting of a proposal, how proposals are graded, and common mistakes in proposal writing. #GoStafford #StaffordVA Learn more & register >> https://lnkd.in/eCgZ96rj

We are HIRING an Economic Development Specialist for #StaffordVA. This is a professional role performing and supporting various duties to support economic development projects, programs, and activities. #GoStaffordVA Come work with a great team >> https://lnkd.in/evisx2WF

Community Event Highlight: Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership Workshop: Developing Our Workforce Through Internships August 2 | 9:00 am Join V-TOP for a free 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 with other business professionals from your region. #GoStafford #StaffordVA Learn more & register >> https://lnkd.in/eWpTSd8H

Community Event Highlight: Marketing 101 July 11 | 12:00 pm This one hour webinar is designed to help shape your brand identity and foster growth for your small business. In a crowded digital arena, strategic marketing is essential for visibility and differentiation, ensuring relevance and success in today’s competitive landscape. #StaffordVA #GoStafford Learn more & register here >> https://lnkd.in/eH6Ez-Vf

Save the date for Beer & Business: The Truth about RUNNING a Small Business! Wednesday, August 14th | 4:00 to 5:30 PM | Highmark Brewery Sponsored by Arsenal Events, this Beer & Business event promises an exceptional evening filled with networking opportunities, exceptional brews, and engaging conversations. Arsenal Events was founded in December of 2019 by Ken and Kristen Loescher. Their full-service, one-stop shop for race timing services has been supporting local race directors, small businesses, and non-profit organizations for the past 4 ½ years. #GoStafford #StaffordVA #BeerAndBusiness Learn more & register >> https://lnkd.in/eRvrCfSq