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Arlington Entrepreneurs Shine at BizLaunch PitchFest at Amazon HQ2

On April 30, 2025, 17 small business owners from Arlington and across Northern Virginia took the stage at the BizLaunch PitchFest Finale, held at Amazon’s Visitor Landing at HQ2. The event marked the culmination of the BizLaunch Transformational Challenge, a months-long program designed to equip entrepreneurs with critical skills to strengthen and scale their businesses.

Published on April 30, 2025

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Small Business Focus: The BizLaunch Pitch Event

In late January, 38 entrepreneurs convened at the Long Bridge Aquatics Center for a two-day intensive entrepreneurship training program. On Friday, March 15, they will put those skills to good use pitching their business idea for a chance to be awarded over $5,000 in free capital.

Published on March 11, 2024

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Small Business Focus: Five Things to Get Noticed

The world is cluttered. Each day we are bombarded with advertisements on TV, online, radio and print. We are constantly exposed to information to entice us to buy products and services. Adding to the mix are the various platforms where these ads can reach us: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, blogs… and the list goes on and on.

Published on June 12, 2023

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Your Guide to Writing a Business Plan

Whether you have been running the show for decades or just starting the journey, a plan is vital in growing a successful business.
A business plan lets you tell the world about your business. How? By defining what your business is, what your goals are, and how you’ll achieve them.

Published on March 30, 2023

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How to Register for eVA, Virginia’s Procurement System

Looking to expand your customer base? You might want to consider procurement for local governments. These opportunities are abundant and can be quite lucrative. Learn how to get started with eVA and get tips on how to submit a successful bid.

Published on September 30, 2022

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Five Tips for Getting an Angel Investment in Your Startup

Has your early-stage, high-growth startup ever considered raising capital and wanted to know more about Angel investors and what they look for? Last week, East Coast VentureCon had some leading angel investors on a panel to share tips and best practices with the audience of entrepreneurs.

Published on March 29, 2019