Mason Small Business Development Center

(Partner Event - Loudoun SBDC)

, do not miss this event next week!
New financing opportunities for agriculture producers and businesses across the food supply chain. This webinar will provide an overview of how the program works, who may qualify, and how businesses can prepare to access SBA-backed funding for growth and operational needs

SBA Grocery Guarantee: New Financing for Agriculture Businesses
June 24th, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - NO COST
Presenter: Timm Johnson

Learn more & Register - https://ow.ly/gRPq50ZcPEQ

Stay cybersecure this summer. Awareness is the first step to defense.
Join us next week on June 17, 2026 at 10 AM to learn how to proactively protect yourself from 3-party cyber risks and business identity theft.

Spots open now - https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=110460040

Become a V3Certified Employer!

Attend the virtual workshop by the Prince William Economic Development and Tourism on June 25, 2026 (8:30 - 10:00 a.m.)

Learn more and Register - https://pwcded.typeform.com/to/Okel0WXf

If your marketing is not getting results, start with clarity:
👉 Who do you serve?

👉 What problem do you solve?

👉 Why should someone choose you?

👉 What should they do next?

A clear message makes every post, email, ad, flyer, and conversation work harder.
Need some help with digital marketing?

Speak to an advisor at no cost to improve your strategy - email [email protected] if you're in NoVA!

Virginia APEX Accelerator Director, Lisa Wood was the featured speaker at Mason SBDC's Lunch and Learn workshop held on June 2, 2026 at Office Evolution Herndon.

25 participants attended the session which highlighted researching/finding government contracting opportunities in today's market.

Many thanks to the presenter, Lisa Wood , our fantastic sponsor, Town of Herndon Government (Economic Development), and host Office Evolution Herndon for yet another successful in-person event!

Event
Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Metro’s Meet the Primes | Engineering Edition (in person, New Carrollton Building)
Register - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JPQpiDT3Uu

Starting June with the best smiles (inevitable when you're with best friends!)

On Monday, June 1st, Mason SBDC's Aung Shepelev, (our wonderful Assistant Director) attended the '2026 Path to Partnership Subcontracting Conference' hosted by our friends the Virginia APEX Accelerator at the Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax City.

Mason SBDC was one among several community resource partners represented at the exhibitor space. The Conference schedule included a Roundtable Matchmaking session, remarks, and networking breaks, giving small business contractors a chance to explore partnership opportunities and connect with Primes and programs.

Last month Mason SBDC Senior Business Counselor, Elis Devlin attended the special edition of 'Entrepreneurship 101: From Idea to Expansion' session by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority held at the UVA NOVA Campus.

The event agenda included workshops, resource expo, a Google AI Basics Training Lab, and networking opportunities.

Additionally, Mason SBDC one of the resource exhibitors at the Small Business Expo represented by Director, Timm Johnson.

Check out these 2 upcoming Roundtable events taking place next week in DC.

TOPICS:
(Diesel Exhaust Fluids Sensor Requirements)
June 9, 2026 - 1pm-3pm
Location: Eisenhower Conference Room Side C
U.S. Small Business Administration HQ, 409 3rd St SW, Washington, DC 20416
Contact Email: [email protected]

Roundtable
June 10, 2026 - 1 pm - 3 pm
Location:
Eisenhower Conference Room Side C
U.S. Small Business Administration HQ, 409 3rd St SW, Washington, DC 20416
Contact Email: [email protected]