Entrepreneurship 101: From Idea to Expansion

Name: Entrepreneurship 101: From Idea to Expansion
Start: 2026-03-10T08:15:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-10T12:00:00-04:00
Location: University of Virginia - Northern Virginia Campus

Schedule

Tue Mar 10 2026 at 08:15 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

University of Virginia - Northern Virginia Campus | Falls Church, VA

If you are exploring a business idea, running a new start-up, or managing an established company, this free workshop is designed for you.
About this Event

Entrepreneurship 101: From Idea to Expansion

Whether you are exploring a business idea, running a new start-up, or managing an established company, this free workshop is designed to give you the tools, insights, and connections to advance your entrepreneurial journey. Join aspiring business owners and fellow entrepreneurs for an interactive session packed with practical tips on starting, managing, and growing a business.

During this session you will learn how to:

- Validate and refine your business idea

- Strengthen your operations and marketing

- Access funding and business resources

- Avoid common pitfalls that hold entrepreneurs back

- Stay compliant with local tax requirements

Why attend?

Expert Guidance
Valuable insight
Great Networking Opportunity
No Cost to Attend

Registration Check In & Networking Breakfast: 8:15 am – 9:00 am.

Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

We look forward to seeing you on September 9th!

Info on how to get to the event:

UVA Fairfax Campus Logistics & Amenities | PDF to Flipbook

Our Speakers:

Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration Check-In & Networking Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:03 AM
Welcome Remarks
🕑: 09:03 AM - 09:10 AM
Opening Remarks
🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:50 AM
Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Expansion
Host: Dr. Gregory Fairchild
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:05 AM
Entrepreneurship Group Exercise
🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Thinking of Starting a Business
Host: Kathryn Walker
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Business Licenses and Taxes
Host: Harjeet Pawar
🕑: 10:35 AM - 10:50 AM
Opening Your Small Business in Fairfax County
Host: Frank Kuhns
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Break
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Small Business Resources and Certifications
Host: Chris Ley
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
SBA Resources
Host: Nick Rajpara
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Ask the Small Business Experts Q&A
🕑: 11:45 AM - 11:50 AM
Closing Remarks
🕑: 11:50 AM - 02:00 PM
Post Event Networking