Entrepreneurship 101: From Idea to Expansion | Special Edition: Celebrating Our Military Spouses & Veteran Community

Event description

Please join Mr. Nick Rajpara, Economic Development Specialist from SBA Washington Metropolitan Area District Office, for an Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop, co-hosted by Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. This free workshop is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and established small businesses of all backgrounds and industries. You’ll gain practical tools, expert advice, and powerful connections to help move your business from idea to expansion.

Whether you are exploring a new business idea, growing a startup, or leading an established company, Entrepreneurship 101 is designed to support you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.

Presented in partnership with Fort Belvoir Army Community Service, this special edition recognizes the innovation, leadership, resilience, and unique experiences that veterans and military spouses bring to entrepreneurship. The event is open to aspiring entrepreneurs, established business owners, military-connected entrepreneurs, and members of the broader small business community.

This full-day, collaborative experience brings together entrepreneurs, business experts, lenders, and small business resource partners for a powerful day of learning, networking, and opportunity.

Participants will gain practical knowledge, expand their professional networks, and connect with tools and resources that can help them start, strengthen, or scale a business. Whether you are transitioning from military service, building a portable career as a military spouse, or pursuing your next stage of business growth, this event will help you identify actionable next steps.

During the workshop, you will learn how to:

• Validate and refine your business idea
• Strengthen your business operations and marketing strategy
• Access funding, technical assistance, and business resources
• Avoid common challenges that can slow business growth
• Understand local tax and regulatory requirements
• Build connections that support long-term business success