WHAT:
Northern Virginia Family Service’s (NVFS)
Group Services Program invites individuals
directly affected by the Sept. 11 terrorist
attack on the Pentagon to attend the “Turning
Dreams into Reality” Small Business Workshop.
This is part of an ongoing series of workshops
created to assist survivors, their families
and first responders address their continuing
recovery needs.
WHEN:
Friday, 14 July 2006 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: NVFS’ Oakton office,
10455 White Granite Dr., Suite 100, Oakton,
Va.
WHO:
It is free for survivors, first responders
and family members directly affected by the
Sept. 11 Pentagon attack.
WHY:
The goals of the workshop are:
1.) To identify the necessary steps to take
in the planning and design of a small business
venture,
2.) To feel confident and reassured by exploring
the topic and asking questions of experts
in the area
3.) To network with others in the group and
exchange information that can help you in
your venture.
NVFS’
Group Services Program has secured speakers
from the National Women’s Business Center,
SCORE and the Small Business Administration,
among others. You will also hear from 9/11
Survivors who have successfully started a
small business.
The
workshop will address the legal aspects of
starting a business, how to reduce legal costs,
how to better use all of the marketing tools
available, and working with other people in
the same business.
HOW:
To learn more or to register for “Turning
Dreams into Reality” Small Business Workshop,
or other workshops and support groups offered
by NVFS’ Group Services Program, contact Milagros
Teran at 703-219-2183, mteran@nvfs.org.
Established
in 1924, Northern Virginia Family Service
is a private, non-profit community service
resource dedicated to helping individuals
and families find new paths to self-reliance
and brighter futures. Each year, NVFS helps
more than 24,000 people find affordable housing,
counseling and child care; access to low-cost
medical and dental services; foster and respite
care, job training; trauma recovery; and much
more. For more information, visit www.nvfs.org.
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