Our Workshops
Workshops and Recordings
All are welcome to attend/access the Mason SBDC workshops listed below and the webinars hosted by other Virginia centers (live and recorded) on this link. Presented by subject matter experts, each workshop offers you valuable insights.
Workshops and Follow-Up Counseling
If you are a Mason SBDC client and want to apply what you learned in your business, send us an email or call us at 703-261-4105. Businesses outside of Mason SBDC’s regional jurisdiction (Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William (Counties); City of Manassas, City of Fairfax, & Town of Herndon) must work with their local Centers for counseling services. To find your SBDC click here.
Accessibility Notice
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact help@masonsbdc.org to submit a request.
Creating the Buyer Journey That Converts Clicks into Customers – *On-Demand*
Building Your Value Proposition Design (VPD) – *Webinar (Live)*
AI Is Amplifying Business Risk: Here’s What Matters Most (Cybersecurity) – *Webinar (Live)* – PW
Marketing 101 *Webinar (Live)*
Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics – A Step by Step Guide – *Live Webinar*
SEO & Social Selling – *Webinar (Live)*
Preparing Your Pitch – Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing *Webinar (Live)* – PW
Government Contracting 101 – *Webinar (Live)* – PW
Mapping the Entrepreneurial Road Ahead – the Anatomy of a Typical Entrepreneur’s Journey Forward
Start a Business (Legal & Administrative Steps) – *Webinar (Live)* – PW
Financing Your Small Business – *Webinar (Live)* – PW
Thinking about Entrepreneurship? How about Buying a Business or a Franchise? – *Webinar (Live)* – PW
Sponsor Events
George Mason University-Mason Enterprise:
The Virginia SBDC:
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):
Prince William County Department of Economic Development and Tourism:
Manassas city Economic Development Authority‘s (EDA):
The Town of Herndon:
Fairfax City Economic Development:
- https://gofairfaxcity.com/ – No specific page for events. View the events in the home page itself.
Fairfax CORE:
Partner Events
Centerfuse:
Community Business Partnership (CBP):
The Mason Enterprise Centers (MEC):
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce:
Virginia APEX:
Office Evolution Herndon:
- https://www.officeevolution.com/locations/herndon/ – No specific page for events. View the events in the home page itself.
Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce:
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority:
Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce:
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce:
Brickyard:
- https://brickyardcowork.com/ – No specific page for events. View the events in the home page itself.
Virginia Hispanic Chamber:
FAQs About Workshops & Events
SBDC supports businesses at every stage, from early ideas to launch to years in-business. Our workshops and 1-on-1 counseling sessions can include help with business planning, market research, choosing a business structure, understanding permits and licenses, estimating start-up costs, creating financial projections, building a marketing strategy, and preparing to seek funding. The goal is to help new business owners make informed decisions to decide the best path and invest in the best idea.
SBDC workshops cover topics such as starting a business, accessing capital, bookkeeping, taxes, marketing, social media, government contracting, business licenses, buying a business, value proposition design, pitch preparation, cybersecurity and more. Some workshops may also focus on specific industries, challenges facing local small businesses. For a complete list, check out our workshop schedule here: www.masonsbdc.org/workshops

