IBM’s Craig Rhinehart Keynotes Loudoun’s Business Conference

LEESBURG, VIRGINIA – Start Loudoun Small Business Week on the right foot by attending the inaugural Small Business Conference on May 15 at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott. Have the option of 12 different workshops, two keynote speeches, a resources and networking fair, and much more. The day starts with breakfast at 8:00am and runs through 6:00pm. Early Bird rate tickets are available at www.loudounconference.com.

Craig Rhinehart, Director, IMB Watson Health Innovation and Market Development, will highlight how business will evolve through a new era of computing technology. The use of cognitive computing systems, like IBM Watson, are changing how businesses of every size interact with customers, deliver services and create new business opportunities. Rhinehart is the Lunch Keynote Speaker, which is sponsored by Access National Bank.

The Small Business Conference is expected to attract 200+ business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs to the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott. Attendees can choose from an array of topics that will benefit any business. Some topics include: How to Wisely Use Limited Marketing Dollars; Who is the Right Candidate to Hire; Will Social Media Benefit My Business; or is Franchising the Right Move.

Buddy Rizer, Director, Loudoun County Economic Development states, “[t] he sixth annual Loudoun Small Business Week is an opportunity to educate, celebrate and accelerate the growth of our entrepreneurial community. Our department works with numerous community partners to provide unique opportunities during Small Business Week including a full-day conference, movie screening with panel and other industry-specific events.”

Early Bird ticket sales, $75, are currently on sale through April 15. Tickets include breakfast, lunch, access to resource fair, workshops, and networking opportunities.

For additional information about the Small Business Conference, please visit www.loudounconference.com.

The Mason Enterprise Center Loudoun Business Incubator launched in October of 2011 in Leesburg. Programming began soon after and the Loudoun Tech Startups group was created, growing in 2016 to over 1000 members. Incubator offices filled beyond capacity a year ahead of schedule with a strong community of government contractors in part due to portions of Leesburg being designated as a HUBZone in January 2013. In July 2015 the SBDC in Loudoun merged with the MEC-Leesburg Incubator allowing for enhanced services for incubator members and seamless support for entrepreneurs throughout the lifespan of their business. This combined organization has truly become the Hub of Entrepreneurship in Loudoun County. Next up for the Mason Enterprise Center Loudoun is increased programming geared toward second-stage companies and rural businesses. www.masonenterprisecenterloudoun.com

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