Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn: Smart Hiring for Small Businesses: Building a Winning Team

Finding the right talent is one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses today — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join us for a Lunch & Learn designed to give business owners practical, actionable guidance on hiring smarter, strengthening workplace culture, and building teams that support long-term success.

This interactive session brings together four leading workforce and HR professionals from across Loudoun County, each offering a unique perspective on today’s hiring landscape:

1. Michael Bozeth, SHRM-CP – Employer Services Coordinator, Loudoun Workforce Resource Center
2. Keith Townsend – Chief People Officer, Finch AI & President, Loudoun SHRM
3. Eleanor Jones – Director of Business Engagement & Career Services, Northern Virginia Community College
4. Luke Waters – Regional Internship Manager VEDP; NV‑TOP/Internships VA Program

Together, they’ll share insights on:

1. Effective strategies for sourcing qualified candidates
2. Best practices for interviewing and evaluating applicants
3. Opportunities to leverage local workforce programs, internships, and training resources

A moderator will guide the conversation with curated questions, followed by open Q&A so attendees can get personalized guidance on their most pressing hiring challenges.

Whether you’re preparing to make your first hire or looking to refine your existing hiring process, this session will equip you with tools and knowledge to build a strong, reliable team.