Loudoun Invites Small Business Owners to Funding Workshops

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development is hosting “Equity 101,” a three-part series for entrepreneurs and business owners who are considering seeking angel and venture capital investment for the first time. The series runs for three Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. beginning February 27. Each session will be held at George Mason University’s Loudoun site, located at 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 210, in Sterling, Virginia. The cost is $25 per session, or $60 for all three. Light refreshments will be served; register at www.Equity101Series.EventBrite.com.

The series kicks off on Wednesday, February 27 with an overview explaining what it takes to get financing. The session will be led by Shenandoah University Associate Professor of Finance Bruce Gouldey, Ph.D.

The second session takes place on Wednesday, March 6. Dr. Gouldey will help business owners decode investor language, value their company, and understand terms sheets.

The series ends on Wednesday, March 13 with a presentation on the various options and trade-offs faced when structuring a business for equity funding. The session will be led by Shenandoah University Associate Professor of Business Law John Winn, JD, LLM.

“Funding is the key concern for startups and entrepreneurs,” said Loudoun Small Business and Entrepreneurship Manager Debi Roder. “This series will help business owners comprehend the complex world of equity financing so they can better understand if it’s the best option for them.”

The three-part series is cosponsored by the Mason Enterprise Center, Shenandoah University and Arlington Economic Development. For more information, call the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development at 703-777-0426, or go to biz.loudoun.gov.