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Small Biz, Big Dreams: SBA Resources to Fuel Your Growth

Hosted By: Town of Vienna Economic Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration

About This Webinar:

In this one-hour session, we’ll delve into how the U.S. Small Business Small Business Administration (SBA) can be a powerful ally in your business growth strategy. You’ll learn about essential resources, funding opportunities, and expert advice that the SBA offers to help small businesses like yours thrive.

We’re thrilled to welcome Nick Rajpara, Economic Development Specialist from the U.S. Small Business Administration as our featured speaker. He will share insider tips and answer your questions.

Register Now: Webinar Registration - Zoom

For more information, please contact explore@viennava.gov.

Date:

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

Time:

12 PM

Location:

Zoom

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

The Hard Truths of Digital Marketing: What It Takes to Get Noticed Online

Hosted By: Town of Vienna Economic Development and the Childress Agency

About This Webinar:

Get ready to elevate your small business’s visibility with our no-nonsense webinar, hosted in collaboration with the Childress Agency, a local communications and marketing firm. This session is designed to arm you with the essential skills and insights needed to make your business stand out and grab your chosen audience’s attention.

Register Now: Webinar Registration - Zoom

For more information, please contact explore@viennava.gov.

Date:

September 23, 2024

September 23, 2024

Time:

12 PM

Location:

Zoom

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

Back to Business: Essential IRS Tips and Tools for Smooth Tax Planning

Hosted By: Town of Vienna Economic Development and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

About This Webinar:

Join us for an informative and engaging webinar designed specifically for small business owners. Hosted in partnership with the IRS, this one-hour session will provide you with valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate and prepare year-round for tax season with confidence including key strategies for managing employer payroll taxes and record-keeping best practices.

Register Now: Webinar Registration - Zoom

For more information, please contact explore@viennava.gov.

Date:

September 16, 2024

September 16, 2024

Time:

12 PM

Location:

Zoom

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

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In-Person Event

Classroom to Contract: Making Business with the Town a Breeze

Hosted By: Town of Vienna Economic Development and the Department of Finance

About This Webinar:

Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to procure business with the Town of Vienna. Our procurement officer and Finance team will guide small businesses through the process, including regular business reporting and license applications. Hosted in partnership with the Department of Finance, this one-hour session is tailored to help small business owners in the Town of Vienna understand key processes and ways to keep your business thriving in our community.

Register Now: Webinar Registration - Zoom

For more information, please contact explore@viennava.gov.

Date:

September 9, 2024

September 9, 2024

Time:

12 PM

Location:

Zoom

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

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In-Person Event

Ribbon Cutting for Pure Green Vienna

Join us to celebrate the opening of a new juice bar in Vienna! Guests can sample cold-pressed juices and explore Pure Green’s superfood-packed menu.

⭐ Pure Green Ribbon Cutting
📅 Thursday, August 8 at 12 p.m.
📍 136D Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA 22180
🎫 Free to attend - just show up!

Date:

August 8, 2024

August 8, 2024

Time:

12 PM

Location:

136D Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA 22180

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

Summer Real Estate Networking Event

Attend a networking event inside one of Vienna’s “hidden gem” office spaces! Professionals in real estate and local business are coming together for food, drinks, and beautiful views of the Town of Vienna.

⭐ Town of Vienna Summer Networking Event

📅 Thursday, August 8 at 5:30 p.m.

📍 301 Maple Ave W, Suites 500 & 510

🎫 Free to attend but registration is required.

Date:

August 8, 2024

August 8, 2024

Time:

5:30 PM

Location:

301 Maple Ave W, Suites 500 & 510

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

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In-Person Event

Vienna in Bloom Streetscape Tour

Discover the vibrant beauty of the Town’s commercial downtown on the Vienna in Bloom Streetscape Tour! Presented by the Town of Vienna Departments of Parks & Recreation and Economic Development, this self-guided walking tour showcases the town’s commitment to enhancing our commercial streetscape. Colorful flowers adorn the sidewalks, infusing the area with a fresh and lively atmosphere. Take a delightful walk around Vienna, admire these blooms, and explore local Vienna businesses along the way!

Follow along with this downloadable map: https://www.exploreviennava.com/promotional-materials

Date:

July 16, 2024

September 30, 2024

Time:

Location:

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

GrowCon 2024

The Patrick Henry Library, the Fairfax County Department of Economic Initiatives, and the Town of Vienna’s Economic Development Department are thrilled to announce GrowCon 2024—our upcoming in-person, half-day conference that we believe will be of significant interest and benefit to you. This event will be held on May 9 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is designed to help small businesses like yours grow and thrive in today's competitive marketplace.

We have curated a lineup of the best experts from federal, state, and local levels. These thought leaders will share their insights and strategies on a range of topics aimed at fostering business growth. Learn more at www.exploreviennava.com/ignite.

 

Date:

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

Time:

8 AM

Location:

Vienna Community Center

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

Discuss Economic Development & Vienna's Comprehensive Plan

Calling all businesses to come out and discuss economic development in the Town of Vienna!

The Town’s comprehensive plan is a long-range vision of the community.  It is a critical tool that will help shape the Town's goals for housing, transportation, economic development, natural and cultural resources, land development, and more for the next two decades. Specifically, we will discuss the economic development chapter with the Town Business Liaison Committee and representatives from the Planning Commission. Your insights and contributions are valuable! This event is happening on May 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Vienna Police Station in the Community Room.

Light food and drinks will be provided!

Date:

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

Time:

5:30 PM

Location:

Vienna Police Station

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

2024 IGNITE! Small Business Bootcamp: Empowering Entrepreneurs with AI

Three free, virtual sessions about navigating the world of artificial intelligence for your business— exclusively for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Fairfax County and the Town of Vienna.

The program is hosted by Fairfax County Public Library, the Fairfax County Department of Economic Initiatives, and the Town of Vienna’s Economic Development Department. IGNITE! will have you running farther and faster on your entrepreneurial journey. These sessions will give you the tools and resources to discover how artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to grow your small business.

Learn more here.

Date:

February 6, 2024

February 8, 2024

Time:

Location:

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

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In-Person Event

Restaurant Week Sign-Up for Businesses

Vienna Restaurant Week is happening March 3-10, 2024.

Vienna's tastiest week features all your special menu items and food options! Whether you're a location where people can enjoy a sit-down dinner, order take-out, or satisfy a sweet tooth. Vienna Restaurant Week is for you.

If you're a restaurant business owner or manager, please let us know if you plan to participate at this link.

Vienna Restaurant Week 2024 Registration Survey (surveymonkey.com)

Don't delay on signing up!

Date:

January 19, 2024

February 14, 2024

Time:

Location:

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

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In-Person Event

State of the Economy 2024

Join the Town of Vienna's Economic Development Department for our first event of the year: Vienna State of the Economy!

Discover the regional economic outlook and explore how our Town plays a pivotal role in this dynamic economic landscape from an expert at the Stephen S. Fuller Institute. In addition to this, the Town’s Department of Planning and Zoning will shed light on the latest updates to the newly adopted Zoning Code discussing how this updated document supports and impacts the commercial areas within the Town.

RSVP here.

Date:

January 18, 2024

January 18, 2024

Time:

Location:

Vienna Community Center

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

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In-Person Event

2023 Shine Bright, Vienna (Holiday Decorating Contest)

Town of Vienna residents and businesses are encouraged to compete in this year’s “Shine Bright, Vienna” holiday decorating contest sponsored by the Economic Development Division, the Town Business Liaison Committee (TBLC), and the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department.

Applications for the 2023 contest will open on Oct. 23, 2023, and be available online at viennava.gov/holiday or at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., SE.

Business displays will be judged by the TBLC judging panel. More details about this event are available on the website.

Date:

October 23, 2023

November 21, 2023

Time:

Location:

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

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In-Person Event

Vienna Oktoberfest - Sponsorship Opportunities

A premiere food and beer event presented by the Vienna Business Association and the Town of Vienna! Find out more about the sponsorship and marketing opportunities for business at www.viennaoktoberfest.org.

Date:

October 7, 2023

October 7, 2023

Time:

11 a.m.

Location:

Historic Church Street, Vienna, VA

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

Ribbon Cutting & Open House for 527 Maple Ave E

What's better than one ribbon cutting? The answer is two! Join us for an exciting event celebrating the arrival of VHC Health Physicians and Advanced Fitness & Sports Performance to 527 Maple Avenue East in the Town of Vienna! We will also host an open house to meet the other businesses within the building. Get ready to say welcome and hello again to Karin's Florist, Rain Lily, DermUtopia, VTA Advisors, and the C2 Education Center.

Date:

August 9, 2023

August 9, 2023

Time:

5 p.m.

Location:

527 Maple Avenue East

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

Restore Hyper Wellness Ribbon Cutting

On Thursday, July 27 at 10 a.m., Restore Hyper Wellness will host a ribbon cutting event!

Date:

July 27, 2023

July 27, 2023

Time:

10 a.m.

Location:

214 Maple Avenue West

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

Sunrise of Vienna Ribbon Cutting Event

Sunrise of Vienna (Senior Living Facility) is excited to celebrate the opening of their new facility with the Town of Vienna. The ribbon cutting will take place on Thursday, July 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Use the following link to view the digital invitation and RSVP: https://www.paperlesspost.com/go/Xp19blQI3ZdaBaC8qo3oN

Date:

July 27, 2023

July 27, 2023

Time:

4 p.m.

Location:

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

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In-Person Event

Vienna Business Association Mixer and Empowering Women Panel

As part of Liberty Amendments Month, the Vienna Business Association is hosting an event that celebrates the remarkable women in the Vienna business community. Come for food, drink, and conversation.

Date:

July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023

Time:

5:45 p.m.

Location:

Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St SE

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

Zoning Code Update: Public Hearing - July 12

Vienna's first major zoning code update in nearly 60 years has reached a milestone: a draft updated zoning code is complete. Attend a joint public hearing of the Town Council and the Planning Commission to provide your feedback. The public hearings will take place on July 10 and on July 12.  Details and a link to the proposed plan are at www.codecreatevienna.com.

Date:

July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023

Time:

7:30 p.m.

Location:

Town Hall, 127 Center Street S

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

Zoning Code Update: Public Hearing - July 10

Vienna's first major zoning code update in nearly 60 years has reached a milestone: a draft updated zoning code is complete. Attend a joint public hearing of the Town Council and the Planning Commission to provide your feedback. The public hearings will take place on July 10 and on July 12.  Details and a link to the proposed plan are at www.codecreatevienna.com.

Date:

July 10, 2023

July 10, 2023

Time:

8 p.m.

Location:

Town Hall, 127 Center Street S, Vienna, VA 22180

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

Maple Avenue and Church Street Streetscape Public Info Session

Starting this fall, the Town plans to improve the appearance of 81 landscape planters on both sides of Maple Avenue and 46 planters on both sides of Church Street. 

The Town will host a public informational session for business owners and residents on June 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community to discuss the new landscape design proposed for the Town planters.

Representatives from LSG Landscape Architecture will present the Maple Avenue and Church Street streetscape planting design concepts. The landscape firm will answer questions, gather feedback, and identify solutions that may address concerns before starting the work. 

The new plants are expected to be in place by the end of November 2023. Join us for this informative session!

Date:

June 29, 2023

June 29, 2023

Time:

6:30 p.m.

Location:

Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street SE

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

Business Appreciation Month (BAM)

Participate as a customer or business as the Town of Vienna showcases and supports Town businesses, owners, and workers through public events, social media promotion, voter-selected awards, and business-focused workshops and webinars.

Date:

May 1, 2023

May 31, 2022

Time:

Various

Location:

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

IGNITE! Small Business Bootcamp 2023

Register for this free four-session training program, which gives Town of Vienna and Fairfax County entrepreneurs and small-business owners guidance on ways to create, maintain, and grow a successful business.

Date:

April 24, 2023

May 4, 2023

Time:

6 PM

Location:

Online, except for the closing social event on May 4, which is in person.

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

Massage Therapy Stakeholder Meeting

The Town of Vienna is hosting this massage therapy stakeholder meeting to discuss amendments to Chapter 22 of the Town Code, which governs massage therapy establishments and services.

Date:

September 30, 2022

September 30, 2022

Time:

Noon - 1PM

Location:

Zoom

All Ages Welcome

Adult Beverages Available

Virtual Event

In-Person Event

Let's Get to Work

If you're interested in opening a business in Vienna, contact the Economic Development Department. We're here to help.