Events
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Calibrate Small Business Conference
May 6 | Potomac Science Center
Join us for one-day experience designed to equip you with the tools, strategies, and connections needed to grow smarter and stronger.
Make Your Mark Business Celebration & Awards Ceremony
November 12 | Magnoliya Grand Conference & Events Center
This signature event honors the business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are driving Prince William’s economic success.
Community Events
Education
Financing Your Small Business
During this live webinar attendees will learn:
- Financing basics- Funding sources and financing programs
- Common misconceptions of small business financing
- Strategies for your bank presentation
- And more!
Networking
Coffee & Connections: Derisking the Clinical Trial Supply Chain
From GMP compliance and data integrity to the behind-the-scenes role of the Qualified Person (QP), this session will focus on the practical decisions that keep trials moving forward or bring them to a halt. Jim Kernan and Aoife Kernan of PRNOAV Clinical will also explore the real challenges of cold-chain logistics, including maintaining -80°C conditions for biologics, validating ultra-low-temperature labeling, and managing risk across multiple partners and sites.
Education
NanoReady Workforce Training Program
NanoReady is a hands-on training program built to prepare the next generation of talent for careers in nanofabrication and advanced hardware. Real tools. Real facilities. Real workforce pathways.
Applications close January 31, 2026
Networking
NVCC Workforce Employer Event
Education
NIH SBIR/STTR Grant Writing Course & One-On-One Instruction
Education
NIH SBIR/STTR Grant Writing Course & One-On-One Instruction
Education
Bruker AFM Workshop
Explore the real-world capabilities of atomic force microscopy with expert-led instruction and hands-on lab sessions designed to help researchers apply AFM techniques to their own projects.
Awards
2026 Prince William Chamber Business Awards
Celebrate the best of the Prince William County, City of Manassas, and City of Manassas Park business communities at the Prince William Chamber of Commerce's annual Business Awards.
Networking
Lunch and Learn: A Fireside Chat on Dual Use Technologies
Presenters:
Michael Anne Casey Tyler, Retired CIA Officer and Founder Outrider Solutions LLC
Retired Commander Chris Steele, Chief of Strategy and Business Development, MTEC