Mason Small Business Development Center

06/03/2026

Starting June with the best smiles (inevitable when you're with best friends!)

On Monday, June 1st, Mason SBDC's Aung Shepelev, (our wonderful Assistant Director) attended the '2026 Path to Partnership Subcontracting Conference' hosted by our friends the Virginia APEX Accelerator at the Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax City.

Mason SBDC was one among several community resource partners represented at the exhibitor space. The Conference schedule included a Roundtable Matchmaking session, remarks, and networking breaks, giving small business contractors a chance to explore partnership opportunities and connect with Primes and programs.

06/03/2026

Last month Mason SBDC Senior Business Counselor, Elis Devlin attended the special edition of 'Entrepreneurship 101: From Idea to Expansion' session by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority held at the UVA NOVA Campus.

The event agenda included workshops, resource expo, a Google AI Basics Training Lab, and networking opportunities.

Additionally, Mason SBDC one of the resource exhibitors at the Small Business Expo represented by Director, Timm Johnson.

06/02/2026

Check out these 2 upcoming Roundtable events taking place next week in DC.

TOPICS:
(Diesel Exhaust Fluids Sensor Requirements)
June 9, 2026 - 1pm-3pm
Location: Eisenhower Conference Room Side C
U.S. Small Business Administration HQ, 409 3rd St SW, Washington, DC 20416
Contact Email: [email protected]

Roundtable
June 10, 2026 - 1 pm - 3 pm
Location:
Eisenhower Conference Room Side C
U.S. Small Business Administration HQ, 409 3rd St SW, Washington, DC 20416
Contact Email: [email protected]

06/01/2026

June is the perfect time to pause and ask:

👩‍💻 Are your numbers telling the story you expected?

🕵️‍♂️ Are your customers buying what you thought they would?

🥷 Are your systems helping you grow - or holding you back?

An advisor can help you review what is working, what needs attention, and what to focus on next. If you're in , schedule a no-cost advising session with us today! www.masonsbdc.org/

05/25/2026

“Home of the free, because of the brave.” We remember with gratitude and honor.

Mason SBDC is closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Stay cyber vigilant this summer.
Our upcoming webinar covers 3rd-party cyber risks & business identity theft —where hidden vulnerabilities may exist, and what you can do to proactively protect yourself.

June 17, 2026 at 10 AM
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05/21/2026

Sponsored by the City of Manassas Department of Economic Development, Mason Small Business Development Center 4-part series kicked off on Tuesday at CENTERFUSE. Program participants receive instruction and counseling, aimed at helping them navigate business challenges, phases, and plans with Mason SBDC experts George Siragusa, Timm Johnson, Hussain Shah & Subodh Nayar.

Thank You🫶 to the incredible team at CENTERFUSE and Whitlock Wealth (host and breakfast sponsor) your help and support are invaluable!

A few glimpses from Day 1.
(Images provided by Bryce King)

05/19/2026

friends in and around ! Seats are going fast for our upcoming lunch and learn event with Lisa Wood, Director- Virginia APEX Accelerator.
Details:
FINDING GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES
*June 2, 2026 | 12-2:30 PM
* Location: Office Evolution Herndon (205 Van Buren Street, #120, Herndon, VA 20170)
Grab your spot for this FREE! workshop
REGISTER - https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=110460030

Event Sponsored by - Town of Herndon Government (Economic Development)
LIMITED SEATING | Lunch Provided - REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

05/18/2026