The Supplier Finance Institute, hosted by the Business Consortium Fund, invites you to join our free virtual workshop on developing a business plan.

Whether or not you’re pitching to investors or lenders, starting a business requires a solid plan. A well-crafted business plan provides direction, helps validate your ideas, and outlines the steps needed to achieve your goals. It also serves as a roadmap for both short- and long-term growth.

If you plan to seek funding—whether from investors or through a business loan—many financial institutions will require a business plan as part of the application process.

Key Takeaways:
• Understand the essential components of a business plan
• Learn how to create a business plan you can use to guide your growth
• Prepare a plan suitable for sharing with lenders, investors, or other stakeholders

Accessibility: Live closed captioning will be enabled for all Zoom sessions (CC button available).

Host: An Phan, Chief Programs Officer

About our speaker:
Cassandra Kidd
U.S. Bank | Business Access Advisor | AVP - Central Arkansas

Cassandra boasts 30 years in the banking and finance industry, most recently working as a branch manager at U.S. Bank before assuming the BAA role. She is a Board member for the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas and a member of the Urban League of the State of Arkansas, Southwest Little Rock Business & Community Group and Alpha Kappa Alpha. She enjoys volunteering time at P.A.R.K. (Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids) and Start to Finish Homeless Outreach. Cassandra is passionate about connecting underrepresented business owners to resources, information, and capital to grow and scale sustainable businesses.

Join the discussion – REGISTER Today!

Procurement Business Expo Invitation

The Prince William County Economic Development cordially invites Virginia’s business leaders, suppliers, and growth focused enterprises to participate in the upcoming Procurement Business Expo on March 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia.  Free parking. 

This high impact, results driven event convenes more than 300 vendors and key representatives from Prince William County government agencies, creating a direct pathway for organizations seeking to expand their footprint within the public sector. Attendees will gain actionable visibility into upcoming procurement opportunities, engage decision makers responsible for sourcing, and position their capabilities for future Requests for Proposals.

Strategic value to your organization

• Direct access to procurement officers and department buyers
• Insight into agency priorities and upcoming projects
• Targeted networking with qualified suppliers and partners
• Enhanced brand positioning within the regional government ecosystem
• Accelerated pipeline development for public sector contracts

Whether you are a small business, minority owned enterprise, or established contractor, this forum delivers measurable opportunities to compete, collaborate, and grow.

Seats are limited and interest is strong. We encourage early registration to secure participation and maximize engagement.

Register today and align your organization with Prince William County’s procurement pipeline and 2026 growth initiatives.