Business events
By Anne Keisman
Dec. 13Business Showcase Breakfast: A networking event sponsored by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. Belmont Country Club, 19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn. $20 for members in advance, $30 at the door; $30 non-members in advance, $40 at door. R.S.V.P to 703-777-2176.
Dec. 19
Start your business: Robin Suomi, a small- business specialist, will lead participants through the essential steps for starting a successful small business. Terry Corle, a marketing and insurance specialist, will give 21 marketing tips and discuss insurance types for small businesses. 6-8:30 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Free. Registration required. E-mail sbdc@loudounsbdc.org or call 703-430-7222.