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Veteran-Owned Small Business Showcase

The University of Mary Washington hosted the Veteran Owned Small Business Showcase at the Stafford campus May 14.During the event, veteran small business owners came together to showcase their offerings to a variety of businesses in the private and public sector.President Richard Hurley also announced the Veterans Endowment, a fund that will support the advancement […]

Capital Area Franchise Fair at UMW, Nov. 22

The University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center has partnered with FranNet to bring the Capital Area Franchise Fair to Fredericksburg on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013.  If you are considering starting a business and want to see if franchise ownership is for you, we invite you to attend.Capital Area Franchise Fair Nov. 22, 2013 […]

Brian Baker Selected as Judge for William James Foundation Business Plan Contest

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Brian Baker, Executive Director for Entrepreneurship at the University of Mary Washington Center for Economic Development ,was selected as a business plan judge for the second year by the William James Foundation. The William James Foundation has managed business plan competitions during the last decade that support for-profit businesses that integrate social and/or environmental values into how they make money. $150,000 will be divided among the business owners with the best proposals. Baker will provide guidance and evaluations to companies in both the concept and finalist rounds.