NOVA GATE PROJECT
Project NOVAGATE—Northern Virginia Growing America Through Entrepreneurship—is a new initiative designed to help dislocated adult job seekers
over 45 years old start and expand their own small business in Northern Virginia. This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor to the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
Business Development Assistance Group will provide One-on-one business assessment, formal classroom training, and individual business counseling to those who qualify for this program.
Please click here to read more information about this program.
SBA 2009 Awards Breakfast
BDAG was the proud cosponsor of the SBA 2009 Awards Breakfast on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at the Hilton Hotel, Mark Center, Alexandria, VA.
Please click here to see the photos from the event!
BDAG's Accomplishment July 2008-June 2009
From July 2008 to June 2009, we have served over 600 clients. As a result 13 new businesses were created and 39 jobs were created.
Please click here to see the accomplishment chart. 
Upcoming Events
| Event/Workshop | Description | Date | Time | Location | Price |
| How to Become a Childcare Provider Workshop | Registration is required. Please Call Jenny Rico to register at (703) 538-7412 or email her at jrico@bdag.org | Thursday, September 10 | 6:30 PM | Fairfax County Family Service
6245 Leesburg Pike, Suite 315
Falls Church, VA 22044 | FREE |
| How to Become a Childcare Provider Workshop | Registration is required. Please Call Jenny Rico to register at (703) 538-7412 or email her at jrico@bdag.org | Thursday, October 8 | 6:30 PM | Fairfax County Family Service
6245 Leesburg Pike, Suite 315
Falls Church, VA 22044 | FREE |
| How to Get a Construction License/Start a Small Business | Topics include: 5 Basic Steps to Start your Business, Requirements for Licensing, Types of Contractor Licensing, Building Codes and Regulations, and Insurances for your Business.
Registration is required. Please Call Jenny Rico to register at (703) 538-7412 or email her at jrico@bdag.org | Saturday, October 17 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | El Rancho Migueleno Restaurant
3709 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204 | FREE |
| How to Become a Childcare Provider Workshop | Registration is required. Please Call Jenny Rico to register at (703) 538-7412 or email her at jrico@bdag.org | Thursday, November 12 | 6:30 PM | Fairfax County Family Service
6245 Leesburg Pike, Suite 315
Falls Church, VA 22044 | FREE |
| How to Become a Childcare Provider Workshop | Registration is required. Please Call Jenny Rico to register at (703) 538-7412 or email her at jrico@bdag.org | Thursday, December 10 | 6:30 PM | Fairfax County Family Service
6245 Leesburg Pike, Suite 315
Falls Church, VA 22044 | FREE |
| How to Get a Food Manager's License | Topics Include: Food Preparation and Handling, Common Foodborne Pathogens/Contaminants, Steps How to Wash your Hands, Steps to a Safe Kitchen, Use of the Thermometer, and Food Safety Education/training
Registration is required. Please Call Jenny Rico to register at (703) 538-7412 or email her at jrico@bdag.org | Saturday, December 12 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | El Rancho Migueleno Restaurant
3709 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204 | FREE |
For more information, call BDAG at (703) 538-7412.
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