NVBCC'S ELITE LEADSHARE

written by: Tonya Poindexter White

Have you heard Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce (NVBCC) members discuss their Elite LeadSharebuthadnoideawhattheywerereferringto?

Have you often wondered what could make a LeadShare so Elite? This article will answer your questions about NVBCC's Elite LeadShare, and at the end, you will want to attend one of these upscale meetingsforyourself.

What is a LeadShare?

A LeadShare is a unique and personal form of advertising. Business professionals meet regularly to learn about each other's businesses allowing them to grow their network and sales organically with a diverse cross-sectionofthecommunity.DuringLeadShare,each professionalisdedicatedtosharingbusinessreferralsto help each other grow their business, as well as best practices,marketingandbrandingtips,andresources.

What makes NVBCC's LeadShare Elite?

NVBCC wants to ensure its members and prospective members enjoy an upscale and uncomplicated experience. For this reason, valet parking is provided during the Elite LeadShare meetings. Once inside, participants will partake in a catered lunch. The entire event is hosted by NVBCC and sponsored by FVCbank atnoexpensetotheparticipants.

Who attends the Elite LeadShare?

NVBCC's Elite LeadShare is inclusive and exists for everyone to participate. Chamber members and nonmembers can attend. There is a broad mix of B2B and B2C participants to ensure ample networking opportunities.

Now that you have more information about NVBCC's EliteLeadShare,it'stimetoattendameetingtoseethe benefitsforyourself.Participantsshouldattendatleast twicetoreceivetheoptimumexperiencewhenpossible. Check the NVBCC website Events Calendar for upcomingEliteLeadSharesandotherevents.

This year the Thrive Magazine editors are offering business links to all the important economic development authorities in all the counties in the Northern Virginia area. These are the simple steps to begin a business in the Northern Virginia area.

To begin your business, you must start with the name of your entity. A quick google search will allow you to check and see if a current business uses your business name. Once you establish that no other business is using this name via google, take a trip to the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission, click the business drop-down box, and click Start a New Business. This is where you will register your business name and obtain your business license. Your next step is to obtain an Employee Identification Number (EIN); this number is issued by the IRS and is very easy to obtain. Once you are on the IRS website, you will be prompted to follow the steps to select your type of business entity; there is an explanation for each entity you can choose. After that, you will continue following the website prompts, such as choosing a business name, registering as an agent, and filing your business with the VA SCC for your Virginia Business license. Lastly, you will need to obtain a business license from the county or city where your business will reside.

Links to all the Northern Virginia Counties serviced by the NVBCC:

Fairfax County

Loudoun County Manassas City

Prince Williams County

Fauquier County