Free workshops on starting a business

If your plans for 2010 include starting your own business, you might want to sign up for an entrepreneurship seminar hosted by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA).

“Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a Business in Fairfax County” seminars will be held Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 8, Sept. 14, Oct. 5, and Nov. 2.

The FCEDA presents the workshops in partnership with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The sessions provide an overview of start-up basics, including county licenses and permits, state work force service and training programs, and federal financing and certification resources.

The workshops are held at FCEDA headquarters, 8300 Boone Blvd., Suite 450, in Tysons Corner. Sessions begin at 8 a.m. with refreshments and networking. The workshops are free but pre-registration is required.