Economic events in the Washington area this week

Wednesday

Company Best Practices. This workshop provides practical advice on how to position an 8(a) company to obtain government contracts and an overview of the required infrastructure. Subcontracting, partnering, bidding and market analysis will also be discussed. 9 a.m. to noon, American Bar Association Building, 740 15th St. NW, third floor. Sponsor: SCORE. Cost: $30. Contact: 202-272-0390. Web site: washingtondc.score.org.

Commercial Real Estate. This networking event is for brokers, agents and investors. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dulles Area Association of Realtors, 21720 Red Rum Dr., Suite 177, Ashburn. Sponsor: Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Marketing Association. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Web site: www.marema.com.

Thursday

Keys to Successful Presentations (live and virtual). Two speakers will help attendees develop their business presentation skills. 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Studio, 45449 Severn Way, Suite 165, Dulles. Sponsor: Loudoun Small Business Development Center. Cost: $25 online; $30 at door. Web site: loudounsbdc.eventbrite.com.

Friday

Preparing a Winning Federal Proposal. This workshop is about responding to a federal request for a proposal. 9 a.m. to noon, American Bar Association Building, 740 15th St. NW, third floor. Sponsor: SCORE. Cost: $30. Contact: 202-272-0390. Web site: washingtondc.score.org.

Saturday

Converting Your Career: A Personal Development Course for Advanced Professionals. This is an interactive course for helping seasoned professionals repackage decades of achievement into a new career as a consultant or adviser with independent income. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Comfort Suites, 80 Prosperity Ave., Leesburg. Sponsors: Loudoun Small Business Development Center and the Regis Group. Cost: $380 to $480. Web site: loudounsbdc.eventbrite.com.

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