February 2012: The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC Names Finalists of Entrepreneur Navigator Awards

YOUNG BUSINESS OWNER- The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC, a resource for technology-focused startups and entrepreneurs, today announced the Entrepreneur Navigator Awards finalists, including the Navigator Award and Organization Navigator Award finalists, and the Lifetime Navigator Awards winner for 2012. Now in its third year, the program honors individuals and organizations that have mentored and advised entrepreneurs and startups in the Greater Washington region. Read More.

October 2011: Mason SBDC Wins George Mason University Team Excellence Award

Mason SBDC is the recipient of George Mason University's 2011 Team Excellence Award. The awards ceremony took place on Wednesday, October 19th at 9:30AM in Dewberry Hall. Read More.

September 2011: Seeding Success - GMU’s Entrepreneur MENTORS

NORTHERN VIRGINIA MAGAZINE - The American dream is alive and well, and just around the corner for many Northern Virginians. Mason Small Business Development Center (Mason SBDC, www.masonsbdc.org), located in the City of Fairfax, is making it happen for the metropolitan area’s entrepreneurs. The center is affiliated with George Mason University and located approximately one-half mile from campus. In operation for 14 years, their mission is to positively impact the regional economy. Read More.

September 2011: The Corporate Classroom

THE WASHINGTON POST - The idea is to generate new business growth in Virginia and Maryland while also giving the university and venture capitalists a small percentage of ownership of the companies they choose to invest in, Leggio said. Loyola will not collect rent from the companies during the 90 days, but if they want to stay after the program ends, they can pay to rent space at the school’s facilities in Baltimore. Read More.

June 2011: Center that Helps Entrepreneurs Gets Helping Hand of Its Own

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT - The nonprofit needed help marketing itself. The marketing class needed, well, a nonprofit to help market. It was a partnership born out of necessity. Read More.

May 2011: Mason SBDC Wins Small Business Development Center of Excellence and Innovation

CITYBIZLIST WASHINGTON D.C. - WASHINGTON, DC -- Five noteworthy people and one exceptional team have earned 2011 Washington Metropolitan Area Small Business Awards, presented by the Washington Metropolitan Area District Office of the Small Business Administration each year to recognize those individuals and institutions whose outstanding contributions helped make the D.C. metro region a great place to do business. The Annual Small Business Awards recognize small business owners who have achieved notable success while making a valuable contribution to the community. In addition, awards are given to those who champion the cause of advancing opportunities for others, whether or not they themselves are in business. Read more. 

May 2011: Mason SBDC Flip Contest Video 2011

YOUTUBE - Mason Small Business Development Center's entry for the 2011 Flip Contest Competition. Watch Here.

March 2011: Womble Carlyle, Mason SBDC Project Thrive Offers Free Legal Advice to Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

WOMBLE CARLYLE - WASHINGTON, DC - Owning and running a business isn’t easy, even if you have a great idea and willingness to work hard. So Womble Carlyle and the Mason Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Mason Enterprise Center at George Mason University are providing a helping hand to small business owners of limited economic means. Read more.

November 2010: CLE - Mason SBDC

YOUTUBE - On November 1, Mason SBDC (Small Business Development Center) joins Cox Local Edition to talk about the services they offer small businesses here in Fairfax County. Watch Here.

August 2010: Mason SBDC Lends a Hand to Small Businesses

CNN iREPORT - Whether you are a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, Mason’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has the tools to help you grow and sustain your business. Read More.

July 2010: HTHTN (High-Tech, High-Touch Networking) Event

EVENTBRITE - Join angel investors, entrepreneurs, small business owners, Mason SBDC clients, staff, student interns, and the Mason SBDC Volunteer Network for a high-impact networking event with the small business community. Read More.

June 2010: Mason SBDC Event to Benefit Scholarships

THE MASON GAZETTE - The Mason Small Business Development Center (SBDC) clients, staff, student interns and the Mason SBDC Volunteer Network invite all to a high-impact networking event. Focusing on the small business community, the get-together also will raise scholarship money for accomplished students interested in entrepreneurship. Read More.

April 2010: Mason SBDC Lends a Hand to Small Businesses

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY NEWS - Whether you are a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, Mason’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has the tools to help you grow and sustain your business. Read More.

April 2010: Mason Small Business Development Center (SBDC): An essential resource for entrepreneurs

THE PATRIOT ENTREPRENEUR - Mason Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the School of Public Policy provides one-one-one business counseling to entrepreneurs in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William counties at no cost thanks to the generosity of key sponsors. As one of 29 SBDC's in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Mason SBDC helps make up the most extensive business development program in the state. Read more.

January 2010: Mason SBDC Jingles, Mixes and Mingles

THE MASON GAZETTE - Hours before the storm of the century powdered the area with mountains of snow, hundreds of small business owners and community leaders gathered to mingle and spread some holiday cheer. On Dec. 18, the Mason Enterprise Center hosted the festive “Jingle Mix & Mingle.” The event allowed entrepreneurs to network with the small business community and celebrate the end of another year. Read More.