Young Professionals Council Meeting

Description

Are you a young professional looking to get involved in the Prince William business community? If so, this council is the perfect place for you!

This month, join us for an interactive discussion with George Siragusa, Small Business Counselor at Mason Small Business Development Center (SBDC), as he shares insights into the entrepreneurial journey. Whether you are interested in starting a business, growing a side hustle, or simply learning from an experienced advisor, you will gain practical advice and have the opportunity to ask questions.

The Young Professionals Council is committed to providing valuable professional experience that equips young professionals with real-world skills, fosters authentic connections, and inspires active engagement that drives personal growth and community impact.

About George: 

George Siragusa is a Senior Business Advisor and Mentor to startups, growth and ventures company CEOs, and their teams where has provided business and tech guidance to over 200 clients at the George Mason’s Enterprise Center’s Small Business Development Center in Fairfax, VA. George offers perspectives and coaching on a broad range of topics including guidance on Lean Start-Up Principles, business strategy, strategic marketing, customer acquisition, sales development, channel management, leadership, team building, financial projections, investor preparations, organizational design, and more. He has been a mentor-coach for three area business future “mega-trend” technology startup accelerators/actuators including Smart City Works(infrastructure), Innova Personalized Health Care (healthcare), and CIT’s Mach37 (cybersecurity). George is a seasoned leader-instructor at the university level for 10 years, having taught at his alma mater, the United States Naval Academy, as well as George Washington University, and Wake Forest University, George taught a business bootcamp course for three semesters at George Mason University’s main Fairfax campus. Currently, he is an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University’s Volgenau School of Engineering, where “Coach S.” as his engineering students call him, leads a required three credit course, ME 352, Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship for Engineers and Scientists. 

*Please note attendees must be 21 - 40 to attend

Thank you to our sponsor, Elevare Global!

 This event is open to Members and Non-Members. For more information, contact info@pwchamber.org