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Low-Cost, No-Cost Marketing Tact ics. Workshop on smart marketing to generate growth for your business, Web site or social media. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., American Bar Association Building, 740 15th St. NW, third floor, Washington. Sponsor: Service Corps of Retired Executives. Cost: $40. Contact: 202-272-0390. Web site: www.scoredc.org .

Wednesday

Business Workshop - Customer Service. Take part in a discussion that will help identify the elements critical for creating strong customer service. 9:15 to 11 a.m., Greater Washington Board of Trade, 1725 I St. NW, Washington. Sponsor: Greater Washington Board of Trade. Cost: Member, $50; Nonmember, $75. Contact: 202-857-5900. Web site: www.bot.org/events.aspx .

Networking for Shy People. Learn how to use your introvert advantage to network effectively. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 401 Hungerford Dr., first floor, Rockville. Sponsor: Montgomery County Commission for Women, Counseling and Career Center. Cost: $20. Contact: 240-777-8300. Web site: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.

Thursday

Procurement Academy. Learn successful strategies for government contracting. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., Teqcorner, 1616 Anderson Rd., McLean. Sponsor: Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. Contact: Rasheena Wilson, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 703-790-0600. Web site: www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/procurement-academy .

Start Your Business. Learn the essential steps for starting a small business. 6 to 8:30 p.m., George Washington University Virginia Science and Technology Campus, Room 410, 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn. Sponsor: Loudoun Small Business Development Center. Cost: Preregistered, $10; At door, $15. Contact: Cathy Campbell, 703-430-7222. Web site: www.loudounsbdc.org.

Friday

Prepare a Winning Federal Proposal. Workshop covering everything from pre-proposal actions to proposal reviews. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., American Bar Association Building, 740 15th St. NW, third floor, Washington. Sponsor: Service Corps of Retired Executives. Cost: $40. Contact: 202-272-0390. Web site: www.scoredc.org.

Effective Resume Writing. Learn how to design a resume that will highlight relevant skills and serve as a successful marketing tool. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 401 Hungerford Dr., first floor, Rockville. Sponsor: Montgomery County Commission for Women, Counseling and Career Center. Cost: $20. Contact: 240-777-8300. Web site: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.

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