Chamber Currents
APRIL 7, 2020
CHAMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Make a Positively Inspiring Video
Show the Chamber -- and the World -- the positive things happening at your business during the coronavirus outbreak. Send us a 30 second video of what you are doing and the Chamber will share on our social media sites. Participants will be entered into a drawing for gift cards to local restaurants.
Email hollydougherty@mtvernon-leechamber.org
Chairman's Message
If you think about it, fear is an emotion that creeps up on us before an event actually happens. Our mind and imagination is in overdrive thinking about a terrible outcome that may never come to pass. Think about this, imagination is what we use to problem solve, it is that creative “thinking outside the box” we all talk about and can create wonderful outcomes in business and our personal lives.
COVID-19 Resources for Business
Thirty days ago we were beginning to receive guidance from the CDC on how to deal with the emerging COVID-19 outbreak. Now everything has changed. Find resources for your business on the Chamber website.


Chamber Business Scholarship
Do you know a high school senior who wants to study some aspect of business? Encourage them to apply for the Chamber's Business Scholarship. Deadline is April 24th.

CHAMBER EVENTS
Join the Chamber for a virtual, online, interactive, April Business Breakfast
and learn more about resources available for businesses during the Coronavirus outbreak. This event is free but registration is required.
Networking Meetings Virtual & Effective
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the LeadShare groups are meeting via Zoom.
While we are social distancing it is crucial that we keep
active contact with our important networks..
Mount Vernon LeadShare meets 1st and 3rd Fridays noon to 1:00 pm
New Alexandria LeadShare meets 2nd and 4th Fridays noon to 1:00 pm
Contact Holly Dougherty, hollydougherty@mtvernon-leechamber.org
for an invitation to the meetings.

MEMBER NEWS
How is your business being affected by the virus emergency? This short survey prepared by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority should take 5 minutes to answer and will help them understand how you are being affected and how the FCEDA and other agencies can help.


Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia (RPSV) has put together a video to help with the major strains on personal mental health brought on by COVID-19. RPSV will begin offering virtual one-on-one and support groups at no charge to anyone who can benefit from participation with a target start date of April 1. More information regarding this effort will be on our website soon (rpsva.org). Individuals are also welcome to call our 800 number to speak to a peer recovery specialist at any time if they need someone to talk to about the pandemic or other issues. The number is (800) 374-4198.


Alphagraphics in Old Town is doing their part during this crisis by giving away free “We Are Open for curbside\carry out\delivery service” yard signs to local restaurants. If you know a restaurant that would like one contact Jay Thomas at 703.549.2432 or jaythomas@alphagraphics.com


Britepaths needs professional banking/lending volunteers to assist applicants of small business loans. We especially need volunteers speaking Korean, Vietnamese, and Spanish. Virtual volunteers will assist in determining eligibility, gathering necessary paperwork, etc. We anticipate 1-2 hours/wk. Contact Dawn Sykes at dsykes@britepaths.org for more information.


Links to Freedom will host the Links to Freedom Cup golf tournament on October 4 & 5 at Springfield CountryClub. This super two-day event will kick off on Sunday afternoon with fabulous golf legends addressing the party. Monday, 5 October, L2F is excited about playing a great course at Springfield Golf Country Club with those same golf legends participating. Learn more about this spectacular tournament and register your team at l2fcup2020.perfectgolfevent.com.   

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