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September 2023 Newsletter | |
September Chamber Newsletter | |
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September is a big month for the Chamber as the 25th Annual Chamber Golf Classic takes place on September 20, 2023 at Laurel Hill Golf Club.
The Annual Chamber Golf Classic is the main fundraiser for the Chamber’s Scholarship Fund. For more than twenty years this popular event has provided $275,000 in scholarships for local high school students to study business.
In addition to the Chamber Golf Classic, we also have our Business Breakfast on September 14th followed by our Fireside Chat on the 26th and the September Hello! Happy Hour on the 27th. You can find more information on these events below.
We'd like to give a special thank you to Matt Moore, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, for hosting our Hello! Happy Hour last month. In addition to a great networking time, school supplies were collected to support Supervisor Storck's back to school event. You can learn more about Matt's focus areas when it comes to financial advising at www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/matt-moore.
Thanks to FASTSIGNS of Springfield and owner Marissa Eyron for inviting the Chamber to their 5th Anniversary celebration. Almost 60 people filled the production center and saw first hand some of the amazing signs they make. If you wonder if it can be done, just ask FASTSIGNS.
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Welcome New Members!
The Chamber would also like to welcome our newest member businesses! Please click through to visit their websites and see how they can help you:
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The 3rd annual CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot is quickly approaching! This will the first Turkey Trot under the newly formed Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce which presents unique sponsorship opportunities for our members.
Sponsorship of the 2023 CAN the Bird 5K will reinforce your brand within the local community and increase the visibility of your company’s products and service, plus you will receive benefits based on your chosen sponsorship level which you can view HERE.
Please reach out to Rita@mountvernonspringfield.com if you are interested in being a sponsor.
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Addressing Northern Virginia Panhandling
Recently Supervisor Herrity and Prince William County Supervisor Jeanine Lawson hosted a Town Hall meeting to discuss services, solutions for improved public safety, and solicit feedback from residents. Over 1,800 residents attended this virtual town hall and the producer noted that they received more resident feedback than they had for any other town hall they have hosted. Overwhelmingly, residents wanted something more done about panhandling. You can view the townhall by clicking here.
If you think Fairfax County should pass an ordinance to address panhandling, you can sign the petition by clicking here.
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LeadShare
Friday, 9/8/23 @ 8:30 am
Silver Diner
6592 Springfield Mall
Springfield, VA 22150
LeadShare is a pro-active approach for supplementing your business growth through the process of giving and receiving business leads within a structured environment.
Networking Group Application >
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September Business Breakfast
Thursday, 9/14/23 @ 8:00 am
Belle Haven Country Club
6023 Fort Hunt Road
Alexandria, VA 22307
Get ready for the holiday travel season by hearing from Chamber travel experts at the September Business Breakfast. Learn what you can do to have a fabulous trip yourself, with a group, or with family and friends.
Presentations will be made by
- Cruise Planners, Sandy Adams
- Mount Veron Travel, Betsy Mathes
- Dream Vacations, Jennifer Hawkins
Sign Up Here
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Chamber Golf Classic
Wednesday, 9/20/23 @ 9:00 am
Laurel Hill Golf Club
8701 Laurel Crest Drive
Thanks to our sponsors, the 25th Annual Chamber Golf Classic is sold out. This popular event is the main fundraiser for the Chamber's Scholarship Fund. Thanks to CDI, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Infolock, and Transurban for providing educational opportunities for youth in our community.
More Information
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LeadShare
Friday, 9/22/23 @ 8:30 am
Bonefish Grill
5920 Kingstowne Town Center
Alexandria, VA 22315
LeadShare is a pro-active approach for supplementing your business growth through the process of giving and receiving business leads within a structured environment.
Networking Group Application >
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Fireside Chat
Tuesday, 9/26/23 @ 6:00 pm
CCA Flooring & Interiors
855 A South Pickett Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
Would you like to talk with other business owners about how to change and adapt to new challenges facing businesses?
Our Fireside Chat will be an informal conversation on challenges businesses are facing, how to change, getting results, and sharing ideas. The chat will be facilitated by Brian Moran, Vice President Commercial & Government, CCA Floors and Interiors.
Dinner will be provided.
Register Here
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Capital Chicken Grand Opening
Thursday, 9/28/23 @ 10:30 am
Capital Chicken
8339 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
Celebrate the opening of a new location for Capital Chicken with a special ribbon cutting! They are moving from Mount Vernon Plaza to a new location on Richmond Highway near the Original Mount Vernon High School.
More Information
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September Hello! Happy Hour
Wednesday, 9/27/23 @ 5:30 pm
Rising Hope Mission Church
8220 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22309
Join the Chamber for some community networking at Rising Hope Mission Church. Rising Hope offers community assistance through their Food Market, Rising Hope kitchen, Hope Closet, Hypothermia Shelter, and countless other need-based services.
Join us for good food and drinks to learn more about Rising Hope Mission Church while meeting new Chamber members at the September after-hours networking.
Register Here
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Upcoming Community Events | |
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Pig Roast
The 8th Annual Sons of the American Legion PIG ROAST.
Tickets are $20 each. No presale
BBQ Pork, chicken and all the fixins plus music. Public welcome.
When:
Saturday, September 16, 2023
1:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:
American Legion Post 176
6520 Amherst Avenue
Springfield, VA
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Springfield Civic Association - Candidate Forum
Make plans to attend the September 19th SCA membership meeting. All candidates running for offices in our district have been invited to come and give their views and positions on important issues such as taxes, education, crime, public safety, panhandlers, etc.
This is your chance to find out how the candidates stand on issues that are important to you.
When:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
7:00 PM thru 9:00 PM
Where:
Crestwood Elementary School
6010 Hanover Ave
Springfield, VA 22150
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Cocktails by Candlelight
Sip on period cocktails and sample historic foods. Situated in the heart of the historic property, this event offers the perfect opportunity to relax with friends and loved ones. Plus, you’ll experience the serenity of Mason Neck and have an opportunity to have an exclusive candlelight tour of the mansion.
The fee for this program is $35. Members of Gunston Hall pay $25.
A limited number of tickets will be available at the door the evening of the program.
Tickets: gunstonhall.org/events/cocktails-by-candlelight/
When:
Friday, September 22, 2023
6:00 PM thru 09:00 PM
Where:
George Mason's Gunston Hall
10709 Gunston Road
Mason Neck, Virginia
For More Info:
Lacey Villiva
703 550 9220
historic@gunstonhall.org
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RUN! GEEK! RUN!
RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K benefits a different Alexandria-based non-profit each year. The 16th Annual race benefits Move2Learn. Move2Learn is the only organization in the region that offers robust programming and equipment to keep students moving before, during, and after school. Help give back to the community and register to run or volunteer for the race today!
rungeekrun.org
When:
Sunday, 9/24/23 @ 8:30 AM
Where
1005 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA US 22301
For More Info:
Rita Foss
703-829-0809
racedirector@rungeekrun.org
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WBC Your Free Business Research Source, the Public Library
Are you missing out? A free library card opens access to dozens of premium information resources that can benefit your business. Join us for this FREE class to learn about online resources that you can use to research and brainstorm new ideas and markets, develop and implement business plans, improve your technology skills and otherwise support your business. Bring your Fairfax County library card with you or apply for a card online beforehand so that you can access the online resources during the workshop. You are eligible for a Fairfax County library card if you live anywhere in the D.C. area.
Register at https://wbcnova.centerdynamics.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10430130
When:
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
10:30 AM thru 11:30 AM
Where:
Zoom link upon registration.
For More Info:
SHEINA WADDELL
703-768-1440
sheina@cbponline.org
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Gunston Hall Garden & Grounds Grand Opening
The restoration of George Mason's historic gardens will be open to the public.
When:
Friday, September 29, 2023
10:00 AM thru 11:00 AM
Where:
Gunston Hall
10709 Gunston Road
Mason Neck, VA
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Join the committee or contact Holly Dougherty at holly@mountvernonspringfield.com.
Legislative Affairs Committee: Wednesday, 9/6 @ 8:00 am
Veterans Affairs Committee: Tuesday, 9/12 @ 5:30 pm
Events Committee - Tuesday, 9/19 @ 8:30 am
Member Engagement Committee - Tuesday, 9/26 @ 8:30 am
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Registration for the 8th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon Community Bike Ride is open until the day of the ride on October 21st. Register HERE.
Every first Friday, WorkAway Solutions LLC is opening it's doors for FREE open coworking.
Retirement Unlimited, Inc. celebrated the RUI Anniversaries of 4 of their Sales Team Leaders!
Big Blue Swim School opened in Springfield Plaza.
Fairfax County Park Authority launched their new Fairfax County Park Amenity Locator, a web-based application allowing park-goers to locate all parks 'near you'!
Paul Spring Retirement Community held a Job Fair on Thursday, August 10th. If you missed it, you can see their Careers page for more information about our open positions at paulspring.easyapply.co.
Apple Federal Credit Union partnered with NBC Washington again this year for the #SupportingOurSchools backpack and school supply drive on August 16th.
Campos Capital Group educated us on the difference between a Fix & Flip Loan and a Hard Money Lender via the Chamber blog.
Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce had a wonderful turnout at our Professional Networking Breakfast on August 19th. We would like to thank ALXWEBA-West End Business Association for their partnership!
Also at the Chamber breakfast, one lucky winner walked away with a new Apple AirTag courtesy of Michael Drobnis, CEO of Optfinity.
Burke & Herbert Bank celebrated their move to Burke & Herbert Bank’s new corporate center.
Patient First gave us some important back-to-school tips to ensure a healthy school year.
Crumbl Cookies in Kingstowne had their grand opening! If you haven't done so already, be sure to stop by for a selection of fresh gourmet cookies and welcome them to the chamber.
Pampered Pet Boutique Barkery helped fur babies get adopted by offering FREE dog/cat food with proof of adoption.
Fairfax County Public Schools had their first day of school on August 21st.
Ironistic helped us learn why a mobile-optimized website is important.
Curcio Law was thrilled to share that all three of their attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
ALine Architecture painted a large ground chalk artwork on Sunday, August 27th.
United Community had their Saturday Food Distribution on August 26 in partnership with Capital Area Food Bank.
The Chamber would like to thank Nothing Bundt Cake in Springfield for donating coupons and a raffle prize for the Chamber Golf Classic.
Fort Belvoir’s Family and MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) will host the 25th annual Oktoberfest. Located at Fremont Field on Fort Belvoir, Oktoberfest is a four-day festival that highlights authentic German cuisine, beverages, music, and dancing, plus carnival rides and more. Volksmarch 5K/10K Walk and much more. https://belvoir.armymwr.com/programs/oktoberfest
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Residents Await New Version Of Rose Hill Plaza Redevelopment Proposal: Fairfax County officials expect to receive a new version of plans to redevelop the Rose Hill shopping center this fall or early winter. Read the full story via Patch HERE.
Fairfax County Ranks No. 1 for Commercial Real Estate Development + Weekly Business News Digest. Read the story via Fairfax County Economic Development Authority HERE.
Public feedback was sought for an analysis of proposed improvements on the southern George Washington Parkway, including a road diet. Full story HERE.
Ahead of the General Assembly’s return to Richmond for a special session Wednesday, budget negotiators this weekend released full details of how they believe the state should spend billions in surplus funds over the remainder of the fiscal year. Read the story via InsideNOVA here.
"Employment levels show county and state have bounced back economically" via the Fairfax County Times. "Fairfax County made up about a fifth of the more than 200,000 people added to Virginia’s workforce since Jan. 2022, with 40,035 more people employed in the county, according to the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA)... The unemployment rate in Fairfax County has also been on an overall decrease and is currently at 2.3 percent, as compared to the state’s unemployment rate, which has also had an overall reduction to 2.7 percent."
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