September 20, 2021
Falls Church Chamber Member News & Events
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Chamber News

Elise Neil Bengtson has joined the Chamber as its new Executive Director starting last week (although Sally Cole will remain with the Chamber through September 30.)

Elise is a professional and volunteer leader with years of experience in the federal government and nonprofits. She has a strong record of nonprofit management, community outreach, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising. She is currently the Vice President of the Virginia Chamber Orchestra and a reviewer for the Catalogue for Philanthropy. Congratulate and welcome Elise by clicking the above link or emailing elise@fallschurchchamber.org.

Are you interested in making an impact on the Falls Church business community? Do you have ideas about the Chamber and how it could best support its members? We need you! The Chamber's Board Nominations process is starting up - click here for more information about the current board and a board application.
Chamber Networking Opportunities

Tuesday, September 21, 11:30 - 1 pm. Join us to meet Elise and hear a presentation by the Arc of Northern Virginia on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. This event will take place at Dominion Wine & Beer so that we can meet outside. Please RSVP by 4 pm today by clicking the link - there are three meal options.


New to the Chamber or just want to brush up on Chamber member benefits? Join us for our virtual member orientation on Thursday, September 24 at 11 am. Click the link above to RSVP.


Tuesday, September 28, 5:30 - 7 pm. Rescheduled Annual Rowell Court Mixer hosted by Mark Werblood! This is an annual favorite which takes place outside. Join us for food from number of local restaurants, door prizes, and networking.
Member News

  • Mary Riley Stiles Public Library on cover
  • New Chamber ED, Thompson Italian & Preservation Biscuit, FC Education Foundation in News Briefs
  • Welcoming Week, Jody Acosta, Marybeth Connelly, and Debbie HIscott inn Community News
  • FC Distillers, Ireland's Four Provinces, State Theatre in FC Calendar
  • FC Jazzercise, The Kensington, Quinn's, Columbia, The Arc of Northern Virginia, and Original Pancake House in Business News & Notes
  • FCNP Chamber member ad by Connect Our Kids

Have you heard about the the Falls Church Education Foundation and the Mustang Athletic Boosters partnering for a new event - "The Little City Scramble" golf tournament? It is scheduled at Westfields Golf Club on Wednesday, September 29th at 1:00 pm. Click the link for more info about the event!

Click the link above to check out special offers from United Bank, The Toy Nest, Crescendo Studio, Goldfish Swim Club or click on the links below to see new offers from:
Member Events

Enjoy breakfast or lunch at the Original Pancake House on Thursday September 23 from 7 am to 1 pm and 15% of your purchase will be donated to the Arc of Northern Virginia.
The Arc of Northern Virginia is provides programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.


Do you deal with stress fractures? Irregular periods or restrictive eating? If you’re an athlete or fitness junkie, you might have experienced these without realizing they’re symptoms of something bigger. Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports is often misdiagnosed as an orthopedic problem but actually points to an underlying endocrine issue. Sports medicine experts will discuss RED-S and how an early hormone evaluation can help prevent consequences on Friday, September 24 at noon.
You can also sign up for a free 15-minute consultation with Pelex by calling or texting (703) 215-2467 or send an email to info@pelexmed.com.



Click the link to visit our calendar for Members' regularly scheduled events.

The Arts
  • FC Arts Cafe & Critique
  • Quinn's Online Auctions
  • Creative Cauldron Learning Theater and Acting Improv Classes

Self-Improvement & Professional Development
  • PowerLink's sessions on setting 3rd Q Goals
  • Body Dynamics' Recharge in 20!
  • JL Hicks Retirement Planning Workshops

Elder Care
  • The Kensington's Parkinson's Foundation Communications Club

Food & Beverage
  • Dogwood's Famous Tuesday Raw Bar
  • Audacious Aleworks' Trivia Tuesdays
  • Casual Pint's Trivia Tuesdays
  • Solace Outpost's Trivia Thursdays
  • FC Distillers' Live Music and Open Mic Night
  • Falls Church Farmer's Market
  • NOVA Central Farmers Market