Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce

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Chairman’s message
Business Spotlight
Scavenger Hunt
VTRCC Anniversaries
Business/Community News
Newsmakers
New Members

Chamber Members Show Their Talent at the Annual Golf Tournament

The Annual Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament took place on October 21 with 88 players representing over 30 area companies at the Westwood Country Club in Vienna.

In first place was Mike Magnotti, Chad Akers, Herb Hecht, and Jon Lyons. Second place finishers were Larry Murphy, Mike Stone, Sheldon Stewart and Ed Wotring. And in third place was Ed Lull, George Forst, and Rich Owens. In the “Closest to the Pin Category” the winner was Jackie Lutz for women and John Demko for men. Winners Lori Woods and John Demkno demonstrated their talent in the “Longest Drive” category for women and men respectively.

A big thank you goes out to our sponsors who helped raise over $2000 for CASA. Our hole sponsors included: Access Enterprises, Inc.; All Star Movers; Amphora Catering Group; Bernhardt Advisory Services, Inc; Burdette Smith Group; Dr. George Papastergiou, DDS; Fast Signs; First Financial Group; First Virginia Bank; Freedom Bank of Virginia; GMC Enterprises – Remodeling; Grove Center for Chiropractic and Wellness; Long & Foster Realtors; McCormick Insurance Agency; Residence Inn by Marriott; Ross & Associates; Southern Financial Bank; UBS / PaineWebber; United Bank; Virginia Commerce Bank; and Schmitz Exxon. Our Hole-in-One Sponsor was the Fairfax Automobile Dealer Association - Car provided by Jim McKay Chevrolet. Our Score Board Sponsor was Potomac Bank of Virginia.

56th Annual Halloween Parade CANCELLED

Due to the concern of safety for citizens, parade attendees, and those involved, the Vienna Town Council cancelled the 56th Annual Halloween parade. The VTRCC fully supports the decision of the Town Council and worked with the Town to get the word out to the community that the parade was cancelled.

As a way to thank our sponsors, the parade committee, Public Works for the Town of Vienna, and everyone who was involved in Parade planning, the VTRCC held its “Pre Parade” mixer at SunTrust Bank. A SPECIAL thanks goes to Vienna Inn (provided chili-dogs and wings), Premier Wine Cellar (provided wine) and Jammin’ Java (provided coffee) for their sponsorship of the mixer. Because of their support and that of SunTrust Bank, the mixer was a huge success and helped to make the best out of a bad situation.

The grand marshals were Eric Cox and Gina Richard, owners of Cox Farms, which is celebrating 30 years in business.

Chris Orlando, Halloween Parade Committee Chair, Kathy Salgato, Director of Public Works, and all the committee members did an outstanding job.

Thank You to all our Sponsors of the
2002 Halloween Parade!!

Gold Cox Farm - Vienna Donnelly's Printing Freedom Bank of Virginia Money and King Funeral Home Town of Vienna Vienna Inn Whole Foods Market	Silver BFI Creative Framing Goodman & Company Northwest Federal Credit Union Self Storage Plus...Vienna SunTrust bank United Bank
Bronze Focuspoint Patrick Henry Library Premier Wine Cellars Tysons Corner Marriott Virginia Commerce Bank Baby Toddler and Preschool Land	Patron Advanced Pediatrics Booze Plumbing & Heating Crystal Lake Engravers Jammin’ Java Vienna Paint & Decorating Co.

Come help with the
Town of Vienna Clean-Up Day
on Saturday, November 9 from
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Rain or shine. Call (703) 255-6300 for information.

Calendar Updates

Bookmark this site for the latest on November and December events, and save these dates for January...

Jan. 9 MONTHLY LUNCHEON
11:30 a.m. Location: TBD
Cost: TBD 11:30 a.m. networking – 12:00 noon Lunch
Reservations required: (703) 281-1333

TBD Legislative Breakfast

Jan. 21 OFFICE CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Jan. 23 Mixer and New Member orientation

Chairman’s Message

We have had a great beginning to our Chamber year--new members, new committees, and new ideas!! In order to achieve our goals, regarding increased Chamber membership, set forth by our Board at our Annual Retreat and Planning Session, we ALL need to make the extra effort to invite prospective members to our upcoming events…just one new member per existing member could make a tremendous impact! Look at the calendar of upcoming dates, and invite just ONE new person to attend with you.

November Business Spotlight
VIENNA ARTS SOCIETY, INC.

December Business Spotlight
UNITED BANK

Click here for more information about these members or to find out how your business can be "Member of the Month".

VTRCC Anniversaries

The VTRCC is happy to acknowledge members who have belonged to the Chamber for many years. Those celebrating anniversaries during November/December are:

Scavenger Hunt to Take Place November 1-27

Want to win fabulous prizes? Participate in the Scavenger Hunt during the month of November. There is no cost to enter. To play, visit a participating business or the VTRCC Chamber office to obtain a passport. Click here for more information.

Show your Vienna Community spirit!

There's a great way to show your Vienna community spirit, whether traveling across town or across the country. A special state license plate has been designed for Vienna featuring a color rendering of Town Hall in the center of the plate and the words "Town of Vienna" at the bottom. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will issue the special plate once 350 pre-paid orders have been received. Application forms are available in the Finance Department at Town Hall, where a sample plate is on display. Forms are also available at DMV customer service centers and online at the DMV website www.dmv.va.us/exec/vehicle/splates. The annual fee for the special plates is $25, plus $10 for personalized plates, in addition to the regular DMV registration. The special Vienna license plate is not limited to town residents; any vehicle registered in Virginia may display the plate.

Newsmakers

Angela Foley with Train of Thoughts, is working with the Toys for Tots foundation, which will donate 150% of pledge amounts to be used to purchase new books for children. The Foundation will choose the books based on the ages and genders of the children on their list. Donations are tax-deductible and will stay in this area. Make your all checks payable to Toys for Tots and mail to Angela Foley, 2427 Glengyle Drive, Vienna, VA 22181. For more information, call (703) 242-1631 or afoley36@iwon.com.

The Women’s Center offers services to help you meet your personal, family and career goals. Upcoming workshops are “Careers in Education and Teaching” on November 16 and “How to Get a Job in the Federal Government” on December 7. Both take place 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at ManTech International, 12015 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA. Call (703) 281-2657 for details on schedules and pricing or visit www.thewomenscenter.org for current schedule and educational programs.

Vienna Arts Society, Inc. will open its annual juried art show and sale of works on Friday, November 15 at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street, Vienna, Virginia. Works by Vienna Arts Society members and other well-known area artists will be on display. The show is open on Saturday, November 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 17 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more information, call (703) 319-3971 or visit www.viennaartssociety.org.

The Northeast Vienna Citizens Association is sponsoring a food drive for the Committee for Helping Others (CHO) from November 1 to December 15. Special needs for CHO are canned meats (stews, hams and spam), canned fruits, powdered milk, diapers, and laundry detergents. You may take your food contributions to any of the following locations: Vienna Town Hall; Vienna Community Center; Patrick Henry Library; Accent on Flowers, 431-B Maple Ave., West; Bikes@Vienna, 128-A Church St., NW; Connell’s Valet, 148 Maple Ave., West; Freedom Bank, 502 Maple Ave., East; Jammin’ Java, 231 Maple Ave., East and Weichert Realtors, 317 Maple Ave., West.

Versailles Unveils Dazzling French Furniture Showplace - Versailles Design Center announces the grand opening of its new gallery and showroom featuring exquisite architectural detailing and the area's finest collection of French and Italian period furniture. Click here for more information.

Business/Community News

Virginia Chamber of Commerce will honor 50 of the fastest-growing companies in our Commonwealth through its annual “Fantastic 50 Awards,” to be presented at a banquet next Spring. Do you know of a fast-growing Virginia company that is creating jobs and making steady profits? Success deserves recognition, and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce would like to honor such. Your nominated company has to submit its formal application with the financial data to Goodman and Co, by the deadline of November 8. Once nominated, they will receive the application from Goodman and Company. For more information visit www.vachamber.com or www.goodman.co.

Election Day Reminder - Vote on November 5 for the proposed statewide bond issues. The proposals include investing $900 million in Virginia’s higher education institutions and another $119 million in the state parks and natural areas. The bond issues will produce a major investment in Virginia’s future, producing jobs and economic activity in the process, without raising taxes or adding pressure to the state’s budget crisis.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is co-sponsoring the Small Office / Home Office (SOHO) loan initiative with the SBA Washington Metropolitan Area District Office, Innovative Bank, the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). Under the initiative, as part of the SBA CommunityExpress program, eligible businesses will not only be able to obtain a business loan, but also receive technical assistance from SCORE and SBDC business counselors. SBA will guarantee up to 85 percent of the loans.

Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reports the number and size of bundled contracts issued by federal agencies has reached a 10-year high, to the detriment of small business. Small businesses received only 16.7 percent of bundled federal contract dollars in fiscal year 2001, and 20 percent of all federal prime contract dollars. At the same time, Office of Advocacy research shows that small businesses employ over half of all private sector workers, generate more than half of the private sector output, and generate more than two-thirds of net new jobs. The report, “The Impact of Contract Bundling on Small Business” written by Eagle Eye Publishers, indicates that the increase in bundled contracts is largely driven by the addition of dissimilar tasks on existing contracts. The study found that a primary source of these contracts is the Department of Defense. For more information, visit the Office of Advocacy website at http://www.sba.gov/advo.

SBA and Staples, Inc. are cosponsoring a free, interactive e-mail newsletter - SBA Solutions, providing small business owners the latest news and information on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s loan programs and services. The inaugural edition of SBA Solutions made its debut in September. For a free subscription to the SBA Solutions newsletter, go online at http://web.sba.gov/list/.

U.S. Small Business Administration – As federal agencies across the government begin operations under a short-term continuing budget resolution, they implemented a $500,000 limit on most guaranteed loans – a step that will leave the vast majority of its small business credit customers unaffected. “This is not a step that we take lightly, but after weighing the facts, this is the best solution to the strict limits placed on our total loan authority by the continuing resolution,” said SBA Administrator Hector V. Barreto. “Fully 87 percent of 7(a) loans made to small businesses in 2002 are under $500,000. The alternatives are frequent program shutdowns within days of the passage of each continuing resolution until our 2003 budget is passed.” For more information about all of the SBA’s programs for small businesses, call the SBA Answer Desk at 1-800 U ASK SBA or TDD 704-344-6640. Also, visit the SBA’s extensive Website at www.sba.gov.

The Asian American Business Roundtable is sponsoring a conference on Contracts and Subcontracts from Non-Defense Agencies in FY'03 on November 13, 2002 from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the USDA Auditorium, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250. Participating agencies include: DOC, EPA, FAA, HHS, IRS and NASA. Participating trade associations: HCNC, NMSDC and PAMCO. For conference agenda, registration and other related info, visit www.aabronline.org.

The McLean Branch of the American Association of University Women wishes to thank Mr. John Bell and the staff at the SunTrust Bank at 515 Maple Avenue in Vienna for allowing AAUW to hold biweekly book collections at the bank this summer. Thanks to this generous partnership with SunTrust and the cooperation of the McLean Community Center the 33rd annual used book sale on September 13-15 was a success. The proceeds of the sale benefit the AAUW Educational Foundation which nationally awards over $4 million dollars a year to women doing graduate study.

The U.S. Census Bureau will be sending out the Economic Census forms to businesses during November and December. Completed 2002 Economic Census forms are due by February 12, 2003. For more information visit www.census.gov/econ2002 or contact Robert Marske on 1-877-790-1876.

James Madison High School Crew needs space to train while JMHS undergoes renovations. John Miller, Vice President (Operations) for the James Madison High School (JMHS) Crew Boosters Club, has launched a Crew team this year, has incorporated its Booster Club, owns two exercise machines and a powered motor launch, and has ordered two racing shells.

His team, a member of the National Capital Area Scholastic Rowing Association, currently has 24 girls and 6 boys paid members. Mr. Miller is asking Chamber members if they may have a space available for his rowers to set up their rowing machines, and for them to use for supervised training purposes after school and on weekends. His team would need the facility until June of 2003.

Currently his team has two rowing machines and anticipates acquiring 5-10 more in the very near future. The total required space is approximately the size of a racquetball court. It would be most helpful if the space was heated, had access to a bathroom, and was relatively close to the high school, or at least in the area of Vienna. The space needs to be lockable, secure, and safe from the elements. Mr. Miller is hoping that one of the Chamber members may have such a space available to lease to the Booster Club for no cost (or a very low cost). The cost of our purchasing the boats is such that his is unable to budget for training space at market rates. The Booster Club is a non-profit organization. If you would like to donate training space, contact John Miller at JMiller483@aol.com.

New Members You’ll Like Doing Business With

The following businesses were approved for membership at the September-October VTRCC Board of Directors meetings. Please welcome them.

Ms. Kim Lau Phoenix Acupuncture 521 Maple Avenue, West 2nd Floor Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: (703) 319-3200 Fax: (703) 319-3200 E-Mail: joiedevie@juno.com Traditional Chinese Medicine for health and well being.	Mr. Mark "Doc" Shantz Carteret Mortgage 1131 Bayliss Drive, Lower Level Alexandria, VA 22302 Phone: (703) 778-1248 Fax: (703) 935-0243 E-mail: teamdoc@lendingdoctor.com Website: www.lendingdoctor.com Personal and discreet inquiries are welcome. Licensed in all 50 states with over 300 lenders. "Unique Lending Solutions".
Ms. Jasmine Moghissi Jasmine Moghissi, M.D., P.C. 527 Maple Ave., East, Suite 204 Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: (703) 281-5560 Fax: (703) 281-5568 E-mail: thedoc@moghissimd.com Website: www.moghissimd.com Solo family practice offering personalized service and excellent health care. All ages and most insurance plans accepted.	Dr. Kathryn Thompson New Life Wellness Center 301 Maple Avenue, W Poplar Bldg. Suite D Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: (703) 242-7474 Fax: (703) 242-0159 E-mail: newlifewellness@earthlink.net Website: newlifewellness.com We provide a non-surgical, drug-free approach to wellness using: chiropractic, applied kinesiolgy, allergy elimination and nutrition.
Mr. Nicholas Ruiz Print Corporation DBA Sir Speedy 1945 Old Gallows Road Ste 103 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: (703) 847-8880 Fax: (703) 847-8893 E-mail: info@sirspeedyvienna.com Website: www.sirspeedyvienna.com Full commercial printing copying, digital, graphic design, full mailing services, full bindery services.	Ms. Stephanie Eberhart Staff Xpress 11781 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. Ste.190 Fairfax, VA 22033 Phone: (703) 934-1004 Fax: (703) 934-9119 E-mail: seberhart@staffxpress.com Website: www.staffxpress.com Staffing company offering temporary and temp to hire candidates for receptionist, administrative and clerical positions.
Mr. Gary Uhler ABC Media, Inc. P.O. Box 102 / 6178 Sperryville Pike Boston, VA 22713 Phone: (540) 547-4969 E-mail: vaabcmedia@aol.com Website: www.abcadvertising.net Custom table top advertising in local restaurants, featuring local businesses.	Mr. David Frenzel Roadrunner Courier Service Inc. 7950-18 Woodruff Court Springfield, VA 22151 Phone: (703) 321-0100 Fax: (703) 321-0220 E-mail: david@rrcsi.com We provide courier service to companies in VA., MD., and the District of Columbia.
Ms. Tobey A. Martin Errands, Etc. P.O. Box 230404 Centreville, VA 20120 Phone: (703) 502-0560 Fax: (703) 940-3004 E-mail: tobey@errandsetc.com Website: www.errandsetc.com Personal assisting for home or business. Catering to the small business owner.	Ms. Lynn Spates 2329 Sawtooth Oak Court Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: (703) 641-8432 Individual doing finance & accounting consulting while looking for full time employment.
Ms. Laurie Sherman, MA, APR L.S. Integrated Marketing & Communications, Inc. 4412 Lingan Road, N.W. Washington, DC 20007 Phone: (202) 298-7798 E-mail: lkm@aol.com Laurie Sherman Integrated Marketing & Communications, Inc. Is a communications, strategic and executive consultation services with experienced, award-winning professionals and associates.	Mr. Blake Badolato Computer Aid, LLC 501 Church Street, N.E. Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: (703) 281-7486 Fax: (703) 281-3461 E-mail: bbadolato@computeraid-LLC.com Website: www.computeraid-llc.com Computer Aid develops and sells payroll software/systems for businesses and payroll companies.
Ms. Carolyn S. Dodek Shillelagh Travel Club 100 East Street, S.E., Ste 302 Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: (703) 242-2204 Fax: (703) 242-2781 E-mail: carolyn@shillelaghtravelclub.com Website: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com A Membership Club providing a travel and social schedule for the members.	Mr. George High CHO, Inc. 426 Blair Road, N.W. Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: (703) 938-5458 The committee for helping others (CHO) provides financial assistance, food, clothing, furniture and transportation to the needy in the Vienna-Oakton area.
Ms. Tammy Walczak Borders Bookshop & Café 8311 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: (703) 556-7766 Fax: (703) 556-6458 E-mail: twalczak@bordersstores.com Website: www.borderstores.com We recognize people to be the cornerstone of the Borders experience.	Ms. Cathy Ohmes Creative Perks, LLC 9844 Mardiff Court Vienna, VA 22181 Phone: (703) 242-6341 Fax: (703) 242-6353 E-mail: c.ohmes@creativeperks.net Website: www.creativeperks.net Innovators of appreciation strategies offering creative ideas to motivate employees and show appreciation to clients.
Ms. Deborah Brehony J.P. Brehony Homes 8167 Boss Street Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: (703) 761-9562 Fax: (703) 761-9566 E-mail: chcorp@erols.com Website: www.jpbrehonyhome.com Formerly Commonwealth Housing, we build close-in to Tysons. Your lot or ours. Up-scale single family.	Mr. Lee Fister Tropicana Casino & Retreat P.O Box 33363 Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone: (410) 467-6991 Fax: (410) 467-7369 E-mail: leefister@mindspirng.com Website: www.tropicana.net
Jahangir Parardeh Versailles Design Center 1524 Spring Hill Road McLean, VA 22102 Phone: (703) 893-1199 Fax: (703) 893-2722 E-mail: vdc@frenchfurniture.com Website: www.frenchfurniture.com We are specialized in high-end classic French furniture, lighting and accessories and home furnishings.