May 2003
The annual elections of the Board of Directors will be held on May 8 at the General Membership Meeting at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar,1960 A Chain Bridge Road. The cost is $30 members with reservations and $35 non-members and walk-ins. Our Guest Speaker will be Congressman Tom Davis. The program will run from 11:30 a.m. networking to 12:00 noon for lunch.
The Installation Luncheon of the 2003/2004 Board of Directors will take place on June 12 at Restaurant Seven, 8521 Leesburg Pike. The program will run from11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $34 for members with reservations and $38 for non-members and walk-ins. Please RSVP to 703-281-1333.
As a member in good standing, you have the benefit of casting your vote for the slate. Please join us at the General Membership Meeting on May 8 at Fleming’s and vote! We had a number of good nominees and with great help from the Nominating Committee, the following slate has been prepared for your review.
The VTRCC wishes
to extend a special thank you to Bob Stemetzki (The Burdette Smith Group,
P.C.), Chairman of the 2003 Nominating Committee, and Committee members:
Kent Larson (Aerial Photographers, LLC), Don Perry (Clean Cuts "The
Don" of Elite Auto Grooming), Paul Misleh (Legends Flooring Resources),
Joe Cacciapaglia (First Financial Group), and Dave Lewis (Turner, Jones
& Associates P.L.L.C.) for their effort in qualifying the following
members to serve on the 2003-2004 Board of Directors.
2003 – 2004 Board of Directors Nominees
| Position | Name | Company |
| Chairman | Robert Stemetzki | The Burdette Smith Group, PC |
| Chairman-elect | Maris Angolia | Karin's Florist |
| Treasurer | Bonnie Hoopengardner | Goodman & Company, LLP |
| Sr. VP Fundraising | Sue MacReynolds | Executive Coach |
| Sr. VP Membership Dev. | Ed Powell | SunTrust Bank |
| Sr. VP Member Services | Billy Thompson | All Star Movers |
| VP Government Affairs | Don Weber | Potomac Bank |
| VP Youth & Education | Barbara McHale | Weichert Realtors |
| VP Member Benefits | Jodi Scholes | Northern Virginia Massage Center |
| VP Business Development | Joan Fletcher | Winning Ways, Inc. |
| VP Organizational Services | Paula Flohr | George Papastergiou, DDS |
| VP Community Affairs | Joana Bragg | Whole Foods Market®…Vienna |
| General Counsel | Harvey Silverman | Harvey A. Silverman, Esq. |
Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce, we the 2003 Nominating Committee are pleased to present the above nominees as candidates for the specified positions. The Bylaws provide for additions to this slate of candidates by method of petition. A copy of the Chamber Bylaws setting forth this process can be obtained from the Chamber office by anyone interested in the process.
10th Annual Casino Night
Everyone had a great time at the 10th Annual Casino Night and Taste of the Town on April 11 at Westwood Country Club. A special thank you to Westwood Country Club for providing the venue. Thanks to all our guests who attended, restaurants that provided delectable food, and to our table sponsors. A BIG THANKS to Maris Angolia, who served as Casino Night Chairman, Joana Bragg who served as Senior Vice President and Director of Fundraising of the VTRCC, and to all the Steering Committee Members: Lee Bazzarone; John Buhl, Jr.; Joe Cacciapaglia; Karin Collis; Debbie Earman; Melanie Goss; David Helfgott; Sharron Jones; Claire Liston; Kendra McDougal; Paul Misleh; Francis G. Powers, Jr.; Jodi Scholes; and Gwyn Thorne. Special thanks to TR Cook, Cook's Photo Art Studio, the official event photographer and to Long & Foster-Debbie Earman and Karin's Florist who sponsored the decorations.
There were many fantastic prizes and auction items. A wellness package included a chiropractic evaluation & exam, a total body workout kit and teeth whitening compliments of New Life Wellness Center, Whole Foods Market and Drs. Papastergiou & Van, DDS. Another gift certificate for spa service included dressing up with your dry cleaned clothes and your new pendant necklace compliments of Yvonne de Vilar, Connell’s Valet and Mary Ellen Larkins. A night on the town included getting your car detailed and then driving your sweetheart to an overnight weekend stay, compliments of Clean Cuts and Residence Inn by Marriott – Fairlakes. Eight people could enjoy a wonderful 7-course dinner, complete with belly dancer, compliments of Marrakesh. Or you could cook and go out L’Academie de Cuisine and Zola, who offered cooking classes and a dinner out for 2! Enjoy a wonderful day on the Chesapeake, complete with food & drink. After you get that wonderful tan, you’ll look great for your brand-new portrait. Share your photos with your friends as you enjoy freshly baked pies from Pie Gourmet! Compliments of Silverman & Associates, Visual Concepts and UBS PaineWebber-Larry Murphy. A perfect birthday party for ten, including an amusement park, pizza, clown, bike riding at 6 Flags, was provided by Arlington Jaycees, Domino’s – Vienna, Journal Newspapers and Bikes @ Vienna. Congressman Tom Davis’ office, U.S. Postal Service, Delegate Jeannemarie Devolites and Cardinal Bank provided a tour for 4 around the U.S. Capitol, including a new postage stamp print, a U.S. flag flown over the Virginia State Capitol, and a $200 savings bond.
There were fifteen silent auction items. One included a picnic gift basket and 2 tickets to the Jazz Festival at the Wolftrap, compliments of Whole Foods ® Market…Vienna and Wolftrap Foundation. Another included complete car detailing, valued at $175, and 3-day, 2- night weekday trip to Atlantic City, including a revue show, compliments of Clean Cuts and Tropicana. A night on the town with two season tickets to the McLean Orchestra, a $75 gift certificate to Clyde’s and a $50 gift certificate to Legal Seafood, compliments of McLean Orchestra, Clyde’s and Legal Seafood. Two Waterford Toasting Flutes, Waterford Wine Stoppers and a gift basket with wine and more, compliments of Weichert Realtors – Barbara McHale, Karin’s Custom Images and Premier Wines. A romantic weekend stay at the Homestead – Tysons, $50 gift certificate to J.R’s Stockyard and two one-half hour massages, compliments of Homestead Village – Tysons, J.R.’s Stockyard and Kim Theodore, Massage Therapist.
The highest bidder for a one-week African Safari went to William P. Daley, Jr., Rees, Broome & Diaz, PC. While Renee Froelke, Brent Associates won the highest bid for the print by Civil War artist Mort Kintsler.
Thanks to all the participants who helped organize and make this a successful and fun event! See you next year!
Attention Medical Professionals and Health Care Providers:
Annual Health Fair Now to be Held at Viva Vienna
This year’s health fair is being held in conjunction with Viva Vienna. The dates of Viva Vienna are May 24-26th. We will be holding the health fair on the street in front of Evolution Health & Fitness on Dominion Street. This is located next to the carnival rides during Viva Vienna.
The hours available to participate are Sunday the 25th between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Monday the 26th between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be a $50 refundable deposit for Chamber members and non-members will be charged $250, which includes a one-year membership in the VTRCC.
Space is limited and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. We provide the space, Viva Vienna provides the people, and you will need to provide the rest, i.e. tent, table, chairs, screening equipment, staff, etc.
If you would like to participate or have any further questions, please contact the Chamber office at 703-281-1333. We will be sending out additional information in the next two weeks. Thank you and hope to see you there.
International ATHENA Conference Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The International ATHENA Conference marks its 10th anniversary by returning to the site of the Foundation’s first conference, Washington, D.C. This year’s event will be held May 8-10 at the historic Omni Shoreham Hotel. The VTRCC is one of the sponsors of this event.
The theme of the conference is Paths of Leadership. It will highlight and embrace the diversity of thought and action in the leadership arena. Speakers include: Sarah Weddington, winning attorney in Roe v. Wade; Marshall Goldsmith, a major developer of the “Leader of the Future Process”; Angeles Arrien, anthropologist, educator and author; and Dee Dee Myers, former White House Press Secretary.
The International ATHENA Conference, an event that honors the increasing presence and power of women in professional and leadership positions, is an excellent opportunity to network and develop personally and professionally. For more information, to register or to purchase tickets for special events, please visit the ATHENA Foundation web site at www.athenafoundation.org. You may also contact Diane Dick, Special Events Coordinator, at ddick@athenafoundation.org or call 800-548-8247.
Chairman's Message
It seems hard to believe that my term as Chairman will soon be over. It has been a wonderful year and I am grateful for having had the opportunity to serve our Chamber.
I’d like to touch on some of our accomplishments and express appreciation to the many people that made this year successful and challenging. I’d like to start by expressing thanks to Gary for his assistance, energy and support. He tolerated my NUMEROUS calls to the office, his home and his cell, and I know he welcomes some new leadership!
Although I’ve only had a short time working with Claire Liston, it is obvious she is a great addition to our staff, and we welcome her knowledge and expertise in so many areas!
The members of the Board of Directors are to be commended for their commitment of time, loyalty and carrying on their respective roles. Thanks also to all of the Committee members who came forth and participated in all our activities this year. I was thankful for the “old” members who lent a helping hand, and thrilled to see so many “new” folks join in and get involved… heartfelt thanks to you all!
Thanks to our Treasurer, George Hratch who kept us in line financially, and to our attorney, Matt Brennan who kept us out legally in line! Our Newsletter is a monthly delight... thanks to our Editor, Susan Ellis.
I think we would all agree that one of our greatest accomplishments this year has been the creation of our website!! To Nautilus Communications, we thank you for your creativity, innovation and support of our Chamber. Additional thanks go to our Newsletter and Web Page Sponsors, Whole Foods and Northwest Federal Credit Union. A special thanks also to the various members who sponsored individual events.
All of our Fund Raisers were successful and enjoyed by all: The Carnival, Golf Tournament and Casino Night. We broke records in attendance and proceeds at all THREE EVENTS. Our two new events launched this year, the Tysons Business Forum and the Scavenger Hunt, were a total success.
Although the “sniper incident” prohibited us from our annual Halloween Parade, we did recognize our Chairman, Chris Orlando, and Cox Farms as “Grand Marshall” at the traditional mixer.
This did not prevent us from having a successful Health Fair, as well as Legislative Meetings and quarterly meetings with our Mayor, which were held on a regular basis. A few of us participated in the Annual Chamber Day in Richmond, meeting not only with our local Legislators, but the Governor and Attorney General. Two new Tip Groups were organized and are functioning effectively. Many of our events were held at new locations, supporting new members. A successful Youth and Education luncheon was held, as we were once again, touched by the talent and brilliance of our children surrounding our community.
More Ribbon Cutting events took place, with new members taking advantage of business recognition and exposure to the Community. Our Brochure is being redesigned and will be completed very soon.
We have taken an aggressive approach to membership this year, and the final numbers will be announced at our June luncheon. Our annual membership drive was celebrated at the Third Sip & Sample, held in late April. Our Ambassadors were kept busy delivering packets to new members and making sure our new members were treated with special “TLC” at all our events!
It was indeed a busy year, busier than I imagined. I took my role seriously and served our Chamber the best I could. I thank each and every one of you for your support and unconditional commitment of time. EACH OF YOU is responsible in helping our Chamber move in the direction of continued growth, new challenges and greater visibility in our Community.
I wish Amelia a personal farewell from our Board. She has served actively for six years, and is well deserving of a “Board Rest”.
To my successor, Bob Stemetzki, and his Board of Directors, I wish you continued success and great achievements in the coming Chamber year, 2003-2004.
Renee Younes
VTRCC Anniversaries
The VTRCC is happy to acknowledge members who have belonged to the Chamber for many years. Those celebrating anniversaries during May/June are:
| 28 Years: | Vienna Wolf Trap Motel |
| 18 Years: | Anita’s “New Mexico Style” Food, Inc. |
| 16 Years: | Crystalake Engravers |
| 15 Years: | All Star Movers; Edward Lee Curtis, CPA; Freeman & Sherburne, Inc. |
| 13 Years: | The Business Bank |
| 11 Years: | Goodman & Company, LLP; Magri & Associates, Inc.; George C. Marshall High School; George Creed-Weichert Realtors. |
| 9 Years: | Debbie Earman-Long & Foster Realtors; Al Miller, United States Postal Service |
| 8 Years: | Outback Steakhouse |
| 7 Years: | Boone & Sons Jewelers; CMS, Inc.; Flint Hill Elementary School; Carla McArdle, RE/MAX Preferred Properties; Strategic Financial Advisers |
| 6 Years: | BB&T; Legends Flooring Resources; Vienna Presbyterian Church |
| 5 Years: | Delegate Jeannemarie A. Devolites; Tequila Grande |
| 4 Years: | Norm’s Beer & Wine |
| 3 Years: | The Burdette Smith Group, P.C.; Magruder of Virginia, Ltd.; Printing & Sign Systems, Inc.; Versailles Gallery, Inc. |
| 2 Years: | Wayne E. Corner-Attorney at Law; Endless Future, LLC; John M. Scheib; United Reprographic Services, Inc. |
| 1 Year: | Administaff; Anita Perlut Interiors; Bridgman Communications, Inc.; Graft Law Offices, PLC; Increasing Revenue, Inc.; Vivian Best-Mary Kay Cosmetics; National Mailing Systems; Premier Cleaning; Softouch Dental Care; Summerwood Realty; Roz Drayer-Weichert Realtors; Pat Hackerson-Weichert Realtors; Lynelle Massey-Weichert Realtors |
| May
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Membership Campaign
Mark Chernisky reported “hundreds and hundreds of businesses in Tysons and Merrifield have been called, and many prospects and new memberships have been generated.” Many new members attended the Sip and Sample organized by veteran Membership Committee Member, Jerry Magri at SunTrust on April 22. The winners of the membership contest will be announced soon. Check the www.vtrcc.org for further details.
Legislative Affairs
From Delegate Jeannemarie Devolites
The 2003 Legislative and Reconvened Sessions were extremely challenging. Considering the state of the economy and our limited resources, I believe that the General Assembly did an outstanding job of prioritizing.
Members of the Northern Virginia delegation introduced legislation that would have changed the funding formulas for both education and transportation, bringing more dollars back to the region. Unfortunately, none of those bills made it out of committee. It is important for you to know that the delegation continues to offer this legislation, which enables us to educate our colleagues, from the other regions, about our needs here in Northern Virginia.
Governor Warner has a good pro-business record, but took two anti-business positions during the Reconvened Session. He vetoed the "death tax" bill, which would have phased out this unfair tax, in conjunction with the Federal Government's phase out. The House overrode the veto, however, the Senate was short two votes. The Governor also amended SB889, which codifies the Commission on Unemployment Compensation. The Governor's amendment would have had the Commission compare the Commonwealth's maximum benefit amount and recipiency rate with that of DC, MD, WV, NC & SC. The House felt that a comparison of those figures with those of anti- right to work states, would create an argument that Virginia wasn't doing enough, thereby resulting in increased unemployment tax payments. The House rejected the amendment, in an effort to protect the small business community.
It is a privilege to represent you in the Legislature and I invite you to contact me if I can ever be of service to you.
From Senator George Allen
As you may know, I am one who trusts free people and free enterprise. I always look for opportunities for Virginians and Americans to compete and succeed, because we live in a world of competition. We need to make sure that every individual has the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life. The government’s role is to make sure that we have competitive tax and regulatory policies to provide the proper environment for opportunities and investment.
American small businesses are the job-creators, investors and risk-takers. It is important that lawmakers support this engine of our economy, which creates about three-quarters of all new jobs, by ensuring that our tax, regulatory, education and health care policies help create an environment that allow Americans to compete and succeed.
In this congressional session, we will continue our work to enact policies that encourage entrepreneurial innovation, growth and expansion. We want to take action to help accelerate the growth of our economy, such as making the 2001 tax cuts permanent. I want to explore ways to improve access, choice and affordability of medical care plans for small business owners. I want to continue to seek ways to improve our education system, such as tax breaks to help parents afford technology such as computers, educational software and Internet access that will help our children compete in the future.
It is vital if we are to attract new jobs and investment that we not stay on the sidelines, and I want to applaud the Vienna-Tysons Chamber of Commerce for its active role in these efforts. I look forward as a member of the new majority to working with you all to look for new opportunities that will continue to make Virginia a great place to live, learn, work and raise our families.
Business/Community News
Small Business Administration - If current trends in banking continue, small businesses may find greater availability of funds for growth and job creation. The expansion of large bank holding companies and the increased use of credit scoring for small business loans should make it easier to securitize small business loans for the secondary market. Kormendi/Gardner Partners address in their new study, "An Exploration of a Secondary Market for Small Business Loans," the nature of the secondary market in conventional small business loans and how current trends have the potential to affect that market. The development of a secondary market for small business loans improves the flow of capital to entrepreneurs. In a secondary market, loans are pooled together and packaged as securities for sale to investors. This practice makes more capital available by allowing lenders to remove existing loans from their balance sheets, freeing them to make new loans. For more information about the study visit www.sba.gov/advo/research/rs227_tot.pdf
A Day for Every Woman will inspire, pamper and recharge attendees in an event that celebrates being a woman. Area women are encouraged to attend this one-day expo which is designed for all women - from stay-at-home moms to corporate executives to entrepreneurs. Attendees can choose six of 36 workshops geared toward personal achievement and professional development, visit 50 tables showcasing women-owned businesses, enjoy a fabulous lunch, and NETWORK. The event will take place on May 31 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Tysons Corner DoubleTree Hotel. Registration is $49.95/person and the first 200 registrants will receive their choice of a free beauty treatment! Register online at www.unlimitedgrowthpotential.com/dayforeverywoman.htm or call 703-737-6640.
Vienna’s Club Phoenix Teen Center and The Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board will sponsor a Teen Job Fair on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Club Phoenix, located in the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. There will be eight to ten employers as well as a representative from the Falls Church SkillSource Center. Teens ages 14 and up who are looking for summer (or even long-term) employment are invited to attend. For more information, call 703-255-5721.
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), the Virginia Department of Business Assistance (VDBA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), are conducting once-a-month seminars called "Starting a Business in Fairfax County" to help entrepreneurs. The seminars are held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at FCEDA headquarters, 8300 Boone Boulevard, Suite 450, Vienna (Tysons Corner), Virginia. The sessions are free, but participants should register in advance. During the sessions, FCEDA staff members discuss county licenses and permits. VDBA officials discuss state workforce service programs and training information, and SBA officials discuss federal resources for new businesses. "Fairfax County is the best place in the nation for any new business to grow and succeed, and these seminars are an important way for entrepreneurs to get started on the right foot," said Gerald L. Gordon, president and CEO of the FCEDA. For more information about the seminars or to register, call Karen Smaw, FCEDA director of small and minority business development, at 703-790-0600 or e-mail her at ksmaw@fceda.org.
Bogus Regional Chamber sends unsolicited invoices to businesses throughout Northern Virginia. This ALERT has been issued by the Better Business Bureau. We encourage any VTRCC member that receives these unsolicited invoices to immediately alert the Virginia Office for Consumer Affairs at 1-800-552-9963 (press 0 to speak to the Counselors Section). Also, please make sure that any invoices you receive and pay from our Chamber are clearly marked as coming from the Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce with the address of 513 Maple Ave., West. Please call our office at 703-281-1333 if you have any questions.
Newsmakers
Town Cleanup Day, sponsored by Vienna’s Community Enhancement Commission, will be held rain or shine on Saturday, May 3, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Individuals, families and community service groups are invited to participate in making Vienna a more beautiful community. Clean up your own neighborhood, or be assigned an area of town that needs attention. Check in at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., on cleanup day to receive garbage bags and gloves. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call Cathy Salgado at 703-255-6356.
The Vienna Police Department, Vienna Parks and Recreation Department and Vienna Volunteer Fire Department are sponsoring “KidsFest 2003,” to be held on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., and across Cherry Street at the fire station. All activities are free of charge. Advance registration at the Community Center is required for participation in the bicycle safety rodeo, which will begin at 10 a.m. for ages 5 and 6, 11 a.m. for ages 7 and 8, and 12:30 p.m. for ages 9-12. Kids will learn the “rules of the road,” have a bike inspection, and ride on bike safety courses. In-town residents can also register their bikes with the Vienna Police Department. Car seat safety checks will be available throughout the day, along with a moon bounce and face painting. Other activities will include a puppet show at 10:30 a.m., magic show at 11:45 a.m., and “balloonologist” at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Vienna Parks and Recreation at 703-255-6360.
The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department is providing a “Babysitting Fundamentals” class for boys and girls age 12 and older on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Learn how to care for infants and young children, including bathing, diapering, games and activities, basic first aid, and more. The fee of $30 per person includes a manual and certificate upon completion. Students should bring a bag lunch and a doll. Registration is required. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department 703-255-6360.
The Fairfax Partnership for Youth (FPY) has received a grant from the Governor’s Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (GOSAP) to expand community participation and involvement in building capacity for increased after-school activities and programming primarily for middle school youth. The Fairfax County After-school Network (FCAN) would: develop strategic partnerships amongst key stakeholders (parents, county agencies, schools, businesses, faith communities, youth, program managers, foundations, coalitions, and the PTA); build community collaboration and support for expanded after-school activities; and develop a Community Action Plan for increasing both the quality and quantity of after-school programs. You can help by becoming an active member of FCAN – and attending the After-school Forum on May 31 at Luther Jackson Middle School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For further information contact Ruth Toxopeus, FCAN Support Specialist 703-324-5580, Ruth.Toxopeus@fairfaxcounty.gov or Mark Emery, Project Director 202-326-8699, marke@ccsso.org.
The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department announced the winners in its 2003 amateur photography contest, held March 22 and 23 at the Vienna Community Center. John Holley received the Best in Show award, and Patricia Deege won the People’s Choice award. Vienna Parks and Recreation thanks photo show judges Erwin A. Siegel, NVPS, and Wayne Wolfersberger, NVPS, and also thanks the Vienna Photographic Society for assisting with the show.
The Burdette Smith Group is celebrating their 25th Anniversary as Certified Public Accountants and Management Consultants. Bob Stemetzki, CPA will serve as Chairman of the Vienna-Tysons Chamber of Commerce beginning July 1, 2003. A special thanks go to their clients of 25 years, who have become good friends of the firm. Among their 25-year clients are Jim Redfield; Elmer “Bubby” Henderson of Commercial Erectors, Inc.; and Brian Brophy. The Burdette Smith Group is located at 4035 Ridge Top Road, Suite 550 in Fairfax. For more information contact them at 703-591-5200 or www.bsgpc.com.
The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna will present an evening of memories, stories, humor and great music with Marty Henne performing “I Got Gershwin,” on Saturday, May 31, 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Road, SW. Tickets are $10 for advance purchase and $12 at the door. Call 703-281-0538 to order tickets.
United Bankshares, Inc. Chairman Richard M. Adams announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Sequoia Bancshares, Inc. headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Under the agreement, United will acquire Sequoia Bancshares and its wholly owned subsidiary, SequoiaBank. Sequoia Bancshares, with $547 million in assets, has 12 full service offices located in northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Montgomery County, Maryland. Upon completion of the acquisition, it is anticipated that SequoiaBank will be merged with United’s Virginia subsidiary, United Bank, increasing United’s Virginia franchise to over $3 billion in assets. United Bank is the 3rd largest Virginia-headquartered commercial Bank. Following the completion of the proposed merger with Sequoia, United will have consolidated assets of over $6.4 billion with 97 full service offices in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and Washington, D.C.
Vienna Arts Society, Inc. – The next show will feature Expressions of Contrast by Debi Elliott. The next show change will take place on June 8. Interested in showing at the gallery? Contact Carol Milton at 703-759-5320 or Brenda Mattioli at 703-378-8369 or mattioli@starpower.net, at least a week before the next show change. Visit www.ViennaArtsSociety.org and click on Gallery for more details.
The Women’s Center offers educational programs and counseling to women and their families for their legal, financial, psychological and professional needs. “ABC’s of Good Business Writing,” will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 2-4 p.m. at the The Women’s Center, 133 Park Street, NE, Vienna. Cost: $25 members, $35 nonmembers. Attend a free seminar “Building Resilience in Your Life,” on Saturday, May 31 from 9:30-11 a.m. at The Women’s Center. For more information, visit www.thewomenscenter.org or call 703-381-2657.
Jackson Lewis LLP, the nation’s leading law firm representing management exclusively in employment and labor matters, is holding a Symposium on Friday, May 16, 2003 at the DoubleTree Hotel at Tysons Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The Symposium will cover a variety of topics that every employer needs to monitor to prevent employment problems and lawsuits, including sexual harassment, wage and hour, handling difficult employee leave issues and smart hiring. The cost for the Symposium is $125 including continental breakfast, lunch and helpful program materials. Chamber members pay only $100. To register, call or email Brenda Hansen, Office Administrator, at 703-821-2189 or hansenb@jacksonlewis.com.
New Members You’ll Like Doing Business With
The following businesses were approved for membership at the March and April VTRCC Board of Directors meetings. Please welcome them.
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Vienna
Jaycees A community service, social and professional development organization for people ages 21-39. |
Sunset
Hills Foliage Sandy Powell P.O. Box 1239 Laurel, MD 20725 Phone: 301-470-3443 Fax: 301-470-3520 E-mail: services@sunsethillsfoliage.com Web: www.sunsethillsfoliage.com Interior and exterior commercial and residential landscape contractor with maintenance and specialty services. |
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Lewis LLP Tyler Brown 8614 Westwood Center Dr., #950 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: 703-821-2189 Fax: 703-821-2267 E-mail: brownt@jacksonlewis.com Jackson Lewis is a national law firm representing management in all aspects of workplace law. |
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Vince F. Callahan, Jr. 6220 Nelway Drive Mc Lean, VA 22101 Phone: 703-356-1925 |
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Hammond Agency, Inc. Karen Hammond 7941 Yancey Dr. Falls Church, VA 22043 Phone: 703-849-1206 Fax: 703-849-1276 E-mail: karen@hammondagency.com Website: www.hammondagency.com The Hammond Agency provides employee benefits to businesses and financial planning to individuals. |
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Farm Insurance Beth Serrano 1953 Gallows Rd., #155 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: 703-847-6880 Fax: 703-847-9134 E-mail: beth.serrano.j0mr@statefarm.com Website: www.beth.serrano.com Insurance office handling property, casualty, life, and health insurance as well as banking and financial services. |
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Chase Bank - Vienna Branch Nancy Albrittain 234 Maple Ave., East Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: 703-934-8625 Fax: 703-255-9546 E-mail: nalbrittain@aol.com "Banking on your terms" |
Rees,
Broome & Diaz William P. Daly, Jr. 8133 Leesburg Pike, Floor 9 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: 703-790-1911 Fax: 703-848-2530 E-mail: mcooperman@rbdlaw.com Website: www.rbdlaw.com Law firm providing commercial, banking, litigation, tax, and estate planning services. |
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Belle Cuisine Lilienne Conklin 10205 Colvin Run Road Great Falls, VA 22066 Phone: 703-759-3880 Fax: 703-759-3881 E-mail: alabellecuisine@aol.com Website: www.alabellcuisine.com Upscale caterer in Great Falls specializing in "the art of food." |
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Solutions Eric Wimer 344 Maple Ave W, #123 Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: 703-938-0244 Fax: 703-938-7842 E-mail: ewimer@theehome.com Website: www.theehome.com Specialize in custom design and installation of home networks. Whole home entertainment and security systems. |
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- Whitten Laser Eye Associates Richard Habib 11200 Rockville Pike, #201 Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 301-654-9777 Fax: 301-654-9794 E-mail: wlasereye@aol.com Website: www.whittenlasereye.com Laser vision correction provided by one of the most experienced LASIK surgeons in the country. |
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Roberts & Associates, LLC Donna W. Roberts 8321 Old Courthouse Rd., #150 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: 703-905-9050 Fax: 703-905-9053 E-mail: donna@weyhroberts.com Website: www.weyhroberts.com Custom forms, custom printing, & ad specialties distributor. |
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E Printing, Inc. DBA Kwik-Kopy Printing Harry Davis 446 Maple Ave., East Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: 703-938-1671 Fax: 703-938-5096 E-mail: viennakopy@aol.com Full Service Printing: offset, high-speed copies, digital copies, color copies, print bindery services, graphic department. From weddings to office to newsletters. |
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Funding Mortgage Corporation Frank Perna 6430 Rockledge Dr., #505 Bethesda, MD 20817 Phone: 301-897-3700 Fax: 301-897-1498 E-mail: frankperna@ffmcorp.com Website: www.ffmcorp.com Originate broad spectrum of residential mortgages in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Washington, DC, and Delaware. |
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Funding Mortgage Corporation – Vienna Branch Jeff Love 8133 Leesburg Pike, #380 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: 703-556-6860 Fax: 703-556-0368 E-mail: jlove@ffmcorp.com Website: www.ffmcorp.com Originate broad spectrum of residential mortgages in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Washington, DC, and Delaware. |
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