Inside Calendar Updates Vienna Halloween Parade Sept. 11 Luncheon at Nizam’s New Lead Share Group Legislative Affairs October 6 Golf Outing Cops and Kids Fun Run Protecting Children from Crime    & Violence Business Spotlight VTRCC Anniversaries Business/Community News Newsmakers New Members Committee News

10th Annual Vienna Fall Carnival at Nottoway Park

Nottoway Park is the location of the 10th Annual Vienna Fall Carnival hosted by the Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce. Games, food and rides for kids of all ages make this a wonderful family event. Don’t miss out on all the fun! FREE parking is available at Nottoway Park. For more information call the Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce at 703-281-1333 or visit them online at www.vtrcc.org/carnival.

Sponsors for this year's Fall Carnival include American Express Financial Advisors, Ameritech Construction, Connection Newspapers, Dominion Virginia Power, Don's Johns, Nautilus Communications, Inc., and Northwest Federal Credit Union.

Thursday, September 4th, the carnival is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a special preview night; visitors can “ride all night” for only $15! Friday, September 5th, the carnival is open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, September 6th, the carnival is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, September 7th the hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to staff the Chamber's information booth. If interested, please call 703-281-1333.

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September 11 Luncheon at Nizam’s
Renewal Strategies that Benefit You and Your Work
with Suzanne Adele Schmidt, Ph.D.

Do you feel energized at work? Do you have a sense of calm, balanced well-being on the job? If not, it’s time to get on the road to renewal!

Maybe you are having more of those days when your personal energy and productivity are waning at work. You know you are running on empty and need to refuel. But you feel as if you don’t have the time or means to refresh and enliven yourself at work.

If this sounds familiar, Suzanne Adele Schmidt, Ph.D., popular seminar leader and consultant who co-authored the book on renewal at work, offers simple, innovative, and practical strategies that you can implement easily and immediately. During this presentation you will have an opportunity to explore how you can run on plenty at work, instead of empty. Come prepared to be enriched and renewed!

Do you ever respond to the demands of your daily life by pushing yourself to work harder and put in longer hours? And yet instead of becoming more effective, you find yourself depleted, less productive, and increasingly dissatisfied! Attend this session to learn about ways to renew yourself that are good for you and your work.

Suzanne Adele Schmidt, Ph.D. is the co-founder of Renewal Resources, a consulting firm dedicated to the renewal and revitalization of individuals and organizations. She has spent the last decade of her work focused on consulting and speaking about, as well as coaching others, on how to lead more renewing and productive lives at work. She is the co-author of the first in a series of books on renewal at work, Running on Plenty at Work: Renewal Strategies for Individuals. Ms. Schmidt serves on the Board of Directors for Faith at Work and the DC Chapter of the National Speakers Association.

Come to our luncheon on Thursday, September 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Nizam's (515 Maple Ave West, next to the VTRCC Office) and hear Suzanne Adele Schmidt, Ph.D., co-owner of Renewal Resources and co-author of the new book, Running on Plenty at Work. A book signing will follow the 12:00 noon lunch. Reservations required, call: 703-281-1333 or visit www.vtrcc.org/rsvp.htm.

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57th Annual Vienna Halloween Parade on October 29

Mark your calendars for the 2003 Vienna Halloween Parade, to be held Wednesday evening, October 29 on Maple Avenue. The Parade Committee has chosen the theme "Celebrating our Volunteers: 100 Years of the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department". There will be a mixer co-sponsored with the Vienna Inn from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at SunTrust Bank (515 Maple Avenue, East). The cost is $5 for the mixer. The parade will run from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

We would like to thank Northwest Federal Credit Union for being this year’s media sponsor. As a result of NFCU’s sponsorship, Fairfax Public Access Television (FPA) will cover this year’s parade, which will be shown on Halloween night and several times throughout the year. For other sponsorship opportunities, call the Chamber office at 703-281-1333.

The 2003 Grand Marshals will be Bill Ellis, Scotty Allensworth, and Charles Singleton, past fire chiefs of the VVFD, and Don Burns, current VVFD chief. If you would like to be in the parade, but have not received your registration packet yet, please contact VTRCC at 703-281-1333.

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New Thursday Lead Share Lunch Bunch!

The New Thursday Lead Share Lunch Bunch will have its first meeting on October 9 at Shula's Steak House in the Tysons Corner Marriott from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. and will continue to meet each Thursday, same time and place. All VTRCC members are welcome. If you are not already in a group, come and visit. We will also accommodate any business that has not been able to participate in the Tuesday Lunch and Leads or the Friday B2B due to schedule conflicts or because they compete with current members of those groups. Regular attendance, sharing two bona fide leads each month, and membership in the VTRCC are required. Harvey Silverman will chair the new Thursday group as well as continue leadership of the Tuesday group. Questions? Call Harvey Silverman at 703-319-8806 or e-mail harveyas@aol.com.

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Legislative Affairs
By The Honorable Tom Davis

It’s been a busy and rewarding first 8 months of 2003 on Capitol Hill. Chamber members will be pleased to know that the House Appropriations Committee has approved another $25 million for rail through Tysons Corner out the Dulles Corridor, bringing to $162 million the amount we’ve secured for this critical project over the past 4 years.

Congress also approved historic postal pension reform legislation earlier this year, a measure I helped author that will ensure that postal rates remain steady until at least 2006. That’s good news for businesses and families everywhere.

I want to take a moment to fill Chamber members in on an exciting issue the Government Reform Committee, which I chair, has focused on this year.

Federal agencies currently control more than 3.2 billion square feet of property assets, valued at roughly $328 billion, much of it owned and maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA). Many of these buildings are functionally obsolete, or in various stages of deterioration. Many are environmentally unhealthy and cannot support 21st century technology.

GSA estimates that upkeep of unused government property costs the taxpayers billions of dollars each year. For example, the Department of Defense spends $3 to $4 billion annually for maintenance of unneeded facilities, the Department of Energy is spending over $70 million each year for excess property, and the Department of Veterans Affairs spends $35 million to maintain vacant – yes, vacant – properties.

Holding such properties creates a drain on federal finances and effectively takes real estate off the market that might otherwise be gainfully used by the private sector. Under current law, the federal government faces severe restrictions from leasing any of this unused surplus property to the private sector. Furthermore, agencies lack the necessary incentives to sell these types of property to the private sector.

This directly impacts all taxpayers, and specifically harms private firms that could partner with the government to improve the way we use these properties – including many firms in the Chamber’s jurisdiction.
In July the House approved legislation I introduced along with Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) that represents the most sweeping attempt at effective federal property management reform in 50 years. It provides the federal government with management tools, such as public-private partnerships, to help it effectively manage its vast portfolio.

Decaying federal properties have been eyesores in communities across the country for decades, as outdated laws have failed to give the federal government the appropriate tools to properly maintain these buildings. Worse, upkeep of these eyesores is costing the taxpayers money, and that has to change. With this bill we’re seeking to stem the tide of deterioration of federal buildings and the subsequent waste of taxpayer dollars. We can't just throw more money at the problem. We also have to give federal agencies new incentives to dispose of unneeded properties and extend their authority to enter into partnerships with the private sector.

The Federal Property Asset Management Reform Act of 2003 reforms the 50-year-old property law that currently oversees the government’s real property inventories. It stipulates that federal asset managers must maintain an accurate accounting of federal properties under their management. Should these properties be unused, the federal asset manager is permitted to make them available for lease to private entities as long as other government entities have first had a chance to claim the properties for their own purposes. The private sector entities will contribute the capital for renovation projects.

The government benefits from this approach by retaining an interest in the property, sharing in the profits generated, and receiving a preferential option to lease modernized space – all at no cost or liability to the government. Financial liabilities will be turned into modern facilities that more efficiently serve the changing role of federal agencies. In turn, the private sector will benefit through participation in real estate projects where strong market demand from both public and private users is accommodated by the improvement of well-located, under-performing government property.

This reform legislation has a simple goal: give agencies the freedom to effectively manage their property assets, and in turn liberate taxpayers, including my constituents in Northern Virginia, from the waste and excess currently plaguing government property management. Challenges to governmental efficiency require a new approach to federal real property management. Unused property owned by the government is creating a drain on federal funds due to maintenance and upkeep costs. With this legislation, we have an opportunity to turn this drain into a revenue source.

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September Business Spotlight RHETT LINKE Y2 MARKETING October Business Spotlight JOHANNA GORDON VANGUARD e-MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC Click here for more information about these members or to find out how your business can be "Member of the Month".

Join the Fun at the Cops and Kids Fun Run on September 27

The Vienna Police Department’s annual Cops and Kids Fun Run is scheduled for September 27, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. The VTRCC has sponsored this event since it began ten years ago. Through this event, the Vienna Police Department hopes to gain rapport with area children and encourage them to find alternatives to using drugs.

Think about becoming a sponsor for this event. Sponsorship can be in the form of "in kind donations" or monetary donations. For example, Papa John’s donated 40-50 pizzas in the past. Ray’s Auto Body provides the flatbed tow truck that the Vienna Police Department uses as a stage. The Vienna Inn donates part of the fund earned in a golf tournament each year. Each sponsor's logo is printed on the back of the run t-shirts. To make a donation, please call Officer Palmore before September 5, 2003.

Of course the most important part of the run is for area children to take advantage of the fun time. Please register at the Vienna Community Center 703-255-6396 to ensure a free t-shirt. We look forward to seeing you and your family at the event!

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Wanted: Volunteers Interested In Protecting Children from Crime & Violence / Volunteers Interested in Joining the Homeland Security Effort / Bilingual Volunteers (Spanish/English)

In 2002, Congress provided funding so that 15,000 adult volunteers could receive a complimentary Homeland Security Youth Mentoring Program Kit to implement an award- winning crime prevention program. Adult Volunteers can register online at www.goodknight.org to receive their kit. This program empowers Youth Mentors to become Knights Champions on a quest to protect others. Through the multicultural knighthood theme, youth are inspired to help others through community service and acts of goodness. The traditional understanding of "stranger" is redefined. Youth learn how to define strangers by recognizing suspicious behavior patterns. These Youth Mentors then go out into their community and teach others how to stay safe as well.

The Homeland Security Youth Mentoring Program Kits are perfect for schools, after school programs, scout troops, teams, law enforcement, faith-based organizations and others interested in preventing crime and violence in their community. Bilingual materials are also available.

There are several benefits you receive as a Homeland Security Site Coordinator/Volunteer. You will:

For more information please visit www.goodknight.org or email goodknighthood@aol.com.

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VTRCC Anniversaries

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

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Business/Community News

The Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Business & Technology Showcase 2003, a comprehensive one-day exposition representing the business-to-business marketplace for information and services. The Showcase will be held Thursday, October 2 at George Mason Patriot Center Concourse from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Business Showcase 2003 is Northern Virginia's most productive showcase for local products, services, and resources with over 130 exhibitors and 2,000 participants. For more information, contact Brian Choate, President of Timberlake Publishing, 703-591-4232 ext. 201 or email bkchoate@timberlakepublishing.com

The 33rd Annual International Children's Festival will be held September
13-14 at Wolf Trap. The Festival will feature Bob McGrath, "Bob" of Sesame Street, and his favorite friends, The NY Goofs. For the first time in many years there will be student performance groups from the metropolitan Washington area who will be joined by international student performers from Sweden and South Korea. There will be workshops, face painting, balloons, arts & technology and special surprises. The Arts Council of Fairfax County, in cooperation with the National Park Service and the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, are producers of the Festival. Tickets are $10 for Adults/Teens, $8 for ages 3-12 & 65 and up, and under 3 are free. Buy your tickets in advance and avoid the lines on September 13 and 14! To purchase tickets go to the Wolf Trap Box Office, call 703-218-6500 or visit the website at www.wolftrap.org.

Stratford University President Dr. Richard Shurtz and co-host of the radio program Tech Talk, welcomed Dr. Fawzi Al-Naima via satellite phone during the July 19 Tech Talk show. Dr. Al-Naima, Dean of the College of Engineering at Al-Nahrain University in Baghdad, spoke about the conditions in the Iraqi capital city and potential endeavors between Al-Nahrain and Stratford University. Al-Nahrain University was formerly named Saddam University. Students continued to attend classes in private homes during the Iraq War. Much of their laboratory equipment was stolen immediately after the war by looters. According to Al-Naima, they desperately need equipment to continue their studies and the Iraqi university is ready to accept such sponsorship from any American company. For more information, please contact Dr. Richard Shurtz via phone at 703-821-8570 or via e-mail at rshurtz@stratford.edu. And, tune in to Tech Talk every Saturday at 12:00 p.m. on WMAL 630AM radio.

Fairfax County Park Authority - Maintenance work has begun at the Department of Public Works dry pond located in Hidden Pond Park at 8511 Greeley Blvd. in Springfield. Completion of this project, funded by the 1998 Bond program, is scheduled for October 2003. For more information about the Hidden Pond project, contact Elizabeth Cronauer, project manager, at 703-324-8629. Improvements are being made at Rachel Carson Middle School, located at 13618 McLearen Road in Herndon. The contractor, Dalton Electric Service Incorporated, is moving onsite to install athletic field lighting on a 200-foot field for girls softball. Completion is scheduled for mid-September. This project contract value is approximately $63,000 and is also funded through the 1998 Bond program. For more information about this field lighting project, contact Edward Ayscue, project manager, at 703-324-8640.

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the National Businesswomen's Health Care Summit on September 17, 2003 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Health care has become one of the most important issues for women business owners. There are currently 41 million Americans without health insurance, including an estimated 7.3 million employees or families of employees of the 9.1 million women-owned firms. The health care summit, hosted by the Chamber's Access America initiative, and in collaboration with the National Women's Business Council, will focus on four key areas of importance to women business owners and women executives, including access to affordable health coverage, the elder care crunch, breakthroughs in women's medical research, and work-life balance. Register by September 8, 2003 and receive the early-bird registration price of $125, or pay $175 after September 8th. Registration includes access to health care professionals, governmental officials, and CEOs, with a networking breakfast and a luncheon keynote address. Space is limited, register online at www.uschamber.com/access/events/030917_health.htm. Interested in sponsoring the health care summit? Contact Larry Decker at 202-463-5704. For further information, please contact the U.S. Chamber at 202-463-5870 or accessamerica@uschamber.com.

The Fairfax County Small Business Commission (SBC) welcomes input from the Small Business Community. The SBC Government Vendors Comments Board will meet on Monday, September 29 and Monday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax. Companies seeking to provide suggestions on improving the procurement process are welcome. Companies may choose to remain anonymous if they wish. For more information about the Government Vendors Comments Board or to offer your ideas, please contact Stan L. Reid at 703-385-5957, or strasci@erols.com.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) – The 34th annual McLean Used Book Sale will be held at the McLean Community Center (1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean) on Friday, September 12 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, September 13 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, September 14 from 12:30 to 4 p.m., when books are $5.00 a bag. The proceeds of the sale benefit scholarships for women. For more information, call 703-356-6293.

The Greater Washington Initiative (GWI) –

The National Collaborative for Postsecondary Education Policy has selected Virginia as one of four participants in a long-term strategic planning project. The Collaborative is a joint project of the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education (NCPPHE), the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) and the Educational Commission for the States (ECS). The National Collaborative project is intended to identify and solidify support for public policies that can improve the performance of higher education in the state. The project’s researchers want to visit with members of the business community, and others, to discuss their findings and identify issues of concern in both practice and policy related to higher education issues. If you are interested in attending one of these forums, call the contact person and let them know: September 3, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Norfolk State University, L. Douglas Wilder Center, 2nd Floor, Karla Johnson, 757-823-2291 and September 5, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon, Rachel Fowlkes, 276-619-4305.

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Newsmakers

In August The Burdette Smith Group, P.C., CPAs of Northern Virginia, marked the 25th anniversary of the firm’s founding. Tom Burdette, CPA, founding shareholder, is now joined by Jeffrey A. Smith, CPA, Joseph M. English III, CPA and Vienna-Tysons Chamber of Commerce Chairman, Robert W. Stemetzki, CPA at the helm of firm leadership. The contributions of a loyal and talented staff are at the backbone of the firm’s success. Tenure at the firm averages over 12 years. The firm takes pride in its steady growth over the 25 years and its long-standing relationships with clients throughout the region, the U.S. and overseas. Observances of the anniversary year will be culminated in October with a reception for current and former employees. For more information on the firm and this important milestone see: www.bsgpc.com.

Cardinal Bank has received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to open two new community-banking locations. One, located at 8270 Greensboro Drive, behind Tysons Galleria shopping mall, is scheduled to open in September 2003. The other is at 1650 Tysons Boulevard. The Greensboro office is located on the lobby level of the same building as the bank’s new corporate headquarters. It provides a street-level, 24-hour ATM. The new triple-drive-through downtown Leesburg location at 20 Catoctin Circle, is scheduled to open in October 2003. A full service community bank, Cardinal addresses the financial needs of individuals and families, as well as commercial, commercial real estate, and small business banking clients. Cardinal Bank also offers financial planning and investment services through Cardinal Wealth Services and Raymond Financial Services, Inc. For additional information visit www.cardinalbank.com.

"Doing Business in Fairfax County"- The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), in partnership with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance and the U.S. Small Business Administration, will conduct a workshop for those interested in starting a business in Fairfax County. Highlights of the workshop will include start up information (licenses and permits), Virginia Department of Business Assistance workforce service programs and training information, and an overview of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s resources (financing and certification). The workshops will be held September 9 and October 7 from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend the workshops however pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for the workshop please call 703- 790-0600 or email info@fceda.org.

The American Legion Post 180 has served Vienna since 1939, participating in community building events such as the Halloween Parade, Viva Vienna, and Fourth of July Celebrations. They hang the flags that appear on Maple Avenue on holidays and offer flag education programs in the Vienna schools. Post 180 is constructing a hall that will be used for weddings, parties, and meetings. It will have a formal atmosphere with it’s own entrance and will be available to many community members. You are invited to participate in community building by supporting the American Legion by making a tax-deductible contribution in support of their construction project and the programs they offer. For more information, contact Charlie Nackos at 703-281-3950.

Vienna Parks and Recreation Department

The Women’s Center offers educational programs and counseling to women and their families for their legal, financial, psychological and professional needs. For more information, visit thewomenscenter.org or call 703-281-2657.

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New Members You’ll Like Doing Business With
The following businesses were approved for membership during the July/August Board of Directors meetings. Please welcome them.

Custom Fitness Concepts, LLC Tom Kalka 8183 Carnegie Hall Ct., #206 Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: 877-598-0530 E-mail: tom_kalka@customfitnessconcepts.com Website: www.customfitnessconcepts.com Customized fitness services for business and individuals including outdoor group exercise, personal training and nutritional counseling.	Digitex Ted J. Maher, Sr. P.O. Box 2406 Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: 703-779-4983 Fax: 703-779-4983 Website: www.getdigitex.com Provides computer consulting services, repairs, networking of hardware and software and voice and data cabling solutions.
Don's Johns Rick Nichols 42630 John Mosby Hwy. South Riding, VA 20152 Phone: 703-273-7100 Fax: 703-327-3203 E-mail: rnichols@donsjohns.com Website: www.donsjohns.com Provides portable sanitation for the discriminating special event to the largest construction site.	Geeks on Call – Vienna East Gary Moonan 344 Maple Ave W, #230 Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: 703-966-6511 E-mail: gary.moonan@geeksoncall.com Website: www.geeksoncall.com We repair computers and networks at your home or office with our national team of certified technicians.
National Louis University Trentwell M. White 8000 Westpark Drive Mc Lean, VA 22102 Phone: 703-749-3000 Fax: 703-749-3020 E-mail: twhite@nl.edu Website: www.nl.edu Fully accredited university offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in business, HR, development and MIS.	Neopost Jeff Weirich 6901 Rockledge Dr., #910 Bethesda, MD 20817 Phone: 800-305-4110 Fax: 301-493-9205 Website: www.neopost.com Worldwide supplier of mailing, postage meter, shipping, document handling, folding, inserting, and addressing equipment.
New York Life Insurance Company Scott Della Penna, CLU Managing Partner 8075 Leesburg Pike, #200 Vienna,VA 22182 Phone: 703-749-3700 Fax: 703-610-4040 E-mail: sdellapenna@newyorklife.com Website: www.newyorklife.com The sale of life, annuity, & long term care insurance and investment products.	Sunrise at Hunter Mill Angela Griffith Director of Community Relations 2863 Hunter Mill Road Oakton, VA 22124 Phone: 703-255-1006 Fax: 703-255-1007 E-mail: huntermill.dcr@sunriseseniorliving.com Website: www.sunriseassistedliving.com Home-like, quality assisted living for seniors.
Sunrise at McLean Mark Bailey 8315 Turning Leaf Lane Mc Lean, VA 22102 Phone: 703-734-1600 Fax: 703-734-1676 E-mail: mclean.ed@sunriseseniorliving.com Website: www.sunriseseniorliving.com Home-like, quality assisted living for seniors.	Takeout Taxi Larry Williamson 100 Carpenter Dr., #200 Sterling, VA 20164 Phone: 703-435-3663 Fax: 703-435-9216 E-mail: lwilliamson@restaurants2u.com Website: www.takeouttaxiherndon.com Restaurant delivery service.
Technisyst Computing, Inc. Mike Webb 9541 Shepherd Hill Dr. Lorton, VA 22079 Phone: 703-339-3701 Fax: 703-339-3701 E-mail: mike_webb_technisyst@cox.net Website: www.technisyst.com Wireless data, (networks, integrators, developers, products, WIFI, GPRS, VPN, GPS, AVL, telemetry) public safety, commercial.	The Sevila Coan Fox Financial Group Susan Fox 1921 Gallows Road, #300 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: 703-827-7646 Fax: 703-847-8762 E-mail: susan_fox@prusec.com Website: www.prudential.com The Sevila Coan Fox Financial Group, Your Team at Prudential Securities: We provide comprehensive wealth management and financial planning for individuals, businesses, and organizations.
Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Howard Springsteen 400 Center Street South P.O. Box 1115 Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: 703-938-2678 Fax: 703-938-7942 Website: www.vvfd.org Nonprofit volunteer organization providing fire and rescue service under Fairfax County F&R Department.	Welcome Wagon - Corporate HQ Laura Phillpott 115 South Service Rd. Westbury, NY 11590 Phone: 800-737-4859 Website: www.welcomewagon.com Welcome Wagon helps local area businesses establish long lasting relationships with new homebuyers through customized local marketing programs.

 

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Committee News

The Youth and Education Committee will be meeting at 8:00 a.m. at Weichert Realtors (313 West Maple Ave., Vienna) on Wednesday, September 17 and Wednesday, October 8. The committee seeks new business members and their input in the committee's activities. Work with us as we plan our year, schedule the "Chamber Stars" presentations and set up committees for the Youth and Education luncheon. For more information, contact Barbara McHale at 703-938-6070 or barbmchale@aol.com.

The Membership Development Committee invites members to take part in a
fabulous and enduring networking opportunity! The Committee is seeking outgoing individuals to promote Chamber membership within the business community — all while introducing yourself and your business to dozens of potential new customers. The time commitment is minimal, but the potential benefits are huge. The Committee's goal is to grow Chamber membership by finding new members as well as engaging existing members and improving retention. Monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday in Tysons Corner from 8:30-9:30 a.m. If you have any questions, please call Ed Powell at 703-838-3262.