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OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS
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MARK INGRAO ON
COMCAST LOCAL EDITION
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THE PHOTO SPOT
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Thank you to everyone who attended the Breakfast with the Washington Business Journal. Look here for a photo of your friends, colleagues, and yourself.
Photos also available on our Facebook and Flickr accounts.
Pictures courtesy
Amy McDowell, Reston Interfaith
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VERIFY YOUR INFORMATION FOR
THE NEW MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY!
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To make sure your business information is accurate for the printing of our new "Reston Unlocked" Business Resource Guide, the publisher, Atlantic Communications Group, will conduct the upcoming member verification effort.
Atlantic works with a third-party agent, Chamber Directory Services (CDS), to log the information and place follow-up calls to the membership. If you have any questions about the member verification effort, please call Deb Brown at the Chamber office, 703.707.9045 x306.
You will receive a 2-sided form in the mail to verify the contact information we have in the Chamber membership database:
Page 1 - lets you verify your business information and category.
Page 2 - gives you the opportunity to enhance your company listing information, and/or purchase a small box ad with your logo/company description that will appear in the "Business Directory" portion of the guide.
Unless you return your form with requested changes, the information will appear in the directory as it is.
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HEALTH CARE WITH YOUR CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP
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Your Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce membership gives you access to a wide range of health plan choices offered through Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield – the #1 health insurer in the country with the largest network of providers in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area.
Groups of 2-99 employees are eligible for plans such as Anthem HealthKeepers, Anthem BlueCare and Anthem KeyCare - all of which include “extras” and Added Value Benefits available only to Association members at no cost.
Find out more about these exciting benefits at our Chamber member orientations. Learn More>>
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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The Reston Town Center and Lake Anne Village Center continue with events this fall that are sure to get the family going and bring excitement to your day. From seasonal festivals to wine tastings and book readings to movie nights, the Reston area is sure to be filled with exciting experiences for you and your family! Check out the schedules and plan a visit to these two thriving event hotspots.
Reston Town Center
Lake Anne Village Center
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| IN MEMORIAM |
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(Ann Rodriguez)
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By now, I’m sure many of you are aware that the Chamber community has lost a former Chairman, great community steward, friend, mentor and colleague, Ann Rodriguez who passed away when she lost her long battle with lung cancer.
Though I did not have the pleasure of knowing Ann, I have come to appreciate her work through the wonderful stories that members have shared with me over the past several days and I share with all of you the grief and sense of loss that you feel. As one dear friend of Ann’s described her – “Ann has been one of Reston’s icons for many years and was such a part of the Chamber’s fabric during the 90s.” Ann’s community involvement included being a FCEDA Commissioner, a member of the Reston Hospital Board of Trustees, and was most recently the Executive Director for the Fairfax Council for the Arts. I know Ann will be missed by all of Reston
Ann's memorial service will be held:
Wed., Dec. 2, 11:30 - 3 pm
Reston Community Center Community Room
Celebration program and food/drink afterwards
There will be no funeral.
The Chamber will send our deepest sympathies to her family.
Ann's obituary can be read online>>
Mark Ingrao
President & CEO
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
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| UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS |
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11/5 - Speed Networking
8:00am - 9:30am | Executive II Office Condos | Register Online
The Greater Reston Chamber’s high efficiency, high impact business development mixer is back! Join us at Executive II Office Condos for a networking event that is sure to drive results even for those who are networking-phobic. As you well know, sitting around and waiting for the phone to ring in this challenging economy is no way to build a sustainable business.
11/17 - Network Night
5:30pm - 7:00pm | Il Fornaio | Register Online
Join us at Il Fornaio in Reston Town Center for powerful networking opportunities, superb refreshments and our traditional prizes and giveaways.You will be making long term investments in your business by strengthening relationships with your fellow chamber members.
11/24 - Ethics Day
7:30am - 3:30pm | Sheraton Reston Hotel | Register Online
Ethics Day is a joint project with South Lakes High School’s senior class that has received considerable national recognition. Join us as we guide the class of 2010 in a day of workshops and discussions covering ethical decision-making scenarios for careers and everyday life. Become a volunteer and take part in this year's event.
12/3 - Celebration
6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cooley Godward - RTC
Join us for the 2009 Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce “Celebration” at Cooley Godward in the Reston Town Center for a night full of holiday cheer and reflection. This holiday celebration will spotlight two milestones: the 10th Anniversary of the Chamber’s business incubator, INC.spire as well as the 20th Anniversary of Reston Town Center. Mark your calendar today to plan on attending this unique and festive event where you can enjoy delicious foods, take part in a "Basket Raffle", and connect with current and former friends and colleagues. Contact Valarie Novak, Tracey White, or Marion Myers to help with this Chamber tradition or to become an event sponsor.
Registration information, when it becomes available, will be posted on RestonChamber.org.
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THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
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The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce joins the Reston Community Center and Reston Interfaith once again to help families in need by co sponsoring the Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Tough economic times make this community tradition more vital than ever before to help your neighbors. Patrons, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items from November 1 - 25 at the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and both the Reston Community Center Hunters Woods and Lake Anne facilities, as well as a variety of other drop-off points throughout the community.
Volunteers will gather at the RCC Hunters Woods on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, from 10:00 a.m. to noon to sort donations for delivery by Reston Interfaith throughout the community.
Organizations and businesses interested in participating as drop-off points or collection sponsors or those interested in volunteering can contact Karl Meier at the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce by calling 703.707.9045.
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EVENT WRAP-UP
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Oktoberfest Reston 2009
This year's Oktoberfesr Reston was the most successfull Greater Reston Chamber event to ever hit the streets. Approximately 60-70 thousand people came to take part in the festivities! The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite you to next year's Okotberfest Reston to take place from October 8-10, 2010. But first, we we will see you on Market Street from June 11-12 for Taste of the Town 2010!
Non-Profit Seminar
The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce sponsored an informational seminar for our non-profit members, and the non-profit community at large, which provided a first hand understanding of the new 403(b) and 40s1(k) retirement plan regulations and how these changes will impact your organization. If you missed the event and would like to hear all the details please contact Kathleen Sebetka at kathleen.sebetka@oneamerica.com for additional information. Thanks to our sponsors R&M Wealth Mamagement and OneAmerica for conducting this seminar.
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| BUSINESS NEWS |
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Virginia Spine Institute Named a Great Places to Work
The Virginia Spine Institute has been named one of the Great Places to Work by the Washingtonian magazine for 2009. This prestigious award recognizes VSI’s dedication to employee education and opportunities for career advancement. “We are honored to be recognized as a great place to work. We understand that our success stems from our staff and we are dedicated to ensuring all employees grow personally and professionally. Each of our exceptional employees finds immense personal satisfaction in their contributions to improving the lives of so many,” said Thomas C. Schuler, M.D., CEO of The Virginia Spine Institute. Read the Press Release>>
Medical Center Practices What it Preaches
The Virginia Spine Institute is proud to launch their organization-wide 13-week weight loss challenge in an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle change amongst their employees and to confirm that they practice what they tell their patients. The individual healthy weight loss goal is one pound per week. Plenty of resources and group exercise classes will be available throughout the program. Incentives include a large cash pot of $1,150.00 to be split between the top three individuals, five $100 cash prizes raffled off to those who lose at least one pound per week, reduced prices on nutrition counseling and personal training sessions, as well as a weekly drawing for free massage therapy sessions. Read the Press Release>>
Reston Nature House Pursues Gold LEED® Certification with Interior Design Assistance from Accents by Design
When visitors to Reston’s Nature House enter the new facility later this month, they will experience sustainable interior design at its best. That is because the Friends of Reston consulted with local designer Jacqui Higgins, president of Accents by Design, to ensure that the interior components reflected the design practices embodied by the US Green Building Council’s LEED and Green Advantage Certification. This facility supports the educational mission of Reston Nature House. “Collaborating on this project with CMSS Architecture and HITT Consruction and working with Katie Shaw, Friends of Reston Executive Director, has been personally and professionally rewarding,” stated Jacqui.
Start Planning Your Future Today
As with most other things in life, the key to achieving your long-term financial objectives is planning. Your goal may be to fund your children’s college education, protect your family during your working years, or guarantee your own retirement security. These things won’t happen by accident. It’s important to determine what you’d like to achieve financially and then map out a strategy that will help you meet those goals. The good news is that it’s never too late to start. To learn more about how you can start protecting your future visit www.LoriArceo.com
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BULLETIN BOARD
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11/4-21 - Market Cellars: November Events
Market Cellars, 11873 Market Street, Reston
Market Cellars is a new fine wine shop in the vibrant heart of Reston Town Center, featuring an eclectic selection of nearly 300 hand-picked wines and craft beers from boutique producers around the world. Market Cellars offers eight wines for complimentary tasting everyday and the following events for November 2009. Read More>>
11/4-21 - Maison du Vin: November Events
Maison du Vin, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls
Maison du Vin has an eclectic collection of over 800 high quality, small production wines from boutique producers around the world. Our collection has been carefully chosen by our expert tasting panel, including an award-winning winemaker and a former Washington, DC private club manager. Maison du Vin offers sixteen wines for complimentary tasting everyday and the following events for November 2009. Read More>>
11/7 - Community Yard Sale
8:00am - 2:00pm | 1760 Reston Parkway, Reston
Weichert Realtors and Habitat for Humanity are having a Community Yard Sale on Sat. Nov. 7 at the Reston Weichert office, 1760 Reston Parkway. You can buy a space for $25 (money goes to Habitat for Humanity) and whatever you sell - you keep the money. Bring your own table. Pickup your registration forms at Weichert. Questions? Call 703.264.0000.
11/10 - Ericsson Federal Opens Reston HQ
8:00am - 10:30am | 1895 Preston White Drive,
Reston
On Nov. 10, Ericsson Federal Inc. (EFI) invites the public to the grand opening of its new headquarters at 1895 Preston White Drive. The new office serves EFI’s expanding customer base and supports its delivery of wireline, wireless and broadband communications solutions to federal, state and local governments. The headquarters hosts EFI sales, business development, engineering, program management, marketing, human resources and finance and includes the EFI Technology Laboratory and Briefing Center, where the company will showcase Ericsson’s award-winning solutions to customers. The breakfast event will feature facility tours, networking opportunities, product demonstrations and executive presentations. Read More>>
11/11 - Veteran's Day Special At Uno's
All Day | Uno Chicago Grill | 11948 Market Street, Reston
Uno Chicago Grill is happy to continue our support of the military, including soldiers, families and veterans, and we have a special offer for veterans and active service men and women on Veteran's Day, November 11. The offer is a Free Entrée or Individual Pizza with the purchase of an entrée of equal or greater value.
Any veteran or active serviceperson who comes in on November 11 either in uniform, or shows ID, or simply tells us they're military, will be eligible for the discount. Please come into any Uno’s on November 11, 2009 to enjoy this offer.
11/12 - Fueling Your Brain; Fueling Your Workforce 2009
7:30am - 11:00am
Pooks Hill Marriott, 5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda
Join the Alzheimer's Association on Thursday, November 12th for "Fueling Your Brain; Fueling Your Workforce 2009". This free workshop, approved for two HRCI credits, offers education on cutting-edge methods of enhancing brain health in the workplace, which is proven to impact workforce productivity and wellness. Limited seating is available. Registration will close on November 9th. For more information contact Tammy Reardon at 703.766.9016 or tammy.reardon@alz.org. Read More>>
11/14 - Harpers Ferry Photographer Jim Kirby Event
2:00pm | Reston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza, N,
Reston
In time for the 150th anniversary of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, local photographer Jim Kirby brings his beautiful book exploring the cultural and natural history of Harpers Ferry in photographs. Read More>>
11/15 - ArtsCapade
1:00pm - 6:00pm | 2320 Dulles Station Blvd, Herndon
Artscape will be the opening event of an art exhibition by the members of the League of Reston Artists. Featured will be photography; paintings including abstract, landscape, still life, multi-media and more; and sculpture. All work will be for sale. (A great opportunity for a special holiday gift item.) And, the artists will be giving demostrations of their work during this event. Presented by The League of Reston Artists and Camden Dulles Station Read More>>
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