• Greater Reston Chamber Blog

    This blog is the go-to place for updates and news from the Chamber as well as our partners in health care and local government.
    Friday, September 1, 2023
    Welcome & Thank You: August Member Recognition

    As we welcome the new month of September, we are thrilled to welcome our newest members who joined us in August. We are also grateful to our existing members for renewing their memberships. We are excited to see the growth and success that your businesses will achieve as you tap into the wide range of advantages that our Chamber has to offer!

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    Monday, August 21, 2023
    Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Announces 2023 INCspire BizMaker Grant Winners

    The INCspire Education Foundation, a 501c-3 subsidiary of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the recipients of its inaugural BizMaker Grant Program. INCspire congratulates the following organizations...

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    Monday, July 31, 2023
    Welcome & Thank You: July Member Recognition

    As we step into the vibrant month of August, we are delighted to extend a warm welcome to our newest July members and express our appreciation to our existing members for renewing their Chamber membership in July! We are genuinely excited to witness the growth and success that awaits your businesses as you tap into the wide range of advantages our Chamber has to offer.

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    Monday, July 3, 2023
    Welcome & Thank You: June Member Recognition

    July is not only the start of our new fiscal year, but it’s a month of growth and new beginnings, and we couldn't be more thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our newest members from June while expressing our heartfelt gratitude to our existing members who have chosen to renew their membership with the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce.

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    Monday, June 12, 2023
    The 2023-2024 Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Installed and Awards for Chamber Excellence Winners Announced

    On Thursday, June 8, the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce hosted its Awards for Chamber Excellence (ACE) Luncheon. During the luncheon, the Chamber recognized companies and individuals who demonstrated excellence, industry innovation and Chamber support throughout the year.

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    Monday, April 3, 2023
    GRCC Appoints Two New Board of Directors for 2023

    The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) announces the recent appointments of the following business leaders in the greater Reston area to its Board of Directors: 1. Mr. Wes Kabance, Portfolio Manager, Toth Financial Advisory Corporation. Appointed March 2023. 2. Mr. Kevin Learned, Managing Partner, Reston Law Group, LLP. Appointed March 2023.

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    Thursday, February 23, 2023
    GRCC supports new FBI Headquarters in Fairfax County

    19 local associations, including the Greater Reston Chamber, support bringing the new FBI HQ to Fairfax County.

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    Tuesday, February 21, 2023
    5 Tips to Craft an Effective Elevator Pitch

    An effective elevator pitch should be short, memorable, and clearly communicate your unique value proposition. If you’re a young, emerging professional or maybe you need a refresher, you might be wondering what is an elevator pitch. HubSpot simply defines it as a short, memorable description of what you do and/or what you sell. The goal is to earn a second conversation, not to convince the person you're talking to they should hire you or buy your solution.

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    Monday, February 13, 2023
    GRCC Appoints Two New Board of Directors for 2023

    The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) announces the recent appointments of the following business leaders in the greater Reston area to its Board of Directors: Mr. Mac Cummins, Chief Executive Officer, Reston Association. Appointed January 2023. Mr. Jake Mages, Vice President of Sales, Guernsey, Inc. Appointed January 2023.

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    Monday, February 13, 2023
    GRCC Now Accepting 2023 INCspire BizMaker Grant Applications

    INCspire Education Foundation, a nonprofit subsidiary of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, is accepting applications from innovative small and startup businesses in Fairfax County for its 2023 INCspire BizMaker Grant Program through Friday, March 31. The BizMaker Grant Program was created in 2021 to promote inclusive entrepreneurship and a diversity of economic opportunities for businesses committed to job creation and revenue generation in Fairfax County. Applications will be evaluated on the

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