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Partnership
Welcomes New Members
The Bernstein Companies
Through its Consortium funds, The Bernstein
Companies has purchased, developed and repositioned over 3 million square feet
of commercial real estate in a variety of projects- ranging from office
buildings to hotels. Based in Washington, D.C.,
The Bernstein Companies has over 70 years of real estate development and
investment expertise throughout the mid-Atlantic. The firm is focused on
developing, re-positioning, purchasing and establishing joint ventures in
commercial real estate transactions typically requiring $5 to $25 million of
equity.
Kelly Kelly & Company
Kelly Kelly & Company's goal is to help clients be successful in their endeavors through their core competencies in financial and tax matters. Based in Tysons Corner, VA, the company provides tax and accounting services to closely held businesses and non-profit organizations. Kelly Kelly & Co. also offers tax planning, audited financial reports, and QuickBooks consulting and set up.
Member Announcements
Marymount's
26th Street
Project and Capital
Campaign Moving
Forward
 Marymount University's 26th Street project - located
at the intersection of 26th
Street, Old
Dominion Drive, and Yorktown Boulevard in north Arlington -
is moving ahead on schedule. The project includes an academic building focused
on the sciences and health sciences, a residence hall with suite-style housing
for 239 students, and four levels of underground parking. Construction began
this spring, and the new facilities are slated to open in fall 2010.
The 26th Street
project is the cornerstone of Marymount's comprehensive Campaign for Excellence and Distinction.
The campaign will also fund scholarships, faculty development programs, and a
Center for Mission
and Ministry.
To learn more, visit www.marymount.edu/26thstreetproject,or contact P.J.
Murphy at 703.284.3843; email patrick.murphy@marymount.edu.
Four-time Taste of Arlington® Award Winner Sangam
Restaurant Offers 10% Discount to Partnership Members
Enjoy a candlelight dinner or sumptuous buffet seven days a week at Sangam
Restaurant. Mention reading this in the Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership
e-newsletter and receive a 10% discount. VALID: 06/30/09 -08/31/09.
Sangam
Restaurant, 1211 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA
22201
Phone:
(703) 524-2728/2711; Email: edean@hotmail.com
Marvelous
Market Wine Tasting Every Saturday From 3-6 pm
Marvelous
Market
888 N. Quincy St
Arlington, VA
22203
Phone:
703.807.1940
Email:
ballston@marvelousmarket.com
Partnership to Host
Roundtable Discussions
Starting September, the Partnership will host quarterly roundtable discussions
aimed at fostering an exchange of information and enhancing collaboration among
area businesses, organizations, and property owners and managers. The quarterly
meetings will be held in March, June, September, and December. Attendees will
learn about the latest news and developments in Ballston and Virginia Square
while getting to know others who share the same interest and concerns. For more
details please contact Pamela at pkahn@ballstonvsquare.org.
Property
Managers Roundtable
Tuesday,
September 15 at 12:00 pm
Retail/Restaurant/Parking
Lot Roundtable
Wednesday,
September 16 at 12:00pm
Industry
Partners Roundtable
Thursday,
September 17 at 12:00pm
Board of
Directors Meetings
Effective this September, the Board of Directors meetings will be held quarterly.
The next meeting is September 10 at 4:00 pm. Meeting location will be announced in
August's newsletter.
Ballston-Virginia Square Buzz Goes Green
The Ballston-Virginia Square Buzz has become a quarterly online E-Buzz.
Like to write? We are seeking contributing writers who will help us
capture Ballston's "live, work, shop, dine, and play" urban village
life style in the redesigned Buzz. If interested, email news@ballstonvasquare.org or call us at 703.528.3527.
Big thanks
to our long time advertisers! Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
The new E-Buzz will continue to offer advertising opportunities with lower
rates. Details will be available soon.
E-Newsletter Sign Up
Now Available
To
increase customer traffic and better promote the Ballston-Virginia Square
Partnership's member businesses, we have expanded our reach to the larger
community. Please encourage your friends, family, co-workers, and staff to sign
up for the free e-newsletter on our website at www.ballstonvasquare.org, so they
can receive the latest news and information about events, activities and
developments in Ballston and Virginia
Square.
Become a Facebook Fan and Follow Us on
Twitter
We
are taking advantage of the new features offered by Facebook by migrating the Ballston-Virginia
Square Partnership from a group to a Fan page. Thanks to those who have become
a fan of our Facebook page. For those who have not done so yet, the fun is just
one click away: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ballston-Virginia-Square-Partnership/128619600504#.
Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ballstonbuzz.
Ballston Farmers
Market Features Exquisite Hand Grown Chocolate
 Fridays (no market July 3rd)
11:00
am - 3:00 pm
Welburn Square (N.
9th and N. Stuart Streets)
across from the Ballston Metro station
How
can you hand grow chocolate? Turns out chef Robert Ludlow of Fleurir Hand Grown Chocolate has a way to do just that and do it beautifully. Combining classic
chocolate making techniques with a contemporary design, the chocolate is made
of the finest locally sourced ingredients coupled with artisan techniques to offer
an exciting, refreshing, and contemporary taste. Stop by the market and
see/taste first hand the artisanal creations by Fleurir. While you are there,
shop for farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, all natural meats, cut flowers and
herbs, gourmet baked goods and more!
Loving
the Ballston Farmers Market? Vote for us in the "Love Your Farmers
Market" contest sponsored by Local Harvest and Care2, both of
which are leading players in promoting healthy eats and lifestyles. Simply
click here and
write about what you like about the Ballston Farmers Market. Receiving a vote
registers our market for the weekly $250 prize drawings, and receiving a lot of
votes will give us the chance to win the top prize of $5,000 to make the market
even better!
NOTE: Our literature display at each
market needs a refill of new materials. As part of the member benefits, we
display our members' materials at all our events. Due to space limitation,
please limit your materials to 50 copies.
Mail
to:
Ballston-Virginia Square
Partnership
Attn:
Farmers Market
2807 N. Glebe Rd
Suite 515
Arlington, VA
22207
Ballston Arts &
Crafts Market July 11th - A Jewelry Celebration!
 Saturday,
July 11
10:00am-4:00pm
Welburn Square (N.
9th and N. Stuart Streets) across from the Ballston Metro station
Over
15 jewelers will be showcase their amazing designs, from the elegant beaded
masterpieces of Hope Augustini to the colorful glass and sterling rings and
pendants of Torpedo Factory's own, Poppi. Other unique, hand-crafted pieces
include earthy ceramics by Eoff Street Studios, urban gear by One vs. Many,
whimsical illustrations by Laughing Moon Artworks and retro fashions by
Jen-A-Fusion. Plus, live music by Tabletop Poets from noon - 2:00pm.
Calendar of Events
For full calendar of Partnership Events and Area Events, click here.
If you wish to post your events on our website, send complete information to news@ballstonvasquare.org.
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About Ballston - Virginia Square Partnership
The Partnership, founded in 1985, is a public-private organization of property
owners, developers, businesses, educational institutions, non-profits,
residents, condominium and civic associations. Our mission is to promote and
enhance Ballston-VA Square as a desirable place to live, work, learn, dine, shop
and play.
Ballston - Virginia Square Partnership
2807 N. Glebe Road - Suite 515
Arlington, VA 22207
703.528.3527
www.ballstonvasquare.org
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