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August 2009
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| DARPA Relocating to Founders Square
USGSA signs lease with The Shooshan Company
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The United States General Services Administration has signed a lease to relocate the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to The Shooshan Company's Founders Square development. The 13-story building, under construction, 675 N. Randolph St., will be the first building in Arlington to meet the Department of Defense's new Minimum Anti-Terrorism Standards for Buildings. Some requirements of the Department of Defenses' Minimum Anti-Terrorism Standards for Buildings include force protection, an 82' standoff distance and controlled parking. "We feel extremely fortunate, especially with this difficult economy," said John Shooshan, chairman of The Shooshan Company. "To be able to play a role in this collaborative effort with Arlington County, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the federal government to retain such a prestigious and important organization as DARPA for both our local economy an national security." For further details on The Shooshan Company's Founders Square development, click HERE. |
| Supporting Local Foods and Recipes
Governor Tim Kaine announces Farmers Market Week |
There has never been a better time to visit the Ballston Farmers Market and show your support for local farmers. Not only has Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced Aug. 2 - 8 as Farmers Market Week in Virginia, but the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hosting a local recipe contest. The Eat Local Recipe Contest asks participants to submit original recipes used to prepare their favorite locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry and dairy products. Simply submit your original recipe along with a photo of the completed dish for a chance to win either the Virginia Grown or Virginia's Finest prize packages. For more information on entering the contest and its details, visit HERE or email EatLocalVa@vdacs.virginia.gov.
Governor Tim Kaine's chef, Jason Babson, the governor and First Lady
Anne Holton show off a recipe made up of local Virginia ingredients |
| Melting Pot Events
Magic Hat Beer Event & Girls' Night Out |
Magic Hat Beer Dinner 
The Melting Pot of Arlington is offering its annual Magic Hat Beer Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. Magic Hat fans will be hard pressed to miss out on the event as it will include a four course beer and fondue dinner hosted by Magic Hat Brewery and Melting Pot MVPs.
Please call 703.243.4490 to make a reservation with a manager as seating is limited.
Girls' Night Out
For ladies who are looking to dip into something different, The Melting Pot of Arlington also hosts a Girls' Night Out every second Tuesday of each month. A four-course dinner and drink specials are featured. The next event will be held on Aug. 11 Reservations are requested.
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| Mix & Mingle
BVSP Host Networking Event for Members and Guests |
Get to know who has been working next door or down the street from you. The BVSP is hosting its first Mix & Mingle at Chevy's Fresh Mex (in Ballston Common Mall) on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy $3 appetizer specials, domestic beers, house wines and frozen margaritas. We look forward to seeing you there.
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| Ballston Biz
Roundtable Discussions for Partnership Members
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The Ballston Virginia Square Partnership will host its first set of quarterly roundtable discussions this September. These roundtable discussions are designed to foster exchanges and collaborations of ideas between area businesses, organizations, property owners and managers. Attendees will be informed of the most up-to-date news and developments impacting the Ballston and Virginia Square areas while simultaneously given the opportunity to network with one another.
Those interested are encouraged to RSVP to Executive Director Pamela Kahn by Friday, Sept. 11 to her e-mail PKahn@BallstonVaSquare.org.
Property Managers Roundtable Tuesday, September 15 at 12:00 pm Retail/Restaurant/Parking Lot RoundtableWednesday, September 16 at 12:00pmIndustry Partners RoundtableThursday, September 17 at 12:00pm
Board of Directors Meeting
Effective this September, the Board of Directors meetings are being held quarterly. The next meeting is September 10 at 4:00 p.m. at The Shooshan Company, 4075 Wilson Blvd., Suite 440.
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| ShopArlington Cards Available Soon |
 Now its even easier to shop local. Shop Arlington with the new ShopArlington Savings Card. The card is free to all participants and it offers exclusive savings from select Arlington merchants. Simply present the ShopArlington savings card at any participating merchant (just look for the ShopArlington logo in their window) to start saving.
Participation is open to all Arlington merchants. Participating merchants who are members of one of the Partnerships (Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership, Clarendon Alliance, CPRO or Rosslyn Renaissance) will have their logo featured on the ShopArlington specials page You can see all the ShopArlington Savings Card specials by clicking on "Save Big Bucks" for a list of all the great specials or sign up as a participating merchant at www.shoparlington.org. |
| Ballston Science and Technology Alliance
The top ten things Ballston should know about climate change
Join the Ballston Science and Technology Alliance at Cafe Scientifique the first Tuesday of every month to learn about ways to make science more accountable in Arlington. Each meeting beings at 6:15 at The Front Page. Attendees are encouraged to show up at 5:30 to sign up for table service and socialize. The Front Page offers special half-prized burgers for all who participate.
The BSTA will be hosting Director of GMU's Center for Climate Change Communication, Ed Maibach on Aug. 25 to discuss ways to tackle the problems of climate change. Discussion of "Climate Change Communication 2.0" will begin at 4:30 in room 110 of the National Science Foundation (4201 Wilson Blvd). Parking available under the NSF building.
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Virginia Hospital Center's Family Fun Day
Save the Date: Sept. 26, 12 - 4 pm
With health and safety information, health screenings, nutrition, entertainment, exercise demonstrations, performances, healthy foods, and more, Family Fun Day will educate and entertain the whole family.
This event, which will be held at The Virginia Hospital Center Healing Garden, will have 42 booth spaces and three stages. |
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The Ballston - Virginia Square 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 economic development and enhance Ballston-VA Square as desirable places to work, learn, dine, shop and play.
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