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Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Chamber Events!
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April 11, 2013
April Chamber Breakfast
Sponsored by Middleburg Bank 
7:30 until 9:00 am
J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood
6930 Old Dominion Drive
McLean, VA
703.893.1034
Chamber members $20
Future members $25
At the door, add $5
Non-Profit Spotlight: Chesterbrook Residence
More Information
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April 11, 2013
Real Estate Education Series
Sponsored by SunTrust  Mortgage
Sponsored by SunTrust Mortgage, the Real Estate Education Series examine issues of interest to those in the real estate market. The series also offers attendees the opportunity to finish all their CEU's for the entire year.
The topic of the April meeting will be "Fair Housing", in honor of Fair Housing Month. Our guest speaker will be Barbara Comstock.
11:00 am until 1:00 pm
Lunch provided by Seasons 52
TeqCorner
1616 Anderson Road
McLean, VA
Per session fee:
Chamber members $15
Future members $20
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April 25, 2013 
Small Business Education Series
Sponsored by Burke & Herbert Bank
Topic: Healthcare Partners: Small Business Administration, Constant Contact, Washington Business Journal and Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce.
7:30 until 9:00 am
Burke & Herbert Bank McLean Branch6705 Whittier AvenueMcLean, VAChamber members $10;
Future members $15 More Information Register Now
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April 29, 2013
It's 5:00 Somewhere--Promoting Your Business After Hours
This month's mixer will be hosted by Staybridge Suites McLean. Join us for networking, food, and drinks--don't forget your business cards!
7:30 pm
Staybridge Suites McLean
6845 Old Dominion Drive
McLean, VA
Chamber Members FREE
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" The respect of those you respect is worth more than the applause of the multitude. "
- Arnold Glasow
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*The Coachable Leader, presented by Peter J. Dean, Ph.D.
Join us for a breakfast seminar that reveals new leadership essentials! Presented by Dr. Peter Dean, President of Leaders By Design, The Coachable Leader seminar provides executives with an easy-to-use framework for balancing management practice with the art of leadership.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
8:00 until 10:30 am
The Army and Navy Club on Farragut Square 901 Seventeenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20006
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*MCCP Foundation celebrates milestone of $1 million worth of medical and dental care provided to uninsured children in Fairfax County at their annual gala.
The Medical Care for Children Partnership (MCCP) Foundation is proud to announce that it has provided over $1 million of medical and dental care to Fairfax County's children in low income, uninsured families. MCCP Foundation will be marking this milestone at their annual Dress Up with Grow-Ups Gala on April 6, 2013. The MC will be Charles Mann, former Redskin, three-time Super Bowl champion, businessman and philanthropist.
The gala will be held at The Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel located on George Mason University's campus. Welcoming remarks will be presented by Dr. Ángel Cabrera, President of GMU.
For more information, click here.
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*HBC CCC Fundraiser to Support Kent Gardens PTA
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 5:00 until 8:00 pm Pulcinella Italian Host 6852 Old Dominion Dr. McLean, VA 22101 More Information__________________________
Color Wheel Gallery 65 invites you to the AEA Jewelry collection preview & shopping soiree. Thursday, April 18, 2013 6:00 until 8:00 pm Gallery 65 1374 Chain Bridge Road More Information____________________________*Elysee 360 Concierge Med Spa Grand Opening/Open House Thursday, May 16, 2013 6:00 until 9:00 pm Elysee 360 Concierge Med Spa 6858 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA 22101 The first 200 guests who are arriving by 7:00PM will receive a gift bag with gift cards from local companies.More Information
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*MCLEAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $18,000 IN NEW GRANT AWARDS*
At its late February meeting The Mclean Community Foundation awarded grants to six organizations that serve the greater McLean community.
A substantial portion of the support took the form of challenge grants designed to leverage the Foundation's resources and to encourage other donors to participate in the projects.
The grantees are:
- Falls Church-Mclean Children's Center, $3, 500 (challenge);
- Traveling Players Ensemble, $5000 (challenge);
- Alternative House, $1,800,
- Specially Adapted Resource Clubs -"SPARC", $3,760;
- McLean Orchestra, $2,500; and
- Share, Incorporated, $1,695.
The Foundation is seeking proposals that build the infrastructures and capacity of community organizations. Information on the application process is available on the MCF website.
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 About the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce
The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce enhances the local business community by giving professionals an opportunity to get connected. Founded nearly fifty years ago, originally as a Business and Professionals Association, the Chamber has evolved into a substantial organization ranked as one of the top 20 Chambers in the Metropolitan Region. For more information about the Chamber, please call 703-356-5424, email info@mcleanchamber.org, or visit our website at www.mcleanchamber.org.
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Planning for Women's Leadership Forum Underway!
The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce will hold its
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The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce is excited to build on the success of last year's event!
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third annual Women's Leadership Forum on May 23, 2013. Equal parts education and inspiration, the event will feature speakers and workshops throughout the day. The event will once again take place at Capital One Bank Headquarters, 1680 Capital One Drive, McLean.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are currently available. Call (703) 356-5424 for additional information, or click here.
We hope many of you are able to join us for this inspiring event!
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WE WANT YOU!
Members Wanted! Established Chamber seeks forward-thinking individuals to join our team of dedicated, active professionals. You need US to help promote and grow your business. We need YOU to further develop a vital, thriving business
community in the McLean, Tysons Corner and Great Falls. All Welcome. Will train!
Call (703) 356-5424
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Eight Dranesville Small District 1A Residents Qualify to Run for a Seat on McLean Community Center's 2013-2014 Governing Board
Three adult, two teen positions available
Eight McLean tax district residents have qualified to run for seats on the McLean Community Center's 2013-2014 Governing Board. The board sets policy and provides general oversight for facilities and programs of the Center, including the Robert Ames Alden Theatre and the Old Firehouse Teen Center. The Center is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
Residents of Dranesville Small District 1A are eligible to vote during the election. Voting for Governing Board members will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the McLean Day festival at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Rd. Residents also may vote by absentee ballot from Monday, April 8, through Wednesday, May 15.
Three adult positions and two youth positions are open this year. The adult candidates who receive the three-highest vote counts will serve three-year (3) terms. Youth candidates, one from the McLean High School boundary area and one from the Langley High School boundary area, serve one-year (1) terms. Youth candidates do not have to attend these schools to serve on the board. For more information on the MCC Governing Board Election, call the Center at 703-790-0123/TTY: 711 or click here.
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High School Seniors: Don't Forget the College Access Fairfax Scholarships
If you're a high school senior, don't forget to check out the scholarships administered by College Access Fairfax for students, with varying eligiblity requirements for each scholarship. The deadine is April 12, and you can apply online! You can view all of the scholarship information (including the online application) by clicking here.
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The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Welcomes the Following
New Members!
Help us welcome our newest Chamber members! Please look for the New Member Ribbon on name tags at upcoming Chamber events. Also, keep your eye peeled for the 2013 Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Member Directory, arriving in your mailbox soon!
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Contact: Marilyn Adams
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Chamber Committee Meetings
Please contact the Chamber member below if you are interested in volunteering for any of the following Chamber committees:
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2013 SPONSORS
Chairman's Circle
Executive Circle
Director's Circle
Leadership Circle
Media Partners
Technology Partner
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