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Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Chamber Events!
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Real Estate Education Series
Sponsored by SunTrust Mortgage
Topic: Writing Contracts that Win -- Your Guide to Multiple Offer Situations and the Escalation Addendum
Special Guest Speaker: Delegate Barbara Comstock
As always, a delicious lunch will be provided by Season 52!
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1616 Anderson Road
McLean, VA
Chamber members $10
Future members $15
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May 9, 2013
May Chamber Breakfast -- The Education Awards Breakfast
Sponsored by Middleburg Bank
(See right-hand column for additional details)  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
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May 15, 2013
It's 5:30 Somewhere--Promoting Your Business After Hours
Join us on for our monthly after-hours mixer. This month's mixer will be hosted by Chesterbrook Residences. Join us for networking, food, and drinks--don't forget your business cards! 5:30 until 7:30 pm
Chesterbrook Residences 2030 Westmoreland Street Falls Church, Virginia 22043
Chamber members FREE Future members $10
Register Now
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May 16, 2013
Access Compounding Pharmacy Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Please join Access Compounding Pharmacy for their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. The event will include a ribbon cutting and tour of the pharmacy, followed by a reception with drinks and food.
5:00 until 7:00 pm
Access Compounding Pharmacy 1450 Emerson Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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May 18, 2013
McLean Day 
The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce will be at booth #41. We will handing out our reusable Chamber bags with our advertisers' names on them until they are gone--stop by and get yours! Chamber members can bring materials to the booth to hand out at McLean Day.
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Small Business Education Series
Presented by Burke & Herbert Bank
Topic: How to Win Business with the Government
Presented by Jim McCarthy, Owner & Technical Director of Key Solutions, Inc. Mr. McCarthy is an expert in the field of government contracting, and has a great depth of knowledge for advising attendees on specific tactics on how to win business with the government.
 7:30 until 9:00 am Burke & Herbert Bank McLean Branch
6705 Whittier Avenue
McLean, VA
$10 Chamber members
$15 Future members
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June 11, 2013
Non-Profit Education Series Sponsored by Cardinal Bank
 7:30 until 9:30 am Microsoft Office Store Tysons Corner Center 1961 Chain Bridge Rd . Tysons Corner, VA 22102 (703) 336-8480
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Join us on the greens for a great day of networking and golf!
Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Business Alliance Golf Classic
July 8, 2013
River Creek CLub
43800 Olympic Blvd.
Leesburg, VA
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*Safe Community Coalition -- Stress Less, Laugh More!
Safe Community Coalition will be holding "Stress Less/Laugh More" Activities at Langley High School, McLean High School and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology through May 4, 2013. For more information, visit their website.
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*THE MCLEAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CALLS FOR PROPOSALS
The McLean Community Foundation has issued a call for proposals for support to organizations that contribute to the quality of life of the greater McLean Community.
PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 1, 2013
Prospective applicants should consult the McLean Community Foundation web site for details of the application process. mcleancommunityfoundation.org
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*Exporting 101: Financing Options for Small Businesses
Monday, May 6, 2013
7:30 am until 12:00 noon
SunTrust Bank
1445 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005 With an introduction from the U.S. Small Business Administration's Washington Metropolitan Area District Office's Associate Director for Economic Development Nicole Porter, the event will focus on public and private sources of working capital, export financing, and financial risk protection available for small businesses. A panel discussion will be followed by breakout sessions on trade finance, one-on-one trade counseling, and business networking. There is no cost to attend this event. Click here to register. For more information, contact Ian Oliver at ian.oliver@verizon.net. _____________________________ *HBC CCC Fundraiser to Support LiftMeUp!
A fundraiser for LiftMeUp! has been announced by HBC Realty Group's (Keller Williams Realty) Community Charity Champions. Come to dinner on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm at Pulcinella Italian Host in McLean to support LiftMeUp! Enjoy dinner and know that appoximately 70% of the proceeds from food and drink will go to the charity, as long as the diner brings the flyer for the event. Just don't forget your flyer!Tuesday, May 14, 2013
5:00 until 8:00 pm
Pulcinella Italian Host
6852 Old Dominion Dr.
McLean, VA 22101
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The Charles Wesley United Methodist Church Annual Church Yard Sale
(Rain or shine; held inside)
Saturday, May 11, 2013  9:00 am until 3:00 pm Charles Wesley United Methodist Church 6817 Dean Drive
Description: Church-family yard sale, multiple families represented. Large selection of items ranging from household items to electronics, books, pictures, furniture, glassware, children's items, and jewelry. Come early to see best selection! No clothes or automotive equipment, treasures galore. Hot dog lunch will be served mid-day.
Sponsored by the United Methodist Men of Charles Wesley United Methodist Church
For more information, please visit:
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*Elysee 360 Concierge Med Spa Grand Opening/Open House
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.
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*McLean Project for the Arts Spring BenefitThursday, May 16, 2013
7:00 until 9:00 pm
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June 6
Do More 24
"Do More 24 is coming up June 6!" Formerly "Give to the Max", "Do More" is a chance to raise millions for area charities through a massive regional online fundraising competition. On that day all of us will be will be asked to donate to your charity of choice as a way to maximize impact. What's more, we can watch the results of everyone's donations in real time... Find out more at http://domore24.org/
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Chamber to Honor Local Students and Educators at May 9 Education Awards Breakfast
The Greater McLean Chamber will honor students, staff and educators from McLean High School and Langley High School at its annual Education Awards Breakfast on May 9, 2013 from 7:30 until 9:00 am. The breakfast will be held at J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood (6930 Old Dominion Drive, McLean) beginning at 7:30 am.
McLean High School Award winners include:
- Employee of the Year: Christine Spaulding
- Student of the Year: Ayesha Faisal
- Teacher of the Year: Claire Silva
Langley High School recipients include:
- Employee of the Year: Norma Jamsheed
- Student of the Year: Jackie Ryan
- Teacher of the Year: Jennifer Bonafide
"The McLean Chamber is delighted to host this awards ceremony and celebrate the remarkable dedication and accomplishments of this year's award winners," said Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce President Marcia Twomey. "We look forward to spending the morning honoring these outstanding students and staff."
The Education Awards Breakfast is sponsored by Middleburg Bank.
The cost to attend this event is $20 for Chamber members and $25 for future members. (At the door, add $5). For more information or to register, click here, or call (703) 356-5424.
We hope many of you are able to join us for this inspiring event!
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On May 17, 2013 the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce will be participating in and supporting Bike to Work Day. The Chamber, along with our partners, will begin placing shiny new bike racks all around town to help encourage participation in the biking movement. (Bike rack installation will be completed later in the year.) Additional details to follow. To learn more about this initiative, visit the Bike to Work Metro DC website. |
Calling all Non-Profits: Consolidated Community Funding Pool Reminder
Calling all area non-profits! Don't forget to review  the Consolidated Community Funding Pool information and the program's RFP process to see if your organization is eligible. Eligible applicants are 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt organizations or the cooperating jurisdictions of the City of Fairfax and Towns of Clifton, Herndon and Vienna.
The Consolidated Community Funding Pool (CCFP) funds projects that provide for: - Human services
- Affordable housing development administration and construction
- Acquisition and/or rehabilitation of affordable housing in Fairfax County
The next opportunity to apply for funding will be in the fall of 2013.
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...did you know that Chamber members save more than $350 a year on the price of tickets alone? Don't delay--join or renew now!
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PRS Named One of the United States' "50 Best Nonprofits to Work For!"*
Congratulations to PRS on being named one of the United States' "50 Best Nonprofits to Work For" for the third year running! Read more here.
_______________________ Congratulations to the 55 Longfellow Middle School students who were accepted to the prestigious and competitive Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Read more from the McLean Patch here. _______________________Congratul ations to Cassaday & Company on being named one of the Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal! Congratulations to Betty Moore Sandler, who was recognized as a Top Attorney by the Washington Post Magazine! |
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The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present this video created and produced by Chamber Member Kari Cannistraro of Videomagic. Showcasing our February 2013 Board of Directors Installation and Winter Gala the first of several videos Kari will be shooting for the Chamber. Take a few moments to check it out. You'll see quite a few familiar faces--maybe even your own! Also, make sure to look for Kari at future Chamber events!
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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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"We are put on this planet only once, and to limit ourselves
to the familiar is a crime
against our minds."
~Roger Ebert
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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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 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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