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Ways for You, Your Family,
and Your Business to Give Back to Your Community
A Special Edition of the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Newsletter presented in partnership
with Cardinal Bank
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The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce is Going Green!
In an effort to reduce both our carbon footprint and our printing costs, the Chamber is implementing eco-friendly measures.
If you would like to continue receiving a hard copy of the monthly calendar, please email Marie at mstinger@mcleanchamber.org.
We thank you in advance for your support of this important planet-friendly initiative!
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Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Chamber Events!
Not a Chamber member? Join today! Become a Chamber member while registering and enjoy immediate savings.
Please Note: Our Real Estate Education Series will not meet in August. Sessions will resume in September.
August 28, 2013It's 5:30 Somewhere--Promoting Your Business After HoursJoin us for our monthly after-hours mixer. "Promoting Your Business After Hours" is a great opportunity to make new connections, reconnect with friends and colleagues, and support the important work of the McLean Chamber. We hope you'll join us for drinks, appetizers, and networking. Don't forget your business cards! 5:30 until 7:30 pm
EKKO Title of McLean
6824 Elm Street Suite 100
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 821-3556
Chamber members FREE
Future members $20
September 2, 2013 -- Labor Day
Chamber Offices Closed. We hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday weekend!
September 10, 2013
HBC CCC Fundraiser to Support SHARE, Inc.
HBC Realty Group's (Keller Williams Realty) Community Charity Champions will host a fundraiser for SHARE, Inc. Come to dinner on Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 from 5 to 8pm at Pulcinella Italian Host in McLean to support SHARE, Inc. Enjoy dinner and know that approximately 70% of the proceeds from food and drink will go to the charity, as long as the diner brings the flyer for the event. Contact HBC Realty Group at 703-734-0192 or visit www.HBCRealtyGroup.com to receive a flyer, or click here.
5:00 until 8:00 pm
Pulcinella Italian Host
6852 Old Dominion Dr.
McLean, VA 22101
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September 12, 2013
Good Morning McLean! September Chamber Breakfast
Sponsored by Middleburg Bank
Join us at J. Gilbert's for our September Chamber Breakfast, sponsored by Middleburg Bank. Our speaker this month will be Jay Garant, Coordinator, Business and Community Partnerships at Fairfax County Public Schools. Mr. Garant's presentation will consist of 3 parts: - Gone Fishing: A colorful and fun way of explaining the relationship between the Coordinator for Business and Community Partnership and the community through metaphor.
- Automation IN - Automation OUT: Changes since 2007 in Business and Community Partnership.
- Call to Action: So many options, so little time. A look at ways you can give and get involved.
 7:30 until 9:00 am J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks
and Seafood
6930 Old Dominion Drive
McLean, VA
Chamber members $20
Future members $30
At the door, add $5
September 17, 2013
Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Seventh Annual Non-Profit Forum
"Turning Uncertainty Into Success."
The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Seventh Annual Non-Profit Forum will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Gannett Worldwide Headquarters.
7:30 am -- Exhibitors arrive 8:00 am -- Attendees arrive 8:30 am -- Program Begins
Gannett Worldwide Headquarters 7950 Jones Branch Drive McLean, VA 22107 More Information
September 18, 2013
Real Estate Education Series
Sponsored by SunTrust Mortgage
Topic: Ethics
11:00 am until 1:00 pm
Lunch provided by Seasons 52
Chamber members $10
September 19, 2013
Small Business Education Series
Presented by Burke & Herbert Bank
Topic: Disaster Preparedness
Burke & Herbert Bank McLean Branch 6705 Whittier Avenue McLean, VA
Chamber members $10
September 25, 2013
It's 5:30 Somewhere--Promoting Your Business After Hours
5:30 until 7:30 pm
Bank of Georgetown
1420-A Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22101
Chamber members NO COST
Future members $20
More Information
Register Now
September 26, 2013
McLean Orchestra Instrumental to Business Mixer
We are thrilled to announce the McLean Orchestra's next business mixer - Instrumental to Business (i2B)!
Instrumental to Business (i2B) co-presenters for this event include the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Fairfax. Tickets are $38 for those who pre-register and $45 at the door. Each attendee will receive complimentary appetizers and two drink tickets.
Enjoy live music performed by McLean Orchestra musicians, win fun prizes (including an ensemble for your next business event!), make new business contacts and mingle with Northern Virginia's business elite.
5:30 until 8:00 pm
The Tower CLub
8000 Towers Crescent Dr
#1700
Vienna, VA
Tickets are $38 for those who pre-register and $45 at the door. Each attendee will receive complimentary appetizers and two drink tickets.
More Information
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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. Our governing Board is comprised of 18 diverse business leaders. 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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7th Annual Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Forum
Turning Uncertainty Into Success!
The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce is excited to
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Network for Good CEO Bill Strathmann will deliver the keynote speech at the Non-Profit Forum
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announce that our seventh annual Non-Profit Forum will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Gannett Worldwide Headquarters. The theme of this year's forum is "Turning Uncertainty Into Success."
This year, we are excited to welcome Bill Strathmann, CEO at Network for Good, as our keynote speaker.
Bill Strathmann is Network for Good's CEO and is a member of its Board of Directors. He is a social entrepreneur, who throughout his career has traversed sectors, bringing good business practices to corporations and nonprofits alike.
Bill came to Network for Good from BearingPoint, where he provided strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions consulting to corporations and nonprofit organizations across the nation.
Throughout his career, Bill has been an influential speaker on the topics of philanthropy, the role of technology in fundraising, corporate social responsibility, strategic planning, performance management and mergers and acquisitions. Bill is a co-author featured in the book, People to People Fundraising - Social Networking and Web 2.0 for Charities. Bill is a current board member and the former Chairman of The Social Enterprise Alliance and has served on multiple other nonprofit boards and advisory committees.
In addition to Mr. Strathmann's engaging talk, the afternoon will include:
- Breakout sessions, including:
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"Successful Investment Strategies," presented by Joe Brodecki, current Principal at Bernstein Global Wealth Management Group; former development officer and current board member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. -
- Panel discussions
- Exhibitor tables and booths
- Lunch
- Gift bags courtesy of M&T Bank
Registration is currently open, and a range of sponsorship opportunities remain. Register online now, or click here for more information.
We hope to see you on September 17!
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"I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions."
~Stephen Covey
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PRS Capstone Event: Shaping the Future -- A Celebration of Hope & Recovery 
PRS' capstone event of its year-long 50th anniversary celebration will take place on October 6, 2013 from 6:30 until 11:00 pm. Held at Gannett / USA Today Atrium (7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean) the evening will include fantastic music, an open bar, delicious food-stations, a champagne toast and heartwarming highlights of PRS' video history, 50 Stories of Hope and Recovery. For information about individual tickets, tables and sponsorships, please contact Meredith Hovan, (703) 531-6321.
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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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Calling All Pet Owners: Incidence of Heartworm Disease on the Rise in Virginia
The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) has released its map of predicted heartworm prevalence for this year, and Virginia pets are at high risk. The organization bases their predictions on National Weather Service data, weather trends, parasite prevalence, and statistics from veterinary clinics and animal shelters across the country. The key indicators that point to increased numbers of heartworms are anticipated above-normal temperatures and precipitation amounts, because mosquitoes thrive in wet, warm climates. While there are medications available to treat heartworm disease, they are costly, and the treatment does present some risk to the patient. Prevention is the best defense against heartworms, which also can rarely affect humans. For more information, visit Old Dominion Animal Health Center's website.
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SHARE is experiencing an Emergency Food Shortage. Please consider dropping donations of non-perishables, especially items that we are completely out of, including:
- White sugar
- Vegetable oil
- Dried beans
- White rice(2 lb. bags)
- Dried pasta
- Canned fruit
Also, non-food items that we are out off and cannot be purchased with food stamps, including:
- Toilet paper
- Diaper wipes
- Laundry soap
- Shampoo
This can be done at SHARE, located in donated space at McLean Baptist Church, 1367 Chain Bridge Road, McLean (follow the sign near the playground). SHARE is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9:30am-12pm (except holiday weekends). There is also an after-hours bin located near the entrance to SHARE.
Need more information? Contact Randy at (703) 297-7299.
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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 Cardinal Bank
At Cardinal, we recognize and appreciate the positive impact the local non-profits have in our communities. The Non-Profit Education Series is simply one way for Cardinal to be a resource and partner in helping these organizations achieve their mission. The initiative now covers all of Cardinal's geographic markets across the DC Metro region.
To find out how we may be a resource for your organization, please contact one of the following Resource Managers:
Cardinal Bank has partnered with some of the leading local NP resources to help; each of whom provided valuable information and guidance in their respective presentations. Previous presentations have included "12-Step Fundraising for Successful Organizations", presented by Chuck Birdie, President of Lead2Succeed and "Social Savvy" for NonProfits: Quick Tips and Easy Techniques to Build Brand, Bucks and Buzz!", presented by Gina Watkins of Constant Contact.
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