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FEATURED EVENTS Virtual Realty Tour and Best of Reston
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Entrepreneur's Extra: INC.spire Partners with Small Business Majority
The INC.spire Education Foundation, a 501 (c)3 subsidiary of the Chamber, has recently added the Small Business Majority as one of its working partners. SBM is an advocacy group founded and run by small business owners to focus on solving the biggest problems facing small businesses today. They actively engage small business owners and policymakers in support of solutions that promote small business growth and drive a strong economy. SMB advocates for policies that create jobs and maximize business opportunities and cost savings in healthcare reform, clean energy, access to capital and other areas. INC.spire looks forward to partnering with SBM in our work to grow local businesses.
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Join Our New Government Contracting Group on LinkedIn If you are doing business with the federal government, looking to do business or would like to network with folks that do either, then you need to join our newly-formed Government Contracting group on LinkedIn. This space is designed for you to share resources and news on government contracting in the Washington D.C. - metro region. Get all of the details on our upcoming Northern B2G (Business-to-Government) Matchmaking Conference on June 6, 2013. >>Join the group now!
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Chairman's Corner: What Makes Reston Unique News and notes from C. Michael Ferraro of TRAINING SOLUTIONS, Inc., 2012-2013 Chamber Board Chairman
As we move into spring (and hopefully warmer temps!), the Chamber has a full plate of activities and events in April. This month, I would like to highlight some of the things that make both Reston and the Greater Reston Chamber unique and different than other communities in our region. we have a strong economic base in Reston. Most people will say that business is good in Reston, and companies for the most part are surviving the economic downturns over the past few years. >>Read the full article
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APRIL COMMITTEE AND LEADSHARE MEETINGS
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Community Engagement Committee
April 2
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Ambassador Committee April 17
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Business Education CommitteeApril 5
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Communications Committee April 17
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Tuesday LeadShare April 9
| INC.spire Board of Directors April 17
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Resourceful Women of Reston April 9
| Chamber Board of Directors April 18
| Restaurant & Hospitality Committee April 10
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Taste of Reston Committee
April 18
| Wednesday LeadShare April 10
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First Responders Committee
April 22
| Executive Committee April 11
| Tuesday LeadShare April 23
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Public Policy Committee
April 12
| Wednesday LeadShare April 24
| Membership Committee April 16
| Government Contracting Committee April 30
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Members Making News
Check out the below updates from our member companies. Have news to share? Email us and we will feature it in our next monthly newsletter! Learn how to post your events, make new connections, create coupons and more by viewing our Website Tutorials.
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Bite Me Cancer is hosting a number of upcoming events, including their "Take A Swing at Cancer" golf tournament on June 9, 2013
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The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority selected Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications Inc. to run its new Boston marketing efforts and work with New England companies considering expansion to the Washington, D.C. , area.
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The Future Fund, a giving circle for young philanthropists operated by the Northern Virginia Community Foundation, is hosting its Back to the Future Fund gala on May 3, 2013
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George Mason University Economics professor Dr. Steven Fuller released a report stating that the sequester's impact will not be as severe as previously predicted
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Il Fornaio Reston is offering a special discount exclusively for Reston Chamber members throughout the month of April - enjoy 20% off of your lunch between 11:00am - 4:00pm
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The Initiative for Public Art - Reston (IPAR) presents its Public Art and Speaker Series in partnership with Reston Community Center - check out the latest programming on April 9, 2013
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Herndon - Reston FISH presents its annual FISH Fling Gala and Fundraiser on April 20, 2013
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John Marshall Bank, Cardinal Financial and Eagle Bank were listed among the Greater Washington institutions to make SNL Financial LC's ranking of the country's top performing community banks.
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Leadership Fairfax is now accepting applications for its Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) and Signature Leadership Program (LFI), and is also hosting its 25th Anniversary Gala on May 2, 2013.
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Marymount University's Reston Center is hosting a "Thought Leader Series" featuring Mary Agee, CEO of Northern Virginia Family Service, on April 5, 2013.
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Tailored Living Featuring PremereGarage of Northern Virginia is pleased to announce they are the recipient of the Single Territory 2013 Franchise of the Year award
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Veris Consulting announced the results of a joint study on the Nonprofit Financial Outlook for 2013, performed with Brittenford Systems, a technology systems firm for nonprofits
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Queenb Creative received a 2012 All Star Award from Constant Contact for ranking among the company's top 10% of the company's international customer base >>Read more
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Congrats to the following Chamber members named among the Washington Business Journal's 2013 Best Places to Work: Avison Young, Inc; Baker Tilley Virchow Krause LLP; Cassidy Turley; Cooley LLP; CST Group, CPAs, PC; Fox, Joss & Yankee, LLC; John Marshall Bank; Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.; Studley, Inc.; The Bozzuto Group; Virginia Spine Institute.
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-Academy of Christian Education
-CMIT Solutions of Dulles
-Design Matters, PC
-Diplomat Travel Services
-ERA Teachers, Inc.
-Hidden Creek Country Club
-Lansdowne Resort | The Golf Club at Lansdowne
-Life Time Athletic
-ORConsulting Inc.
-Rostami Oculo-Facial Plastic Consultants, LLC
-Toye Consulting, LLC
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CHECK OUT PICS OF OUR MEMBERS AT...
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April New & Prospective Member Orientation
Sponsored by Washington Business Journal and Atrium Catering & Design
April 3
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