July 2015 Arlingtonian

THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE ARLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

VOL. LVII, NO. 7 JULY 2015

FEATURED PHOTO: State of the County with Arlington County Chair Mary Hynes

S TAT E O F T H E C O U N T Y R E V I E W

Hynes Shares Arlington's Economic & Development Status SPECIAL THANKS TO ARLINGTONIAN GRAND SPONSOR

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Calendar Chair's Message Milestone Anniversaries Members in the News Welcome New Members The Chamber Scene State of the County Review ShopChamber Chamber Scholarships Opportunity Works Corner Nonprofit Spotlight Young Entrepreneurs Academy Arlington Economic Development Small Business Roundtable Chamber Thank You

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NONPROFIT FORUM: RISK MANAGEMENT AUGUST 4 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

WETA

10TH ANNUAL SCHOLAR'S CUP SEPTEMBER 16 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

UPTON HILL REGIONAL PARK

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On June 24, 2015, the Honorable Mary Hynes, Arlington County Board Chair, delivered her address at the annual State of the County, providing attendees with an overview of the economic and development status of the County as her tenure on the Board comes to a close. The event was hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce with Supporting Partner Leadership Arlington at the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC-Crystal City.

Before a crowd of 140 business, nonprofit and civic leaders, Hynes provided the community an update of overall County conditions, achievements and progress made on the County's economic and development goals and shared the Board's plan for the future.

Mary Hynes, Chair

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO GRAND SPONSOR

Hynes discussed several key topics affecting the Arlington community, including the cancellation of Arlington’s streetcar project, which she called the hardest decision of her career. Hynes also said prioritizing economic development while keeping focus on issues like affordable housing and siting of public facilities is a key challenge for current and future Arlington leaders.

Turn to page 7 for a full recap, photos, and event sponsors.

C H A M B E R T R A V E L

Travel to China with the Chamber

15 people have already registered for the Arlington Chamber of Commerce trip to China with less than one month left to register for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For the first time ever, the trip includes departure from Washington Dulles International Airport in addition to all transportation, hotels, meals, tours, and more. From October 12-20, travelers will visit the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou, tour memorable sites, both ancient and modern, including the Great Wall of China, the 2008 Olympic venues, and the Suzhou Silk Factory, and enjoy a multitude of unforgettable experiences. Deadline to register is July 20.

For more information, call Member Services Administrator Hannah Dannenfelser at 703-525-2400. Trip itinerary is available through the Chamber.

CHAMBER AT A GLANCE

JULY AT THE CHAMBER

THE CHAMBER E X E C U T I V E C O M M I T T E E Kevin Shooshan, Chair Todd Yeatts, Chair-elect Tim Hughes, Immediate Past Chair David DeCamp, Past Chair Kate Roche, President & CEO Lindsey Rheaume, Treasurer Tina Walker, Assistant Treasurer Shannon Bailey, Vice Chair - Communications David Kinney, Vice Chair – Business Advocacy Joe Prentice, Vice Chair - Member Affairs David Isaacson, Vice Chair - Membership Development Donna Hamaker, Vice Chair – Community Engagement

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D I R E C T O R S Nyambo Anulouha, Arlington Community

Federal Credit Union Shannon Bailey, Global Thinking Lucy Bowen McCauley, Bowen McCauley Dance Jeffrey Burnham, Turner Construction Company Linda Chandler, Linden Resources, Inc. Crystal Christmas-Watson, Crystal City Marriott Charles Clohan, Dittmar Company David DeCamp, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Pinkie Dent Mayfield, Graham Holdings Amanda Fischer, Grade A Marketing Michael Foster, MTFA Architecture Angela Fox, Crystal City Business Improvement District Betsy Frantz, Leadership Arlington Dennis Gaffney, RTKL Associates, Inc. Michael Garcia, State Farm Insurance Mark Hadeed, Hadeed In Home & Office Cleaning

Services Donna Hamaker, Buck & Associates Realtors Greg Hamilton, Arlington Magazine Sean Hosty, Sean Hosty - Morgan Stanley LLC Timothy Hughes, Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. Todd Ihrig, H.D. Vest Investment Services David Isaacson, Technology Management Inc. Deborah Johnson, Dominion David Kinney, Kinco, LC Tina Leone, Ballston Business Improvement District Deborah Lipman, Metropolitan Washington Airports

Authority Michael Malone, Virginia Hospital Center Greg Mullan, George Mason Mortgage. LLC Dr. Patrick Murphy, Arlington Public Schools Barbara Nicastro, The Law Offices of Barbara E.

Nicastro Ron Novak, Segue Technologies Robb Parker, Vornado/ Charles E Smith Joe Prentice, State Department Federal Credit Union Jay Reiner, Jay E. Reiner, CPA Lindsey Rheaume, Eagle Bank Scott Ritter, United Bank Kate Roche, Arlington Chamber of Commerce James Ryerson, Marymount University Marie Schuler, Comcast Cable Communications Grace Shea, Lebanese Taverna Kevin Shooshan, The Shooshan Company John Snedden, Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling

Company Karolyn Stuver, Fluor Tina Walker, BAE Systems Patricia Williamson, WETA Tristan Wright, M&T Bank Todd Yeatts, The Boeing Company Mark Zetlin, Mercedes - Benz of Arlington

U.S. ARMY LIAISON

TO THE BOARD

COL. Michael Henderson, Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall

S T A F F Kate Roche, P resident & CEO Cassie Bate, Events & Development Director Mike Rosenow, Membership Director Meredith Smith, Communications Manager Alex Held, Membership Engagement Manager Hannah Dannenfelser, Member Services Administrator Joseph Meyer, Part-time Events Associate

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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS/ECONOMIC DEV. COMMITTEE OPEN MEETING

1 WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Chamber Board Room

INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVED

3 FRIDAY Chamber Office Closed

AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE MEETING

6 MONDAY 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Chamber Board Room

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

8 WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Chamber Board Room

SMART START

8 WEDNESDAY 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Chamber Board Room

BREAKFAST CONNECTION

9 THURSDAY 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Holiday Inn Rosslyn

STRATEGIC PLANNING TASKFORCE

10 FRIDAY 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

14 TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Chamber Board Room

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS/ECONOMIC DEV. COMMITTEE CLOSED SESSION

15 WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Chamber Board Room

BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS

16 THURSDAY 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

FVCbank

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

22 WEDNESDAY 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Arlington Career Center

COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING

29 WEDNESDAY 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Chamber Board Room

SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

29 WEDNESDAY 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Chamber Board Room

REGISTER TODAY! 703-525-2400 WWW.ARLINGTONCHAMBER.ORG This summer, the Chamber is going through a process to update the Strategic Plan. Arlington Chamber of Commerce Chair Kevin Shooshan has appointed a Strategic Planning Task Force to draft the plan, which will be presented to the Board of Directors for their consideration and adoption in the fall. Chamber Director Betsy Frantz, President & CEO of Leadership Arlington, has graciously provided her services to facilitate the process. Stay tuned for further updates later in the year.

SMART START Maximize your Chamber membership by attending this free networking seminar and information session about meeting new clients, business associates and how to utilize the benefits of Chamber membership.

8 WEDNESDAY 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Chamber Board Room 2009 14th Street, North Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22201

GRAND SPONSOR Greg Mullan -

PREMIER SPONSOR

Michael Garcia-State Farm Insurance

BREAKFAST CONNECTION Promote your business before the workday even begins! The format of the Breakfast Connection gives attendees a chance to bring their business to the table, literally. This event focuses on roundtable power networking and provides attendees the chance to exchange business cards, develop new prospects and share a 60 second commercial with each table.

9 THURSDAY 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Holiday Inn Rosslyn 1900 N. Fort Myer Dr. Arlington, VA 22209

GRAND SPONSOR

HOST SPONSOR

Northern Virginia Community College

BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS End your busy work day on a high note with delicious food and drink, mixer-style networking, and the opportunity to win great door prizes, including cash from the mounting jackpot available each month.

16 THURSDAY 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

FVCbank 2500 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201

Don’t forget to check the Chamber’s website calendar for upcoming events and schedule updates.

Fast and easy, the website allows you to register for events online and provides information on the location, time, and topic of a function.

The Value of our Nonprofit Community

2015 ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSORS

As an organization focused on the importance of business in our community and promoting economic prosperity in Arlington, so much of the Chamber’s time and effort goes toward helping your businesses succeed.

Another way to put it, maximizing profits. Of course our 700 members have varying models on how to achieve this goal, but the goal is consistent across the board with the exception of one industry, our nonprofits.

Our nonprofit members account for roughly 15% of our total membership, or about 100 members. These organizations range from large groups such as the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity, down to Bowen McCauley Dance, an organization Kevin Shooshan run by its founder Lucy Bowen McCauley, a current Chamber Board Member, with a smaller staff. There are so many to choose from and all with varying missions, but most share a common goal: to give back to our community. Be it homelessness, domestic violence, affordable housing or any other focus to better our environment, our “for-profit” members have a wide menu of options to choose from when deciding to give back a little, to those organizations who do nothing but give back every day. This speaks so well to the culture of Arlington’s business community. None of these organizations can be successful without the support from our “for-profit” members, via financial contributions, or what is sometimes the most difficult investment of all, our time.

CHAIR’S MESSAGE CORPORATE SPONSORS

CHAIR’S MESSAGE

So what’s the return? We can answer that in two ways. First of all, the business side of nonprofits is often overlooked: • Its nonprofits not “non-jobs,” these organizations provide a significant number of jobs to the market.

• These jobs help stimulate the economy by supporting housing, retail and other goods/ services.

• Like any other business, nonprofits consume third party goods and services such as IT, office supplies, utilities, etc.

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And from an ethical/moral perspective: • Provide a platform for our businesses to connect and communicate on a different level than our everyday business.

• Many businesses have staff members on the Boards of these organizations, another way of investing their own resources back into the community.

• Provides an opportunity to work on something that you’re truly passionate about, if that does not happen to be part of your “day job”.

• Volunteer Arlington Day is a great example of how working with our non-profits provides the best culture-building activities for a staff.

These members are critical to the fabric of Arlington, and what I feel truly differentiates Arlington from other jurisdictions. Arlington Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Kate Roche said it best, “a healthy community means a healthy business community,” and our non-profits play a big role in providing that healthy community. I encourage all of you to get your companies involved one way or another, and the Chamber is here to provide some options and introductions, just call.

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot. Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” -Dr. Seuss

Kevin Shooshan The Shooshan Company

The Arlingtonian (USPS 534030) is published monthly by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, 2009 14th Street North, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201. A subscription rate of $4 per Chamber representative is collected as part of annual membership dues. Periodicals postage paid at Arlington, VA. Members in the News article submissions must be emailed to communications@arlingtonchamber. org and received by the first of the month prior to the publication month (i.e. May 1 for June Arlingtonian).

Articles printed in this newsletter submitted by members represent their ideas and beliefs and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS NEW MEMBERS MILESTONES

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS B U R D E T T E ,

Burdette, Smith & Bish, LLC Named One of the DC Metro Area's "Best Places to Work" by Washington Business Journal

JULY MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S !

THIRTY YEARS

AHC, INC. TWENTY YEARS

ENDEPENDENCE CENTER OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA FIFTEEN YEARS

BUSH CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION TEN YEARS

CAPITAL MARCOM MONUMENTAL SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FIVE YEARS

MENDENHALL PROPERTIES

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS ADVERTISING MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS

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PALMPONS, LLC

Matt Dean 11350 Random Hills Rd., Suite 800 Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: (877) 422-4646 E Mail: matt@palmpons.com Web Address: www.palmpons.com Sponsor: Staff PalmPons "Snippets" are the perfect complement to any product or service and the ideal companion for any consumers shopping needs.

YOUNG MARKETING CONSULTING

Tim Young 2142 N Stafford St. #1 Arlington, VA 22207 Phone: (703) 732-0323 E Mail: tim@youngmarketingconsulting.com Web Address: www.youngmarketingconsulting.com Sponsor: Jamie Nicholas, Jamie Nicholas Printing & Graphics Young Marketing Consulting is a full-service marketing and business strategy firm that helps clients identify, reach and convert their target audience into customers.

ARCHITECTURE

ESOARC STUDIO

Amy Carter 103 West Broad Street, Suite 200 Falls Church, VA 22046 Phone: (703) 637-2380 E Mail: acarter@esoarc.com Web Address: www.esoarc.com Sponsor: Pat Williamson, WETA Esoarc is a woman-owned architecture firm that specializes in workplace interiors, retail, and restaurant design. We provide design services including space planning and construction documents.

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SMITH & BISH LLC

Burdette, Smith & Bish, LLC announced that they've recently been named one of the Washington Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area. "We are proud to have been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as a Best Place to Work in Washington," said Tom Burdette, Managing Partner at Burdette, Smith & Bish LLC. "It's the people who make our certified public accounting firm a great place to work, and I feel very fortunate to be surrounded by such talented, hard-working, collaborative professionals."

J A N E F R A N K L I N D A N C E , T E C H N O L O G Y M A N A G E M E N T , I N C . & A R L I N G T O N C O M M U N I T Y F O U N DAT I O N

Jane Franklin Dance Announces Donation of Refurbished Computers from the Technology Management Initiative of Arlington

Jane Franklin Dance announced that they received two refurbished computers and monitors through The Technology Management Initiative (TMI) of Arlington, launched by Technology Management, Inc. and the Arlington Community Foundation to help nonprofits that serve Arlington become more efficient more effective and greener by providing donations of used computers and other technological hardware.

“TMI Arlington could not be more thrilled to provide Jane Franklin Dance with the technology needs to continue to serve their clients and the Arlington community”, said David Isaacson, Founder of The TMI Initiative of Arlington. “We recognize that technology is a large expense for all nonprofits and being green can be difficult without assistance.”

“Having a reliable and consistent work space, and the technology to conduct business, is absolutely essential to our efforts. This award from TMI Arlington makes it possible to build our capacity,” said Jane Franklin, Artistic Director.

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K I N N E Y & K O R M A N , P. C .

Jerry Boykin Inducted into Virginia Trial Attorneys Hall of Fame

Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. announced that Jerry Boykin was inducted into the Virginia Trial Attorneys Hall of Fame. Jerry is a civil litigation attorney and is of counsel to the firm. He has been litigating for more than 30 years, and has participated in over 30 jury trials. The Virginia Trial Attorneys Hall of Fame was created to objectively recognize Virginia’s best trial attorneys, and attorneys are accepted based on a scoring methodology that does not take votes from other lawyers into account.

“It is always rewarding to see one of our lawyers recognized like this,” said Tim Hughes, executive managing shareholder at Bean, Kinney & Korman. “Jerry’s experience as a litigator serves our clients well.”

A R L I N G T O N

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Arlington Historical Society Presents July Program

The Arlington Historical Society (AHS) will host its next public program on Thursday, July 16 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Arlington Central Library. The program, which is free and open to the public, will feature Martha Orth, who will present “A Love Affair with an Old House: The Ball-Sellers House Story”. The Ball-Sellers House is the oldest surviving building in Arlington County, built by John Ball in 1742, and Mrs. Orth was active in AHS when Mrs. Marian Sellers donated the house to the society in 1975.

Mrs. Orth was a member of the team that accepted the house, raised money to preserve it, and has been a steward of it for 40 years. She will recount stories about the house, share never-before-shown photos, and help commemorate the 40th anniversary of AHS receiving the house as a donation.

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Halt, Buzas and Powell to Provide Managed IT Services

Halt, Buzas and Powell, Ltd. announced that it will now offer managed IT support as a part of its services to businesses and nonprofit organizations in the Washington, DC area. The newest service area, led by Donovan Brock, Director of Managed IT Services, will include services such as outsourced help desk support, system monitoring, server implementation, and internal network design. Donovan Brock has more than 15 years’ of experience participating in the planning and implementation of information security solutions with notable success implementing a broad range of initiatives in direct support of business objectives for industries varying from small businesses to nonprofits and has been with the firm since May 2014.

M A R Y M O U N T

UNIVERSITY

Marymount President Appointed to NCAA Advisory Group

Marymount University President Matthew D. Shank has been appointed to the NCAA Division III Chancellors/Presidents Advisory Group. In this role, Dr. Shank will advise and provide input to the 15-member Division III Presidents Council and facilitate communication from the council to the other presidents in the Capital Athletic Conference. His appointment runs through January 2017.

L E A D E R S H I P

A R L I N G T O N , B E A N , K I N N E Y & K O R M A N , P. C . , A F A C & A P A H

Leadership Arlington's Leadership Legacy Awards

On Wednesday, May 20, Leadership Arlington welcomed more than 200 guests to honor Leadership Arlington's graduating Signature Program Class of 2015 and recognized this year's Leadership Legacy Award recipients, outstanding community leaders who promote meaningful leadership in thought and action.

Accepting the Ethics Award on behalf of his organization was Christian Lapham, Shareholder of Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. "We are a firm that is committed to this community, this region and particularly Arlington County," expressed Lapham.

Nina Janopaul, President & CEO of Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) accepted the Nonprofit Award on behalf of her organization. "This is a rich opportunity for us to also thank you," shared Janopaul. "We are able to do what we do in the community because of your compassion."

Charlie Meng, Executive Director of Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), accepted the Community Impact Award on behalf of his organization. AFAC serves 2,200 families every week in 18 locations and works closely and collaborates with many community organizations. "I want to thank everyone for honoring AFAC's mission of care," said Meng in appreciation.

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Arlington Community Foundation Awards $467,000 Worth of Scholarships to 69 Arlington Students.

The Arlington Community Foundation (ACF) awarded college scholarships valued at a total of $467,000 to 69 students to attend college next year. The scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $10,000, many of which are renewable, allowing students to finish their undergraduate education with financial assistance. An additional 95 scholarships were renewed for returning college students, for a total of 164 recipients. Over 45 different types of scholarships were awarded – some for financial need, academic merit or community service, others for students who have overcame difficulties, and still others for specific studies.

Over the last 18 years the Arlington Community Foundation has awarded over $4 million to over 800 Arlington students to attend college. Wanda Pierce, ACF’s Executive Director said: “The Foundation is thrilled that each year this growing program is able to support more students than the year before. We are deeply grateful to our many donors and community partners who generously support the Foundation’s scholarships.”

Turn to page 8 for more information about this year's winners of the Rich Doud Arlington Chamber of Commerce Scholarship.

BUSINESS SERVICES

TRINET

Fred Griffin 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 597-2493 E Mail: fred.griffin@trinet.com Web Address: www.trinet.com Sponsor: Nyambo Anuluoha, Arlington Community Federal Credit Union We help small to medium size businesses reduce the time and cost of their HR spend by providing a bundled solution of Payroll, Worker's Compensation, Benefits and HR. CATERING

COLUMBUS CLUB

Peter Silano 5115 Little Falls Rd Arlington, VA 22207 Phone: (703) 536-9656 E Mail: gm@columbusclubevents.com Web Address: www.columbusclubevents.com Sponsor: John O'Neill, Advanced Towing The Best Kept Secret in Arlington! Located atop the highest point in Arlington this magnificent estate boasts three beautiful venues on ten acres of a park-like setting.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

CONSTRUCTION & CONTRACTORS

JGL DEVELOPMENT

Joshua Lewis 816 Polo PL Great Falls, VA 22066 Phone: (352) 562-1747 E Mail: jglewis.usa@gmail.com Web Address: www.JGLDevelopment.com Sponsor: Staff JGL Development is a residential construction and real estate company that specializes in general contracting, real estate representation, and comparative market analysis.

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS

EASTERN FOUNDRY

Lauren Schmidt 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22202 Phone: (703) 682-6800 E Mail: info@eastern foundry.com Web Address: www.eastern foundry.com Sponsor: Tristan Wright, M&T Bank; Ron Novak Segue Technologies Eastern Foundry’s mission is to help small tech businesses succeed in the government contracting space, help system integrators find qualified partners and help federal agencies meet their small business targets.

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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

GOVERNMENT OFFICES

ARLINGTON COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Debbie Powers 1400 N. Uhle Street, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: (703) 228-3314 E Mail: dpowers@arlingtonva.us Web Address: www.arlingtonva.us/oem Sponsor: Staff The OEM has two major responsibilities: Manage/operate the County's 9-1-1 Center, and coordinate emergency preparedness and response capabilities, resources and outreach for the Arlington Community.

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NEW MEMBERS THE CHAMBER SCENE

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

IAM SERVICES, CORP

John Gallagher PO Box 876 Warrenton, VA 20188 Phone: (540) 341-0028 E Mail: jgallagher@iamservices.net Web Address: www.iamservices.net Sponsor: Joe Prentice, State Department Federal Credit Union IAM Services, Corp is a family owned business that services residential and commercial properties in Northern Virginia and Maryland.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

MTOM CONSULTING, LLC

Christine Wilson 701 W Broad St Suite 320 Falls Church, VA 22046 Phone: (703) 362-0372 E Mail: christine@mtomconsulting.com Web Address: www.mtomconsulting.com Sponsor: Karen Bate, KB Concepts P.R Connect. Influence. Engage. We provide social media strategy and services, cutting edge influencer marketing, & public relations to boost your brand or cause.

NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS & FOUNDATIONS

CHAMBER SCENE T H E

C H A M B E R S C E N E M AY - J U N E

Your Chamber in the Community In many ways, the success of Arlington is directly tied to the success of its business community, and the success of the Arlington Chamber is directly tied to its membership base. This is why the Chamber's Directors, staff and members are dedicated to supporting community events and happenings. Below are a few highlights of the events Chamber staff and Board members participated in on behalf of the Chamber.

May 8 – The Chamber partnered with other local Chambers and the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission to present the Transit Means Business Forum. Kate Roche attended on behalf of the Chamber.

May 14 – Kate Roche attended the AFAC Spring Carnival on behalf of the Chamber.

May 19 - The Arlington County Board designated May as "Business Appreciation Month in Arlington". Kate Roche and Alex Held were in attendance, and Kate Roche was presented the proclamation.

May 20 – Kate Roche and Vice Chair of Community Engagement Donna Hamaker attended the Leadership Legacy Awards. Both graduated from the Leadership Arlington Signature Program this year, and a number of other Chamber Directors were also in attendance.

May 29 – 2015 Chair Kevin Shooshan, Vice Chair for Business Advocacy David Kinney,

THE SHEPHERD'S CENTER OF MCLEAN and Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Co-Chairs Tad Lunger and ARLINGTON FALLS CHURCH Brian Gordon participated in the Business Brain Trust Meeting on behalf of the Chamber.

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Ed Schrock 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd McLean, VA 22101 3019 Phone: (703) 506-2199 E Mail: info@scmafc.org Web Address: www.scmafc.org Sponsor: Staff SCMAFC is a non-profit volunteer based, interfaith organization providing volunteer drivers to take older adults to medical and other appointments, pharmacy and grocery shopping.

RESTAURANTS & FOOD SERVICES

KONA GRILL

Joe Ortega 1776 Wilson Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22209 Phone: (571) 758-5400 E Mail: arlingtonva@konagrill.com Web Address: www.konagrill.com Sponsor: Staff Kona Grill provides an exotic escape from the everyday. From the freshest fish for our sushi to the innovative entrees prepared from our scratch kitchen.

SER RESTAURANT

Christiana Candon 1110 N. Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: (703) 746-9822 E Mail: christiana@serrestaurant.com Web Address: www.serrestaurant.com Sponsor: Tina Leone, Ballston BID A neighborhood restaurant in Ballston, serving up authentic comfort foods from Spain in a casual and friendly environment.

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RELAY FOODS

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Michael Woitach 3137 Pennsy Drive Hyattsville, MD 20785 Phone: (908) 477-1157 E Mail: michael.woitach@relayfoods.com Web Address: www.relayfoods.com Sponsor: Staff Relay Foods is the healthy online grocery store that offers a wide selection of local, organic, and everyday groceries.

A number of additional Chamber Directors and members participated formally representing other business groups.

June 2 – Kate Roche and Vice Chair for Business Advocacy David Kinney attended the County Board Work Session on the Retail Action Plan on behalf of the Chamber. Chamber member Bob Bushkoff participated in the work session on behalf of the Economic Development Commission.

June 4 - Kate Roche and Cassie Bate attended the Best of Arlington 2015 Party hosted by Arlington Magazine. A number of Chamber Directors were also in attendance.

June 6 - Kate Roche attended Leadership Arlington’s “Envision the Future of Arlington” Tour.

June 8 - Alex Held and Mike Rosenow attended the Crystal City BID Annual Meeting on behalf of the Chamber.

June 11 - Kate Roche, Cassie Bate, Alex Held and Mike Rosenow attended the Ballston BID Annual Meeting on behalf of the Chamber.

June 13 – Kate Roche testified at the Arlington County Board meeting regarding the Affordable Housing Master Plan. For more information about the Chamber’s position on the plan, visit the Public Policy section of the Chamber’s website at www.arlingtonchamber.org.

Hynes Reflects on her Tenure in Arlington

TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER SERVICES

At the 2015 State of the County on Wednesday, June 24 , the Honorable Mary Hynes, Arlington County Board Chair, discussed several accomplishments of the Board from the past year and some of her favorite accomplishments during her tenure. Hynes explained to the crowd that the County Board has closed 27 deals in this fiscal year that will bring 5,000 jobs and fill more than a million square feet of office space, representing almost $250 million in investments. A county transit plan will be presented in July, a three-year-long affordable housing study is almost complete, and a community facilities study and a retail action plan are underway. During the Q&A session, Hynes shared that the most fun she had during her tenure was opening new playgrounds in Arlington.

Premier Sponsors Bean, Kinney & Korman John Marshall Bank

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Barbara Donnellan speaks at State of the County.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Grand Sponsor

Alisha Rodrigues 1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 220 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: (877) 461-7624 E Mail: alisha.rodrigues@snagajob.com Web Address: www.Snagajob.com Sponsor: Staff Snagajob, America’s number one spot for hourly work, is the only company solely committed to providing recruitment and hiring solutions to the hourly industry.

Benefactor Sponsors

Arlington Community Federal Credit Union Arlington Transportation Partners EagleBank The Shooshan Company Patron Sponsors Arlington Community Foundation CroppMetcalfe Services Donna Hamaker - Buck & Associates M&T Bank Scott J. Greenberg Private Wealth Management Technology Management, Inc. Todd Ihrig - H.D. Vest Investment Services

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The Chamber also recognized County Manager Barbara Donnellan for her 32 years of service at the State of the County. After more than three decades of service to Arlington County and almost five years as County Manager, Ms. Donnellan retired at the end of June.

"Barbara Donnellan has an unbelievable career to look back on," said 2015 Chair Kevin Shooshan. "She will be greatly missed."

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SHOPCHAMBER Thank you to everyone who supported the Chamber's Travel & Tourism members during the month of June! Please support the Chamber's Auto & Industrial members during the month of July. A full list of Auto & Industrial members can be found on the Chamber website.

After last year's Business After Business hosted by Mercedes-Benz of Arlington, an Arlington Community Federal Credit Union executive decided to purchase a new car from Mercedes-Benz of Arlington. This is just one of many ways to ShopChamber during Auto & Industrial month!

Board Member Mark Zetlin and 2015 Chair Kevin Shooshan at June's Business After Business

STATE OF THE COUNTY SHOPCHAMBER

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

STATE OF THE COUNTY

Create buzz online! Use #ShopARL on social media every time you shop at a member retail location, attend an event at a member business, or refer a friend to a Chamber business. The first Friday of each month is ShopChamber Friday! For July, share with your followers some of the Auto & Industrial members you enjoy using.

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CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIPS

High School Graduates Recieve Rich Doud Arlington Chamber of Commerce Scholarships On Monday, June 1, at Kenmore Middle School, Arlington Community Foundation hosted their annual scholarship reception. Former Chamber President Rich Doud was in attendance to present scholarship certificates to this year's Rich Doud Arlington Chamber of Commerce Scholarship recipients, Lydia Elias and Omair Khokar.

Lydia Elias is graduating from Wakefield High School with a 4.10 GPA. She was an officer of the Marching Band, a section leader for the Symphonic Band, and a leader of their Science Olympiad. She has volunteered extensively with AFAC, the Children's Science Center, Interact Club and Rebuilding Together Alexandria. Omair Khokar is graduating with a 4.27 GPA from H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program, where he led the Minority Achievement Club and was a member of the National Honor Society. He was a captain of the Wakefield High School Football Team and has volunteered with AFAC and H20 for Life.

Former Chamber President Rich Doud with Lydia Elias and Omair Khokar

The Chamber's Academic Scholarship Program was created by the Education and Workforce Development Committee to provide assistance to Arlington County students who demonstrate leadership and academic success, as well as, financial merit. The scholarships are funded through donations collected year-round and through the proceeds of the Chamber's annual Scholar's Cup mini-golf tournament. Thank you to everyone who donated to the Chamber's Scholarship Fund this year or helped support the Scholar's Cup. For more information about the Rich Doud Arlington Chamber of Commerce Scholarship or to donate, visit the Chamber website or call the Chamber office at 703-525-2400.

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Thank You! The 2015 Opportunity Works campaign produced $266,782, as of June 24, exceeding our goal of $252,015. Thank you to all of the Opportunity Works campaign volunteers that have helped to make this possible.

We could not do it without you!

Thank you to our 2015 Opportunity President & CEO Kate Roche, Campaign Co-Chair Joe Prentice, Works Campaign 2015 Chair Kevin Shooshan, and Campaign Co-Chair Co-Chairs Barbara Barbara Nicastro at the OW Victory Celebration Nicastro of The Law Offices of Barbara E. Nicastro, Esq. and Joe Prentice of the State Department Federal Credit Union. This was their seventh year leading the campaign and the enthusiasm, new ideas, and strategic vision haven't faded one bit.

Special thanks to ROCKLANDS Barbeque Grilling and Company for being incredible hosts for the Opportunity Works Victory Celebration.

For more information about Opportunity Works, please contact Events & Development Director Cassie Bate at 703-525-2400 or cbate@arlingtonchamber.org.

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Delicious ROCKLANDS food at the OW Victory Celebration

My A-SPAN Angel

by Farris Jackson, Marketing & Communications Specialist, A-SPAN

A-SPAN’s vision is to End Homelessness In Arlington. The story of Tirron Davis and her A-SPAN Angel is one of many successful transitions that we are proud to share with our friends in Arlington.

“My name is Tirron Davis and I have been homeless since 2010.” This is how Ms. Davis opened up her story at A-SPAN’s Second Annual Coming Home Breakfast. Tirron told a room of over 300 people about her journey from homelessness to a home. Her honesty filled the room.

One day, Tirron got on an ART bus, leaving and going to nowhere. She turned to a woman on the bus next to her and began telling this stranger about her struggles. She talked about being tired and hungry, about how she now felt like she wasn’t even a person, just no one, going nowhere. The lady on the bus listened to Ms. Davis with a kind ear and when she finished, simply asked, “Do you know about A-SPAN?” Tirron had not.

Tirron called A-SPAN and explained her situation, telling another stranger everything. For the first time in years, Tirron began doing something—she started the process of getting housed. She learned she needed to stay clean and sober. She learned about the resources available to her through A-SPAN and also got connected with case manager Maria Granados. “When I first met Maria, I knew she was my new best friend.” They made a plan together to get Ms. Davis housed.

Tirron is changing her life. She has a job, is soon to graduate from drug court, and is getting the support from her family that was missing for so long. The credit goes to her, the workers at A-SPAN, as well as the Housing First model embraced by Arlington County and A-SPAN.

(L to R) A-SPAN Caseworker Maria Granados with Tirron in her new apartment home.

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To learn more about A-SPAN’s mission and outreach, to donate, or to sign up to be a volunteer, visit www.a-span.org or contact Scott Miller, Senior Director of Development at (703) 842-0154 or smiller@a-span.org.

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY Congratulations to the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Arlington 2015 inaugural class on completing a successful year! Family and friends of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy YEA! students participants at graduation. were invited to a graduation ceremony at Marymount University on Wednesday, June 3, to celebrate the accomplishments of the students this year. Dean of the Marymount School of Business, James Ryerson, congratulated the students on their hard work and praised them for their ambition.

The Chamber is now accepting applications for our 2016 program.

Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are also available. For more information, or if you are interested in becoming involved with YEA!, contact Cassie Bate via email at cbate@arlingtonchamber.org or call (703) 525-2400.

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“The lady on the bus was my angel—my A-SPAN angel. I still have no idea who she is, but if I saw her again, I would know her.” Whoever Tirron’s A-SPAN angel is, I hope she realizes that taking the time to listen to Tirron that day and tell her about A-SPAN really did make a difference in a person’s life. Everyone has a story. Everyone has a past. Although we must remember the past, it is by focusing on the present and the future that we are able to move forward, becoming the best versions of ourselves; sometimes it just takes hearing advice from an angel.

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ARLINGTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Arlington Welcomes Lidl U.S. Corporate Headquarters

by Cara O'Donnell, Public Relations Manager, Arlington Economic Development Lidl, one of the leading European retailers, announced that it will invest $202 million to establish operations in Virginia, including a $77 million investment in its U.S. corporate headquarters in Arlington County. Lidl’s arrival will create 500 new jobs at its Arlington location and mark a strategic decision for an international company launching its expansion into the United States.

Arlington was a top contender for Lidl’s choice, meeting its criteria of an urban location, young and educated workforce and excellent public transportation system. Ultimately, it was Arlington’s real estate and incentives package, and the County’s ability to meet Lidl’s timeframe that led to its decision to locate in Arlington.

“Lidl chose Arlington for its U.S. corporate headquarters because of our commitment to diversifying our economy, a terrific workforce, regional transit connections and access to a major airport,” said Arlington County Board Chair, Mary Hynes. “Lidl’s presence will be an anchor and catalyst for growth in the National Gateway area. We are thrilled to welcome Lidl to Arlington and look forward to working closely with the company to build a successful U.S. presence here.”

Lidl currently operates nearly 10,000 stores in 26 countries throughout Europe. It is part of the Schwarz Group, which is the largest retailer in Europe and one of the largest in the world. Lidl has a simple philosophy – focusing on offering customers top quality fresh goods and grocery products at the most competitive pricing in convenient locations. While customers receive amazing savings by choosing Lidl’s own great quality brands, they can still shop for their favorite branded goods, available at competitive prices.

The Lidl announcement is a win for Virginia overall, as an additional $125 million investment is being made in a regional headquarters and distribution center facility in Spotsylvania County, creating 200 new jobs. Speaking about today’s announcement while conducting a marketing mission in Europe, Governor Terry McAuliffe said, “I was thrilled to meet with Lidl’s company leaders in Germany today to close this tremendous deal. This is a significant win for Arlington County and Spotsylvania County, and projects like this that create a significant number of jobs in the Commonwealth are a key part of my administration’s efforts to build a new Virginia economy. Lidl’s investment demonstrates Virginia’s ability to attract companies from all over the globe.” Read the Governor’s press release.

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“We want to thank Governor Terry McAuliffe, as well as the teams in Arlington and Spotsylvania, who recognized Lidl’s potential and worked with us to bring Lidl to the area. We are honored to work with this incredible team of professionals who have laid the groundwork for Lidl’s success in the United States,” said Brendan Proctor, President and CEO of Lidl US. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Arlington County and Spotsylvania County to secure the project for the Commonwealth. Governor McAuliffe approved a total of $5 million in grants from the Governor’s Opportunity Fund to assist both Arlington County and Spotsylvania County with the project. The Governor also approved $2 million in funds from the Virginia Economic Development Incentive Grant (VEDIG). VEDIG was established as a self-funded program of performance-based incentives that the Commonwealth awards to exceptional economic development projects with large numbers of employees and very high wages relative to average wages for that particular area. Additional funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.

The Lidl announcement is the latest result of Arlington’s new “Way Forward” strategy, which has already retained, expanded and/or attracted companies to fill more than one million square feet of Arlington’s vacant office space this fiscal year. This new strategy embraces working with regional partners, proactive marketing, providing strategic incentives and offering key infrastructure improvements, such as Arlington’s Technology Zone incentives, implementation of the newest phase of ConnectArlington (Arlington’s strategic broadband fiber network), revisions to sign ordinances in targeted areas, and other efforts. The “Way Forward” strategy is setting Arlington apart from other regions in providing companies like Lidl with the resources and tools they need to grow their businesses for the future.

“We began this fiscal year with the very exciting announcement of CEB’s new headquarters in Rosslyn. We end with another huge announcement of Lidl choosing Arlington as the location from which it will expand its global reach to North America,” said Victor Hoskins, Director of Arlington Economic Development. “Companies are realizing that Arlington provides businesses with the ideal environment in which to expand and succeed, and we now have the resources to help them do it.”

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During the May Small Business Roundtable, Patrick Frank of Patchbay Media shared his step-by-step tips for creating a professional business video for under $100 using mostly stuff you already have! During the presentation, Patrick discussed why investing in video will pay off huge for your business, what equipment is needed to get started with making your first video, and the basic editing techniques you can use. Patrick stressed to the audience that it's important to focus on making a video that's helpful and useful to your target market; don't focus on making your video go viral.

Why video?

- It boosts buying confidence. Visitors who view video on your site with stay longer.

- Videos are the most shared content type on Facebook. Videos and photos are most likely to be shared for six out of seven industries.

- There's less search competition. The number of Google results far outweigh the number of YouTube results.

- Videos are a way to share your message quickly. Stories sell. Show, don't tell.

The Small Business Roundtable is an open forum discussion of topics essential to the success of small businesses. It is free for members, though registration is required, and is held the last Wednesday of each month in the Chamber Board Room.

To make your first video, you'll need: two iPhones (or any smartphone you have lying around), approximately $97.83 worth of stuff from Amazon, and iMovie (or any other editing software on your computer). Equipment includes: a tripod, light stand, mic stand, the two iPhones, an LED light, a tripod adapter (to use as a phone mount), and clips.

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Some tips: - Use the 2nd camera as a fake mic. Sync up the sound from that mic with the video during your edits.

- The camera should be about eye level, horizontal, placed as close as possible to the interviewer. Looking at a camera dead on is unnatural.

- Change up the shots.

- Use "the clap" (think the director's clapboard in movies and TV shows) as a sync point for audio from both mics.

- Film b-roll (additional footage added on top of dialogue to hide edits and enhance the story).

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Post-production: - Use Dropbox to get the footage off your camera.

- Organize components by file type - audio, images, video.

- Pull out the best sound bites, sequence the best clips, add b-roll.

- Tighten up the dialogue and cover up edits with b-roll.

- Music: Think about appropriate music that matches your brand. There are some sites with free music, or you can use a stock music website where songs range from $40-$200 based on size, project type, and usage.

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You've made your first video. Now what?

- If you decide to post to YouTube, there are a lot of pros. YouTube is free and unlimited and is the 2nd largest search engine. You'll get traffic via search and subscriber base. But there are a lot of distractions with ads and suggested videos.

- If you decide to post to Wistia, there are no ads and you control the user experience. You get analytics galore and email collection is also available.

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