Winter 2018 News & Views

P3 / A Word from Our 2018 P4 / 395 Express Lanes P10 / Here’s What Happened Board Chair at the Annual Dinner Issue 1 Volume 42 WINTER 2018 Springfield, VirginiaGOLD MEMBERS Live@5 Launches in 2018CALIBRE In 2018 the Greater Springfield been listening to what our members andEMBASSY SUITESBY HILTON SPRNGFIELD Chamber of Commerce’s Thursday visitors want,” said Nancy-jo Manney,FIRST VIRGINIACOMMUNITY BANK evening networking launches with a new Chamber president. “Now, through theHILTON SPRINGFIELDPriority Toyota name - Live@5. The event will continue in combined efforts of our membership andof Springfield its traditional time slot, 5-7 p.m., the third marketing committees, the rebranded event Read about Live@5; See how your Thursday of the month. will launch.” opinion counts Networking is still very pg. 1 important and highly desired in the Learn about new Fairfax County business community but how it’s Executive, Bryan Hill approached has changed. Attendees pg. 9 want to meet new people not simply to collect business cards but to build long-term relationships. While some structure is needed fewer people today want to be told how to network. “Live@5 allows you to take stress away while meeting new people and potential customers,” said frequent networker George Valenzuela, owner of Intelligent Evolution. So, beginning in 2018 the Chamber will provide the date, The new brand brings a fresh, vibrant time and place but Live@5 hosts and approach to after-hours networking. attendees will make after-hours gatherings Today’s business community wants to leave fresh and more valuable for all who come the office behind at the end of the day together at the Thursday event. while at the same time connect with other leaders Are you an active Chamber member, or want in the market place. to be? Is there something on the Chamber’s Live@5 will feature a fun calendar or in its offering of services that could and casual networking be updated and improved? The Chamber’s board environment where you will meet new people and of directors wants to hear from you. Send a unwind with friends, after note to [email protected]. Help make work. 2018 a year of vibrancy and engagement. “Our leadership has

GREATER SPRINGFIELD Save the Date - Valor Awards Breakfast CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Fairfax County first responders will you. The nomination form is available 6434 Brandon Avenue be honored at the Greater Springfield online, springfieldchamber.org/annual- Suite 208 Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards awards. Nominations are due by noon on Breakfast Friday, May 4, 2018 at Springfield April 20. Springfield, VA 22150 Golf & Country Club. Tickets to the breakfast are $40. Visit the springfieldchamber.org This annual event recognizes police, Chamber website to reserve your seat. An fire and sheriff deputies in the Greater early-bird discount is available on tickets 703-866-3500 Springfield area who selflessly serve and purchased by April 13. protect their community. Sponsorship opportunities are available. BOARD MEMBERS Honoree nominations are requested from To be recognized as a supporter of our the community. If you or your community community’s first responders, contact the Chairman group has been assisted by a local first Chamber, [email protected] or Kathleen McDermott responder the Chamber wants to hear from 703-866-3500. Alliance Law Group Welcome Laura Rozier Vice Chairman Meet Laura In her free time, Laura enjoys Jason Rodriguez Rozier, the Greater volunteering in the community. She Hilton Springfield Springfield currently volunteers as a client intake Chamber’s new office counselor for ECHO. She also enjoys Treasurer administrator. writing and has published several children’s Enola Thaboun Laura is a books. Andrews Federal Credit Union 13-year resident Some things Laura loves about Immediate Past Chairman of the Springfield Springfield are its diversity and sense of Meghan Snyder community. She’s married and has two community. She likes the international flair Meghan Snyder Communications children, a cat and a very mischievous when it comes to local restaurants and Karen Fountain Border-Collie. Laura grew up in Maryland shops. Flowers 'n' Ferns where she also attended college. She earned Laura is in the Chamber office Tuesday Eric Christensen degrees in psychology, early childhood to Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by or give Springfield Town Center education and counseling. her a call to say hello, 703-866-3500. Christine Heiby Member Opportunity AutoGrip Amy Jones Share Your Event on the Community Calendar Honest Soul Yoga Charles McCaffrey Members of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce have the Community Business Partnership opportunity to post their company events that are free and open to the public, on Tom Pfeifer the Chamber’s online community calendar.Consistent Voice Communications If you’re hosting an open house or grand opening, tell your fellow members and Anna Ryjik Chamber website visitors. Do you have a professional development seminar in the New York Life works? If you would like to reach a general audience you should list your event on Peter van Aartrijk the Chamber’s community calendar. Non-profit members of the Chamber are invited to post their community Aartrijk awareness and fundraising events. These could include walk-a-thons, craft shows, Jessica Walters outdoor fairs and more.Embassy Suites by Hilton Springfield Here’s how to take advantage of this free opportunity: News & Views • Log into the Member Information Center (MIC) springfieldchamber.org/login • Click on Events, then Add Event Managing Editor • Add your descriptive content including photos, logos and an external link to the Meghan Snyder events main website. Meghan Snyder Communications • Submit for approval Print & Design Contact the Chamber office for assistance navigating the MIC, 703-866-3500. Allegra Marketing • Print • Mail President | CEO Nancy-jo Manney2 WINTER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS

Message From our Chairman of the BoardChanging Role of Chambers; Still One-stop Shop As I step into the role of board chair constant state of reinventing themselves, proving their relevancy and chasing after new members. Numerous articles discuss how to of the Greater Springfield Chamber of attract millennials and ominously predict the impact on chambers when the baby boomers all retire to Florida. Commerce for 2018 I’ve taken some Globalization and 24/7 online access to a dizzying array of information about the community, operate to keep chambers on time to reflect on the changing role that their toes. No one has time to go to meetings. Everyone is on information overload. Companies need to justify every dime they chambers of commerce play in today’s spend. Our Chamber knows this. We are on it. As our constituency has changed, our business model has evolved, and will continue to world. evolve. We are still a one-stop shop for a myriad of changing needs of Years ago, it was a given: if you were the local business community. Some people aren’t joiners. That’s OK. You don’t have to join the Greater Springfield Chamber to opening a new company or if your support us or to find value for your business in the Chamber. At our fall Business & Economic Summit 45% of the revenue came established business was moving into from sponsors and participants who were not Chamber members. Supporting the Chamber is still good business, so let us knowKathleen McDermott the community, you joined the chamber. what we can do to help support yours. And remember, we are still Joining the chamber was just good available for ribbon cuttings!business. You joined to get the lay of the land, to make sure theright people attended your ribbon cutting, to network with otherbusinesses, to scope out the competition and to learn what washappening in the local government that might affect your business.In a nutshell: the local chamber was the convenient one-stop shopfor information about virtually everything your business needed toknow about the community. Every study I have read starts with the reality: chambermembership is no longer a given. Chambers everywhere are in a ALBAN TIRE CORP. Owned and Operated byRetail, Wholesale, Commercial & Fleet Services EMPLOYEES Serving the METRO AREA for over 40 years! CALIBRE’s culture inspires and empowers our employees to develop enduring solutions that create value We provide all types of Tires including:  Cars, Trucks, Trailers, RV’s, Lawn & Garden, Industrial www.calibresys.com Mechanical Services Offered:  An Employee-Owned Management Consulting and Information Technology Solutions Company Alignments, Suspension & Steering, PM Services, A/C  Service, Brake Repair, State Safety Inspections WINTER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS 3 WWW.ALBANTIRE.COM 7244 BOUDINOT DRIVE SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150 703‐455‐9300

ECHO Wants Your Used Computers You never know what you’ll learn at a Chamber event. USB ports as well as 17”-19” flat screen monitors, keyboards,Sometimes it’s the little tidbits of information that have the most mice, power supplies, adaptors and cables. ECHO volunteersimpact. test each computer, format the hard drive and install new, licensed software before giving the computer to a client family. Did you know ECHO refurbishes However, due to a printer’s short lifespan and cost to repair (vs. used computers (both desktops and simply replacing it) ECHO does NOT accept used inkjet or laser laptops) and then gives the computers printers. If you’d like to donate a new printer, however, ECHO to client families with school age can use it. children? Attendee’s learned this at For more information about donating USB equipped laptops the Chamber’s networking breakfast and flat screen monitors contact ECHO’s vice president, Bob hosted by ECHO this past fall. Vitter at [email protected]. ECHO will accept any computer with395 Express Lanes now under Construction In early 2017, the Commonwealth of Virginia accepted a in the fall of 2019.proposal from Transurban, the operator of the 495 and 95 The cost of design and construction for the 395 Express LanesExpress Lanes, to deliver the 395 Express Lanes project. and the other improvements is approximately $500 million. TheProject partners broke ground on the 395 Express Lanes in project will allocate a portion of resulting toll revenue for annualAugust, and it is currently under construction. The project will transit funding, which could pay for projects such as improvedconvert and upgrade the two existing bus service as early as 2019. Further,high occupancy vehicle lanes to three To help support neighboring project construction will generateexpress lanes for approximately eight communities in the corridor, more than 1,000 jobs and half amiles from the current express lanes’ billion dollars of economic activity.northern terminus near Edsall Road Transurban launched the 395 Express It will create opportunities for asto the Washington, DC border at Lanes Community Grant Program. many as 100 disadvantaged businessthe 14th Street Bridge. It will also Local communities and non-profit enterprises and small, women andadd a fourth regular southbound organizations are invited to apply. Visit minority-owned businesses inlane on Interstate 395 between Duke 395expresslanes.com/grant-program Virginia.Street and Edsall Road. The project For more info and to sign up foris expected to improve traffic flow for more information. updates, visit 395expresslanes.com orat the Eads Street Interchange and find the Express Lanes on Facebookcarpool access at the Pentagon, install new or modified sound at fb.com/395expresslanes. For other questions and inquiries, andwalls at approved locations along the corridor, and rehabilitate to organize a project briefing for your business, contact Brentfive bridges over Interstate 395.The project is scheduled to open McKenzie at [email protected] or 571-326-5609. Business in the Brewery The Greater Springfield Chamber teamed with Fair Winds Brewing Company for a celebration of Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25. Ideal for networking and early holiday shopping Business in the Brewery was a small business trade show featuring Greater Springfield area, mom & pop, brick & mortar, locally-owned, retailers - in the brewery.4 WINTER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS

On the Fork Silver MembersLunch at Silver Diner LeMay & Company SPRINGFIELD TOWN CENTER Springfield has a After all this, prudent diners would have settled for coffee or tea but we were there Bronze Members vibrant restaurant for a restaurant review so we felt duty bound to order dessert. We could have Allegra Marketing • Print • Mail scene. Want Thai? ordered the Greek yogurt parfait with local Andrews Federal Credit Union honey…we could have—but we didn’t. I We’ve got it. Afghan? got Maryland’s official dessert, Smith Island Dans Van Lines Cake with thin layers of white cake and Dave & Buster’s You can get that too. ribbons of caramel icing. (Much of it went Fairfax Memorial Park & Funeral Home home with me where my husband took one We’re a culinary map look at it and polished it off in about 30 THANK YOU, seconds.) My friend ordered a peppermint RENEWING MEMBERS of the world. patty shake with vanilla ice cream, mint syrup, and Oreo Cookie pieces. Allstate NoVA - Manfredi Agency Sometimes, American Legion Post 176 If you’d like a side of community Apple Federal Credit Union though, you don’t support with your meal, Silver Diner Brain Injury Services, Inc excels. It partners with eleven Springfield Burke & Herbert Bank Linda Waller want the world. area schools and supports numerous other Colonial Animal Hospital Nothing but community activities. More information is available at silverdiner.com/community. Community Business Partnershipmeatloaf and a shake will do along with Silver Diner is open Sunday to Thursday Dalal & Company 7 a.m. - midnight; Friday and Saturday ECHO, Inc.individual jukeboxes on the table for that until 2 a.m. FC Office of Community Revitalization1950s vibe. In that case, the Silver Diner silverdiner.com Felix & Oscar-Pet Food...Naturally 6592 Springfield Mall Greater Springfield Vol. Fire Depthas got you covered. Calling itself a ‘next Springfield VA 22150 (Off Franconia Road East) Hope For The Warriorsgeneration diner,’ in 2013 the restaurant Houlihans 703-924-1701revamped its menu to include vegan and Integrity Real Estate Group Jason S. Osser CPAgluten-free options. Food is locally sourced JRJ PRO Clean Lake Accotink Parkand the menu’s classic offerings have a Linda Wallercontemporary twist. You can choose heart Mary Kay - Penny Newsome Metropolitan School of the Artshealthy, no trans-fat and entrees under 600 Motel 6calories or you can go all out with fries, New York Life - Anna Ryjikshakes, burgers and desserts. Wine and beer NOVA Pediatrics Personal Affairs Managementare also available and breakfast is served all Peter Cocolisday. Pure Perfection Catering My dining companion and I picked a Reserved Barking SERVPRO of Springfield/Mt Vernonblustery early winter day for our diner Springfield Lorton Dental Grouplunch. We split appetizers of Rhode Island- Springfield Youth Club Thai Cafestyle fried shrimp with sriracha aioli and The Skillsource Groupbanana pepper relish and a Firefly Farmgoat cheese bruschetta with a basil pestoand balsamic glaze. That was one of theheart healthy options—and it was delicious.Somehow, the sriracha aioli shrimpaccompaniment never made it to the tablebut the pepper relish was so good that wedidn’t realize the aioli was missing until we’dfinished the shrimp. I ordered the Hickory SmokehouseCheddar burger served with barbecue sauce,caramelized onions, mushrooms and baconand my friend got the Huevos Rancherosserved over ground bison. (Meat optionsinclude beef, bison, lamb, turkey, chickenor veggie crumbles.) While they won’t sendyou gasping to your water glass, the eggs doprovide a nice little kick. Servings are more than ample—althoughmy fries were tasty, crispy and greaseless,they went back to the kitchen mostlyuntouched. No one leaves Silver Dinerhungry. WINTER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS 5

Members in the News On Dec. 14, 2017 the Springfield/South County Youth Club (SYC) board of directors gathered with friends of SYC to bid an emotional farewell to Carolyn Brennan as she heads- off into retirement. Her knowledge of fields, sports and SYC history as well as her unique style and insights will be greatly missed. The SYC board, staff, coaches, athletes and parents wish Brennan the best that retirement has to offer. For more information 703-339-3796 Since 2009, Andrews FCU has served as from the mid-Atlantic region, were treated the Premier Sponsor for the Joint Base to an exclusive kick-off event featuring Andrews Air Show, including the AirFest demonstrations by the Thunderbirds, Golden Party. The 2017 event was held Sep. 15-17, Knights and the F-22 Demonstration Team. and also commemorated the U.S. Air Force’s 70th birthday. DOD cardholders For more information: and guests, including 2,000 students visiting andrewsfcu.org In November CRN, a brand of The Channel Company named OptfinITy to its 2017 Next- Gen 250 list. The list recognizes IT solution providers who have successfully transformed their businesses to meet the demands of emerging technologies such as cloud computing, virtualization, mobility and business analytics. These solution providers, all in business for fewer than 20 years, have adapted to an evolving marketplace with a notable penchant for bringing key technologies to their clients before they become mainstream. For more information: optfinity.com More than 150 people attended FVCbank’s people achieve their dreams. In the past 10 10th anniversary celebration Nov. 30, 2017 years, the bank has grown to six branches at the Waterford at Fair Oaks in Fairfax. and $1 billion in total assets. Since opening its doors in November 2007, FVCbank has built a reputation of a For more information: community bank with a vision of helping fvcbank.com Officials of Island Hospitality Management, one of the nation’s largest hotel management companies, announced that it has assumed management of the 219-suite LEED-certified Embassy Suites by Hilton Springfield. Built in 2013, the award-winning Embassy Suites is located adjacent to I-95 and provides proximity to many government and military agencies such as Fort Belvoir and National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. For more information: 571- 339-2000 In October, Brain Injury Services servant leader and to volunteerism. She also announced the election of Kendel Paulsen holds a Master’s degree in Organizational as chair for its board of directors. Paulsen Management and runs her own business. joined the board in 2015 and replaces Rick Ferarro, of Deloitte, who served as chair for For more information: nine years. Paulsen is committed to being a braininjurysvcs.com David and Christine Heiby of AUTO-GRIP are pleased to announce a successful transition from government contracting to business-to-business contractors after landing a nearly $1 million contract to supply AUTO-GRIP tools to Advance Auto Parts and Carquest Auto Part stores that will be sold under the name TEQ CORRECT by AUTO-GRIP. For more information: autogrip.com6 WINTER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS

Member ProfileEmployee Ownership, Community Involvement Create Top Environment “Be an owner, not a renter.” That’s the philosophy that and CEO anytime.CALIBRE Systems Inc., CEO, Joe Martore encourages at “Our employees are truly invested, and it shows in theirthe Springfield, Va. management consulting and information work. They are proud and know their work directly impacts ourtechnology firm. Taking manageable risks and making decisions success,” said Martore. “They also take pride in our communityin the best interests of the clients and the company are the involvement and enjoy the ability to take action on an individualhallmarks of employee-ownership at CALIBRE. basis. I believe these are some examples of things that lead to CALIBRE is 100 percent employee-owned, and has been CALIBRE’s low employee turnover rate as compared to industrysince 1994. Martore’s statement speaks volumes about the averages.”corporate culture. Employees have a stake in the company, and Employees at CALIBRE are encouraged to get involvedshare in the company’s success. In fact, the company’s motto with the community. One example is CALIBRE’s work withOur Success Follows Yours® reflects an emphasis on ensuring clients Franconia Elementary School. CALIBRE donates resourcesare successful, employees are successful and local communities like computers, and employees take time to volunteer at theare successful. school. The company hosts an annual essay contest for sixth- grade students and awards a monetary prize to two winners.CALIBRE VA Benefits Advisors conduct group briefs regarding VA Benefits to The support to Franconia Elementary has developed into atransitioning Service Members. partnership, where students now visit CALIBRE’s headquarters a few times a year for various activities, such as choral and Over the years, CALIBRE has been recognized as a Top orchestra programs. The list of organizations CALIBRE supports is long, with Martore serving on several boards ofPlace to Work in the DC area by publications such as Fortune directors, from Easter Seals to the Laurel Grove School Museum Association and George Mason University School of Businessmagazine, The Washington Post and Virginia Business magazine. to name a few. Martore has an entrepreneurial background and encouragesThese accolades were earned based on random surveys of employees to think as entrepreneurs – to take ownership in their department and their responsibilities as if it were theiremployees, and the responses they gave. own small business. This philosophy extends to the company outsourcing work as well, with CALIBRE looking to supportCALIBRE encourages employees to provide input and feedback local and national small businesses. The success of the company’s entrepreneurial efforts is measured in the mentorshipso that management can better understand the issues that are delivered and the growth of the small businesses. Approximately one-third of CALIBRE’s employees have participated inimportant to employees. In addition to an open door policy “CALIBRE University” in order to advance their knowledge and their career.and two-way communication, the CALIBRE Renewal Team CALIBRE is growing and is always looking for committed team members who want to be a part of an employee-ownedprovides another opportunity for senior leaders to hear from company. representatives of For more information: calibresys.com each organization on CALIBRE has partnered with Franconia Elementary for over 12 strategic ideas, questions years, helping through school supply drives, good citizenship awards, savings bonds awarded to graduating sixth graders, and improvement mentorship, donations for teacher training and more. opportunities raised by employees. The Employee Owners Advisory Committee and an “Ask Joe” email address provideAs part of VDOT's Adopt-a-Highway program additional opportunitiesCALIBRE is responsible for conductingquarterly cleanups on a section of the for any employee to sendFranconia-Springfield Parkway. a question or comment directly to the leadership WINTER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS 7

An Update From our Committees Veterans Recognized at November Mixer Get INVOLVEDJoin a Chamber Committee Community Affairs The Chamber’s veterans committee Nevin Gibson, chair recognized Honor Roll members, and all veterans, for their service to our 703-625-8147 nation and our community at the Nov. networking mixer hosted by AUTO-GRIP. Economic Development Charles McCaffrey, veterans committee Craig Blakeley, chair chair, paused (with a can of Fair Winds 703-848-8336 brew in hand) for a photo with veteran business owner Lynne Baldirghi and her Legislative husband Jim.Kathleen McDermott, chair Thanks for Supporting Winter Outerwear Drive 703-848-8318 The Greater Springfield Chamber’s winter American Legion Post 176 Marketing outerwear campaign aided area residents Andrews FCU – Springfield Town Center Tom Pfeifer, chair served by ECHO and Koinonia. Eighteen area businesses and organizations Andrews FCU – West Springfield 703-447-8319 served as collection locations Nov. 13 to Breath Body and Mind Dec. 15. As boxes filled, dedicated volunteers CALIBRE Membership from ECHO and Koinonia retrieved items Anna Kaviani, chair and prepared them for distribution to people Colonial Animal Hospital in need in our community. Fair Winds Brewing Company 703-455-3000 The collection locations accepted winter outerwear, including winter hats, scarves FCPS ACE Plum Center Veterans and gloves for all ages, children’s coats, and First Virginia Community Bank Charles McCaffrey, chair blankets. The Greater Springfield Chamber of Flowers ‘n’ Ferns 703-768-1440 Commerce Community Affairs Committee, Hard Times Cafe organizer of the winter outerwear campaign, Homewood Suites Springfield expresses its gratitude to the 2017 host locations: MVLE NICE Home Services Office of Springfield District Supervisor OptfinITy PLANNING, Inc. UBreakiFix Visit Connect withspringfieldchamber.org a Committee for more information At the Nov. 7 membership committee meeting volunteers Stay connected participated in a focus group discussion of Fairfax County’s strategic plan to address housing affordability. Want to get involved in a Chamber committee and be part of similar dialogs? Give us a call, 703-866-3500, or visit the Get Involved tab on the Chamber website, springfieldchamber.org.8 WINTER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS

Our Political Leaders in ActionMeet Our New County Executive Fairfax County has a new County AAA bond rating from all three major bond rating agencies. While Fairfax County is already an inviting place for Executive. Bryan Hill, who previously business, there are still lingering issues that need to be addressed. In order for the county to thrive economically, we served as the James City County must break the logjam for business permits and licenses. I believe Mr. Hill will get this done. He is also a finance expert. Administrator, came to Fairfax County I expect him to bring some new in early January. Mr. Hill is the right ideas for our capital program person to bring Fairfax County and financing infrastructure forward and make it an even more improvements. He is also welcoming county for businesses. He committed to working closely with our new school superintendent, Scott is a take charge, get it done type of Braebrand. Bryan Hill will bring energy, commitment and new ideas toSupervisor John Cook guy and is absolutely committed to the Government Center. I think our business community will Braddock District outreach and collaborative leadership. be as impressed with him as I am. I am excited to welcome him to Fairfax County. Mr. Hill began working for James City County in 2014 andbrought impressive change in his tenure. Under his leadership,James City County saw a great deal of improvements ineconomic development and transportation initiatives. Mr. Hillalso created and put into action the county’s first strategicplan. He also realigned the county’s debt portfolio. After thesereforms took shape, James City County received an upgraded Networking at Hope For The Warriors The Chamber’s Dec. 6 networking breakfast was hosted by Hope For The Warriors at their corporate headquarters in Springfield. ProLine Embodiery’s Ashley Zola (left) and George Steinbrenner (right) take time for photo with Tabatha Glass, community development coordinator for Hope For The Warriors.Business & Economic Summit At the Chamber’s Oct. 24 Business & Economic Summit Rodney Lusk, director of national marketing for the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, shared that pre-BRAC office inventory has grown from 3.9 million square feet in the Franconia- Springfield market to 5.1 million square feet. WINTER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS 9

2017 Annual Dinner Photo Review April Pinch-Keeler, Master Technician Michael Guck was presented with the Chamber’s Public Service president & CEO of Award. Mike is responsible for the day to day operation of the Tower Ladder at MVLE, (pictured with Franconia Fire Station 405 and he’s an EMT-Intermediate and Hazardous Materials Bob LeMay award Technician on the County’s Hazardous Materials Response Team. emcee) was named the Chamber’s 2017 Meg Brantley, recently retired Robert J. McDonough executive director of ECHO, received Businessperson of the the Chamber’s highest honor, the Year. Herbert C. Hunter Citizen of the YearAndrews Federal Credit Union received the Greater from award emcee Dan La May.Springfield Chamber of Commerce 2017 Corporate Citizen The award is given to an individualAward. The staff at Andrews’ branches inside Springfield who has significantly contributed toTown Center and in West Springfield routinely volunteer improving the quality of life over atheir time to better the quality of life in the Greater sustained number of years for theSpringfield area. betterment of the Greater Springfield community. Charles McCaffrey (l) chair of the The Chamber honored Vietnam veteran Dave Druitt with the Chamber’s veterans committee presented Veteran Community Service Award for his selfless giving to the Rachel Kopfstein of Strategy and community. After suffering many years with PTSD, Dave was able Management Services (SAMS) with the to turn his life around and in 2012 he started DreamCoat Quality Military Spouse Community Service Award. Painting, a home improvement company that employs ex-convicts Rachel volunteers her time providing to help reintegrate in the workplace. resume review assistance for transitioning veterans, coordinates outreach events for SAMS Cares-the charitable sector of SAMS and leads a group of volunteers for Wreaths Across America at Arlington Cemetery.Presenting Sponsor Awards Sponsor Entertainment Sponsors10 WINTER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS

The silent auction featured a Go Ape Treetop Adventure, holiday Meghan Snyder, the Chamber’s 2017 board chairmanarrangements, a Wegmans gift basket, Amazon Echo, a Pamper Yourself accepted the Chairman’s Award from Kathleenpackage, an Instant Pot LUX80, a date night package, weekend stays at area McDermott, 2018 chair. Read a bit of Kathleen’s remarkshotels, restaurants, Dave & Buster’s game time, Fair Winds brew and more. from the annual dinner in her column on page 3 of this issue of News & Views. Silent Auction Sponsors Aartrijk Andrews FCU Embassy Suites Springfield Fairfax Memorial GoApe Hilton Springfield Homewood Suites Springfield Personal Affairs ManagementThe annual dinner planning committee practiced what The Chamber’s Dec. 14, 2017 annual dinner held at the Hilton Springfieldthe Chamber preaches when they went shopping local featured the West Springfield High School’s Gypsy Jazz and guitar ensembles.for this year’s table favors. Cervantes Coffee is a local The groups provided background music during the cocktail reception andcoffee roaster and relaxing coffee house located on dinner.Fullerton Road in Springfield. Table Sponsors WINTER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS 11

Message From our CEO Chamber Welcomes Connect with us in 2018 New Members The start of a dialog. Social media is where things are Board and Brush Springfield VA happening, and the Chamber’s Facebook 7002 Spring Garden Drive new year is always page is where we share info with the Springfield, VA 22150 Greater Springfield community and boardandbrush.com/springfield a good time to beyond. 571-635-7671 Another online option for engagement Breathe Body and Mind take a new look is a robust listing in the Chamber’s online 6350 Rolling Mill Place, business directory. Access the directory Suite 103 at all the Greater from the main navigation bar on the Springfield, VA 22152 Chamber website, springfieldchamber.org. breathebodymind.com Springfield To update your business listing start by 703-829-0167 logging into the Member Information Doorstep Rasoi LLC Chamber of Center (MIC), springfieldchamber.org/ 8538 Terminal Road login. Lorton, VA 22079 Commerce offers Did you know that once inside the doorsteprasoi.com MIC, Chamber members may self-post 703-881-6261 its members. many types of descriptive content for EveryBody Fitness Center display on the web? You may self-post 8708 Morrissette Drive Nancy-jo Manney As you read in your company news, job openings, free Springfield, VA 22152 our cover story, events you’re hosting, member to member everybodygymva.com discounts, social media links, hours of 703-866-4555 we’re changing up operation, directions to your office and Springfield Dental Group so much more. If your membership is 8056 Rolling Road our after-hours networking. If you didn’t at the Enhanced tier or higher you may Springfield, VA 22153 add logos, photos and videos. Log in and springfielddentalgroup.com read about Live@5 please take a minute, check it out. 571-295-5683 Is it community information you need? TechCORE go back to page 1, and check it out. Are you preparing your marketing plan Management Solutions Services and want to know what’s on the economic 7829 Mulberry Bottom Lane All members, regardless of membership development horizon? Call the Chamber Springfield, VA 22153 office, 703-866-3500. We look forward techcoremss.com tier get at least one complimentary to hearing from you and sharing some 703-337-4300 insider info. T-Mobile admission to our networking breakfasts Take control of your involvement. You 8418 Old Keene Mill Road get out what you put in. I look forward to Springfield, VA 22152 held the first Wednesday of the month. seeing you, or hearing from you, soon. wirelessvision.com Happy 2018. 571-451-0797 This is a free opportunity to meet new UBreakiFix 6701C Loisdale Road potential customers and find vendors that Springfield, VA 22150 ubreakifix.com can support your business. I hope to see 703-313-6100 you there. The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Several years back we implemented is an organization of businesses with ties to coffee & conversation - a round-table Burke, Fairfax Station, Franconia, Kingstowne, discussion for local business owners and Lorton Station, Newington and Springfield, Virginia. managers. Discussions focus on issues12 WINTER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS important to Chamber members and the small business community. To keep it conversational and informal each coffee & conversation is capped at eight attendees. Check the Chamber’s calendar for a list of dates and topics. If you’re not an in-person networker you can connect with us online. Tag us on social media – fb.com/gscoc and @grtrspringfield – and be part of the Lots to Learn Lauma Wingrove (far right) graphic designer at CALIBRE presented at the Chamber’s Oct. 17, 2017 coffee & conversation. Due to popular demand, the October coffee & conversation was the second time in 2017 that Lauma presented her topic, Build a Flier That Sells. Watch for yet another presentation of this topic in 2018.