Summer 2018 News & Views

P3 / MADE IN FAIRFAX P4 / CHAMBER HOSTS P10 / FIRST RESPONDERS INITIATIVE BRIDGING BRUINS INTERNS HONORED Issue 3 Volume 42 SUMMER 2018 Springfield, VirginiaGOLD MEMBERS BizEx Helps Small Businesses CALIBRE Small businesses have a new one-stop legal advice or answer specific technicalEMBASSY SUITES resource for help understanding Fairfax questions.BY HILTON SPRNGFIELD County’s permit, review, inspection and “Small business owners don’t necessarilyFVCbank license processes. know the regulatory path to follow toHILTON SPRINGFIELD The new Business Experience program, make their vision a reality—nor should known as BizEx, assists Goodbye Golf prospective and existing small Outing. Hello businesses that want to grow, Undercover Par-Tee! expand or evolve. BizEx offers guidance on: pg. 2 • Things to consider when Remembering Larry selecting a location Denholm, founder of Flowers-n-Ferns • What permits/processes are required pg. 12 • What licenses are needed • Connections to other county and state resources And on regulatory processes they be expected to know,” Kiefer said. including: “We have a lot of distinctions in our processes that first-time business owner • Zoning may not understand. BizEx can help them • Site plan and inspections ask the right questions or connect with the • Building plans, permits right county staff.” While Fairfax is the headquarters for ten and inspections Fortune 500 companies, the vast majority • Parking requirements of companies in the county are small ones. • Sign permits Of the more than 37,500 businesses in • Licenses and taxes the county, 94 percent have fewer than 50 employees. “I like to tell people to talk to us first Contact BizEx at bizex@fairfaxcounty. before signing a lease,” said Meaghan gov or 703-324-2694. Kiefer, BizEx program manager. “We want to help you start or grow your business. Like a concierge, we can offer you valuable tips and guidance.” The service isn’t designed to take the place of professional consultants like brokers, architects or engineers, offer

GREATER SPRINGFIELD Undercover Par-Tee to Replace Golf Outing CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Greater Springfield Chamber of play in Topgolf ’s climate-controlled, covered 6434 Brandon Avenue Commerce is shaking up its fall calendar. driving bays. This inclusive package is only Suite 208 There will still be golf but this year it’s an $125 per person and if you register before Undercover Par-Tee. What!? August 31 you’ll save $20. Springfield, VA 22150 It’s golf - undercover. It’s great food and Sponsor Undercover Par-Tee and you’ll springfieldchamber.org drink. It’s networking. It’s fun for everyone. be connecting your business with the And, it’s Monday, Sept. 17, 3-6 p.m. Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce 703-866-3500 Bring your co-workers and friends for this and presenting sponsor Fairfax Memorial action-packed event at Topgolf Alexandria. as well as business leaders, community BOARD MEMBERS If you’re into expanding your connections, networkers, experienced golfers and “never team-building, client appreciation or just before touched a club” non-golfers, all of Chairman having some fun, the Chamber’s Undercover whom could become your partners, allies or Kathleen McDermott Par-Tee is the perfect event for you. customers. Not familiar with Topgolf? Its unique Alliance Law Group format is designed for everyone - no matter Patio Sponsor - $1,200 Vice Chairman your experience level, athletic ability or even Backyard BBQ Sponsor - $750 if you’ve never golfed. For more seasoned Jason Rodriguez or competitive golfers, this event will include Beverage Sponsor - $500 Hilton Springfield challenges and contests to win awards and Bay Sponsor - $200 (multiple available) prizes. Each registration includes networking, Treasurer complimentary use of Topgolf clubs, a BBQ Sponsorship packages may be Enola Thaboun buffet, beverage coupons and three-hours of purchased through the Chamber website, Andrews Federal Credit Union springfieldchamber.org, or by calling the Immediate Past Chairman Reconnecting Chamber office, 703-866-3500. Meghan Snyder Meghan Snyder Communications Donna Wilson (left), manager Karen Fountain of Sandy Spring Bank in Flowers 'n' Ferns Ravensworth Center catches Eric Christensen up with Marcia Twomey (right), Springfield Town Center executive director of Medical Christine Heiby Care for Children Partnership Foundation at the Chamber’s AutoGrip June networking breakfast at Amy Jones the NOVA Medical Education Honest Soul Yoga Campus. Charles McCaffrey Community Business Partnership Greater Springfield Chamber Tom Pfeifer Member OpportunityConsistent Voice Communications Anna Ryjik Promote Your Company News New York Life Members may self-post their company news on the Chamber website. Peter van Aartrijk • Post at your convenience Aartrijk • It’s FREE Jessica WaltersEmbassy Suites by Hilton Springfield When you sponsor a youth team, receive an industry award or hire a new CEO share your news for display in the Member News section of the Chamber website. Include: NEWS & VIEWS • Descriptive content Managing Editor • Your logo and photos Meghan Snyder • Link to your website Meghan Snyder Communications Print & Design Here’s how to take advantage: Allegra Marketing • Print • Mail • Log into the Member Information Center (springfieldchamber.org/login) President | CEO • Click on Job Postings (left column) Nancy-jo Manney • Add your content • Submit for approval2 SUMMER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS

Message From our Chairman of the BoardCatch the Wave this Summer with Made in Fairfax Initiative Throughout its long history, our 3D-printing and other small-scale manufacturing. Such businesses would help fill currently vacant space with Chamber has established itself as the vibrant locations where artisans and small batch makers can produce and sell their products and create new jobs. However, critical link between Fairfax County SSPs – where customers are just as interested in observing the manufacturing process as in the product itself – and the Greater Springfield business don’t fit within traditional rigid zoning classifications which require separate locations for industrial and retail uses. community. Whether it was the Fortunately, a process is underway – the comprehensive updating of our zoning ordinance for the first time in 40 years – 2016 meals tax proposal (which we that can be used to address this problem. Accordingly, OCR has invited stakeholders such as the Chamber, commercial real estate successfully opposed) or the current community and a number of local artisans to come together to support these reform efforts and help explore potential synergies. pension reform efforts (which we Come fall, OCR expects to launch pilot SSP projects in one or more locations. The County also will unveil the new logo for support), we are always there, advocating Springfield. The Chamber salutes OCR for its innovative approach to thisKathleen McDermott vigorously for the interests of our trending community-friendly industry and hopes Springfield’s new members. Thus, when the County needs logo will be prominently displayed at the ribbon cutting of one of OCR’s pilot locations for Small Scale Production.input from the business community, it turns to us. For example, we were asked to help envision Springfield’s newlogo, which will be used to “brand” and help promote our area. And this summer, the Fairfax County Office of CommunityRevitalization (OCR) asked for our input into its Small-ScaleProduction (SSP) initiative, also called “Made in Fairfax,” tocapitalize on a new national trend. This initiative is designedto address the problem of underutilized commercial space bycreating new opportunities for the location of SSP facilities, suchas artisanal jewelry production and coffee roasting, as well as Leave the Office Behind ALBAN TIRE CORP. From left to right: Daniela Gilardelli, owner of Tutor Doctor of Alexandria- Springfield; Mike McGraw, president of Silbar Security of Northern Virginia; andRetail, Wholesale, Commercial & Fleet Services Enola Thaboun, branch manager of Andrews Federal Credit Union know what Live@5 is all about – leaving the office behind at the end of the day while at Serving the METRO AREA for over 40 years! the same time connecting with leaders in the marketplace. We provide all types of Tires including:  SUMMER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS 3 Cars, Trucks, Trailers, RV’s, Lawn & Garden, Industrial Mechanical Services Offered:  Alignments, Suspension & Steering, PM Services, A/C  Service, Brake Repair, State Safety Inspections WWW.ALBANTIRE.COM 7244 BOUDINOT DRIVE SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150 703‐455‐9300

Chamber Hosts Bridging Bruins Interns This spring the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce an intern in spring 2019, contact Patrick Ward in the Lakeworked with two student interns from Lake Braddock Braddock Career Center, 703-426-1000 or [email protected] School, Julia Reynolds and Brad Burgee, through The Chamber extends a special thank you to Brad Burgeethe school’s Bridging Bruins program. for providing content for this article. The Bridging Bruins program was founded in 2017 withthe goal of getting high school seniorsout of the classroom and into a workenvironment. In its inaugural year therewere 60 students in the program. This year100 students participated. Bridging Bruins is a program specific toLake Braddock for high school seniors whomeet the acceptance requirements. If astudent is selected, they get the opportunityto leave school three weeks early to pursuean internship in their field of interest. Working together to make the programrun smoothly are the student intern, theon-site supervisor and the faculty mentor.Reynolds and Burgee assisted the Chamberwith social media, event preparation, webupdates and more. Julia Reynolds and Brad Burgee hard at work at the Chamber office. Reynolds will attend Florida If your business would like to host International University this fall and Burgee will attend Christopher Newport University.Nonprofit Member SpotlightAn interview with PEATCWhat’s the mission of PEATC? school. Following Danny’s successful inclusion, Win andFounded in 1978, the Parent Educational Advocacy the Chitwoods were inundated with questions from otherTraining Center’s (PEATC) mission is to build positive families who wanted information about advocating forfutures for Virginia’s children by working collaboratively their children under IDEA – a then-new special educationwith families, schools and communities in order to law. Responding to this pressing need, Win Andersonimprove opportunities for excellence in education and and Steve Chitwood began a remarkable journey thatsuccess in school and community life. Our special ultimately touched the lives of thousands of familiesfocus is children with disabilities. We accomplish our through the creation of PEATC. PEATC has becomemission by offering services and support for families and a leader in education support, training and advocacyprofessionals; providing easy-to-understand, research- providing information to families and professionalsbased information and training; and seeking opportunities throughout Virginia, and beyond.for strategic partnerships and advocacy for systemicimprovement. What’s your organization’s goal for its Chamber membership? Our goal is to raise awareness for ourDo you have an interesting story about how or why community-based but statewide-serving nonprofit. We’reyour organization was founded? PEATC began its always looking for families we can help, and volunteersproud history of building partnerships to create improved for our board.educational opportunities for children with special needswith one family, one child and a courageous school Where can readers get more information? peatc.org,administrator. In 1970, the parents of Danny Chitwood 800-869-6782 or [email protected] Win Anderson, the Director of ResurrectionPreschool, about the possibility of allowing their son withdisabilities to attend classes with the other students at their4 SUMMER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS

On the Fork SILVER MEMBERSLunch at Thai Café LEMAY & COMPANY SPRINGFIELD TOWN CENTER The restaurant We then moved on to our main courses – pumpkin curry with shrimp and pad Thai. BRONZE MEMBERS business is tough The red curry with chunks of pumpkin and shrimp (you can add any protein) came Allegra Marketing • Print • Mail – demanding with a requested side of vegetables replacing Andrews Federal Credit Union the usual rice. The curry was flavorful and customers, high delivered some spice. The pad Thai – a Dans Van Lines Dave & Buster’s overhead/low Pumpkin curry with shrimp Fairfax Memorial Park & Funeral Home profit margin and heaping tangle of thin rice noodles, egg, bean THANK YOU, sprouts, scallions, chopped peanuts, shrimp, RENEWING MEMBERS the wide swings chicken and beef, was also good – and the serving was large enough to be my next day’s Aartrijk of the business lunch. Alliance Law Group Of course we sampled dessert which Calvary Road Baptist Church cycle. According to delivered some interesting surprises. (Interesting as in different not interesting as Carey CoachingLinda Waller therestuarantbrokers. in… uh.) I ordered Thai coconut custard, Commonwealth Cooling com, the average expecting something creamy. At Thai Café, the dessert is more like a light bread pudding Consistent Voicerestaurant has a lifespan barely exceeding in consistency and on the light side of the Communications coconut flavor spectrum. Would I orderfive years, with nearly 90 percent of it again? Definitely. Our other dessert was Dave & Busters crispy banana with ice cream. That surprise Demaine Funeral Chapelindependently-owned restaurants closing was that the crispy referred to the deep-fried FC Small Business Commission wrapper containing very soft banana. Whiletheir doors within the first year. So it’s pretty banana lovers might wish for more banana, First Command fried does improve most everything and the Hard Times Cafeamazing that Thai Café, opened in 1998, is crispy outer coat was a good foil for the large Honest Soul Yoga scoop of vanilla ice cream. INOVA HealthPlexstill here. Remember 1998? The Franconia- When you consider the convenient Merrill Magner Tax Teacher and comfortable location, good service, Pam Moyers, RealtorSpringfield Metro station had only been open substantial menu and large portions, it’s clear why Thai Café has beat the restaurant PEATCfor a year and Mixing Bowl construction had longevity odds. Rotary Club of Springfield Thai Café is open Monday to Saturday 11 Seeds of Humanity Foundationnot yet started. A lifetime ago! a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 9 p.m. Silver Diner My dining companion and I recently visited State Farm - Mike Hairston Stout & Teague ManagementThai Café for lunch. While the space is on TD Bankthe small side, seating is comfortable and Thompson, Hughes & Trollingerthe décor clean and modern. Even when the Topgolf Alexandria Valor Mold Removalrestaurant is full, it’s possible to speak in a Virginia Eagle Distributing Wegmans Food Marketconversational tone of voice and be heard. Yard HouseService was quick and unobtrusive. We started with Thai iced tea—a layeredconcoction of tea, milk and ice that whenmixed, turns a beautiful sunset color.Numerous lunch specials are available andmost come with a small side salad and crispyvegetable spring roll. The spring rolls werecrispy as advertised. The intense orange sauceserved alongside was mild. The salad wasvery fresh with a tasty light dressing. An appetizer order of Kanom Jeeb – foursubstantial dumplings filled with shrimp,chicken, pork and water chestnuts andwrapped in wonton skins, steamed andsprinkled with fried garlic and sweet soysauce – was quite tasty.Kanom Jeeb thaicafe.co 6701 Loisdale Road, Suite E Springfield VA 22150 703-922-4942 SUMMER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS 5

Members in the News Female and veteran owned, Honest Soul Yoga, in May held its inaugural Giving Together Yogathon. The event featured donation-based classes held every 90-minutes for a full 24- hour cycle. Proceeds from the event will be put to the purchase of equipment for yoga and recreation programs for families served by the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore. For more information: honestsoulyoga.com Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Inc. and into existing community and personal MVLE announced their combination. The resources—the cornerstones of achieving combination, was formalized in April and equity. MVLE remains its own 501(c) promises to extend the demographic, and (3), with its independent identity, but is programmatic reach of both organizations. now part of the infrastructure of Fedcap’s Both agencies were founded on the principle 3,600-employee base. of helping people advance economic self- sufficiency by eliminating barriers and For more information: providing precise interventions and tapping mvle.org To expand economic activity and build vibrant community centers, the Fairfax County Office of Community Revitalization is exploring the potential of small scale production businesses to enhance the County’s commercial areas. Technological changes and consumer market preferences for locally-made craft products – from textiles, hardware, woodworking and metalworking to breweries and local food production – have enabled small producers to competitively operate in traditionally non-industrial areas, such as retail and commercial centers. For more information: [email protected] In June, CALIBRE Systems, Inc. announced the promotion of Dr. Craig E. College to Executive Vice President & CFO. College is responsible for overseeing financial and accounting operations, strategic financial planning, capital structure, treasury management, the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) management, contracts and procurement, and strategic communications and graphic design. College joined CALIBRE in October 2012 after 34 years of government service as a military officer and civil servant. For more information: calibresys.com The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Shepherd Housing’s mission is to reduce Washington has selected Good Shepherd homelessness, increase community support Housing and Family Services to be and promote self-sufficiency. This year the part of the Class of 2018-19 “One of the Catalogue celebrates its 16th anniversary. Best” Nonprofits. Good Shepherd Housing This year, reviewers helped select 77 charities underwent a rigorous review process to feature in the print edition. conducted by a team of more than 120 experts in the local philanthropic field and For more information: met the Catalogue’s high standards. Good goodhousing.org FVCbank and Colombo Bank in March million. Upon the closing of the transaction, jointly announced that they entered into Colombo will merge into FVCbank. The a definitive merger agreement pursuant merger expands FVCbank's market reach to which FVCbank will acquire Colombo into Maryland and Washington, D.C. in a cash and stock transaction for total consideration valued at approximately $33.3 For more information:6 SUMMER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS fvcbank.com

Member ProfileAllegra Marketing Print Mail of Springfield Expands Long-time Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Allegra can show you how to enhance your brand awarenessmember, Allegra Marketing Print Mail of Springfield is a full at the right time and with the right audience with provenservice marketing and print communications company helping tactics like banners and flags, brochures, building signs,small to medium size businesses grow with smart and creative copywriting, direct mail campaigns, floor graphics, identitysolutions. materials, logo design, mailing lists, postcards, posters, signs In 2004, Anna Kaviani purchased a local print company and banners.which was a Chamber member. Kaviani saw the value with Allegra recognizes that their business can only remain asbeing a Chamber member and community involvement, so strong as the community they serve. That’s why they areshe maintained an active role in the Chamber. “I knew the committed to enhancing the value of not only local businessesvalue of being a Chamber member with connecting me and but the community overall.my company to our community and local businesses,\" Kaviani Allegra Marketing Print Mail of Springfield is doing more insaid. the community to support local businesses and charities. Early in 2017, Kaviani finalized a purchase of a second print For Allegra, the businesses and nonprofits in and aroundfacility in Tyson’s Corner, Va. This expansion allowed Allegra Springfield are the lifeblood of what it does. \"It’s a prettyto serve their clients utilizing added services and equipment simple business philosophy that helps keep this communitywith newer, robust presses that are able to print in a variety of vital,\" Kaviani says. \"I am a local business owner who lives,bright neon colors, expanded booklet making capabilities, and works and plays in this community. My commitment to themany other post press capabilities. Among other expansions, Springfield area goes beyond just doing business here. I amAllegra offers graphic design, signage and promotional items. an active part of the community, involved in local schools, The expansion allows Allegra to gain diversity in the type verterans organizations, youth clubs and nonprofits.\"of clients it serves. In addition to serving local businesses,Allegra has added more nonprofits, IT businesses, governmentcontractors, real estate agencies, law firms and advocacygroups. For more information: allegraspringfield.com Kaviani explains her passion for her company that startswith branding. Brand awareness is telling your story andit starts with why someone should choose you over yourcompetitors. The key is defining what makes you different.Then telling that story again and again, everywhere someoneexperiences your brand. Kaviani reminds her customers that building brandawareness takes sustained activities over time. But it doesn’tnecessarily take a huge budget, particularly in a local market. SUMMER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS 7

An Update From our Committees We Remember GET INVOLVEDJoin a Chamber CommitteeEconomic Development Craig Blakeley, chair 703-848-8336 Legislative Karen Fountain, chair 703-455-3100 Marketing Charles McCaffrey (far right), chair of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Veterans Committee, emceed Tom Pfeifer, co-chair the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony May 25 at American Legion Post 176. Chamber members, elected officials and Legion members attended the ceremony remembering our nations fallen service members. 703-447-8319 Meghan Snyder, co-chair Chamber Awards Scholarships 703-909-2975 Chamber scholarship recipient, Julia Reynolds (right) Government Association. At Lake Braddock, Membership and board member Christine Heiby, Autogrip, at the May he played varsity baseball for four years Anna Kaviani, chair Live@5 hosted by Wegmans Alexandria. and achieved Athletic Honor Roll status. In the community Buschman coached youth 703-455-3000 The Greater Springfield Chamber of basketball, volunteered in the public library’s Veterans Commerce has awarded Julia Reynolds of summer reading program and assisted with Springfield, Va. and Peter Buschman of the English as a Second Language program Charles McCaffrey, chair Burke, Va. scholarships in the amount of at his church. He will attend the College of 703-768-1440 $1,500 each. Both students attended Lake Business at Mississippi State University this Braddock Secondary School. fall. Visit During high school Reynolds participated in Through its 501(c)(3) Foundation, the springfieldchamber.org DECA; was a member of the Spanish Honor Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Society; worked in the school’s Writing Center; provides scholarships to deserving students in for more information helped start a Fashion Ambassadors club, the Greater Springfield area. Criteria for the designed to promote sustainable fashion and scholarship include a high school GPA of 3.0 STAY CONNECTED educate students on the environmental impact or higher, residency in the Greater Springfield of the fashion industry; and served as director area and plans to pursue a business-related of staging for the annual Lake Braddock major while in college. DECA Fashion Show. Reynolds will be attending Florida International University this Scholarship recipient, Peter Buschman with Marcia fall pursuing a marketing major. Twomey, scholarship committee volunteer, take Buschman was a member of DECA, time out to pose with the big check following the the National Honor Society and Student scholarship presentation in June.8 SUMMER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS

Our Political Leaders in ActionPlanning the Future of Lake Accotink Two of Lee District’s and Fairfax When Lake Accotink was first created, it was 23 feet deep. Currently, the lake is four feet deep, having continued to fill with County’s most prominent parks – silt washing down from upstream. This condition doesn’t allow for a healthy balance of species and limits the recreational value of Huntley Meadows and Lake Accotink -- the lake. The Park Authority has been working with an engineering firm play major roles here in our community. over the past year to develop a variety of approaches to enhance the sustainability of the lake – both from an ecological and While much work has recently been financial standpoint. The options they’ve presented range from letting the lake fill in, which is expected to occur by 2025, to doing completed at Huntley Meadows, a full-lake dredge and constructing a forebay (basically a mini-lake) to capture the sediment before it reaches the main lake. including an award-winning stream As our board’s budget committee chairman, and after working jointly with Supervisor John Cook, I included language in our restoration and the installation of the budget guidance to direct staff to begin identifying potential funding methods for each option on the table. Personally, I boardwalk, our focus is now on planning support keeping the lake in existence and healthy – its recreational and ecological benefits are too great to lose. I have visited the lakeSupervisor Jeff McKay the future of Lake Accotink. throughout my life and know it’s an important local amenity. Lee District First, a quick history lesson. The For more information visit fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake- existing dam that formed the lake was accotink. Your input is always appreciated. constructed by the Corps of Engineersin 1943. In the years that followed, especially during the 1950sand 1960s, Fairfax County experienced years of rapid growthduring the post-WWII housing boom. Unfortunately, this earlydevelopment occurred prior to the establishment of significantstorm-water management regulations. As development grew, sodid the amount of runoff, which has negatively impacted thehealth of our streams. This brings us to where we are today.Blood Drive Saves Lives Hilton Springfield employees Stephanie Barrows (left) and Tiffany Holliday (right)take a break from their workday to donate blood at the May 16 Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by the hotel and the Greater Springfield Chamber. With over 40 participants we reached 34 life-saving units of blood. Different People, Different Events Most readers may not know this but to a large degree our networking breakfasts, this one hosted by Honest Soul Yoga in Landsdowne Centre, have a different set of attendees than an after-hours Live@5. Want to meet different people? Go to a different event. SUMMER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS 9

Heroes Honored with Valor Awards A Sheriff ’s Office team who saved a suicidal and combative a car crashed into the gate and a man jumped out and slidinmate, a police officer just let loose from his training officer through the gate into the secure yard, yelling, “Help me, helpwho used every bit of training to non-lethally subdue a man me, they are after me.” Martin, in civilian attire, alone in ahigh on bath salts and a team of Fire and Rescue personnel dark parking lot, without a radio, armed with only his off-who rescued a man holding down an aggressive 100-pound duty weapon, managed to subdue the man. Only when theRottweiler were honored by the Greater Springfield Chamber situation turned violent with both men on the ground and theof Commerce at its spring Valor Awards Breakfast. subject grabbing for his gun, did Martin consider using lethal The event recognizes first responders in the Greater force. Thankfully, at that moment, Officer First Class LindseySpringfield area who Memenza exited the station,exhibit courage and clear recognized Martin fromthinking in potentially life- a brief encounter, andthreatening situations. resolved the situation, More than 60 including informing officersbusinessmen and who were arriving at thebusinesswomen, first station that the plain-responders and elected clothed man with the gunofficials attended the was a sworn officer. Martinbreakfast at the Springfield and Memenza were bothGolf and Country Club. honored.Among those in attendance • Captain Gerald Morrison,to personally honor the first Technician Rachelresponders were Fairfax Wicker, EMS TechnicianCounty Supervisors Pat From left to right: Supervisor Jeff McKay, Lt. Gregory R. Fried, Officer Isa Martin, William Harrington,Herrity and Jeff McKay, Supervisor Pat Herrity, EMS Technician William Harrington, Captain Gerald Morrison, Technician Patrick Ralph,Fairfax County Sheriff Firefighter Rosemary Dawley, Technician Rachel Wicker, Sheriff Stacey Kincaid, Sergeant Firefighter Scott HaliskyStacey Kincaid and Fairfax Brandon Pitts, Private First Class Andrew Foxwell and nurse Debbie Kurylo and Firefighter RosemaryCounty Police Lt. Gregory R. Fried, assistant commander of Dawley, representing Springfield’s Engine Company 422 andthe Franconia District Station. Pohick’s Medic 435 of the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department, were honored for bravery and ingenuity forThe 2018 award recipients are: rescuing a man who was attempting to keep an attacking• Second Lieutenant Georgi Hovhannisyan, Sergeant Brandon Rottweiler from escaping and killing him and his mother. WithPitts, Private First Class Andrew Foxwell and nurse Debbie animal control unavailable and the man tiring quickly, the teamKurylo of the Fairfax County Sheriff ’s Office, who kept alive devised a plan to gain control of the animal and sedate it.and controlled an inmate who had slashed his neck in a suicide Using firepower was not an option due to the man being onattempt and violently fought all efforts to save him, until he top of the animal and potential ricochets.could be sedated and transferred to emergency care. Kathleen McDermott, chair of the Greater Springfield• Fairfax County Police Officer Isa Martin, who arrived early Chamber Board of Directors, presented plaques andfor his morning shift at the Franconia District Station when certificates to the honorees.All About the Smiles Springfield Dental Group, located in Saratoga Shopping Center, hosted an open house and ribbon cutting for community residents and fellow Chamber members Thursday, April 19. The practice uses dental technology that allows for single-visit crowns.10 SUMMER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS

Chamber Board Nominations Open general membership until mid-October. If you would like to nominate an employee of a current member of the Greater Have you considered serving the Greater SpringfieldChamber of Commerce as a member of its board of Springfield Chamber of Commerce for adirectors? Now is the time to consider board position please contact Nancy-jothe opportunity to serve. Manney at 703-866-3500. Employees of Chamber member Voting by the Chamber’s generalcompanies are eligible for board service membership is held each fall.nomination. Board terms are three Incoming board members will be installed at theyears with a new class of board members each January. Chamber’s annual dinner in December. Nominations are being accepted from the Chamber’sKeep Building Contacts Shortly after I transmitted the report to the commissioners, I received an email from a former CapitolBy Tom Pfeifer Hill colleague who now works for a healthcare association, inquiring about my availability and interest in an editing Why do I network at the same places while also reaching project. I won’t mention her name or the associationout to those people I rarely see? because I don’t want to influence her decision either way, Because that’s how business finds you. It may not be but I had reached out to her shortly after we both hadimmediate. It may be months or even years since your first left the Hill and she was employed by another association.contact. But if you keep yourself in mind, there are payoffs. I haven’t been in contact with her since, though we’re I was reminded of that as I finished a draft report for Facebook buds and occasionally like or comment on eachthe Fairfax County Small Business Commission. The report other’s posts.was the culmination of a Strategic Plan Retreat I facilitated I may or may not land that contract, but the point is tofor the commission the week prior. The commission chair keep up with your connections. You never know when theyhad asked me to facilitate the retreat on short notice after may need your skills. Make sure it’s your name that pops upthe facilitator they had lined up wasn’t able to commit. when they do. Commission Chairman John Pellegrin and I haveknown each other for a number of years. We met at a Tom Pfeifer is the managing partner and chief strategist for Consistent VoiceGreater Springfield Chamber of Commerce event and he Communications, LLC. Connect with Tom at [email protected] became my business attorney. I have presentedat his Rotary Club. He knows my abilities and when he hada need, my name came to mind.Chamber Choice Winner Each year at the Springfield Days Car Show, hosted by American Legion Post 176, the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is given the honor of selecting it’s best of show. This 1941 Ford Business Coupe, with its oversized traveling salesman trunk, was the 2018 Chamber Choice winner. SUMMER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS 11

Message From our CEO CHAMBER WELCOMES Bidding Farewell to Larry Denholm NEW MEMBERS On June 11, many people. We raised our family in a Akin-Deko Professionals PLLC wonderful community. Being in an area like 6551 Loisdale Court, Suite 750 I attended the Washington, D.C. gives me pride and one Springfield, VA 22150 of my most honored duties I still have is adpfirm.com memorial service to deliver flowers to Arlington Cemetery.” 703-566-6145 In 1975 Larry and his wife, Fern, bought Audrey Maiurano DDS for long-time their first shop – Springfield Florist – Family Dentistry located on Backlick Road in Lee Center 7841 Rolling Road, Suite C Chamber member (where the VW dealership is today) and Springfield, VA 22153 then opened Flowers ‘n’ Ferns in Burke in springfielddentalclinic.com Larry Denholm. 1979. 703-455-5555 Larry served on the Chamber’s board Go For Gold SEO Larry was the of directors from 1978 to 1983, was 7605 Wildwood Court, #A3 a volunteer mower-of-the-grass in Lorton, VA 22079 founding owner of the Old Keene Mill Road median in goforgoldseo.com central Springfield and a signer of the 703-215-92450 Flowers n Ferns Chamber’s February 13, 1980 Articles of PM Pediatrics Incorporation. Many times Larry told me 6358 Springfield Plaza Nancy-jo Manney in Burke. At the he joined the Chamber, and was actively Springfield, VA 22150 service the chaplain involved, because “It was the right thing to pmpediatrics.com do.” 703-644-5437 urged us to, as a Larry liked seeing the smiles that flowers Silbar Security of Northern Virginia provide his customers and would show 9435 Lorton Market Street way to honor Larry’s life, tell his story. I up for work, almost daily, long after he Lorton, VA 22079 officially retired. silbarsecurity.com knew right away that’s what I should do. Larry’s daughter, Karen, is the second- 703-995-9899 generation owner of Flowers n Ferns. Larry’s family moved to Northern Following in the footsteps of her father, The Greater Springfield Karen is a current member of the Chamber of Commerce Virginia when he was in 5th grade. He Chamber’s board of directors. is an organization of Larry died May 26, 2018 at his home businesses with ties to liked to remind us that in those days it in Springfield. He will be missed by Burke, Fairfax Station, our Chamber, his customers and so Franconia, Kingstowne, was normal for a kid to take the bus into many people in the Greater Springfield Lorton Station, Newington community. and Springfield, Virginia. D.C. and roam the city. He did this every Larry Denholm: Aug. 15, 1939 – May 26, 201812 SUMMER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS Saturday while taking accordion lessons in his early teens. In his junior year, while attending Hammond High School, Larry joined the Navy reserves. After graduation he went on active duty and was assigned to the navigation department aboard the U.S.S. Boston, a guided missile cruiser. Larry was a member of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Veterans Honor Roll. He was rendered Military Funeral Honors, including a live sounding of Taps, at his memorial service. While in the Navy, in the navigation department, Larry was an aerographer’s mate. His duties included plotting weather maps and systems for the navigation of the ship. After his time in the Navy Larry was employed as a bank teller in Arlington. One of his customers was the owner of a florist. This relationship led to Larry working as a florist’s bookkeeper in 1965. In a 2016 Chamber blog post Larry shared, “I was able to take accounting classes using my GI bill to fund a good portion of my college tuition. That allowed me to continue to advance my career, learn more about the floral industry and eventually buy my own flower shop. It has been a wonderful experience and living in Springfield and being a part of the Chamber has allowed me to meet