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ANNUAL
SNAPSHOT
2014
PROVIDING ACCESS TO WHAT YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS
FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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The Fairfax Chamber is the LARGEST CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA, according to
the Washington Business Journal’s 2014 Book of Lists
with $2.5 million in revenue.
The Fairfax Chamber represents more than 650
member companies and nearly 500,000 jobs
in Northern Virginia.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BUSINESS PARTNERS
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OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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PAST CHAIRS & DIRECTORS EMERITUS
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MEMBERSHIP
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES
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MEMBERSHIP DEMOGRAPHICS
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BUSINESS ADVOCACY
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COMMUNICATIONS
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
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COUNCILS & COMMITTEES
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GREATER WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR AWARDSTM
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OUTSTANDING CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP AWARDS
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RETURN ON INVESTMENT CHECKLIST
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FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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BUSINESS PARTNERS
The most influential companies in Northern Virginia choose to invest and engage with the Fairfax
Chamber because of our unique access to Business Development, Thought Leadership, Professional
Development & Mentoring, Advocacy and Community Partnerships.
Among our member companies are the Chamber’s premier, top-investors distinguished as
Business Partners. The Chamber is honored by the annual support and leadership of these companies.
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OFFICERS &
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
VICE CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
TREASURER
PHIL PANZARELLA
CPS Professional
Services, LLC
MITCH WEINTRAUB
Cordia Partners
JENNIFER AUMENT
Transurban (USA) Inc.
DAVID LUNDSTEN
Cherry Bekaert LLP
PAST CHAIR
LEGAL COUNSEL
PRESIDENT & CEO
MARK MOORE
John Marshall Bank
SCOTT HOMMER
Venable LLP
JIM CORCORAN
Fairfax Chamber
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
KATHY ALBARADO - Helios HR
JENNIFER AUMENT - Transurban (USA) Inc.
DOUG BRAMMER - Verizon
SCOTT BREZLER - Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
SID CHOWDHARY - Credence Management Solutions, LLC
JIM CORCORAN - Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce
DAVE DILUIGI - M&T Bank
ROB FRANKLIN - MorganFranklin
LOVEY HAMMEL - Employment Enterprises, Inc.
SCOTT HOMMER - Venable LLP
TODD HOUSE - Micron Technology, Inc.
SAM IBRAHIM - Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC
HARRY KLAFF - JLL
LORRAINE LAVET - Korn/Ferry International
DAVE LUNDSTEN - Cherry Bekaert LLP
SCOTT MCGEARY - Washington Gas
MATT MCQUEEN - Northrop Grumman Corporation
MARK MOORE - John Marshall Bank
BUD MORRISSETTE - Interstate Moving I Relocation I Logistics
PHIL PANZARELLA - CPS Professional Services, LLC
MANIK RATH - LMI
TODD ROWLEY - Cardinal Bank
JEN SICILIANO - Inova
JEAN STACK - Houlihan Lokey
MITCH WEINTRAUB - Cordia Partners
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KATHY ALBARADO - Helios HR
R.B. (RANDY) ANDERSON - United Bank
JACKIE ASCENCIO - C2 Essentials, Inc.
JENNIFER AUMENT - Transurban (USA) Inc.
DUANE BAKER - Lockheed Martin International
MIKE BERLIN - Con-Serv Industries, Inc. (CSI)
BARRY BIGGAR - Visit Fairfax
JENNIFER BISCEGLIE - Interos Solutions, Inc.
DOUG BRAMMER - Verizon
SCOTT BREZLER - Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
DON BRITTON - Network Alliance
DOUG BROWN - PNC Bank
JOHN BROWNLEE - Holland & Knight LLP
ANGEL CABRERA - George Mason University
H. HOLLISTER CANTUS - The ILEX Group
DARA CASTLE - McGladrey
CRAIG CHASON - Pillsbury
SID CHOWDHARY - Credence Management Solutions, LLC
MICHAEL CONDRO - Deloitte LLP
MIKE COOGAN - Leidos
WAYNE CORINI - Grant Thornton LLP
ANNE CROSSMAN - Completed Systems, Inc.
SUZANNE DAVIS - BAKER TILLY
JOHN DEARDORFF - Reston Hospital Center
MARIO DELUCA - Aronson LLC
DAVE DILUIGI - M&T Bank
JIM DINEGAR - The Greater Washington Board of Trade
BABS DOHERTY - Eagle Ray, Inc.
TIM DUGGAN - TD Bank
EILEEN ELLSWORTH - Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
FRAN FISHER - Fran Fisher Consulting
ROB FRANKLIN - MorganFranklin
KAREN GARZA - Fairfax County Public Schools
DAVID GEANACOPOULOS - Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
BRUCE GEMMILL - John Marshall Bank
STEVE GLADIS - Steve Gladis Leadership Partners
KATHLEEN GOLDEN - The MITRE Corporation
GERALD GORDON - Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
GEORGIA GRAVES - Bridgman Communications, Inc.
ED GRENIER - Junior Achievement of the National Capital Area
LYNNE GUMMO - SC&H Group, LLC
LUANNE GUTERMUTH - Washington Gas
CAMERON HAMILTON - The McLean Group LLC
STEVEN HASS - SunTrust Bank
KIM HAYES - The Ambit Group
SHELLEY HENDRICKSON - Wells Fargo Bank
SCOTT HOMMER - Venable LLP
JON HOROWITCH - Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA
TODD HOUSE - Micron Technology, Inc.
SUZANNE HUBBARD - PwC
JUDY HUBKA - ExxonMobil Corporation
DAVID HUNN - The SkillSource Group, Inc.
SAM IBRAHIM - Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC
BRYAN JUDD - Altamira Technologies Corporation
GARY KIRKBRIDE - Dewberry
HARRY KLAFF - JLL
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BILL KNIGHT - World Police & Fire Games / Fairfax 2015
SHIV KRISHNAN – INDUS
JIM LAMBLE - Bechtel Corporation
CATHY LANGE - BusinessWorks of America, Inc.
LORRAINE LAVET - Korn/Ferry International
LEN LEWAN - BB&T
ED LONG - Fairfax County Government
DAVE LUNDSTEN - Cherry Bekaert LLP
ARVIND MANOCHA - Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
MARC MARLIN - KippsDeSanto & Co.
LISA MARTIN - LeapFrog Solutions, Inc.
JOE MARTORE - CALIBRE Systems, Inc.
TODD MAYMAN - Gannett
BOB MCCORD - Acentia
SCOTT MCGEARY - Washington Gas
CARL MCNAIR - CPS Professional Services, LLC
MATT MCQUEEN - Northrop Grumman Corporation – Information Systems Sector
LYNNE MCUMBER - Marsh & McLennan Companies
BUD MORRISSETTE - Interstate Moving | Relocation | Logistics
CAROLYN MOSS - Dominion Resources Services, Inc.
CHRIS MUNLEY - Booz Allen Hamilton
ELIZABETH MURPHY - Leadership Fairfax
PATRICK NOTLEY - NBC4
SARAH NUTTER- George Mason University
DOLLY OBEROI - C2 Technologies, Inc.
LINDA ODORISIO - CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
ADAM OSTRACH - Capital One Bank, N.A.
PHIL PANZARELLA - CPS Professional Services, LLC
MANIK RATH - LMI
ALLEN ROBERTS - Cox Communications
KWESI ROGERS - Federal National Commercial Credit
JOE ROMAGNOLI - CST Group, CPAs, PC
TODD ROWLEY - Cardinal Bank
MEHUL SANGHANI - Octo Consulting Group, Inc.
JEFF SCHRAGG - BDO USA, LLP
CORY SCOTT - Macerich/Tysons Corner Center
SCOTT SEMPLE - National SDVOSB Council
MATTHEW SHANK - Marymount University
SURESH SHENOY - IMC, Inc.
JEN SICILIANO - Inova
JULIE SIMMONS - Human Capital Strategic Consulting
DAVID SKILES - The VectreCorporation
SANDY SMITH - Washington Business Journal
SHAUN SMITHSON - B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group
JEAN STACK - Houlihan Lokey
PATTI STEVENS - Fairfax County Office of Public Private Partnerships
ROBERT TEMPLIN - Northern Virginia Community College
LAURA THOMAS - XO Communications
DANNY VARGAS - VARCom Solutions, LLC
CHRIS WADE - Aeronomy
BILL WALSH - Venable LLP
BOB WEBB - Squire Patton Boggs
MITCH WEINTRAUB - Cordia Partners
GREG WHEELESS - Bank of America Merrill Lynch
MARYBETH WOOTTON - Berico Technologies
JENNIFER YOUNG - Harmony Crew
DIANE ZANETTI - Capital One Bank, N.A.
PAST CHAIRS &
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
PAST CHAIRS
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
ED BERSOFF - PFF, LLC
BILL BLOCHER - eFedSystems Corporation
MIKE CARLIN - Access Point Public Affairs, LLC
ADRIAN CHAPMAN - Washington Gas
DICK DUVALL - Holland & Knight LLP
JIM DYKE - McGuire Woods LLP
NANCY EBERHARDT - Pathwise Partners, LLC
DAVID GUERNSEY - Guernsey Office Products
BURL GUNN - First Virginia Community Bank
LOVEY HAMMEL - Employment Enterprises, Inc.
RICH LAFLEUR - Grant Thornton LLP
CLARK MASSIE - Tetra Corporation
STU MENDELSOHN - Holland & Knight LLP
MARK MOORE - John Marshall Bank
GARY NAKAMOTO - The Nakamoto Group, LLC
BECKY PARKER - RBC Wealth Management
DALE PECK - MorganFranklin
KEVIN REYNOLDS - Cardinal Bank
TODD STOTTLEMYER - Acentia
MICHAEL ANZILOTTI
BILL BESTIMT
JOEL BIRKEN
GEORGE CAVE
MIKE LEWIS
JAMES POPINO
PHIL REILLY
BOB SKUNDA
TERRIE SPIRO
BOB SWINK
BILL WRENCH
CHAMBER TO CELEBRATE 90TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2015
Founded in 1925, Chamber
leadership is developing plans for its
90th Anniversary. Targeted for early
2015, the event will be a celebration
of leaders past and present and the
Chamber’s profound impact upon
the Northern Virginia business
community including its role in the
creation of;
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Leadership Fairfax
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Northern Virginia Technology Council
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The Foundation for Fairfax County Public Schools, and
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Visit Fairfax
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AAA Mid-Atlantic
AAL (Ahmad Associates, Ltd.)
Accelligence Group, LLC
Accenture
Access Point Public Affairs, LLC
AccessPoint
Accrinet Corporation
Acentia
Acumen Solutions, Inc.
AcuTech Group, Inc.
Adria co-Inc
Adult Companion Care
Advanced Technology Systems Company
Aeronomy
Aerotek
AFCEA
Agilex Technologies, Inc.
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Alion Science and Technology
All-Business Systems & Design
Allegra Marketing, Print & Mail of Fairfax
Allstate Insurance - Capital Region
Alpha Enterprises, Inc.
Altamira Technologies Corporation
American Audio-Video
American Chamber of Commerce Executives
American Diabetes Association
American Disposal Services, Inc.
American Red Cross in the National Capital
Region
Amyx, Inc
American Technology Services
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras
America’s Charities
AMMUSA
AMSCO Global LLC
Angelika Film Center & Cafe
AOC Key Solutions, Inc.
Apartment and Office Building Association
Apex Home Loans, Inc.
Apple Federal Credit Union
Applied Fundamentals Consulting, LLC
ARC Developers, Inc.
Aristion, Inc.
Arlington County Chamber of Commerce
Arnold & Porter LLP
Aronson LLC
Arts Council of Fairfax County, Inc.
Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Asian Fortune Magazine
Asian Pest Services, LLC (APS)
A-T Solutions, Inc.
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ATA, LLC
Atkins
ATSI -- Advanced Technology Solutions, Inc.
Attain LLC
Baker Tilly
BalletNova Center for Dance
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Bank of Georgetown
BB&T
BB&T Capital Markets/Windsor Group
BDO USA, LLP
Bechtel Corporation
Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce
Berenzweig Leonard, LLP
Berico Technologies
Bernhardt Wealth Management
B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group
BK Tours & Travel, LLC
Bloomberg Government
Blue Delta Capital Partners
Blue Silhouette Productions, LLC
Bluestone Capital Partners
BluPrint, LLC-Human Capital Consultants
Bogart Associates Incorporated
Bond Beebe
Bookworm Central
Booz Allen Hamilton
Boulevard Consulting Group
Boy Scouts of America Capital Area Council
Brain Injury Services, Inc.
Brandywine Realty Trust
Bridgman Communications, Inc.
Brightstar Care of Fairfax
Brown Advisory
Brown and Bigelow
Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Burdette Smith & Bish LLC
Burke & Herbert Bank
BusinessWorks of America, Inc.
C2 Essentials, Inc.
C2 Technologies, Inc.
CALIBRE Systems, Inc.
Camber Corporation
Capital Business
Capital Caring
Capital One Bank, N.A.
Capitol Outdoor
Capitol Pros Incorporated
Cardinal Bank
CareerBuilder Government Solutions
Cassidy Turley
CAVENDO Corporation
CBS Radio - 99.1 WNEW
Celebrate Fairfax
Center for Innovative Technology
Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
Centre Consulting/Centre Law
CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
Changercise Inc.
Chase
Cherry Bekaert LLP
Chess Consulting
Chevy Chase Trust
Children’s Science Center
Citibank NA
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Cityline Partners LLC
Clarion Partners
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Clover Services
Clyde’s Restaurant Group
Coalition For Government Procurement
CohnReznick LLP
Colonial Floorings
Comcast Spotlight
Commonwealth Consultants
Commonwealth Digital Office Solutions
Commonwealth of Virginia
Communications Express LLC
Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Completed Systems, Inc.
Computer C.O.R.E.
Concentus
Congressional Bank
Convene
Con-Serv Industries, Inc. (CSI)
Cook Craig & Francuzenko
Cooley LLP
Cordia Partners
CorePerformX Advisory Group
Corner Bakery Cafe
Corporate Office Properties Trust
CORT Furniture
Courtyard By Marriott - Tysons Corner
Covanta Fairfax, Inc.
Cox Communications
CPS Professional Services, LLC
Credence Management Solutions, LLC
CRESA Washington DC
CroppMetcalfe
Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner
CSC
CST Group, CPAs, PC
Cvent
Davis Industries, Inc.
Day & Night Printing, Inc.
Deloitte LLP
Deltek, Inc.
MEMBERSHIP
Dempsey Fontana PLLC
Dewberry
Dexisive, Inc.
Dickey’s BBQ Pit
Digital Signal Corporation
DigitalGlobe
Distribution and Service Inc.
Distribution Specialists, Inc.
District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Dittmar Company
Diverse Solutions Group
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
Dominion Resources Services, Inc.
Dulles Corridor Rail Association
Dulles Expo and Conference Center
Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce
DynCorp International LLC
Eagle Ray, Inc.
EagleBank
Easter Seals of Greater Washington-Baltimore
Region
eFedSystems Corporation
EFX Media
EMCOR Government Services
Employment Enterprises, Inc.
EnDyna, Inc.
Engineering Services Network Inc (ESN)
enviroCAB LLC
EnviroSolutions - Potomac Disposal Services
Evans Incorporated
Excella Consulting
ExecuTech Strategic Consulting
Executive Counsel
Executive Leaders Radio
ExxonMobil Corporation
EY
Eye Deal Systems
Eye Level
FACETS
Fair Oaks Mall
Fairfax Adult Softball Inc.
Fairfax Cable Access Corporation
Fairfax CASA
Fairfax City Self Storage
Fairfax County Department of Planning & Zoning
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department
Fairfax County Government
Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End
Homelessness
Fairfax County Police Department
Fairfax County Public Library
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax County Sheriff’s Department
Fairfax County Small Business Commission
Fairfax Leadership Academy
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Inc.
Fairview Park Marriott
Fantasy World Entertainment
Federal Business Systems Gov. Div.
Federal National Commercial Credit
Femtosecond, Inc.
Finding Strategies, Inc.
First Potomac Management LLC
First Virginia Community Bank
Fix&Style, LLC
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
Fluet Huber + Hoang, PLLC
Food Truck Association of MWA
Fran Fisher Consulting
Frank & Company, PC, CPA
Fraternal Order of Police Fairfax Lodge 77
Freddie Mac
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of
Commerce
Freedom Bank of Virginia
Freedom Contracting LLC
Friendship Logistics
Fulcrum IT Services, LLC
Fun Company Events
Gannett
GarbiaPlocki, LLP
Gateway Outdoor Advertising
GCE Federal
GeoLogics Corporation
George Mason University
George Washington University - Virginia
Science and Technology Campus
Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia
Glassman Wealth Services
Global Network Services
Golden Key Group, LLC
Goodwill of Greater Washington
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Grant Thornton LLP
Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce
Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce
Guernsey Office Products
Harmony Crew, LLC
Hashtag Studios
Hazen and Sawyer, P.C.
Helios HR
hibu
HILL Art Group
Hilldrup Moving & Storage
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
Hilton Washington Dulles
Hilton Worldwide
Hogan Lovells US LLP
Holland & Knight LLP
Homestretch, Inc.
Hope For The Warriors
Houlihan Lokey
HSBC Bank USA, NA
Human Capital Strategic Consulting
Hunton & Williams
Hyatt Fairfax at Fair Lakes
Hyatt House-Falls Church
ICF International
ICF Ironworks
IMC, Inc.
Imperatis Corporation
InCadence Strategic Solutions
INDUS Corporation
Innovative Contracting Inc.
Innovative Tactical Solutions
Inova
Insight Property Group LLC
Insperity
Intec Group, Inc.
Integrity Management Solutions
INTEGRITYOne Partners
IntelliDyne, LLC
Intelligent Waves LLC
Internal Medicine Practice, PC
International Institute of Arabic
Interos Solutions, Inc.
Interstate Moving | Relocation | Logistics
ITM Group
J.R.’s Custom Catering
JBS International, Inc.
Jewish Community Center Of Northern Virginia
John Marshall Bank
Johnson Technology Systems, Inc.
Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Mead & Associates
Junior Achievement of the National Capital Area
Kaiser Permanente
Kane Enterprises
Karin’s Florist, Inc.
KippsDeSanto & Co.
Korn/Ferry International
KPMG LLP
Kremer Consulting Solutions
L. F. Jennings, Inc.
Latham & Watkins LLP
*Members as of July 1, 2014
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MEMBERSHIP
Law Office of Andrew Cabana, PC
Law Offices of Michael Horwatt P.C.
Le, Arnold & Associates
Leach Travell Britt PC
Leader Actions
Leadership Fairfax
LeapFrog Solutions, Inc.
Lear Communications
Learning Tree International
Lee Hecht Harrison
Leidos
Lerner Enterprises
Leros Technologies Corporation
Lethbridge & Associates
LGL Event Management, LLC
Linden Resources, Inc.
LMG International
LMI
Lockheed Martin
Lockton, Inc.
Lorton Arts Foundation, Inc.
Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
M&T Bank
M3T Corporation
Macerich/Tysons Corner Center
Management and Training Consultants, Inc.
Maplewood Park Apartments - Amurcon Realty
Market Connections, Inc.
Marketing Savvy, LLC
Mars, Incorporated
Marsh & McLennan Companies
Marymount University
MassMutual Greater Washington
Matthews, Carter & Boyce
MAXIMUS, Inc.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood
Restaurant - Tysons
McGladrey
McGuireWoods Consulting, LLC
McLean Insurance Agency
Medical Care for Children Partnership
Foundation
Medifast Weight Control Center
memoryBlue
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Micron Technology, Inc.
Mid-Atlantic Commercial Realty
Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Miles & Stockbridge
Milestone Towers LP III
Modern Image
Modis
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Monticello Capital
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
MorganFranklin
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Green’s Natural Market
MTCI
MTI
MVB Mortgage
National Automobile Dealers Association
National Rifle Association
National SDVOSB Council
Navy Federal Credit Union
NBC4
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
NeoSystems Corp.
Network Alliance
Next Level Staffing
NJVC, LLC
Noblis
Northern Virginia Black Chamber
of Commerce, Inc.
Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Family Service
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
Northern Virginia Technology Council
Northharbor Capital LLC
Northrop Grumman
NOVEC-Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative
NPL Construction Company
NSAWW
NVE, Inc.
NVR
Octo Consulting Group, Inc.
Office of Public Private PartnershipsFairfax County
Omega World Travel, Inc.
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
One Degree Capital
OneVoice Communications, Inc.
Operation Renewed Hope Foundation, Inc.
Oracle USA, Inc
Pagnato Karp
Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar
Panera, LLC
PaperCraft, Inc.
Pathway Homes, Inc.
Pathwise Partners, LLC
Patient First
Paul VI Catholic High School
Payroll Network
Pensare Group
People Stretch Solutions
Pera Construction
PESystems, Inc.
PFF, LLC
PHILLIPS Programs
PilieroMazza PLLC
Pillar One Consulting, LLC
Pillsbury
Pluribus International Corporation
PNC Bank
Porro Associates LLC
Post Apartment Homes, LP
Potomac Recruiting
Prevent Cancer
PriceModern
Prince William Chamber Of Commerce
Principle Advantage, Ltd.
Prize Performance, LLC
Professional Services Council
Proforma SJM Agency
Protorae Law, PLLC
PS Business Parks
PwC
Pyramind LLC
Qinetiq-North America
Quadrangle Development Corporation
Radford University - Northern Virginia Office
rand* construction corporation
Rapidan Strategies, LLC
Ratner Companies
Raul V. Bravo + Associates, Inc.
Rawson Internet Marketing
Ray and Associates
Raytheon
RBC Wealth Management
RBS Citizens Bank
REACS, Inc.
Reed Smith LLP
Regency Taxi
Regus
Republic Capital Access, LLC
Republic Services, Inc.
Reston Hospital Center
Reston Limousine
Reston Zoo Inc.
RHDC International, Inc.
Richmond International Raceway
Riveron Consulting
Robbins Gioia
Rolls-Royce North America Inc.
Rubino & McGeehin, Chartered
Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Fairfax
Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Tysons Corner
RyanSharkey, LLP
SAIC
Salient Federal Solutions
Sandy Spring Bank
Saul Ewing, LLP
MEMBERSHIP
SC&H Group, LLC
Sciolex Corporation
Sensei Enterprises, Inc.
Seth T. Stark & Associates, LLC
SHAMBAUGH Leadership
Shelter House, Inc.
Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner
Shipping Emporium
SilTek, Inc.
Silver Spoon Caterers
Sir Speedy - Vienna
Smart Furniture US
Smiles at Fairfax Corner
Smolen & Plevy P.C.
Sona Bank
Sophia’s Cafe
Southern Management Corporation
Spacesaver Infolinx
Spear Incorporated
Springfield Golf and Country Club
Springhill Suites Fairfax
sq Publishing, LLC
Squire Sanders LLP
STC Management LLC T/A Jiffy Lube
Sterling National Bank
Steve Gladis Leadership Partners
Stifel Nicolaus Weisel
Streamline
Studio Center Total Production
Sundog Productions
SunTrust Bank
TAPE, LLC
Taylor Gourmet
TD Bank
TEEL Construction, Inc.
Tercon Consulting
Terry Hill Communications LLC
Tetra Corporation
The Alternative Board-West Fairfax &
Alexandria
The Ambit Group
The Capital Grille
The Greater Washington Board of Trade
The ILEX Group
The Insurance Exchange
The Leadership Compass
The Leadership Edge
The Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel
The McLean Group LLC
The Meltzer Group
The MITRE Corporation
The Nakamoto Group, LLC
The Optimum Group
The Palm Restaurant at Tysons Corner
The Paxton Companies
The Peterson Companies
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
The SemFin Group
The SkillSource Group, Inc.
The Tauri Group, LLC
The Tower Club
The Vectre Corporation
The Westin Tysons Corner
The Winery at Bull Run
The Women’s Center
Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy
Thompson Greenspon
Tradovision, Inc.
TRAINING SOLUTIONaS, Inc.
Transformation Systems, Inc.
Transurban (USA) Inc.
Tre Towers Advisory Group, LLC
Triple Canopy
Trowbridge & Trowbridge, LLC
Two Men And A Truck
Tysons Galleria
Tysons Self Storage
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Small Business Administration
UBS Private Wealth Management
UGL Services Equis Operations Company
UHY LLP
Unanet
United Airlines
United Bank
United Way of the National Capital Area
UniTrans International, Inc.
University of the Potomac
University of Virginia
US Airways
USI Insurance Services LLC
USO of Metropolitan Washington
UtiliQuest, LLC
VARCom Solutions, LLC
Venable LLP
Verite Group, Inc.
Verizon
Victory Van Corporation
Vienna Chamber of Commerce
ViON Corporation
Virginia Biotechnology Research Park
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Commerce Bank
Virginia International University
Virginia Tech- Pamplin College of Business
Visit Fairfax
VIUS, LLC
Vizual, Inc.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Volunteer Fairfax
Vornado Realty Trust
Vulcan Materials Company
Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley, Emrich & Walsh, P.C.
Washington Business Journal
Washington First Bank
Washington Gas
Washington Gas Light Federal Credit Union
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit
Authority
Washington Redskins
Washington Regional Alcohol Program
WashingtonFirst Bank
Watkins Meegan LLC
Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, L.L.P.
Wells & Associates, Inc.
Wells Fargo Bank
Westfields Golf Club
Westfields Marriott
Westin Washington Dulles Airport
Westwood College
Westwood Country Club
White + Partners
Widelity, Inc.
Wilkinson Wine Cellar, LLC
Williams Mullen
Willis
WilmerHale
Windows Catering Company
Windstream
Winning Ways
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Womble Carlyle Sandridge and Rice, PLLC
World Police & Fire Games Fairfax 2015
WSP
Xcel HR
XO Communications
XRW Labs, LLC
Zimmerman Associates, Inc.
*Members as of July 1, 2014
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FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
& SERVICES
For nearly 90 years, the Fairfax Chamber, the Voice of Business in Northern Virginia™, has been working
hand-in-hand with companies in Northern Virginia to build a strong business community. The Fairfax
Chamber is widely regarded as the region’s premier forum for access to:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & MENTORING
ADVOCACY
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
The Fairfax Chamber is the largest Chamber of Commerce in Northern Virginia, according to the Washington
Business Journal’s 2014 Book of Lists. With revenue at nearly $2.5 million, the Fairfax Chamber represents more than
650 members companies with more than 500,000 jobs in the region. Fairfax Chamber membership delivers
connections and access for new business relationships and exposure within target industries. Members have an
opportunity to impact public policy and learn about critical issues and trends affecting their businesses.
In 2014, the Chamber hopes to continue the trajectory of the previous three years, which have yielded
unprecedented membership growth. Over 100 companies joined as members in 2013. While new organizations
join the Fairfax Chamber, the current member retention rate is nearly 86%, which is more than 10% higher than the
national average.
New in 2014, the Fairfax Chamber relocated its headquarters to 7900 Westpark Drive, Tysons VA., and unveiled
a state of the art conference center, sponsored by members Baker Tilly and Transurban (USA) Inc., which can host
up to 125 guests. The Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was attended by 400+ members, regional leaders
and elected officials. Later in 2014, the Fairfax Chamber will also launch a new Customer Relationship Management
System (CRM) and website to further enhance its services to members.
ANNUAL MEMBER SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS
90% of respondents would recommend membership to a business associate.
68% of respondents agree the Chamber was helpful to them as it relates to their most important business issue.
60% of respondents find the highest value with the Chamber’s Relationship Development & Networking services.
56% of respondents credit the Chamber for directly or indirectly obtaining new business for their company.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
LARGE COMPANY REPRESENTATION
Majority of businesses with 1,000 or more employees in Fairfax County engage with the Fairfax Chamber.
BUT... DID YOU KNOW?
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More than 70% of the Chamber’s
membership is comprised of small
businesses with less than
50 employees.
• 30% of members are located
outside of Fairfax County.
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In 2013, the Fairfax Chamber had
10,000 registrants for its 200
meetings/events.
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Membership is comprised of
companies from all industries
located in the region.
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BUSINESS ADVOCACY
The Fairfax Chamber is THE VOICE OF BUSINESS IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA™ before
state, local and federal government.
BUSINESS ADVOCACY
The Fairfax Chamber’s robust legislative program advances pro-business policies in critical areas like
transportation, technology, health care, government contracting, hospitality, taxation and more.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION
During the 2013 and 2014 General Assembly Session, the Fairfax Chamber achieved a number of legislative
victories, including:
• Successful passage of a major transportation reform and funding plan.
• Securing a study of the costs, feasibility, and transportation impacts associated with a new Potomac
River crossing.
• Defeating legislation to alter the Public-Private Transportation Act that would have discouraged private
companies from investing in Virginia infrastructure projects.
• Successful passage of legislation that would ensure developers in Fairfax County can anticipate a similar
land use process and procedures akin to the rest of the Commonwealth.
• Expansion of the Commonwealth’s research and development tax credit.
• Successful opposition to a countywide meals tax proposal that would have adversely affected Fairfax
County restaurants, caterers, hotels and residents.
ACCESS TO DECISION-MAKERS
Providing members with access to elected officials at all levels of government is paramount to the
Chamber’s advocacy program. In 2013, the Chamber hosted its Annual Political Debate which included
candidates for Virginia Governor, Republican candidate Ken Cuccinelli and Democratic candidate Terry
McAuliffe and aired live in prime time on NBC4 and NBC affiliates across the Commonwealth as well as on
C-SPAN. In addition, Chamber members were invited to participate in the Fairfax Chamber’s annual Viva
Virginia event in Richmond with policymakers, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of
the House of Delegates. The business advocacy offerings of the Chamber also include opportunities to
participate in events such as bipartisan congressional roundtables and meetings with elected officials,
cabinet members, and other policymakers across the Commonwealth.
NOVABIZPAC
Ensuring that Northern Virginia has a voice in the legislative process, the Chamber established the Northern
Virginia Business Political Action Committee (NOVABizPAC) in 2002 to support Virginia legislators and
policymakers who promote a favorable business climate and a high quality of life in Virginia. In 2013,
NOVABizPAC endorsed in Statewide Races. The PAC endorsed Terry McAuliffe for Governor, Senator
Ralph Northam for Lieutenant Governor and Senator Mark Herring for Attorney General.
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COMMUNICATIONS
The Fairfax Chamber provides member organizations with the tools necessary to
amplify your communications and marketing efforts in the Northern Virginia market.
DIGITAL MEDIA
Doing Business, a bi-monthly electronic newsletter, is distributed to over 12,000 members, business leaders
and elected officials. Original articles spotlight members and highlight their community involvement
and business success. The Chamber’s new website, unveiled in 2014, is a
source for information, thought leadership and feature an interactive blog.
Members are encouraged to contribute content. Advertising opportunities
are available for all digital and print media.
MEDIA RELATIONS & PR
The Chamber regularly connects national, state and local media outlets to
Northern Virginia businesses of all sizes and industries for news articles.
We mentor and assist members in utilizing PR opportunities including
awards events as a creative, free option to spotlight your business success,
community engagement and brand.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The Fairfax Chamber is a leader in social media and has the proven record
of creating buzz for Chamber members and their events. Members
actively engage with us on Facebook and LinkedIn as well as on Twitter
where we boast nearly 5,000 followers. In particular, the Chamber received
significant social and traditional media coverage for the 2013 Gubernatorial Debate and statewide candidate
endorsements including “trending” on Twitter worldwide for 55 minutes and nationally for over 6 hours with
our #VAGovDebate hashtag. Access our social media sites by scanning the QR codes below.
TRADITIONAL MEDIA
Major annual events, such as the Valor Awards, Corporate Citizenship Awards and GovCon Awards, offer
advertising opportunities in commemorative programs to generate visibility for members to key audiences
and influencers. Our NOVABizGuide, the only online business guide in Northern Virginia, features additional
opportunities for brand recognition and advertising.
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COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS
VALOR AWARDS
CHAR-A-OKE
The Valor Awards, now celebrating its 36th
anniversary, honor the bravery and dedication of
first responders in Fairfax County from the Police and
Fire & Rescue Departments and Office of the Sherriff.
In 2014, news anchors Leon Harris and Alison
Starling of ABC7/WJLA-TV served as masters of
ceremony for the event, held March 31 at the Hilton
McLean Tysons Corner.
Since 2011, Char-a-oke (charity karaoke) has quickly
become one of the most exciting traditions at the
Fairfax Chamber. This annual fundraiser brings
together more than 300 of the region’s most
prominent businesses, executives and elected
officials who let their hair down and belt out their
best karaoke tunes.
The Valor Awards are one of the most anticipated
events among the public safety community and turn
out more than 400 attendees to honor those who
protect Fairfax County businesses and citizens daily.
Proceeds from the Valor Awards and other
fundraising efforts benefit the Valor Scholarship
Fund, which provides educational scholarships to
the children of public safety personnel. To date,
more than $250,000 in educational scholarships
have been distributed.
Char-a-oke was created as an annual fundraiser
to support The Foundation for Fairfax County
Public Schools, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization
allied with, but independent of, the county’s public
school system. It was established in 2010 through
the visionary leadership of the Fairfax Chamber.
Business leaders anticipated the skilled workforce
needed to drive the county’s economy of the future,
and possible impacts on the county’s prosperity and
quality of life.
Since 2011, Char-a-oke has raised $75,000
including over $30,000 raised during the 2013
Char-a-oke at The Barns of Wolf Trap. A portion of
the August 28, 2014 Char-a-oke proceeds will
benefit The Foundation for Fairfax County Public
Schools.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Fairfax Chamber encourages its members to
participate in strategic community partnerships as a
part of their business model. Our partnerships align
to key national issues of concern to the business
community including:
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Education (particularly STEM)
Workforce Development
Veteran’s Employment
Preventing & Ending Homelessness
COUNCILS &
COMMITTEES
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING COUNCIL
ECONOMIC COUNCIL
The Government Contracting (GovCon) Council is
the Chamber’s largest and most active council.
The Economic Council looks at global, national and
regional economic issues with a particular eye for
their impacts on the Northern Virginia business
community.
This group alone facilitates more than 20 programs
annually, and is the region’s best forum for
engagement with Northern Virginia’s robust
government contracting community.
Always ahead of the curve, the GovCon Council
kicked off 2014 by convening a Symposium on
Success Strategies for Surviving in the “New
Normal”. This half-day session featured a keynote
by US Senator Tim Kaine, followed by breakout
sessions with more than 20 C-level executive
panelists. This signature program drew nearly 500
attendees from the government contracting sector.
Recognizing that the ties between the government
contracting industry and other business sectors are
close and solid, the GovCon Council will continue to
collaborate with all Chamber councils including the
long standing partnership with the Women in
Business Council to create the Women at the Top of
Government Contracting program and a
partnership with the Chamber’s CSR Council on a
Veterans Hiring event.
Each year this group convenes for an Economic
Outlook, hosted in partnership with the Washington
Business Journal, featuring a high profile economist
or entrepreneur and a panel of regional executives
discussing the outlook for the coming year for the
region and its highest profile industries. Featured
speakers have included:
• David Rubenstein, founder and co-CEO of
widely known venture capital firm The Carlyle
Group.
• Steve Case, Co-founder of AOL; now Chairman
of Case Foundation and Revolution (LivingSocial,
Zipcar, Exclusive Resorts, Everyday Health,
FedBid, Miraval).
Companies featured on these distinguished expert
panels have included Northrop Grumman,
Accenture, Verisign, Kaiser Permanente, HSBC
and others. The group also convenes for quarterly
forums on top economic issues.
Other programming areas of focus for the GovCon
Council include: Mergers & Acquisitions, Cyber
Security, Business Development, Teaming &
Subcontracting and much more.
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COUNCILS &
COMMITTEES
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
COUNCIL
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Council
provides peer to peer thought leadership on CSR
as a critical component of the business strategy. CSR
has quickly become one of the Fairfax Chamber’s
most engaging initiatives.
For the past three years, the CSR Council has
partnered with the Fairfax County Government
through the Office to Prevent & End Homelessness,
Apple Federal Credit Union and The Connection
Newspapers to facilitate the annual Jeans Day
initiative to Put the ZIP on Homelessness. This
true public-private partnership brings together
Fairfax County employees and businesses to raise
awareness and funds to end homelessness in our
community. Nearly $60,000 was raised in 2013
from over 200 businesses and organizations who
participated in this effort.
In 2014, the group will turn its attention to topics
like: Building Mutually Beneficial Business
Nonprofit Partnerships, CSR in the New
Environment, Pro Bono and Veterans Hiring.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS COUNCIL
The Women in Business Council is the forum for the
region’s foremost women entrepreneurs,
business owners, executives and professionals.
For nearly a decade, the Women in Business Council
has hosted an annual signature event that convenes
to discuss the challenges, successes, innovations
and impacts of women in business. The Women in
Business Council also convenes quarterly panels
featuring CEOs discussing integrated leadership and
their personal stories of success. Recently featured
keynote speakers have included:
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Jennifer Aument, Group General Manager
North America, Transurban (USA) Inc.
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Gloria Bohan, President & CEO,
Omega World Travel
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Susan Gustafson, President, Ratner Companies
·
Donna Morea, CEO, Adesso Group & Former
President, U.S., Europe and Asia, CGI
Other areas of focus include career management,
keeping cool under fire, the coach approach to
communications and more.
NOVAFORWARD COUNCIL
No one understands better than forward thinking
Chamber member companies that the private sector
is the key driving force in moving the Northern
Virginia region into the future. Through the
NOVAForward initiative, the business community
plays a leadership role in addressing the issues
key to enabling Northern Virginia to experience
the same level of success and growth in coming
years that it has over the past several decades.
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Coming up in October 2014, the NOVAForward
Signature event will focus on how Northern Virginia
can drive continued economic diversity and
development through increased regional mobility.
COUNCILS &
COMMITTEES
SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL
NEW INITITIAVES
Small businesses are the heart of the Fairfax
Chamber with more than 70% of our members
falling in this key demographic.
Stay tuned to Doing Business for announcements of
new engagement areas for members including
training for emerging leaders and recognition of
commercial achievement.
During 2014, the Chamber will provide more than 20
free events for business-to-business networking
and development through our BD+Bash, Get
Connected and Small Business Roundtable series.
These monthly peer-to-peer dialogue opportunities
feature discussions on relevant issues and trends
affecting small businesses in Fairfax County
including marketing, growth, technology,
organizational management and more.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL
Over the next years and decades, it is the vision
of the Fairfax Chamber member companies that
Northern Virginia will be viewed regionally will be
viewed regionally and nationally as the premier
location to start and grow leading edge business
organizations in commercial industries.
COMMITTEES
Member involvement is what continues to make the
Fairfax Chamber a dynamic and growing
organization. Our Operational Committees, which
meet regularly and oversee our strategic direction,
include:
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Audit
Finance
Policy
Strategic Growth & Ambassadors
To that end, the Entrepreneurship Council
promotes, enhances and facilitates the growth of
entrepreneurial organizations through
networking, education, industry information and
advocacy for favorable corporate environments.
This Council, new in 2013, is the product of more
than a year of focus groups with regional
entrepreneurs about how to best serve this
constituency. Areas of focus for 2014 will be:
Business Planning, Marketing, Tech Transfer,
Fundraising, Finance & Legal, and more.
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GREATER WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT
CONTRACTOR AWARDSTM
Celebrated each November and hosted in partnership with the Professional Services
Council, the GREATER WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR AWARDS™ is the
premier awards program honoring the leadership, innovation and commitment to
excellence of the region’s government contracting industry.
In 2013, the affectionately dubbed the “Academy
THE 2013 WINNERS WERE:
Awards of Government Contracting” celebrated its 11th
anniversary before an enthusiastic audience of nearly
Contractor of the Year (less than $25 million)
1,000 government contracting professionals.
Credence Management Solutions LLC
The celebration honored the 11th Annual Hall of Fame
Inductee, Dr. Ernst Volgenau, Founder and Chairman
of SRA International, Inc., made a nod to the past
decade of winners and their experience in the
industry, and celebrated the most talked about
innovators, movers and shakers in the industry.
The event also raised more than $13,000 for charity
partner, Operation Renewed Hope Foundation, a
Veteran-led organization headquartered in Alexandria,
VA, whose mission is to provide quality housing and
supportive services to America’s homeless veterans.
The nominations period for the 2014 Awards took place
from March through June. Finalists will be announced
at the September 4, 2014 Reception and winners will be
announced live at the November 13, 2014 Awards Gala.
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Contractor of the Year ($25-75 million)
XLA
Contractor of the Year ($75-300 million)
Salient Federal Solutions
Contractor of the Year (greater than $300 million)
Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc.
Executive of the Year (less than $75 million)
Kymm McCabe, CEO, ASI Government
Executive of the Year ($75-300 million)
Joe Martore, President & CEO,
CALIBRE Systems, Inc.
Executive of the Year (greater than $300 million)
Kathleen Flanagan, President & CEO,
Abt Associates
OUTSTANDING CORPORATE
CITIZENSHIP AWARDS
The OUTSTANDING CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP AWARDS & CHAIRMAN’S LUNCHEON,
hosted each June, is the premier annual gathering of the ”who’s who” of the Northern
Virginia business community.
In 2014, the Awards were presented at the Chamber’s
Annual Chairman’s Luncheon before an audience of
nearly 600. This year, we received a record breaking
number of applications, with an increase of nearly
20% from 2013. Outgoing Chairman Mark Moore,
EVP and Chief Lending Officer, John Marshall Bank,
passed the leadership gavel to 2014-2015 Chairman
Phil Panzarella, President & CEO, CPS Professional
Services, LLC.
THE 2014 WINNERS WERE:
Outstanding Corporate Citizen of the Year
(Large Business)
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Outstanding Corporate Citizen of the Year
(Mid-Size Business)
Acumen Solutions, Inc.
The Lifetime Achievement Awards, selected by past
Chamber chairs for lifelong dedication and service to
the Chamber and Northern Virginia, were presented
to Major General Carl H. McNair, Jr. USA (Ret.) and
The Honorable Frank R. Wolf, United States House
of Representatives. The NOVAForward Award, which
recognizes exceptional work to move Northern Virginia
businesses and the community forward, was presented
to Leo Schefer, (Ret.) President, Washington
Airports Task Force. A NOVAForward Legacy Award
was also presented to ExxonMobil Corporation for its
tremendous impact in Northern Virginia’s growth.
Outstanding Corporate Citizen of the Year
(Small Business)
Sev1Tech
Members are encouraged to apply for recognition
across eight categories. The Application period will
open again in early 2015.
Sustainability Award
Walker’s Grille
Executive Leader of the Year
Kathy Albarado, President & CEO, Helios HR
Emerging Influential of the Year
Christina James, Vice President, BB&T Wealth
Non-Profit of the Year
Brain Injury Services
Partnership Award
Cox Communications
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RETURN ON INVESTMENT
CHECKLIST
The top-notch businesses that engage with the Fairfax Chamber smartly expect to see
the return on their investment (ROI) for membership. We want to be an extension of
your team and partner for success. To fully experience ROI, the Chamber suggests the
following checklist:
1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
One-on-one Meeting with Chamber Staff or Board Members. Take advantage of access to
Chamber staff and its Board of Directors to discuss your top prospects and connectivity points the
Chamber can provide.
Strategic Introductions. Call on Chamber staff to make introductions to your prospects at
Chamber programs and events.
Sponsorship Opportunities. Make sure to take a look at the targeted visibility, marketing
and branding the Chamber provides for you to make connections with your target audience.
Events & Programming. Chamber events and programs bring out top leaders in the
Northern Virginia business community. Chamber membership is much like a gym membership; if
you don’t use it, you won’t see results. Set a goal to attend at least one program per quarter. The
majority of the Chamber’s more than 200 programs & meetings per year require no additional
investment beyond your membership dollars.
2. BUSINESS SERVICES
Conference Center. Is your office outside of the Tysons Corner area, but it’s more convenient
to meet in this central location? Is the cost of renting a hotel outside your budget? The Chamber’s
three conference rooms can be at your service.
Notary & Certificates of Origin. These services are provided free of charge to member
companies by appointment.
Mailing List Purchase. Put your message into the hands of fellow Chamber members by
doing a mailing to the Chamber’s companies and contacts.
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RETURN ON INVESTMENT
CHECKLIST
3. BUSINESS ADVOCACY
Meetings with Elected Officials. The Chamber’s full time government relations staff
routinely helps to make introductions between member companies and elected officials.
Support for Your Policy Priorities. The Chamber team stands ready to help you advance
your policy objectives by offering counsel and connecting you to the elected officials, organizations
and resources you need to accomplish your goals.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
Media Relations. The Chamber is contacted regularly by national, state, and local media
outlets interested in connecting with Northern Virginia businesses of all sizes and across industries
for articles. The more we know about your business and areas of expertise, the better opportunity
there will be for connection.
Visibility via Doing Business E-Newsletter, Chamber Website & Social Media Channels.
Simply by adding the Chamber to your media or news distribution list, you’ve extended your reach.
Through membership, your company is eligible for the posting of your news and events to the
Chamber’s highly trafficked website and social media sites, as well as features in the bi-weekly
newsletter, Doing Business.
NOVABizGuide - Northern Virginia’s Only Online Business Guide. Gone are the days of
traditional print directories, which are outdated the moment of print. Take advantage of your FREE
listing in this dynamic resource featuring thousands of listings for Northern Virginia businesses.
For further information, contact a member of the Chamber team. Current contact
information is available at www.fairfaxchamber.org under About Us, Staff Directory.
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[WHAT MAKES FAIRFAX COUNTY THE IDEAL BUSINESS LOCATION]
STRONG
WORKFORCE
WELCOMING
COMMUNITY
THRIVING
ECONOMY
LIFE OUTSIDE
THE OFFICE
EXCELLENT
SCHOOLS
CREATIVITY
No chart or graph can adequately convey what makes this the ideal location for your
business. Companies, organizations and individuals thrive here because of the robust,
welcoming business environment. Its creative atmosphere fosters motivating challenges
and inspired solutions. The strong, stable and diverse workforce here enjoys many
cultural and recreational options and some of the best schools in the country. To see how
your business can benefit from a move to Fairfax County, visit www.powerofideas.org.
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