Arlington Chamber of Commerce - The Arlingtonian - June 2015

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THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THEARLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

OL. LVII, NO. 6 JUNE 2015

N THIS ISSUE

2 Calendar

3 Chair's Message

4 Milestone Anniversaries

-5 Members in the News

-6 Welcome New Members

6 The Chamber Scene

7 Best Business Awards Review

8 Young Entrepreneurs Academy

9 Nonproft Spotlight

Chamber Travel

10 Arlington Economic Development

ShopChamber11 Small Business Roundtable

Opportunity Works Corner

Chamber Thank You

SAVE THE DATE

COMPLETE CHAMBER CALENDAR: PAGE 2

EATURED PHOTO: Arlington Best Business Awards

SMALL BUSINESSROUNDTABLE: THEMPORTANCE OF

CYBERSECURITY FOR YOURSMALL-MEDIUM SIZEDBUSINESSJUNE 24

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

CHAMBER BOARD ROOM

JUNE 11

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.The Chart House

BREAKFAST CONNECTIONCOMBINED WITHALEXANDRIA CHAMBER

T H E A R L I N G T O N B E S T B U S I N E S S A W A R D S R E V I E W Te Best in Arlington Business

On Wednesday, June 24, the Arlington Chamber of

Commerce, with supporting partner Leadership Arlington,will host the 14th Annual State of the County at the Doubleree by Hilton Washington DC-Crystal City. Te HonorableMary Hynes, 2015 Arlington County Board Chair, will presentan overview of the economic and developmental status of theCounty. Don't miss the chance to hear Chair Hynes' thoughts asher tenure on the Board comes to a close.

Te State of the County is an open forum that providesattendees the opportunity to not only listen to updates onthe County's fiscal and development status, but also to askquestions and provide input as business people, residents andinvested citizens of Arlington County.

RLINGTONIANRAND SPONSOR

PECIAL THANKS TO

S T A T E O F T H E C O U N T Y P R E V I E W Hynes to Give State of the County Address

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Te Arlington Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 29th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards, on uesday, May19 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, by honoring theyear's most illustrious and accomplished businesses. Te eventhonored successful businesses that have made significantcontributions to the Arlington community, as well as recognizedthree new inductees into the Arlington Business Hall of Fame.

Te Friend of Small Business Award honoring an individualin Arlington who has demonstrated a long record of helpingsmall businesses succeed within the county was awarded to Ann Bisson, Deputy Commissioner of Revenue. Tis award israre, and is only given when there is compelling evidence thatsomeone has earned such recognition.

Te "Doing Good" Award was presented by the Philip M.Keating Fund for the Future for the fourth year. Tis awardhonors a company who is "doing good while doing well,"meaning a prosperous business who constantly makes it apriority to support the community. Tis year's recipient wasSun Gazette Newspapers.

At the ceremony, three Arlington business leaders wereinducted into the Arlington Business Hall of Fame. Tis year's inductees include SidDewberry, Chairman Emeritus and Founder of Dewberry, Russell Hitt, Chairman of HContracting, and the late Ashton Jones (honored posthumously), Arlington developer.12

SPECIAL HANK YOU

GRAND SPONSOR

Turn to page 7 for the list of winners, photos, and event sponsors.

June 24, 2015 • 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Doubleree by Hilton Washington DC-Crystal City

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Newspapers, represenBruce Poer, and FrSmall Business Ann

To register, visit www.arlingtonchamber.org/events or call

703-525-2400. Sponsorship opportunies are sll available, callfor details.

SPECIAL HANK YOU O

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HE CHAMBER

E X E C U I V E C O M M I E E

Kevin Shooshan, Chairodd Yeatts, Chair-electim Hughes, Immediate Past ChairDavid DeCamp, Past ChairKate Roche, President & CEOLindsey Rheaume, reasurerina Walker, Assistant reasurerShannon Bailey, Vice Chair - CommunicationsDavid Kinney, Vice Chair – Business AdvocacyJoe Prentice, Vice Chair - Member AffairsDavid Isaacson, Vice Chair - Membership

DevelopmentDonna Hamaker, Vice Chair – Community

Engagement

D I R E C O R S

Nyambo Anulouha, Arlington CommunityFederal Credit Union

Shannon Bailey, Global TinkingLucy Bowen McCauley, Bowen McCauley DanceJeffrey Burnham, urner Construction Company Linda Chandler, Linden Resources, Inc.Crystal Christmas-Watson, Crystal City MarriottCharles Clohan, Dittmar Company David DeCamp, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Pinkie Dent Mayfield, Graham HoldingsAmanda Fischer, Grade A MarketingMichael Foster, MFA ArchitectureAngela Fox, Crystal City Business Improvement

DistrictBetsy Frantz, Leadership ArlingtonDennis Gaffney, RKL Associates, Inc.Michael Garcia, State Farm InsuranceMark Hadeed, Hadeed In Home & Office Cleaning

ServicesDonna Hamaker, Buck & Associates RealtorsGreg Hamilton, Arlington MagazineSean Hosty, Sean Hosty - Morgan Stanley LLCimothy Hughes, Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C.odd Ihrig, H.D. Vest Investment ServicesDavid Isaacson, echnology Management Inc.Deborah Johnson, DominionDavid Kinney, Kinco, LCina Leone, Ballston Business Improvement DistrictDeborah Lipman, Metropolitan Washington Airports

Authority Michael Malone, Virginia Hospital CenterGreg Mullan, George Mason Mortgage. LLC

Dr. Patrick Murphy, Arlington Public SchoolsBarbara Nicastro, Te Law Offices of Barbara E.

NicastroRon Novak, Segue echnologiesRobb Parker, Vornado/ Charles E SmithJoe Prentice, State Department Federal Credit UnionJay Reiner, Jay E. Reiner, CPALindsey Rheaume, Eagle Bank Scott Ritter, United Bank Kate Roche, Arlington Chamber of CommerceJames Ryerson, Marymount University Marie Schuler, Comcast Cable CommunicationsGrace Shea, Lebanese avernaKevin Shooshan, Te Shooshan Company John Snedden, Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling

Company Karolyn Stuver, Fluorina Walker, BAE SystemsPatricia Williamson, WEA

ristan Wright, M& Bank odd Yeatts, Te Boeing Company Mark Zetlin, Mercedes - Benz of Arlington

U.S. ARMY LIAISON O HEBOARD

COL. Michael Henderson, Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall

S A F F

Kate Roche, President & CEOCassie Bate, Events & Development DirectorMike Rosenow, Membership DirectorMeredith Smith, Communications ManagerAlex Held, Membership Engagement ManagerHannah Dannenfelser, Member Services

AdministratorJoseph Meyer, Part-time Events Associate

MEMBER: U.S. Chamber of Commerce &

Virginia Chamber of CommerceREGISER ODAY! 703-525-2400

WWW.ARLINGONCHAMBER.OR

JUNE AT THE CHAMBER

Don’t forget to check the Chamber’swebsite calendar for upcoming eventsand schedule updates.

Fast and easy, the website allows you toregister for events online and providesinformaon on the locaon, me, andtopic of a funcon.

BREAKFAST CONNECTION

Promote your business before the workday ebegins! The format of the Breakfast Connecgives aendees a chance to bring theirbusiness to the table, literally. This event focuon roundtable power networking and providaendees the chance to exchange businesscards, develop new prospects and share a 60second commercial with each table.

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7:30 - 9:00 a.m.The Chart House1 Cameron StreetAlexandria, VA 22314

End your busy work day on a high note withdelicious food and drink, mixer-style networkand the opportunity to win great door prizesincluding cash from the mounng jackpotavailable each month.

BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS

25 THURSDAY5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Mercedes-Benz ofArlington585 North Glebe RoadArlington, VA 22203

4 THURSDAY4:00 - 5:15 p.m.Chamber Board Room2009 14th Street, NorthSuite 100Arlington, VA 22201

SMART START

G R A N D S P O N S O

Maximize your Chamber membership byaending this free networking seminar andinformaon session about meeng new clienbusiness associates and how to ulize thebenets of Chamber membership.

G r e g M u l l a n

G R A N D S P O N S O

This is a combined event with theAlexandria Chamber of Commerce.

1 MONDAY5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

John Marshall Bank

OPPORTUNITY WORKSNETWORKING RALLY(OPEN ONLY TO OWVOLUNTEERS & BOARDOF DIRECTORS)

2 TUESDAY9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Chamber Board Room

COMMUNICATIONSCOUNCIL MEETING

3 WEDNESDAY

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

Chamber Board Room

GOVERNMENTAFFAIRS/ECONOMIC

DEV. COMMITTEEOPEN MEETING

3 WEDNESDAY4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Chamber Board Room

AMBASSADORCOMMITTEEMEETING

4 THURSDAY4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.Chamber Board Room

SMART START

5 FRIDAY9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Chamber Board Room

GREEN BUSINESSCOMMITTEEMEETING

5 FRIDAY

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.WETA

RAISE THE BAR: THE

POWER OF VISUALCONTENT

9 TUESDAY

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Chamber Board Room

MEMBERSHIPDEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEE

9 TUESDAY4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Chamber Board Room

MEMBERSHIPENGAGEMENTCOMMITTEEMEETING

10 WEDNESDAY


EXECUTIVECOMMITTEEMEETING

11 THURSDAY7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.The Chart House

BREAKFASTCONNECTION -COMBINED WITHALEXANDRIA

17 WEDNESDAY


GOVERNMENTAFFAIRS/ECONOMICDEV. COMMITTEECLOSED SESSION

19 FRIDAY11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Locaon TBA

BOARD OFDIRECTORSMEETING

23 TUESDAY8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Chamber Board Room

COMMUNITYACTIONCOMMITTEEMEETING

23 TUESDAY

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Locaon TBA

OPPORTUNITY WORKSVICTORY CELEBRATION(OPEN ONLY TO OWVOLUNTEERS & BOARDOF DIRECTORS)

24 WEDNESDAY7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.DoubleTree by Hilton

Washington DC-Crystal City

STATE OF TH ECOUNTY

24 WEDNESDAY11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Chamber Board Room

SMALL BUSINESSROUNDTABLE

25 THURSDAY5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Mercedes-Benz of Arlington

BUSINESS AFTERBUSINESS


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2015 ANNUAL CORPORAESPONSORS

CHAIR’S MESSAGE

The Arlingtonian (USPS 534030) is publishedmonthly by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce2009 14th Street North, Suite 100, Arlington, VA22201. A subscripon rate of $4 per Chamberrepresentave is collected as part of annualmembership dues. Periodicals postage paid atArlington, VA.

Members in the News arcle submissions must bemailed to [email protected] and received by the rst of the month priorto the publicaon month (i.e. May 1 for June

Arlingtonian).

Arcles printed in this newsleer submied bymembers represent their ideas and beliefs and do

not necessarily reect the views of the ArlingtonChamber of Commerce.

Kevin ShooshanTe Shooshan Company

Ballston Common Mall to be re-developed into “Ballston Quarter”…but when!?

I’d like to paint a picture for all of you of 2018. Pleaseimagine you are walking west down Wilson Blvd. towardwhat is now the Ballston Common Mall (on your left)and the GSA Headquarters for the National ScienceFoundation (on your right). As things are moving today,that Mall will be less than 50% occupied with largediscount chains, and just across the street, the “former”headquarters of NSF will be searching for replacement

tenants shortly after their move to a brand newheadquarters in Alexandria. What was once the vibrantcenter of a major Metro hub in Arlington could be aghost-town.

As a brief reminder, Te Parkington Shopping Centeropened in 1951, one of the first major suburban shoppingcenters in the region. Shortly after the opening of theMetro Orange line in 1978, Arlington County and theMay Company (owner at the time) made a $100 milliondollar investment into the renovation of this center,resulting in what we know today as Ballston CommonMall. Tis new mall was packed with desirable amenities for the area including JCPenney,Britches, and Slades Bar & Grill, all of which were high-end at the time. Since the successof the mall, Arlington has served as a leader in transit-oriented, mixed-use developmentsalong the walkable environment of the Metro’s Orange line, creating a highly desirableneighborhood. As a result, the demographics of Arlington are competitive with any countyin the US:• 80% of the residents along the R-B Corridor have a bachelor’s degree or higher• 44.3% of those residents have a graduate or professional degree• 15.6% of Arlington residents make over $200k/year and 53% make over $100k/year• Ballston’s average household income is $123,828/year• 35% of household units in Ballston are valued in the $500-750k range• Ballston has 8.3MM SF of oce space, over 8,000 residential units and 1MM SF of retailspace

Here’s the problem: these people take their $100,000+ per year and drive (or now Metro)to Tysons Corner to buy high-end clothes, jewelry, electronics, and gifts. Of course, wehave some great stores throughout Arlington, but when people “go shopping,” they want adestination with multiple options. Te mall’s success does not only benefit those who live,work or spend a lot of time there, but everyone in Arlington via the immense tax potential.

However, today we find the Ballston Mall in the same position it was 30 years ago. It hasoutlived its useful life and is in need of a transformation to remain an economic engine forthe County.

Here’s the good news: (1) Forest City (the current owner) has a strong desire to investhundreds of millions of dollars to redevelop the Ballston Common Mall into “BallstonQuarter,” a vibrant mix of 365,000 SF of retail, (2) Forest City ocials went to Las Vegas to attract new retailers at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), (3)a site plan was submitted in July 2014 with hopes to carry out this redevelopment, and(4) Ballston Quarter is projected to generate an additional $8MM per year in new localtaxes, while also undoubtedly helping the surrounding commercial leasing market whichis experiencing the highest vacancy rates in history. According to Arlington EconomicDevelopment, for every 1% increase in Arlington’s total oce occupancy, Arlington seesanother $3.4 million in local taxes.

So what’s holding this back? After nearly 11 months, the site plan submitted by ForestCity has yet to be accepted by the County, a process that typically takes 60 days. Iunderstand that the re-development of a mall is a complicated process involving manytenants, hundreds of thousands of square feet and costing hundreds of millions of dollars,but the best deals are never easy. I hope our elected ocials recognize this opportunity,and I challenge all of our members to get behind this effort to make Ballston Quarter areality. We’ll be waiting…

“Move fast and break things. If you’re not breaking stu,you’re not moving fast enough.” –Mark Zuckerberg

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

F I F T E E N Y E A R S

ARLINGTON THRIVE

F I V E Y E A R S

CAPITOL FINANCIAL PARTNERS

TROY UNIVERSITY

JUNE MILESTONE

ANNIVERSARIES

N O R T H E R N V I R G I N I A M E D I A S E R V I C E S ( P A R E N T C O M P A N Y O F S U NG A Z E T T E N E W S P A P E R S )

Northern Virginia Media Services Continues to GrowNorthern Virginia Media Services has been awarded Department of Defensecontracts to publish two local military base newspapers, the Belvoir Eagle and theQuantico Sentry. Coupled with the addition of the Staord County Sun, the compcommunity newspapers now reach nearly 200,000 households every week acrossNorthern Virginia. Under the terms of the contracts, Northern Virginia MediaServices provides editorial support, sells advertising, and prints and delivers thenewspapers. Content is generated under the auspices of the respective public affaoces.

“We’re delighted that the leaders of these large military bases have placed their fain us to help communicate their missions, and we’re proud to serve the military inthis way,” said Bruce Potter, chief operating ocer of Northern Virginia MediServices, based in Leesburg. “In turn, these publications allow us to oer new prand digital marketing solutions to local businesses looking to extend their reach agrow their brands, especially with the military community and along the Interstatcorridor.”

G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y & E A G L E B A N K

George Mason University Enters Into New Partnership

with EagleBankGeorge Mason University has entered into a partnership with EagleBank thatincludes a change of the name of the Patriot Center to “EagleBank Arena at GeorMason University.” e partnership with EagleBank will provide funding forimprovements in the Arena, scholarships and internships for students, investmenathletics and engagement by EagleBank professionals in mentorship programs. Tpartnership brings together the largest public research university in Virginia and largest community bank in the Washington metropolitan area. Mason and Eagleshare a commitment to enrich our community culturally and economically.

A - S P A N

A-SPAN Receives Honorable Mention for Washington Pos

Award A-SPAN is proud to be an Honorable Mention recipient of Te Washington Post2015 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. A-SPAN was nominated foits innovative and outstanding management practices, including fiscal managemecommunication, organizational and resource development, planning, human resorisk management, diversity/inclusiveness, evaluation, and use of technology. " A-Sis privileged to be an Honorable Mention recipient. Just our nomination is recognof the hard work and innovative thinking of a remarkable board of directors" saysKathleen Sibert, A-SPAN President/CEO. Sibert also noted that "Without theguidance and commitment of A-SPAN's board, ending homelessness in Arlingtonwouldn't be an achievable goal, we are well on our way and our board and staff coube more proud."

A R L I N G T O N C O M M U N I T Y F O U N D A T I O N

Te Arlington Community Foundation Hosts Successful Annual Fundraising Gala Te Arlington Community Foundation hosted its 14th Annual Fundraising Gaon May 2nd at Te Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City. With a fun Kentucky Derby ththe Gala raised funds to support the Foundation’s operations as it continues to bthe largest provider of scholarships in Arlington, provider of grants to nonprofits,and manager of over 130 charitable funds. “We are grateful for the terric supporwe received from sponsors and businesses in Arlington. Te funds raised will enabthe Foundation to continue operating and supporting the stellar work of nonprofiand deserving students in the area”, said Wanda Pierce, Executive Director of theFoundation.

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPINGSTAUFFER ACCOUNTING &CONSULTING PLLCJoseph Stauer1111 Army Navy Dr., Apt. 211Arlington, VA 22202Phone: (202) 316 7134E Mail: [email protected] Address: www.stauercpa.comSponsor: Sta An accounng and consulng rm providing tax,accounng, and consulng services to startupsand established small businesses.

AUTOMOBILE SERVICES

WBM OF ARLINGTONAli Nezam3210 North 10th Street

Arlington, VA 22201Phone: (703) 243 4466E Mail: [email protected] Address: www.wbminc.comSponsor: Ann Bisson, Arlington County DeputyCommissioner of RevenueWBM of Arlington oers pre-owned used carsin Arlington, VA with a huge inventory, nancingopons and auto services.

BANKS

CAPITAL BANKDean Sosa1776 I Street NWWashington, DC 20006Phone: (301) 468-8848E Mail: [email protected] Address: www.capitalbankmd.comSponsor: Alex Chacaltana, First Cizens BankCapital Bank is ready to provide you and yourbusiness a unique level of assistance andexperse to help your business grow.

MICHAEL RICHARDSON - CHAINBRIDGE BANKMichael Richardson1445 A Laughlin AvenueMcLean, VA 22101Phone: (703) 748 2074E Mail: [email protected] Address: www.chainbridgebank.comSponsor: Tim Hughes, Bean, Kinney and KormanP.C.Chain Bridge Bank is a bouque commercialbank oering a return to relaonship banking.

We combine cung-edge technology with 24-7client service.


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EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OFMANAGEMENT AND SCIENCESMiguel Busllos4300 Wilson Blvd. Suite#140Arlington, VA 22203Phone: (703) 663 8088E Mail: [email protected] Address: www.calumsva.orgSponsor: Rachelle Hill, Bean, Kinney, KormanP.C.

CalUMS oers Masters, Bachelors, Associateand ESL Programs. We pride ourselves inproviding highly qualied and dedicatedfaculty members and state of the art facilie

FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES

SCOTT J. GREENBERG PRIVATEWEALTH MANAGEMENTSco Greenberg3141 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 250Falls Church, VA 22042Phone: (703) 205 0407E Mail: [email protected] Address: www.scojgreenberg.comSponsor: Sta My team focuses on personal nancialplanning for closely-held business owners anresponsible families. We add value through

experse in a wide range of planning areas.

FLORISTS

COMPANY FLOWERS & GIFTS TOO!John Nicholson2107 N. Pollard StArlington, VA 22207Phone: (703) 525 3062E Mail: [email protected] Address: www.companyowers.comSponsor: Greg Hamilton, Arlington MagazineFlorist and giware. Upscale custom-onlyoral designs, commercial arrangements.Gis include thyme, loons, colonial candlesgreeng cards, poery, chocolates, smallgames. Internaonal oral orders.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ENVESCENT, LLCAlexander Chamandy4827 8th St SArlington, VA 22204Phone: (703) 486 0200E Mail: [email protected] Address: www.envescent.comSponsor: Sco Brodbeck, ARLnow.comIT consulng, expert support, data recoveryand web services for small businesses in andaround Arlington, Virginia from seasonedlocal professionals.

IT POINT CONSULTING &TRAINING, INCElizabeth Asfaw901 South Highland Street Suite # 101Arlington, VA 22204Phone: (301) 742-9148E Mail:[email protected] Address: www.itpointconsulng.comSponsor: Sta IT Training and IT Consulng

LEGAL SERVICES

CERVONI DISABILITY LAW, PLLCDerek Cervoni6711 Lee Highway, Suite 206Arlington, VA 22205Phone: (703) 241 2625E Mail: [email protected] Address: www.cervonidisabilitylaw.comSponsor: Rachelle Hill, Bean Kinney KormanP.C

Founder and Principal of Social Securitydisability law rm represenng clientsnaonwide.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSMEMBERS IN THE NEWS

A R L I N G T O N C O U N T Y T R E A S U R E R ’ S O F F I C E

Treasurer’s Oce Introduces EasyPark, Arlington’s NextGeneration In-Vehicle Parking MeterArlington County reasurer Carla de la Pava has announced the arrival of EasyPark,the in-vehicle parking meter. e successor to Arlington’s popular iPark device, EasyParkcombines the ease of coin-free/credit card-free parking with the convenience of Internetcustomer service. “e iPark was very popular, and EasyPark is even better,” de la Pava said. “It makes metered parking simple and easy.” With EasyPark, you pay only for the

time you are actually parked at a meter-controlled space. And no need for coins or creditcards. EasyParks cost $30, which includes the device ($25) and $5 in parking time.Another $5 in parking is included at no charge. VA sales tax is charged on the devicecost. Customers who already have iParks can still use and reload their iParks for as longas they last.

A R L I N G T O N C O M M U N I T Y F E D E R A L C R E D I T U N I O N

Arlington Community Federal Credit Union Receives woNAFCU HonorsArlington Community Federal Credit Union (ACFCU) was honored by theNational Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) when it was named the 2015Federal Credit Union of the Year, and Amy Tomas, ACFCU VP of People & Culture,

was selected as the 2015 Credit Union Professional of the Year. Both honors wereawarded among credit unions with assets of $250 million or less. Some of the keysuccess indicators that led to ACFCU being named NAFCU’s 2015 Federal Credit Unionof the Year were the Credit Union’s emphasis on providing lending solutions forindividuals and business in the Arlington Community, a product line that focuses onthe unique needs of the Arlington Community, and the Credit Union’s commitment tocommunity involvement and supporting those who live, serve, learn and lead locally.

C O P O R A T E A P A R T M E N T S P E C I A L I S T S , I N C . & A R L I N G T O N F O O D

A S S I S T A N C E C E N T E R

Corporate Apartment Specialists, Inc. becomes ArlingtonFood Assistance Center Select Corporate SponsorCorporate Apartment Specialists, Inc. (CAS) is excited to boost its level of

sponsorship for the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). Previously,Corporate Apartment Specialists sponsored AFAC at the event level. With thisincrease, CAS will become a year-round sponsor of AFAC operations and events.AFAC delivers food to nearly 2,200 families every week in Arlington, 35% of whichare children. AFAC also provides weekend and holiday meal packs to Arlington “food-insecure” children through its Backpack Buddies program.

“Even in the auent area of Arlington County, Virginia, there are many families thatneed help with the most basic of needs, namely food, clothing and medicine” said NedScharpf , President, Corporate Apartment Specialists, Inc. “We are extremelyproud to be able to give back to our community in this way” added Scharpf .

M E T R O P O L I T A N W A S H I N G T O N A I R P O R T S A U T H O R I T Y

Airports Authority Launches Plan to Incorporate NewGround ransportation OptionsTe Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority proposed new regulationsthat would better incorporate companies such as Uber and Lyft into the groundtransportation operations at Washington Dulles International Airport and RonaldReagan Washington National Airport. Te proposal is the first step in a formalpublic comment process that will lead to a revised code of regulations for groundtransportation at the airports.

“As the demand for new, app-based ground transportation choices has grown atReagan National and Dulles International, the Airports Authority has workedto incorporate those options into the fabric of our airports,” said Airports Authority Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Ocer Margaret McKeough. “We want

our customers to have convenient access to the ground transportation choices theydesire, while still ensuring the quality they deserve.”


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CHAMBER SCENEWELCOME NEW MEMBERS

REAL ESTATE – RESIDENTIAL

SMITH SCHNIDER LLCRon Smith4075 Wilson Blvd, Ste 400Arlington, VA 22203Phone: (703) 935 1218E Mail: [email protected] Address: www.smithschnider.comSponsor: Sta A real estate brokerage oering consulng,sales and markeng, and investment in urbancondominium developers and custom singlefamily homebuilders.

RESTAURANTS & FOOD SERVICES

UPPER CRUST PIZZERIAUpper Crust PizzeriaShawn Sheneeld4514 Lee HighwayArlington, VA 22207Phone: (480) 688 9345E Mail: [email protected] Address: www.theuppercrustpizzeria.comSponsor: Greg Hamilton, Arlington MagazineUsing only the freshest local ingredientsavailable, Boston's legendary Upper CrustPizzeria now serves award-winning pizza toArlingtonians who crave something unique,inspired and extraordinary.

CORRECTIONS FROM THE MAY 2015 ISSUE

REAL ESTATE - RESIDE NTIAL

RENEE GREENWELL - KELLERWILLIAMS REALTY FALLS CHURCHRenee Greenwell105 W. Broad St.Falls Church, VA 22046Phone: (202) 341-4151E Mail: [email protected] Address: www.ArlingtonRecommendedRe-alEstate.comSponsor: Sta

RESTAURANTS & FOOD SERVICES

ME JANA

Khalil Azar2300 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22201Phone: (703) 465-4440E Mail: [email protected] Address: www.me-jana.comSponsor: Sonia Johnston, John Marshall BankFine Lebanese cuisine - open 7 days; lunch11:30-3:30 - dinner; 4:30-10pm. Free parkingaer 6pm. Catering.

In many ways, the success of Arlington is directly tied to the success of its businesscommunity, and the success of the Arlington Chamber is directly tied to its membershibase. Tis is why the Chamber's Directors, staff and members are dedicated to supportcommunity events and happenings. Below are a few highlights of the events Chamber and Board members participated in on behalf of the Chamber.

April 22 - Kate Roche attended the Arlington Public Schools Superintendent’s Advisory Grou Meeting. Kate serves on the Advisory group on behalf of the Chamber.

April 25 - Kate Roche spoke to the Leadership Arlington Young Professionals Program class.

April 25 - Kate Roche attendedGeorge Mason University's Go Gagafor Green event. Kate was one ofthe lip sync judges with ArlingtonCounty Board Member WalterTejada and Arlington County School

Board Chair James Lander.

April 27 - Kate Roche, MikeRosenow, and Meredith Smithattended the Brookdale SeniorLiving ribbon cutting, and Kate and

gave welcoming remarks on behalfof the Chamber.

April 30 - Kate Roche attendedCPRO's Future Forum on behalf ofthe Chamber.

May 1 - Kate Roche participated in the Westwood College Program Advisory Committee Sessand gave welcoming remarks on behalf of the Chamber.

May 11 - Meredith Smith attended an Army Full Honor Wreath Ceremony at Arlington NatiCemetery for the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region.

May 14 - Mike Rosenow attended the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) ChancelloTown Hall at Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Campus.

May 14 - Alex Held and Mike Rosenow attended the Rosslyn BID’s City Social Annual Meeti

T H E C H A M B E R S C E N E A P R I L - M A Y

Your Chamber in the Community

Army Full Honor Wreath Cerem

Arlington Naonal Cem

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Te prestigious Best Business Awards were presented to those businesses that consistently provide outstanding quality ofervice and products, achieve significant growth or stability over the lifetime of their business and display an interest andoncern for the success of the Arlington community. is year's winners include:

015 Arlington Best Business Award Recipients

apitol Shine - 2015 Retail Small Business of the Year

avlov Financial Planning - 2015 Home-Based Business of the Year ulpepper Garden - 2015 Nonprofit of the Year lectrona - 2015 Technology Small Business of the Year

Rosslyn BID - 2015 Service Small Business of the Year uck Old Paint, LLC - 2015 Green Business of the Year MO Advertising - 2015 Business of the Year rystal City Sports Pub - 2015 Business of the Year

ollowing the presentation of the awards, the Chamber inducted three newmembers into the Arlington Business Hall of Fame. Te Arlington Business Hall of Fame honors men and women with aonnection to Arlington County who have demonstrated a long record of successful management, expertise and business skills,long with notable achievements and exceptional civic and community involvement.

"Te nicest thing about receiving this award is receiving it with Russell Hittand Ashton Jones, men I've known all my life," said Sydney Dewberry, 2015 Arlington Business Hall of Fame inductee.

Tis year's inductees include Sydney Dewberry, Chairman Emeritus andFounder of Dewberry, Russell Hitt, Chairman of HI Contracting, andthe late Ashton Jones (honored posthumously), Arlington developer. Tey join the previous inductees Sydney "Syd" Albrittain, Joel Broyhill, FredBurroughs, Elizabeth Campbell, Preston Caruthers, James "Jim" Cole,David Guernsey, Jonathan "Jon" Kinney, Henry "Hank" Lampe, Dr. Jack P.London, Herbert Morgan, Neal Nichols, and Robert "Bob" Peck.

THE ARLINGTON BEST BUSINESS AWARDS

Te 29th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards

2015 Arlington Best BusinessAward winners

Previous Arlington Best Business

Award Winners in Aendance

MFA Architecture (1998, also a2001 Green Business Award Winner);Buck & Associates (1999); RocklandsBarbeque and Grilling Company (2000);Comcast Cable Communications (2001);Bean, Kinney & Korman (2003, also a2010 Green Business Award Winner); Arlington Promotional Products(2004); echnology Management

Inc. (2005); WEA (2005, also a2012 Business of the Year Winner);e Shooshan Company (2006); Arlington Food Assistance Center(2007); Leadership Arlington (2007),Marymount University (2007); Arlington Community Federal CreditUnion (2008); Segue echnologies(2010); Digital Recollections (2012); KBConcepts PR (2012); Linden Resources(2012); John Marshall Bank (2013);House of Steep (2013); Animal WelfareLeague of Arlington (2014); Fire Works Arlington (2014); Self Storage Plus(2014); Pave Jewelers (2014); Simplify

You, Inc. (2014)

Special Tanks to Our Best Business Award Sponsors

Benefactor SponsorsBurdette Smith & Bish, LLC

EagleBank

Rosslyn Business

Improvement District

Premier SponsorsBean, Kinney & Korman

Fluor

Marymount UniversityNorthern Virginia

Community CollegeUnited Bank

L-R) 2015 Arlington Business Hall of Fame inductees: Russell Hi,represented by his son Bre Hi, Sydney Dewberry, and

the late Ashton Jones, represented by his daughtersSally Brodie, Margaret O'Grady, and Susan Jordano.

Friend of Small Business Award Sponsor

Nonprofit Award Sponsor

Grand Sponsor

Patron Sponsors Arlington Economic Development

Buck & Associates

CroppMetcalfe Services

Pavlov Financial Planning

Segue echnologies

echnology Management Inc.

odd Ihrig - HD Vest Investments

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YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY

Young Entrepreneurs Acade

(YEA!) Arlington stude

On ursday, May 7, 2015, student entrepreneurs took thestage in the Reinsch Library Auditorium at MarymountUniversity to present their business plans before apanel of local business leaders and a public audience.e students, ages 12-18, representing seven businessesand social movements from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Arlington had six minutes to pitch their

business plans to prominent local members of the businesscommunity, during the program's inaugural Investor PanelEvent. Based on the appeal and merit of the students' plansand presentations, each business received at least the amountof their ask, with several businesses receiving significantlymore than their funding request. Te panelists awarded eachbusiness or social movement the following funds:• CAY received $300. e CEOs are Eric Lusby, a freshman atWashington-Lee High School, and Ted Meany, an eighth-grader at Williamsburg Middle School.• Dimes for Dining received $1,000. Founder and Executive Director of Dimes for Dining is Matthew Herrity, a freshman atWashington-Lee High School, and Lucky Bakhtawar, a junior at Yorktown High School, is President of Dimes for Dining.• EchoBeatz received $200. Owner and CEO Taylor Francis is in seventh grade at Williamsburg Middle School.• Kendra's Closet Originals received $800. CEOs Kendra Levy and Lucas Degraw are both seniors at Yorktown High School.

• Vinces received $700. Founder and CEO Kirill Usubyan is in seventh grade at Swanson Middle School.• Winnerzz received $220. CEO Akash Bansal is a freshman at omas Jeerson High School for Science and Technology. CMunir Ben Jemma is in eighth grade at H-B Woodlawn.• Z-14 Cases received $780. Founder and CEO Zanab Farooq is a sophomore at Yorktown High School. e Investor Panel also award Zanab Farooq and her company Z-14 Cases a $500 shopping spree from Sam's Club, a NationaYEA! partner. Z-14 creates custom, one of a kind, handmade phone cases.

Pinkie Dent Mayfield of Graham Holdings Company also announced that Graham Holdings Company would be fund50% of each business ask in addition to what had already been received by each business group.

One of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy success stories of the evening wasMatthew Herrity and Lucky Bakhtawar's Dimes for Dining. Dimes for Dining is avolunteer based organization that raises money for the Arlington Food AssistanceCenter through change donations that are collected monthly by local Arlingtonstudents. Dimes for Dining is currently a non-prot subsidiary of the ArlingtonFood Assistance Center with the hope to be legally registered as a 1023 EZ.Dr. Matt Shank, President of Marymount University, was so moved by Dimesfor Dining's pitch that he made a $500 contribution to their business as well.Dimes for Dining was also selected as Arlington's Regional Semi-Finalist of theYoung Entrepreneurs Academy Saunders Scholars National College Scholarshipcompetition. Matthew and Lucky will participate in the Regional Semi-Finals for achance to attend America's Small Business Summit in Washington, DC (courtesy ofthe U.S. Chamber of Commerce), where they will compete for a chance to win up to$50,000 in college scholarships and the opportunity to audition for ABC's "Sharkank."

"We have been extremely impressed by what these students have accomplished so far this year in the Young Entrepreneur Academy program, and the Investor Panel was no exception," said Kate Roche, President & CEO of the Arlington ChambeCommerce. "We look forward to seeing the development of these businesses moving forward." e Investor Panel would not have been possible without the help of the following panelists:• ina Leone - CEO, Ballston BID• Andrea Campbell Davison - Associate Attorney, Bean, Kinney & Korman• Paul Longsworth - Vice President, International Environmental & Nuclear, Fluor• Pinkie Dent Mayfield - Vice President-Corporate Aairs and Special Assistant to theChairman, Graham Holdings Company• Kevin Lander - Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase• Ron Novak - Executive Vice President, Segue echnologies• David Isaacson - President & CEO, echnology Management, Inc

• Robb Parker - General Manager, Vornado/Charles E. Smith

Young Entrepreneurs Academy Investor Panel

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e Arlington Food Assistance Center’s (AFAC) Sponsor Purchased Food (SPF) initiative enablesur work group, youth group, social group, or scout troop to sponsor healthy food for AFAC familiesd prepare that food for distribution. With SPF, philanthropy, team-building, and volunteering comegether to help feed our neighbors in need. Whether you’re sponsoring 200 pounds of healthy food25,000 pounds, we need your team to join our team!

AC is the only organization in Arlington devoted solely to providing dignified access to nutritious,pplemental groceries—free of charge—to our neighbors in need. In doing so, AFAC makes itssible for vulnerable families in our community to devote their limited resources to financialligations such as housing, utilities, medication, and transportation.

July 2013, AFAC was serving an average of 1,440 families per week. oday, AFAC is feeding anerage of 2,200 households each week. Tis rise in demand for services, combined with the surgethe cost of our bulk purchased food, have made it dicult for AFAC to remain steadfast to ouromise that every family will get the healthy food they need. Your SPF can help save the day!

F events start at a sponsorship level of $250.00 and go up to $10,000.00. oe some idea of scale, a sponsorship of $250.00 would supply oatmeal to 350

milies for one week; $500.00 would supply rice to 1,000 AFAC families for

e week; $1,500.00 would sponsor one week of fresh produce for the elderly inr care– AFAC holds special distributions at all ve low-income, senior-livingilities in Arlington; $5,000.00 would sponsor one week of rice, beans and

tmeal for all 2,200 AFAC families; and $10,000.00 would provide one monthfresh produce for all 2,200 families in our care.

ur SPF events can be scheduled on weekdays or weekends. And we can bringe SPF to your team, (a morning drop-o of food, bags, and bins, with a pick-uper that day), or we can host your team here at our warehouse. Are you ready to

an your SPF day in the sun and help end hunger in Arlington? Contact AFAC’svelopment Department at [email protected], or by telephone at (703) 845-8486.

ur SPF Can Shine A Light On Hunger in Arlington! Aryany Cedeño, Development Associate, Arlington Food Assistance Center

ONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT

AMBER TRAVEL

October 12-20, 2015

Journey with us:oin Us on a Trip to China! e Arlington Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner for the fifth time withtslinc International, Inc. to offer our members, and the community, a uniqueportunity to travel to China with fellow business colleagues and communitymbers. If you have ever considered going on this trip in years past, this year is the

me to go! For the rst time ever, the trip will be departing from Washington Dullesternational Airport. Don't miss this opportunity!

om October 12-20, travelers will visit the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, andngzhou, tour memorable sites, both ancient and modern, including the Great Wall

China, the 2008 Olympic venues, and the Suzhou Silk Factory, and enjoy a multitudeunforgettable experiences. We are convinced that this will be one of the mostique trips you will ever take!

e trip package includes:oundtrip international airfare withparture from Washington Dullesternational Airporthinese domestic airfarestar hotel accomodationseluxe tour bus

• English-speaking tour guide in each city • 3 meals each day • Fees for all tour attractions on theitinerary • Airport taxes• Airfuel surcharge

*Prices start at $2,299.Early bird member rates end 6/15.Rates based on double occupancy.


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Shopping Gets Social in Arlington with ShopArlington/YOPP Partnershipby Cara O'Donnell, Public Relaons Manager, Arlington Economic Development

ARLINGTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Shoppers in Arlington now have a new and simple way to find the best deals on retail products from localmerchants. Arlington Economic Development’s ShopArlington program has teamed up with mobileapp YOPP to bring the shopping experience in Arlington right to your mobile device. YOPP’s mobilecommunity of shoppers and local business owners will now be active in Arlington to promote local retailersand restaurants and to build community engagement through mobile technology.

Trough the YOPP app, Arlington retailers and restaurants can offer exclusive invites to sales and promotions, and app userscan seek help from fellow users in nding specic items they’re seeking to buy. Local retailers who have previously been a paof ShopArlington have been notified to encourage their participation in YOPP.

“YOPP is a wonderful progression of the ShopArlington program,” said County Board Chair Mary Hynes, who last initiatedthe “Save Big Bucks” ShopArlington initiative in 2009, which is being replaced by this program. “is partnership will allow Arlington residents and workers to easily connect with like-minded shoppers and local businesses to get the best deals on thproducts they want - right here in Arlington.”

“By 2018, more people will be shopping with mobile devices than computers,” says small business owner Shana Lawlor,an Arlington resident and creator of the YOPP app. “Our partnership with Arlington Economic Development and smallbusinesses in Arlington will help them support each other and stay competitive in a rapidly growing mobile commerce world

Te YOPP app is currently available for download from iunes, and an Android version is coming soon. For more informatiovisit www.yoppapp.com or www.shoparlington.org.

Travel &

Tourism

JUNE

SHOPCHAMBER

Tank you to everyone who supported the Chamber's Arts & Entertainment members during themonth of May! Please support the Chamber's Travel & Tourism members during the month of June. A full list of ravel & ourism members can be found on the Chamber website.

Here are some of the many ways that you can use ShopChamber during Travel & Tourism month:- Are you planning a wedding, large meeting or conference? Do you have out of town family visitingthe area? e Chamber has a variety of hotel members and brands to choose from.

- Does your company do a lot of business travel? ere are many Chamber members that are greatfor travel management and business meeting facilitating.- Use any of the Chamber's transportation members to get around town or even travel to anothercity!

Create buzz online! Use #ShopARL on social media everytime you shop at a member retail location, attend an event ata member business, or refer a friend to a Chamber business.e rst Friday of each month is ShopChamber Friday! ForJune, share with your followers some of the ravel & ourismmembers you enjoy using.

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24 WEDNESDAY

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

Chamber Board Room

Topic: The Importance of Cybersecurity

for your Small-Medium Sized Business

with Christopher Sanders of CYGRU

JUNE SMALL BUSINESSROUNDTABLE

REGISTER NOW:

ROUNDTABLE

The Small Business Roundtableis an open forum discussion oftopics essenal to the successof small businesses. It is free formembers, though registraonis required, and is held the lastWednesday of each month in theChamber Board Room.

G R A N D S P O N S O R

APRIL SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

How to Create Powerful Calls to Action (CAs)

During the April Small Business Roundtable, Maritza Lizama and Giovanni Lizama of LiMón, LLC shared their tips for creating powerful calls to action, or "the big ask".Calls to Action (CAs) are how you want someone to respond to a particular piece ofcommunication. e ideal CTA includes all three of the following elements: the rightmessage, the right people, and the right time. When it comes to creating calls to action,Maritza and Giovanni reminded attendees that you should never guess, always test, and

to apply tips wisely.

How do CTAs impact your business? 98% of web visitors never return. Keep these tips inmind to create eective CTAs:

1. Know your audience. Always remember customer is king. Imagine walking in yourcustomer's shoes, hearing what they hear, seeing what they see, and feeling what they feel.Te power of empathy will help you understand where the customer is on the awarenesscycle.

2. Start with the end goal. What is the outcome? Keep it in one ask.

3. Keep it clear and colorful. Be eye catching.

4. Reward their engagement. Your customer is always thinking, "What's in it for me?" Usecustomer feedback effectively.

5. Create urgency and exclusivity. If you give people too much time, they won't act. Usetrending topics, news, and holidays to your advantage.

6. Leverage the power of action words. Test which action words (i.e. get, try, join, etc.) workthe best. What you say DOES matter.

7. Use visual content strategically. Videos and infographics can be your friend. Bettervisuals mean more engagement.

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SPECIAL THANK YOU TO

GRAND SPONSOR

Te Opportunity Works 2015 Campaign continues ascampaign volunteers make progress toward reaching ourgoal of $252,015 by June 23. We are now over 80% of theway towards our goal, with a total of $203,690 so far. emoney brought in during the Opportunity Works campaignrepresents more than a quarter of the Chamber's operatingbudget, and the volunteers are working hard to reach the

goal.

June Opportunity Works Events:

Networking Rally - Monday, June 1, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., John Marshall Bank

Victory Celebration - Tuesday, June 23, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, location TBA

Events are for OW volunteers only. To register, visit www.arlingtonchamber.org or call703-525-2400. For more informaon about the Opportunity Works program, please contact

Cassie Bate at [email protected].


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