Loudoun Chamber eNews
Week of May 11, 2015

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Behind the Business:
Loudoun Cares
We're going "Behind the Business" with Madeline Gaquin, the Community Programs Manager at Loudoun Cares. Thanks to Madeline for answering a few questions about yourself and the impact Loudoun Cares is having on our community.
FEATURED INITIATIVES
New! Chamber Government Contracting Initiative

May 12th Event: "Positioning for the Future"

Hear an expert panel of large and small government contractors, and a  GSA Office of Small Business Utilization (OSBU)  provide insight on how small businesses can work with large contractors, and the opportunities presented by Small Business Set-Asides to grow your business.
Free Exposure for your Business

Make Sure to Post Your Member-to-Member Discounts!

Sign-up for our Member 2 Member Discounts eNewsletter and you will receive an email notification when new Member 2 Member Discounts are added to our website. Log into your account to post any discounts your company would like!

UPCOMING EVENTS
GovCon Initiative Presents: Positioning For the Future | Executive Conference and Training Center
May 12 th | 8:0 0  a.m. - 10:00 a.m.   Learn More
Business Showcase Breakfast | Belmont Country Club | May 14t h | 7: 30  a.m. - 9:00 a.m.   Learn More
Loudoun Chamber Golf Tour | Goose Creek Golf Club | May 19t h | 4:0 0  p.m. - 7:30 p.m.   Learn More
PolicyMaker Series: The State of the Economy | Washington Dulles Airport Marriott | May 21st
8:0 0  a.m. - 10:00 a.m.   Learn More
Meet the Chamber Board! After-Hours Mixer | 868 Estate Vineyard | May 21st | 5 :3 0  p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Business Women of Loudoun: Mind Your Brand | Belmont Country Club | May 26th
11 :0 0  a.m. - 1:30 p.m.   Learn More
Get in Front of 3,000 Chamber Members Each Week
eNews & Event email banner ads now available!
We have openings for banner ads in our eNews and Friday event email blasts! We'd love to help you advertise your business or an upcoming event to a Chamber audience of over 3,000 members each week. Email Communications Manager, Andrea Lucas for more details and pricing. [email protected]
The Mason Game & Technology Academy: Summer Courses for Students ages 13-18!
GMU Campus in Loudoun to offer camps - expected to fill fast.
The George Mason University in partnership with the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce presents the Mason Game & Technology Academy.  Taught by George Mason University professors and advanced college students, these week long summer programs will give Loudoun students age 13-18 the best possible summer experience! Learn the fundamentals of creating your own game, programming and more. More Info Here
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You may be realizing by now that eNews looks a little different. If you have an event coming up, click here to submit it to the Community Calendar. If you have a special announcement or award you have won that you'd like to share, click here to submit it for our weekly eNews Member News section.
MEMBER NEWS + EVENTS

Recognizing Emerging Leaders: 40 Under 40 Nominations Open!

Leesburg Today is accepting nominations for the 2015 class of 40 Under 40, a program to honor Loudoun County's up-and-coming business and community leaders. Anyone under the age of 40 who lives or works in Loudoun County is eligible for the honor. Online nominations are due Friday, May 15. Nominate Here!

TEALS (Technology Education And Literacy in Schools volunteer application for the upcoming 2015-16 school year.

TEALS helps high schools teach computer science by providing a team of trained volunteers to partner with a classroom teacher and deliver computer science to their students. If you are interested, please apply, or help us spread the word. We will be partnered with 170 high schools in 21 states for the upcoming year teaching UC Berkeley CS10 for Intro CS, and UW CSE142/143 for AP CS A.  Apply Here

Riverside High School's Grand Opening Charity Golf Tournament - Athletics Boosters.

Golf Club at Lansdowne, Friday, May 29th, 9 a.m. Shotgun start; Tournament will be played in Scramble with 4-person teams. If you do not enter a team list, you will be placed with others. Volunteers, Sponsors & Golfers needed. More Info
 

Cardinal Bank Opens Fifth Arlington Banking Office.

Cardinal Bank recently marked the opening of its new banking office in Arlington, Virginia with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Local business leaders, elected officials, and community representatives joined Cardinal Bank executives and employees on April 13, 2015, for the ribbon cutting festivities officially opening the Lee Harrison Banking Office at 5335 Lee Highway. This new banking office expands its branch network to 31 locations in the Greater Washington region. Congratulations! Full Story

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now hiring.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now hiring local Airport Transportation Security Officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and will be conducting Employment Information Forums on May 6 and May 7 in Northern Virginia to discuss TSA job opportunities and careers.  TSA recruiters will share information, answer questions and assist in the application process. TSA Employment Information Forums: May 6th - 12pm-1 pm & 6pm -7pm Sterling Library; May 7th - 12pm-1 pm & 6pm -7pm Ashburn Library. More Info

The Innovative Solutions Consortium Now Accepting Applications.

The Innovative Solutions Consortium, an international science & technology non-profit collaboration partner with the LCCC and headquartered in Leesburg is accepting applications for companies to present at its Emerging Technology Conference at Microsoft's Technology Center in Reston, VA on June 25.  Applications close on May 15. Apply Here

HCA donates $1 million to Nepal relief funds.

The parent company of StoneSpring Emergency Center in Dulles South will give up to $1 million to support the Nepal earthquake relief efforts of three international organizations. Hospital Corporation of America will donate to Doctors Without Borders, MedShare International + more. Great work! More Info

Special Olympics Seeking Volunteers for VA Wine Country Half Marathon.

Special Olympics is partnering with Destination Races again this year and volunteering for their Virginia Wine Country ½ Marathon. Many volunteer options available. Supervised children age 10 and over qualify. Put a team together with your family, neighbors, and friends and have a great time at a water station and your time earns Special Olympics Loudoun County great donations. 150 positions to fill!  More Info

The Children's Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax, VA is opening soon!

We are in need of volunteers who are interested in joining our volunteer corps - volunteers will help at specific exhibits, respond to visitors questions, and actively engage an audience encourage inquiry and problem solving with STEM concepts! 

Interested individuals should visit our webpage or email [email protected] for more information. Website

Office Depot
2015 Chairman's Level Sponsors
Bank of Clarke County
Creating Lift
INOVA
Loudoun County Economic Development
Loudoun Medical Group
Loudoun Times-Mirror
Middleburg Bank
Modern Mechanical
Nova Medical Group
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman
Unanet
2015 Partners in Membership
Allegra Print, Signs, Design
Allstate Insurance - Ron Rubin
Backflow Technology
Creating Lift
George Mason University
GWU Virginia Science & Technology Campus
Integrus Holdings, Inc.
John Marshall Bank
Nova Medical Group
Middleburg Investment Group
Modern Mechanical
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman
REHAU, Inc.
Small Business Insurance Solutions
Unanet
Village at Leesburg
Yount, Hyde & Barbour, CPAs
2015 President's Level Sponsors
Bechtel
Community Foundation of Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
DeLeon & Stang, CPAs
GWU Virginia Science & Technology Campus
HHMI Janelia Research Campus
Integrus Holdings, Inc.
John Marshall Bank
Leesburg Today
Loudoun Station
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman
REHAU, Inc.
StoneSprings Hospital Center
Toth Financial Advisory Corporation
Village at Leesburg
Wells Fargo
Yount, Hyde & Barbour, CPAs
Business & Community 
Partners
Loudoun County Department of Economic Development
Loudoun Economic Development Authority
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