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It's finally February! Time for the Superbowl, Valentine's Day, but most importantly...
THE BALLSTONCONNECT PODCAST PREMIERES TODAY!
Ahem. Sorry. We're pretty excited. Here's why:
On the first of every month our CEO and host, Tina Leo
ne
, will give
you the inside scoo
p on all things Ballston. Now I'm sure you're wondering,
"What do I possibly need to know about Ballston?" The short answer: everythin
g.
Ballston is a rapidly evolving
neighborhood with some amazing personalities and
innovators. Once a month we'll g
ive y
ou an all access pass to the men, women and mascots making our community the amazing place it is.
By now I'm sure you're thinking, "This sounds awesome! Where can I listen?" We're glad you asked! The BallstonConnect Podcast is available on
iTunes,
Google Play Music and
Podcast Addict. And just because we like you so much, we'll give you the inside info on our first featured guests:
Scott Parker, February 1, 2018
The man behind the Arlington restaurant empire, including the now infamous A-Town Bar and Grill, opens up about life and work. Find out how the man became the legend, the challenges of dating when you're the king of nightlife and what he's planning next.
Slapshot, March 1, 2018
He's cool. He's spirited. He's a 6-foot, dancing eagle. He's Slapshot, the mascot for the Washington Capitals. In an exclusive interview, Slapshot reveals everything you've ever wanted to know about the Caps biggest fan. Find out how he came to be a mascot, what a giant bird does for fun, and what he really thinks about his fellow mascots.
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Ready for a Suite Escape?
#BallstonGivesBack wants to show you some love this Valentine's Day! And what better way than to whisk you away on a romantic staycation? Whether you're celebrating Valentine's, Galentine's, or Singles Awareness Day, we want you to enjoy a suite escape. Starting today, you can enter for your chance to win a free night at the
Westin Arlington Gateway, complete with champagne, strawberries and breakfast the next morning. Of course, what good is a suite without a romantic (or totally platonic) dinner beforehand? Dinner for two at
Pinzimini is included. Here's how you win: Sign up on our website for one chance to win, or download and enter through the
BallstonConnect mobile app for the chance to enter twice. The winner will be announced on February 14th, with your suite escape redeemable on the date of your choice.
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Puppy. Party. Enough Said.
Well, maybe a little more could be said. If you don't feel like you got enough love on Valentine's Day, join the BID for a Subs & Pups party on February 15th from 5-7 pm. Our partner, Homeward Trails, will bring adoption-ready pups. Ballston's favorite sandwich shop, Earl's, will bring the sandwiches, and the BID will bring the beer. All you need is to soak up the love from our furry friends. Hurry! Space is limited.
Price: $20 donation to BallstonGives and Homeward Trails upon registration.
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Metro West Entrance Funding
Arlington County Board accepted nearly $18 million in funds on Saturday from VDOT, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation. The largest portion of this, $10 million, has been designated for construction of a west entrance for the Ballston-MU Metro station. Other funds have been designated for improvements to Arlington Transit buses, shelter accessibilty, various projects along the I-66 corridor and a commuter store.
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Taste of Arlington Sponsorships Selling Fast*
Would you like to reach thousands of local consumers in one day? Would you like to create brand recognition for your business or non-profit? Sponsorships for Taste of Arlington are now available! The signature event of the Ballston BID attracts nearly 25,000 visitors each year with great food, craft beer, wine, and live music. There are varying levels of sponsorship opportunities to fit any budget. Find the option that best suits your company's needs. Sponsorships are selling quickly. Lock in yours today!
*Also note that more than half of the restaurant booths have already been claimed! Download your restaurant contract today to guarantee your restaurant's registration ASAP!
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Marymount University's Ballston Center Open for Business
By now you have probably noticed the beautiful addition to the Ballston neighborhood at 1000 N. Glebe Road. Marymount University's Ballston C
en
ter officially
opened its doors at the start of the 2017 fall semester. Though this building focuses on providing the highest-quality educational experience for students, Ballston Center offers state-of-the-art accommodations for everyone in Ballston.
Ballston Center is a testament to sustainable engineering
. The
LEE
D
Gold certified building's
energy efficient features include: highly insulated
terra cotta tile facade, high performance glass, a green roof that aids in solar reflectance to
reduce the
urban heat islan
d effect
, and underground parking. The design has already receiv
ed multiple
awards, including a 2017 DESIGNArlington Award.
This is a multi-use facility, with the first six floors housing Marymount's
School of Business Administration, along with graduate programs in the Counseling Department and the Forensic & Legal Psychology Department. Th
e academic tower includes classrooms, seminar/training rooms, specialized labs, administrative offices, library, auditorium, chapel, art gallery and café. Floors seven and eight of the academic tower are available for leasing to office tenants with 18,000 square feet of office space per floor available for build out.
Benefits of Ballston Center are not limited to students. The community is invited to view the art gallery featuring contemporary work, as well as the Reinsch Pierce Family Courtyard and the plaza
where students, Ballston employees and residents can relax and enjoy coffee from the on-site Starbucks.
With this dev
elopment, Ma
rymount ha
s significantly expanded its hosting capacity with its dynamic
confe
rence and event space
.The flagship meeting space is the stunning 208 seat step-floor auditorium with its handsome native Virginia "fumed" oak stage.The technology-rich auditorium features an advanced audio system (with built-in listening assistance), video cameras,high definition projector and a confidence monitor.
As this is an academic building, learning and interaction are the main goals of the design. The student-centered, state-of-the-art experiential design
features bold colors and abundant natural light. Stairwell landings include "circulation sp
aces" that create intimate hubs where students can continue classroom conversations, take a break, or simply enjoy the spectacular floor to ceiling views.
Marymount's new building also offers specialized tools and sp
aces
designed to provide real-world, hands-on learning for
all departments housed in Ballston Center. Ballston's Cyber
security Lab, with a network
of virtualized machines and Cisco corporate level security devices, is an interactive, han
ds-
on center for IT and Cybersecurity students to explore data science technology, networking, computer forensics, and cybersecurity issues.
Students have access to a business lab equipped with a news-feed ticker and dual screen monitors that mirrors the function of a trading room environm
ent.
The graduate program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling
now has sophisticated labs, one of which is dedicated to psychological assessment. Four of the labs are adjacent to each other in one corner nook of the floor - set up like a counseling center.
Additionally, Marymount is the first Washington, D.C.-area university to offer a master's in Forensic & Legal Psychology. A new forensic research room at Ballston enhances student/faculty collaboration. Students capitalize on the school's alliances for internships with agencies such as the FBI, ATF, Department of Justice, and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
With its innovation and availability, MU's Ballston Center is now a premiere resource for the Ballston community.
If you are interested in leasing space in Ballston Center, please contact David Millard at (703) 288-2700.
Photos: Chris Radcliffe for Marymount University
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