Ballston Neighborhood Survey
Hey Ballston, we want to hear from you! Your Ballston neighborhood BID has launched a survey about improving the Ballston area. Open to both Ballston residents and employees, this survey allows you to tell us what you think could be done in the community to better serve the needs of all Ballstonians. We need your feedback and opinions to help us shape our future BID goals.
The survey itself takes about 10-15 minutes to complete, but your hard work will be rewarded. Each participant is automatically eligible to enter a raffle for two Washington Capitals VIP Suite tickets. All that is required is a full survey submission with your full name and email.
The survey will be available until October 6th, and the winner of the Caps tickets will be selected the following week and notified by email.
Help us make Ballston an even better place to live and work!
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October Sip & Mingle
Come meet your neighbors and network with other Ballston tenants and employees at the Ballston BID's quarterly Sip & Mingle Happy Hour. Each quarter Sip & Mingle highlights a different commercial property in Ballston - this quarter's will be held in the lobby of 4501 Fairfax Drive on Wednesday, October 18th from 5-7PM.
All guests can enjoy complimentary happy hour drinks, appetizers from B.Lin Catering and the opportunity to win prizes using the BallstonConnect mobile app! Our wine sponsor
Barefoot Wine and Bubbly
will be providing a variety of wines to please any palate.
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BluVector Opens in Ballston
The cybersecurity company, BluVector, held their official ribbon cutting ceremony for their new offices on Fairfax Drive on September 19th. Governor Terry McAuliffe was in attendance, as well as 100 other well-wishers of the young start-up. The company was started only eight months ago by CEO Kris Lovejoy. The company and Lovejoy quickly made a name for themselves with the creation of an early-warning system to detect hacks electronically. Governor McAuliffe recognized the growing need for such innovations. "We live in an age where cyberattacks on our critical infrastructure are a real threat, but we are proud to have Virginia-based companies like BluVector leading the way to detect - and confront - evolving threats with technological solutions that can be applied here, nationally, and even around the world."
BluVector is the newest addition to Arlington's growing "cyber-corridor," a stretch of office spaces quickly being filled by innovative technology and cybersecurity companies. Lovejoy stated her location within the "corridor" would help attract talented professionals due to Ballston's desirability as a place to live and work, but also because of its proximity to several colleges and universities. BluVector has plans for expansion to other tech-hungry countries, Japan and South Korea, but for now they have settled into their new home overlooking the Ballston skyline.
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October Mega Market
The Ballston Mega Market on Thursday, October 5th from 3-7 pm, is the perfect way to kick off the fall season. Come check out fresh, harvest produce offerings from vendors and farmers from the region. The market offers conventional and certified organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meats and pastured eggs, organic milk, yogurt, ice cream, sweet and savory baked goods, Virginia-made wines, cold-pressed juices, handmade soaps and lotions, wood-fired pizza, hot-pressed sandwiches, and more.
Stroll around scenic Welburn Square enjoying the tunes of local favorites, Jumpin' Jupiter while sipping on some unique spirits from local brewing companies and wineries. This month's offerings are the Riot Rye from Monocacy Brewing Co. and Victory Brewing's Prima Pilsner. Monroe Bay Vineyard will also provide a selection of their wines and hard ciders.
Bundle up to keep off the new fall chill, and join us for one of the final markets of the season!
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A Sandwich with a Purpose
Earl's Sandwiches is inviting Ballston to dine out for a good cause on October 10th from 5-8 pm. As part of their 20% Tuesday, 20 percent of their proceeds will go to Hurricane Maria relief.
As self-described sandwich nerds, Earl's specializes in fresh, high quality ingredients to create the best sandwiches in the D.C. Metro area. Stop by their Ballston location at 4215 N. Fairfax Drive on Tuesday to support those affected by Hurricane Maria.
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