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Calendar of Events


Welcome to the Chamber's Calendar -
Check for postings of the Chamber's monthly events, as well as, Business Events happening in our community.  You can get automatic updates by subscribing to our RSS Feed (above).

If you have a business event that you would like to post here, please send information to: Janelle Schmidt, Director of Event Coordination. 

 

 

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Upcoming events

    • September 13, 2010
    • 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean VA

    Agenda:

    8:30 a.m. Registration and Networking
    9:00 a.m. Remarks by Congressman Moran
    9:15 a.m. Robert Carpenter, Lender Relations Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration
    9:45 a.m. Panel Members and Opening Statements

    • Bruce Whitehurst, President of the Virginia Bankers Association
    • Sally Robertson, President of the Business Finance Group
    • Kerry Donley, Vice Mayor of Alexandria and Senior Vice President at Virginia Commerce Bank

    10:30 a.m. Meet & Greet/Networking with Area Lenders

     

    This event is free and open to the public. To Register and for More Information Click Here


     

     

     

     

     

    Main Calendar of Events

    • September 14, 2010
    • 07:30 AM - 09:30 AM
    • Intelligent Office (2331 Mill Rd., Suite 100, Alexandria 22314)

    Internet Engagement Group:Come share Social Media and Internet Engagement Ideas!

    June's Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 14th (because of the Labor Day Holiday)!

    This Month's Event will feature Gaea Honeycutt owner of Brazen Maven as our moderator.

    Gaea L. Honeycutt, Chief Creative Officer of Weirding WordR Editorial & Design Services, is a marketing communicator and policy researcher who brings her Brazen practicality to professionals across the country through consulting and seminars, teaching the art of bold - shame-free - self-promotion.

    Web:  www.BrazenMaven.com
    Blog:  weirdingword.typepad.com
    Twitter:  @honeycutt

    Intelligent Office  COSA

    Additionally, Complimentary covered parking available for all attendees is available in the garage behind our building.  To enter the garage, they should use the code 0910#.  (Don't forget the pound sign!)

    Main Calendar of Events

     

     

    • September 15, 2010
    • 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    • Historic Hollin Hall, 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, VA 22307

    Gourmet Tasting and Boutique Style Wedding Fair


    Historic Hollin Hall and R&R Catering are sponsoring a wedding Open House on Wednesday, September 15, 5-8 p.m.  The event features a gourmet tasting prepared by R&R catering and exhibits by Alfred Angelo Bridal Shop, Alexandria Pastry Shop, Floral Specialties, All Seasons Floral Preservation, Jan Davis Entertainment and Events, Tisara Photography, Prime Transportation and Perfect Honeymoons. 

    Hollin Hall is 4 miles south of Old Town Alexandria at 1909 Windmill Lane.  It  was placed on the Fairfax County Registry of Historic Sites in 1993.  For reservation information, see www.rrcatering.com under the tastings tab or call 703-451-2798. 

    • September 16, 2010
    • 07:30 AM - 09:30 AM
    • Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311

    The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce is pleased to resume our Hot Topic Breakfast series for September.  This month's topic will be Transporation in Alexandria

    Special Guests Include:

    Virginia State Delegate David Englin and Alexandria Vice Mayor Kerry Donnelly

    Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel

    5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311

    September 16, 2010: 7:30 am - 9:30 am

    • September 16, 2010
    • 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 625 First Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

    Women Mean Business of Alexandria, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Old Town Alexandria, and the Alexandria Office on Women

    invite you to attend

     

    The 6th Annual

    Silent Auction Event

    To Benefit Alexandria's Breast Cancer Surgical Fund

     

    Silent Auction - Live Auction - Food - Beverages

     

    Thursday, September 16, 2010

    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

     

    Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

    625 First Street

    Alexandria, VA 22314

     

    $30 in advance

    $35 at the door

     

    Please make checks payable to: Surgical Fund 2010

    Mail Checks to: Donna Udvari, Burke & Herbert Bank,

    PO Box 268, Alexandria, VA 22313

     

    RSVP or Questions? Call 703-660-0674 or email: dudvari@burkeandherbert.com

     

     

    • September 17, 2010
    • 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
    • King Street Gardens Park, 1806 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

    Jazz Supper Under the Stars


    Old Town Business and Professional Association (OTBPA) and the King Street Gardens Park Foundation are hosting a Jazz-Filled Supper Under the Stars on Friday, September 17 from 5:30-7 p.m. or dark at King Street Gardens Park.  The event features food by Mango Mike's Caribbean Restaurant and jazz by Al Williams III.

     

    Williams' career highlights include making a movie soundtrack with guitarist Nils Lofgren and recording a one-hour concert on BET as a member of guitarist Grant Geisman’s band. He has appeared at many jazz festivals around the world, most recently the International Jazz Festival in Fez, Morocco, and The Jazz Jam in Nashville, Tennessee.  

     

    Tickets are $25 in advance (call 703-683-0333 and pay by credit card) or $30 at the gate.  King Street Gardens Park is located at King Street and Diagonal Road.

     

    In event of rain, the event will be held in the parking area behind Hard Times Cafe at 1404 King Street.

    • September 18, 2010
    • 07:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    • Anthony Lane Elementary School, 7137 Beulah Street, Alexandria VA 22315

    The Alexandria Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) seeks sellers for their Community Yard Sales on September 18 in the parking lot of Anthony Lane Elementary School located at 7137 Beulah Street, Alexandria VA 22315.  This is located just south of the intersection of Beulah Street and Manchester Blvd. 
     
    The cost for sellers is $15 per space. There is no cost to browse.  Seller set-up is from 6:00 - 7:00 am and the  event runs from 7:00 am - 1:30 pm. 
     
    Sellers may sell anything legal (appliances, clothing, toys, books, etc.) except for food and drinks. Please go to our website: www.alexjaycees.org for directions, other dates, and seller rules.
     
    The Alexandria Jaycees rely on the proceeds from the Community Yard Sales to fund ongoing activities for the community.  The Alexandria Jaycees is part of a worldwide not-for-profit organization for young adults aged 21-40.  The Alexandria chapter has been actively serving the City of Alexandria since 1940.  The Jaycees are best known for their Holiday Shopping Tour for underprivileged children and support of local charities, such as the Red Cross and ALIVE! 
     
    Interested sellers and buyers can obtain more information about the Community Yard Sales by leaving a message on the Alexandria Jaycees' 24-hour recorded eventline: 703/866-7171. Someone from the Jaycees will return the call.  Or, visit our website at www.alexjaycees.org.
     

    • September 19, 2010
    • 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
    • From Mount Vernon, Va., over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge to National Harbor, Md

     

    The famous Woodrow Wilson Bridge has been a landmark of the Washington landscape since the early 1960s. But one that was off-limits to runners for nearly five decades.
     
    Now, for the first time ever, you can race across the bridge from Virginia into Maryland and its new National Harbor resort.

    Run for time, run for place, run to lose weight, run to raise money for one of our six stellar charity partners, run in honor or memory of somebody special, or just run as a celebration of your own life.
     

     

    Click here for more details

    http://www.wilsonbridgehalf.com/

     

     

    • September 21, 2010
    • 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • TBD
    Holding

    Budget lunch in the cost of the program

    Charge $25 a person - Reston Chamber example
    • September 23, 2010
    • 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM
    • Chart House, One Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

    Join us for the September Business After Hours.  We are welcoming New Members and Guests for an orientation and reception at the Chart House.

    New Member and Guest Orientation: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

    Business After Hours Reception: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

     

    • September 24, 2010
    • 07:00 PM
    • Old Dominion Boat Club, 1 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314

    Seaport Day will begin with a Kick-Off Event which will take place at Old Dominion Boat Club on

    Friday, September 24 at 7:00 PM. 

     

    There will be food provided by the Fish Market, live music by the Grandson’s, dancing and door prizes.  Beer and wine will be served.  The price of the event is $75.  You can contact seifert@alexandriaseaport.org for tickets.

     

    Seaport Day will take place on Saturday, September 25 in four locations, with the central location being  beside the Torpedo Factory on the City Dock.  There will be a completed boat on display and another boat being built by ASF apprentices.  There will be pirate cruises, food and drink, a sno-machine, a kiddie pool with model boats, and more.  The Seaport Center will also be open (the floating building behind the Food Court) with boat building in progress.  Our Dory Boat will be open for tours on the dock at Waterfront Park, and our workshop will be open for tours at 2 Duke Street in the Robinson Terminal. 

    Bittersweet, Potomac River Boat Company, Waterfront Wiener, and Barkley Square Dog Bakery will all be participating in the event.  

     

    Please come and enjoy the fun!!!

    • September 29, 2010
    • 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    • Holiday Inn, 625 First Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

    LEADERSHIP ALEXANDRIA HOMECOMING PARTY

    Join us for a Homecoming Party and catch up with your fellow LA graduates! See if your Class will be crowned as ‘King and Queen of the Party’ with the most attendees – the Class of 2008 holds the trophy – so get all your classmates to come to Homecoming!

    Cost includes drinks and heavy hors d’ oeuvres

    Be sure to bring your Leadership Alexandria name tag, too!

    • October 08, 2010
    • 06:00 PM
    • US Patent and Trademark Office Alexandria, VA 22307
     

    The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce will honor Charlotte Hall, Business Leader of the Year, and businesses in select categories at the
    Annual Business Awards Dinner.

    date:

    Friday, October 8th

    time:
     

    Registration begins at 6pm
    Dinner begins at 7pm

    location:
     
     

    US Patent and Trademark Office
    Alexandria, VA

    • Business Leader of the Year
    • Overall Business of the Year
    • Eco-Friendly Business of the Year  
    • Large Business of the Year
    • Small Business of the Year
    • Association/Non-Profit of the Year

    Business Award Sponsorships

    October 8, 2010

    At the Chamber’s annual Business Awards Dinner, awards will be given to the most outstanding businesses in Alexandria. Charlotte Hall of Potomac Riverboat Company will receive the prestigious “Business Leader of the Year” award.

    Projected Attendance: 325 – 375

     

    Presenting Sponsor at $3,500 (sole sponsorship) • The program will be referred to as “(Company name) presents the 2010 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business Awards”.

    • CEO to briefly welcome members in attendance and present a 60-second “commercial” about the sponsor’s company • Company recognized as Presenting sponsor from the podium at the event • Event invitation will include company name and logo, mailed to approximately 600 organizations • Company name and logo to be included in press releases and any advertising • Event (including company name and logo) is advertised in weekly Chamber enews, and invitation is emailed to approximately 4,500 • Company name/logo listed as sponsor and hot-linked from the Chamber’s web page • Reserved table for ten in preferred location • Prominent placement of banner behind stage • Opportunity to provide give-away items promoting company

    Please provide company logo in .jpeg UandU .eps (high resolution) with signed contract.

     

    Platinum Sponsors at $2,000 – Multiple Sponsorships Available

    **BONUS** First three Platinum Sponsors receive free display booth at Professional Networking Breakfast (contact Chamber to arrange dates) • Company recognized as Platinum sponsor from the podium at the event • Event invitation will include company name and logo, mailed to approximately 600 organizations • Event is advertised in weekly Chamber enews, and invitation (including company name and logo) is emailed to approximately 4,500 • Company name and logo listed in event program • Opportunity to provide give-aways promoting company • Six reserved seats at table 

     

    Gold Sponsors at $1,000 – Multiple Sponsorships Available • Company recognized as Gold sponsor from the podium at the event • Event invitation will include company name, mailed to approximately 600 organizations • Event invitation with company name, emailed to approximately 4,500 • Company name listed in event program • Four reserved seats at table

     

    Silver Sponsor at $500 – Multiple Sponsorships Available • Event invitation with company name, emailed to approximately 4,500 • Event invitation will include company name, mailed to approximately 600 organizations • Company name listed in event program • Two reserved seats at table

     

    Bronze Sponsor at $250 – Multiple Sponsorships Available • Event invitation with company name, emailed to approximately 4,500 • Event invitation will include company name, mailed to approximately 600 organizations • Company name listed in event program

     

    Program Sponsor – Sole sponsorship

    Program Sponsor will design event promotional material, including but not limited to event invitation (s), program and signage • Company recognized as the Program sponsor from the podium at the event • Event invitation with company logo emailed to approximately 4,500 • Company name listed in event program • Company logo and web address listed on back cover of program • Two reserved seats at table

     

    Award Sponsor - Sole sponsorship

    Award Sponsor will support the design, materials for all awards given • Company recognized the Award sponsor from the podium at the event • Event invitation with company logo emailed to approximately 4,500 • Company name listed in event program • Company logo printed on award • Two reserved seats at table



     Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:
     
     

     

      

     
    • October 14, 2010
    • 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
    • Renaissance Washington DC Hotel, 999 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005

     

    MWAA Business Opportunity Seminar

    The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will be hosting its 20th Annual Business Opportunity Seminar on October 14, 2010 at the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel. The event consists of a seminar and exhibit hall focusing on current and upcoming contracting opportunities with The Authority. The event is free of charge, but registration is mandatory and space is limited.

    Register today at http://www.mwaa.com/2936.htm.

     

     

    Main Calendar of Events

    • October 14, 2010
    • 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
    • United Bank, 301 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

    Join us for the October Business After Hours at United Bank located on 301 S. Washington Street in Old Town Alexandria. 

     

    For Location Map Click Here

    • October 16, 2010
    • 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
    • 3001 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311

    The Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) will host its Community Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010.

    All proceeds for this fundraising event benefit the Alexandria Helping Hands Fund, which assists students facing unexpected life issues not typically covered under financial aid programs.

    For More Information Contact: Ken Balbuena at 703-845-6067

    • October 19, 2010
    • 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
    • Morrison House, 116 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

    presents

    Executive Techfast

    A technology strategy session for Association executives

    As an association or non-profit organization, you are required to safeguard your members’ information. System interoperability is imperative. Control over data retention and easy retrieval are key.

    Do these requirements eliminate cloud computing - and the cost savings it can offer - from the list of tactical operating options associations can consider?

    Join us for an industry-specific, strategic (not technical) conversation with a select group of your peers, Executive Directors, Presoidents and C-level executives of association.  A limited number of seats are available.

    We will answer that question, plus discuss:

    ·         The difference between public and private cloud computing

    ·         The risks that cloud computing options present to associations

    ·         The potential cost and business benefits cloud computing models offer

    ·         How cloud computing impacts overall IT strategy for non-profit organizations

    on

    Tuesday, October 19, 2010

    7:30-9:00 a.m.

    At

    The Morrison House Hotel

    Louis the XVI room

    116 South Alfred Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314

    Breakfast will be served

Past events

August 30, 2010 2010 Golf Classic & Awards Reception benefiting Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
August 18, 2010 Membership Committee Meeting
August 14, 2010 IRISH FESTIVAL
August 14, 2010 ALEXANDRIA CITY-WIDE SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE
August 12, 2010 Artists' Talk, "The Art of Photo-Journalism"
August 06, 2010 "Gathering of the Legends" Photo Exhibition
August 05, 2010 SBDC Retailers Seminar
August 04, 2010 CROGS Green Business Today; Local Business' Challenges in Going Green
August 03, 2010 Enterprising Professionals Group BBQ & Beverages
July 29, 2010 Business After Hours at Connect 113 (South Columbus Street)
July 22, 2010 Complimentary Business Forum with Special Guest, Lieutenant Governor Bolling
July 21, 2010 Del Ray Artisans & Friends
July 20, 2010 SBDC Round Table
July 20, 2010 July Professional Networking Breakfast
July 17, 2010 IZALIA Female Dance Party with a Purpose
July 14, 2010 Membership Committee Meeting
July 01, 2010 Woman Up!
July 01, 2010 Government Relations Committee
June 29, 2010 Alexandria Chamber Member Appreciation Event
June 29, 2010 Washington Business Journal Book of Lists 101
June 26, 2010 Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting at Cafe Nicole-1125 Queen Street this Saturday 4-8 PM
June 26, 2010 Whole Health Medical Center & Med Spa Grand Opening Celebration
June 25, 2010 Chamber Night at the Alexandria Aces
June 18, 2010 Chamber Board Meeting
June 17, 2010 Leadership Alexandria Graduation Class of 2010
June 17, 2010 Connect 113 Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
June 17, 2010 Chamber Development Committee Meeting
June 16, 2010 Ariba Asset Management, Inc. Goal Based Investing
June 15, 2010 SBDC Round Table
June 15, 2010 Professional Networking Breakfast - Joint Event with Arlington
June 10, 2010 THE AVENTINE OF ALEXANDRIA-Grand Opening Event
June 09, 2010 Legislative Reception Presented by Dominion VA Power
June 09, 2010 Membership Committee Meeting
June 09, 2010 Executive Commitee Meeting
June 08, 2010 Any Lab Test Now! Grand Opening
June 08, 2010 Internet Engagement Forum
June 05, 2010 Wesley Housing's First Annual Spring Kick
June 04, 2010 Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting
June 03, 2010 Chamber Night at Medieval Madness
June 03, 2010 Woman Up!
May 26, 2010 Preventing Fraud with Improved Internal Controls Lunch & Learn
May 21, 2010 Executive Commitee Meeting
May 20, 2010 Woman Up!
May 18, 2010 Alexandria Schmoozarama
May 18, 2010 2010 Valor Awards
May 18, 2010 SBDC Round Table
May 17, 2010 Alexandria Restaurant Commission (ARC)
May 13, 2010 8th District Congressional Candidates Debate
May 12, 2010 Membership Committee Meeting
May 11, 2010 Professional Networking Breakfast
May 07, 2010 Strokes for Hope Golf Tournament
May 06, 2010 Government Relations Committee
May 04, 2010 Woman Up!
May 04, 2010 Internet Engagement Forum
April 29, 2010 Association Focus Group
April 24, 2010 Payroll Network Gonzaga College High School’s Second Annual Alumni Roast Fundraiser
April 23, 2010 ALine Architecture Happy Hour
April 23, 2010 Chamber Board Meeting
April 22, 2010 Business After Hours Reception
April 20, 2010 SBDC Round Table
April 19, 2010 Association Executives Program-Five Things to Discuss at Your Next Board Meeting
April 14, 2010 Membership Committee Meeting
April 08, 2010 Government Contractors Consortium
April 07, 2010 Prudential Carruthers REALTORS Ribbon Cutting and Del Ray Artisans on Display
April 07, 2010 Executive Commitee Meeting
April 06, 2010 Virginia Tech Information Sessions for Graduate Programs
April 06, 2010 Internet Engagement Forum
April 01, 2010 Hot Topic Breakfast
March 31, 2010 New Metropolis Lecture Series at Virginia Tech
March 27, 2010 Shred n’ Share
March 27, 2010 Bike and Roll River Ride
March 25, 2010 Living Legends of Alexandria
March 25, 2010 Business After Hours Reception
March 25, 2010 Member Orientation
March 22, 2010 Alexandria Restaurant Commission (ARC)
March 19, 2010 Executive Commitee Meeting
March 16, 2010 SBDC Round Table
March 16, 2010 Professional Networking Breakfast
March 11, 2010 Government Contractors Consortium
March 10, 2010 Membership Committee Meeting
March 04, 2010 Government Relations Committee
March 02, 2010 Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting
March 02, 2010 Internet Engagement Group
February 18, 2010 Business After Hours Reception
February 09, 2010 Professional Networking Breakfast
January 30, 2010 2010 Chairman's Gala
January 14, 2010 Small Government Contractors Consortium
January 13, 2010 Membership Committee Meeting
January 12, 2010 Professional Networking Breakfast & LA Recruiting
December 17, 2009 M & M - Chamber Holiday Event
December 16, 2009 Chamber Board Meeting
December 10, 2009 December Networking Breakfast
November 20, 2009 Executive Commitee Meeting
November 10, 2009 2009 Annual Meeting and State of Business Breakfast
 


 

 



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