What's Happening
Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce
Publication
By Cynthia Church
July 21, 2000
Public Relations and Events Assistant
Event Spotlight...Networking, Networking & More Networking!
Celebrate the Chamber's first monthly membership meeting of the year.
Join the Chamber for eggs, bacon-and networking! This Tuesday, July 25, 2000, come to Old Country Buffet in Manassas for the Chambers' Annual Networking Breakfast! Due to the growing popularity of this annual event over the past several years, the Chamber anticipates over 100 attendees. Participants will have access to business owners from small to large corporations as well as members of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. For this very special networking opportunity, members are encouraged to bring along non-members who wish to "check us out".
These special guests are invited courtesy of: Dominion Semiconductor; Greco Remodelers; Raven Services Corp.; Swart, Lalande & Associates, P.C. and Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C.
Remember to bring plenty of business cards and brochures!
Breakfast Sponsored by: The Manassas Business Resource Chapter of BNI
Location: Old Country Buffet, 8121
Sudley Road, Manassas
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Cost for Members: $17 prepaid or $19 at the door or billed
Bring guests! This event is Complimentary for Non-members.
Reservations and cancellations need to be received at
least 24 hours in advance in order to be honored.
Chamber Events July 24-August 7
To Register for a Chamber event call Ruth Gorgas, (703) 368-6600 extension 10, or e-mail [email protected] or register online at www.pwcgmcc.org!
Wednesday, July 26
Business Technology Seminar-
Use your business PC for more than your mailing list!
Get expert advice on using technology to benefit your
business.
Sponsored by: Virginia Systems, Inc. (VASI)
Location: The Computer Training Depot,
9201 Church Street, Suite 201
6:30-8 p.m.
Thursday, July 27
Business After Hours
Hosted by: Capitol Telephone and Security, Inc.
Location: Hampton Inn, 9275 Williamson Blvd.
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 3
Grant Writing Workshop
Breakfast Sponsored by: Voluntary Action Center of Prince William Area
Presentation: "Writing Effective Proposals"
By Pat Lewis, ACFRE
Cost $25 for this session
Location: GMU-Prince William Campus in the
auditorium of the Prince William II Building
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Upcoming Committee Meetings
| July 25 | Board of Directors, 9 a.m., Old County Buffet, 8121 Sudley Rd. | |
| July 28 | Economic Development, 8 a.m., Chamber Office | |
| August 1 | Communications, 9 a.m., Chamber Office | |
| August 2 | Exhibits, 8:30 a.m., Chamber Office | |
| August 3 | Ambassadors, 8:30 p.m., Chamber Office | |
| August 7 | Community Relations, 9 a.m., Chamber Office | |
Committee Corner
Bag a new customer! The Education Committee
invites Chamber Members to donate a flyer, coupon,
promotional item, or bag showing your business logo for
the New Teacher Orientation "Goodie Bags". This will
promote your business name to over 500 potential
customers: Please drop off 500 of your items to the
Chamber office 8963 Center Street, Old Town Manassas
no later than Monday, August 14, 2000. If you have any
questions, please contact Joyce Harding, Chair of the
Education Committee, Southern Financial Bank, at 703-
335-9628.
Walk in business is booming! The Chamber also
needs bags large enough to hold a folded newspaper to
provide to new customers who stop by to pick up
brochures, membership directories, and other information
at the Chamber. Often these potential customers walk out
with arms loaded. Don�t let them lose your company�s
name when the wind blows!
The Technology Committee wishes to thank
Virginia Systems, Inc. (VASI) for sponsoring the
Business Technology Seminar on Wednesday, July 26,
2000 at Computer Training Depot. Bill Flynn of
Computer Training Depot and Guy Hinkler of V2
Systems will discuss basic ways you can use technology
to benefit your business. This event still has room for
sponsors! For only $30 you can promote your
company at this technology seminar. If interested,
please contact Anita Duecaster at the Chamber
office.
Additional information technology seminars
are currently being planned. If you have expertise
in an area related to technology, and are interested
in being a presenter, please contact Cyndi Wastler at
[email protected].
Promote your name to over 500 potential customers! The Old Time Picnic Committee is still seeking door prize donations for the Chamber's largest annual gathering to be held September 23rd at Mountain View Campground. If you are interested in making a donation, please contact committee chair Susan Jacobs at (703) 368-1146, or e-mail Susan at [email protected]. To sponsor this event, please contact Patty Tracy, Membership Director, at (703) 368-6600 extension 14, or e-mail to [email protected]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS IN JULY
ATTENTION ALL NON-PROFITS! FALL JUBILEE
Historic Manassas, Inc. announces that the Eighteenth Annual Fall Jubilee will be held in Old Town Manassas on October 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. This fun, family- and community- spirited event has room for your educational or informational display. Sign up is on a first come, first serve basis, and includes a 10� by 10� space with an eight foot skirted table. Cost is $50 and proof of non-profit 501(c) (3) status is required. For further information, or for registration, contact Sharon Jones at (703) 361-6599.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PARK AUTHORITY HIGHLIGHTS
Need a solution for clutter? Try the no muss,
no fuss yard sale! A Community Yard Sale is to be
held at the Ben Lomond Community Center on
August 15th and September 9th from 8 a.m. to noon.
Spaces are $24, and admission is free to the public.
To sign up for space, or for more information, call
(703) 361-7126. PRESIDENTS" CUP 2000
Mark your calendars! The Presidents� Cup
2000 will tee off on October 17th through 22nd, at
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on Lake Manassas.
See the top ten golfers from the United States tee off
against the top ten golfers from the international
team. While this event promises to be fantastic, it needs
your volunteer support! Please contact Marvin E. Vann
at the Prince William County/Manassas Conference and
Visitors Bureau at (703) 792-4005 or e-mail
[email protected] for details.
SUPPLIES FOR SCHOLARS The American Red Cross Youth Task Force
and Office Depot are partners working together on
the "Supplies for Scholars" project. The program,
which runs through August 21st, collects school
supplies for needy children. To donate supplies,
please drop off donations to Office Depot on Sudley
Road. Supplies will be inserted into Red Cross
school supply bags and given to schools in late
August. Monetary donations may be sent to the
Prince William Chapter of the American Red
Cross at 9317 West, Street, Manassas, VA 20110.
Please mark donations as "Supplies for Scholars".
GIVE LIFE! Prince William County is
suffering a critical shortage of blood in the area.
Your blood is needed. The next American Red
Cross Blood Drive in Manassas is today, Monday,
July 24th at Bethel Lutheran Church from 3:30 p.m.
until 7:30 p.m. Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE for more
information.
MUSICAL HAPPENINGS
Revisit the romantic tale of a dog from the
wrong side of the tracks and the lady who loves him.
Lady and the Tramp is the featured movie at the
season finale of movies in the park on Friday, July
28th at 8:30 p.m. at Chinn Park. Bring blanket and
snacks. Call (703) 792-4800 for more information.
Has it been too hot? Need to cool down this
summer? Hang Ten Nights at Splash Down Water
Park are running every Friday night through
August 18th. Music, prizes and contests liven up 6
hours of splash and water fun, all for only $6. Call
(703) 261-4451.
Are you looking for a place to work on skating
skills? The Prince William County Park Authority
announces that the Scott D. Eagles Facility is
open. The facility features a steel half pipe and
a street-like obstacle course for plenty of challenge
for children or adults. Hours: Monday,Wednesday, and
Friday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. and weekends from 2 p.m.
to 7 p.m. Location: Veterans Park. For information,
call (703) 491-2338.
Do your ears yearn to hear a lyrical musical group that performs music inspired by nature? Yarawi will perform in the SummerSounds Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. on July 29th on the grounds of the Manassas Museum.
Please note: The deadline for information to be printed in the next "What�s Happening" is Wednesday, July 26th for a Friday, August 4st distribution!
Please send information to Cynthia Church, PR and Events Assistant, 8963 Center Street Manassas, VA 20110, fax to 703-368-4733, or e-mail [email protected].
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