PWC-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce

What's Happening

Prince William County- Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce Publication

By: Cynthia Church, PR and Events Assistant

June 23, 2000

Spotlight on Business - Business Before Hours

The Freedom Museum, located in the main terminal of the Manassas Regional Airport, will host the next Business Before Hours on Thursday, June 29th from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. This exciting networking event will offer tours of the facility, door prizes, surprises, and music.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE FREEDOM MUSEUM:

On July 4th, at the POW Reunion, the display "They Returned With Honor" will honor Vietnam Veterans through photographs and narratives. On August 11-13, the "Festival of Freedom Fly In" will showcase World War II vintage aircraft and armored vehicles used in 20th century conflicts.

Call 703-393-0660 for more information.

Directions: To get to the airport, take Godwin Drive to Wakeman Drive an follow the signs to the terminal.

Chamber Events June 23-July 10

Tuesday, June 27

Grant Proposal Writing

Back by popular demand! Workshop # 2 focuses on effective proposal writing.

George Mason University-Prince William Campus, GTE Auditorium

Sponsored by: Didlake, Inc.

8:30 -11:30 a.m.

Monday and Tuesday, July 3rd & 4th

Chamber closed

Chamber staff wishes to thank you for the time off to celebrate our country and our community with friends and family.

Upcoming Committee Meetings

June 28- Old Time Picnic, 8:30 a.m., Long & Foster Realtors

June 30- Economic Development, 8:00 a.m., Chamber Office

July 6-Exhibits, 8:30 a.m., Prince William Hospital, Suite 411

July 13- SOHO, 12:00 noon, Chamber Office

Mark Your Calendars....

HOT! Reserve your space now to hear the SOHO-sponsored speaker tell you about

the ins and outs of "Basic Online Advertising-Part II"! This series is not just for small

businesses and home offices.

Thursday, July 13, Chamber Office

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.

Old Time Picnic

September 23

Mountain View Campgrounds, Haymarket

2:00 - 7:00 p.m.

To register for a Chamber event, call Ruth Gorgas, 703-368-6600 ext. 10, or email [email protected], or register online at www.pwcgmcc.org!

June Events

Wednesday, June 28

Brown Bag Lunch

"Hormone Replacement Therapy"

McCoart Building, Potomac Conference Room

Hosted by: The Prince William County Office for Women

12:00-1:00 p.m.

Final Showings of The Three Musketeers by

Vpstart Crow Productions

Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 25 at 2 p.m.

Call (703) 365-0240 for more information, or to arrange tickets.

COMMITTEE NEWS

The Programs and Awards Committee is seeking members for the 2000-2001 year. The committee will plan the Arts and Entertainment Luncheon in April and the "Excellence in Business" Awards Luncheon in May. Planning for these events should be a lot of fun! To join, come to the next meeting at noon on Wednesday, September 13, at the Chamber office. Interested members may also call Patti Leonard of Mary Kay Cosmetics, committee chair, at (703) 754-0780, or may e-mail Patti at [email protected].

Interested in getting your business name on television?

The Communications Committee has received a commitment from Comcast that they are willing to broadcast a cable television show featuring Chamber members, events, award winners, and discussions of topics of interest to the business community. Plans are to tape the show monthly and air the program weekly on Comcast. This show will be a significant benefit to Chamber members. A subcommittee is currently forming to decide on the program's name, plan for designing the set, and organize the format and content of the show. Please call Cal Hackeman at Grant Thornton LLP (703) 847-7530 or e-mail [email protected].

BETTER YOUR BUSINESS

McGruff the crime watchdog says watch out for your business! A business watch program, similar to the neighborhood watch program, has formed in Prince William County. Crime prevention training on a variety of topics is offered monthly by police officers. The next topic, Shoplifting, will be held at the Manassas Mall on Friday, July 21st at 9 a.m.. Please call MPO Jim Hamilton or SPO Marty Leake at (703) 792-7270 with any questions.

JULY HAPPENINGS

THE CDL ACADEMY "2000" SUMMER JOB FAIR

July 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., CDL Academy

11111 Industrial Road, Suite C, Manassas

Due to the large shortage of drivers in this region, the CDL Academy will be holding a job fair on Saturday July 22 at our location in Manassas. Twenty companies will be on site for experienced driver recruitment, including such companies as Interstate Van Lines and Paxton Van Lines.

Call Annette Green at (703) 365-9668 for more information.

CENTER FOR THE ARTS SUMMERSOUNDS CONCERTS

July 1 Easy Smith and The St. Thom Cats (Jazz)

Saturdays throughout the summer at 6:30 p.m., located on the lawn of the Manassas Museum at 9109 Prince William Street. FREE.

Note: Manassas Museum will be open free of charge from 6-8:30 p.m. Call 703-330-ARTS for more information.

BULL RUN CLOGGERS' PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

July 4 Independence Day Parade, Washington DC

July 13 Nottaway Park, Vienna, 7:30 p.m.

COMMITTEE FOR DULLES ANNOUNCES THE STATE OF THE COUNTIES ADDRESS

Featuring County Speakers:

Katherine K. Hanley - Fairfax County

Chairman Scott K. York - Loudoun County

Chairman Sean T. Connaughton - Prince William County

Cost: $35 Members, $40 non-members

June 29th 11:30 a.m.-Registration

12:15 p.m.-Lunch

Westfields Marriot, Chantilly

To make reservations, please call

The Committee for Dulles Office at (703) 803-6800

RSVP required by June 26, 2000

Upcoming: The Business Technology Seminar - Use your business PC for more than your mailing list!

Use information technology to stand before your competitors. Get expert advice! The Business Technology Seminars will introduce Chamber members to the wide range of technology options available to small businesses. The first seminar will be Wednesday, July 26, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Computer Training Depot, 9201 Church Street, Suite 201. If interested in sponsoring a seminar, please call Anita Duecaster (703) 368-6600, ext. 13 or e-mail [email protected] at the Chamber office by June 26, 2000. Sponsorships cost only $30 and will allow your company name and number to be printed in the brochure. Sponsors may also provide advertising material on the night of the seminar. If you would like to be a presenter, please contact Cyndi Wastler at [email protected].

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