PWC-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce

What�s Happening

Prince William County- Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce Publication

March 2000, Created by: Ted Leonard, Intern Osbourn High School

Event Spotlight

Pat on the Back Kick Off!

Are you looking for new clients? Do you like meeting new people? Then "Pat on the Back" is the event for you! Each year Chamber member volunteers set out on March 17th to visit other members with a token of appreciation for their continued support of the Chamber. These volunteers called �patters� look forward to the opportunity, on behalf of the Chamber, to introduce themselves and their businesses to the membership.

This year�s token, a box of shamrock-shaped chocolates provided by Betty�s Better Chocolate and sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP and Crestar Bank, will be delivered to over 800 members. If you are interested in meeting members and bearing gifts of chocolate, call Patty Tracy today at the Chamber at (703)368-6600 ext. 14 to sign up to be a patter and plan to attend the kickoff hosted by Duvall, Wheeler & Associates, CPAs on Friday, March 17, 2000 at 8:00 a.m. at their offices located at 9073 Center St.

Save the Date!

2nd Annual Old Time Picnic

Saturday- September 23, 2000

(Rain Date September 24)

Back at Mountain View Campground!

Chamber Events of March 13-24

To register for any Chamber event please call Ruth Gorgas, 703-368-6600, ext. 10 or email [email protected], or find us at the web at https://www.pwcgmcc.org/.

3/14/00 Business Before Hours

Prince William Medical Center, 14370 Lee Highway, Gainesville

8:00 � 9:00 a.m., Complimentary

3/15/00 Business to Business Expo Kick-off

Chamber Conference Room, 8963 Center Street

8:30 � 10:00 a.m., Complimentary

3/16/00 Brown Bag Speaker Series

Topic: "Achieve Financial Independence for You and Your Employees: Retirement Plans for the Small Business"

Speaker: Glenn Moore, American Express Financial Advisors, Inc.

Chamber Conference Room, 8963 Center Street

Noon � 1:00 p.m., Complimentary

3/17/00 Pat on the Back Kick Off

Duvall, Wheeler & Associates, CPAs, located at 9073 Center St.

8:00 a.m., Complimentary

3/22/00 Meet the Media 2000

Prince William Health System, 8650 Sudley Road, 4th Floor Conference Center

7:30 � 9:30 a.m., Complimentary

3/24/00 Legislative Wrap-up Breakfast

Ramada Inn Quantico, New Solutions Restaurant, 4316 Inn Street, Triangle

8:30 � 10:00 a.m., $15 per person

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

MARCH 15-23

15 Education, 2:30 p.m., Stonewall Jackson High School

16 Technology, 8:00 a.m., Chamber Office

21 Executive, 8:00 a.m., Chamber Office

23 Awards, Noon, Chamber Office

Two great ways to promote your business through the Chamber!

Want more clients from the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce, did your business move, or it was just remodeled and you want to show it off? Considering open up your doors and your business to the entire Chamber membership by hosting a Business Before or After Hours.

Regina Jessop, an administrator at Duvall, Wheeler & Company had this comment after their successful Business After Hours, "Not only do Chamber events provide great networking opportunities for its members, but it�s invaluable to visit other business sites and see how they operate. We consider the after hours we held in our new location a good investment. This was a great opportunity for us to connect with other professionals and publicize our new downtown Manassas location.

Do you have great news or promotion? Do you want to tell the entire Chamber Membership? The April In Print, (Business to Business Expo Edition), is coming out soon! The In Print is mailed out directly to the entire Chamber membership and flier inserts in the In Print are a great way to promote your business. Get the attention of the entire membership in an inexpensive way, by placing a flier about your business or event in the April In Print Expo Edition.

For more information on scheduling a Business Before or After Hours, on fliers, or to secure your spot for your flier in the April In Print, call Poppie Bergere at 703-368-6600 ex. 15 or e-mail her at [email protected].

And The Winner Is�

The Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipient of the 11th Annual Shelley Krasnow Community Service Award. The award was presented to Benedictine Area & Relief for Neighbors (B.A.R.N.) at the 11^th Annual Community Showcase and Membership Luncheon on February 22^nd. The showcase offered over 30 member nonprofits the opportunity to exhibit and promote their endeavors in the community.

Calling All Shutter Bugs

In honor of the commemoration of Earth Day�s 30^th anniversary, the Prince William Clean Community Council is sponsoring a photography contest entitled: Litter, It's Enough to Make You Shutter! The contest is open to all Prince William residents; ages eighteen and under are especially encouraged to participate. The contest deadline is March 30, 2000. Prizes, including a digital camera, photo processing and film will be presented at the Council's May 24^th Awards Reception. If you have questions or want more information, please phone the Council at 703-792-6272 or contact them via e-mail at [email protected], www.pwcleancouncil.org.

"National Women�s History Month"

Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 23 at 7:30 PM for the first Manassas Museum Associates Forum in 2000. In recognition of March as "National Women�s History Month," Associates Board member and educator Rita Koman will present a program on "Virginia Women in History." Mrs. Koman will discuss the following Virginia women and their impact on society: Pocahontas, Margaret Brent, Jennie Dean, Mary Baldwin, Sarah Lee Fain and many more. Admission is free to members of the Associates. Non-member fee is $10. For more information and to pre-register please call Associates Coordinator Jane Riley at 703-361-4443 or e-mail [email protected].

"A Celebration of Music"

On Friday, March 31^st the Prince William County Public Schools Education Foundation proudly presents "A Celebration of Music." This exciting program will feature the award-winning "Madison Project" from James Madison University as well as outstanding show choirs. The concert, which begins at 7:30 PM in the Gar-Field High School auditorium, is open to the public at a cost of $5.00 per person. For more information please call 703-365-9209.

A Lovely Breakfast

Saturday, March 25 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Join the B.A.R.N. for the 6^th Annual Circle of Love breakfast. This event supports the B.A.R.N. program and also uses the opportunity to honor & recognize several community organizations and individuals that have assisted the B.A.R.N. program throughout 1999. Graciously, the Knights of Columbus continue to host this event at the George Brent Hall in Manassas. Tickets sold in advance are $20 a couple. For more information please call 703-392-3915.

Mommy Please I Really Want To Go

Come celebrate the 5th annual Kids Expo "an interactive family affair." On Saturday, March 18th, 2000 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by the Prince William Park Authority at Woodbridge High School. There will be hundreds of giveaways, costumed characters, a silly baby contest, a showcase of business services and much more. For more information please call 703-792-7060 or check out www.pwcparks.org.

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