PWC-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce

What's Happening

Prince William County- Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce Publication

Written by: Poppie Bergere, PR and Events Director

May 26,2000

EVENT SPOTLIGHT...ANNUAL DINNER DANCE

"PROM NIGHT 2000 - CELEBRATING 65 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE"

Saturday, June 24

Hyatt Dulles, 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd., Herndon

Cocktails start at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 9:00 - midnight. Don't miss this exciting event, especially the must see "Big Event" surprise at 11:00 p.m.!!! Black Tie Optional.

Sponsored by Metro Sign & Design and Lockheed Martin-Manassas

Music by Black Tie

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CHAMBER EVENTS: MAY 29 - JUNE 9

Monday, May 29

Chamber office closed for Memorial Day

Tuesday, June 6

Membership Luncheon

Best Western Battlefield Inn, 10820 Balls Ford Rd.

11:30 a.m. Networking, Registration & Buffet

Speaker: Mark L. Earley, Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia

Sponsors: Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C.; Greco Remodelers, Inc.; Raven Services Corp.; Swart, Lalande & Associates, P.C.; and Dominion Semiconductor

Thursday, June 8

SOHO (Small Office Home Office) Presentation

Topic: "Basic Online Advertising - Part 1"

Presenter: Bob Brewer, Dragon Communications Inc.

Chamber office, Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Friday, June 9

New Member Orientation

Members, rookies and veterans alike, are invited to attend this informative orientation.

Hosted by: Prince William Health System

8650 Sudley Rd., 4th Floor Conference Center

8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Sponsored by: Rob Sturm - Scott & Stringfellow, Inc.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS....

September 23, 2000

Old Time Picnic

Mountain View Campground, Haymarket

2:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Dominion Semiconductor and TML Copiers & Digital Solutions

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

UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

1 Ambassadors, 8:30 a.m., Chamber Office

6 Communications, 9:00 a.m., Falcon Communications

Solutions, Inc.

7 Exhibits, 8:30 a.m., Chamber Office

8 SOHO, Noon, Chamber Office

Transportation will be a major issue in the next 10 years...get your voice heard!

Join the Transportation Committee (a sub-committee of the Economic Development Committee). You do not have to be a member of the Economic Development Committee to join. Contact Lou Brooks, Brooks & Boge, for more information or to join the committee, 703-361-9888.

Get Your Business Name Out to 500 People!

Donations are now being sought for door prizes for the Old Time Picnic. The committee is looking for a variety of door prizes for children and adults. Items donated in the past include foursomes of golf, books, coupons, hats, mugs, and t-shirts. The Old Time Picnic will be held Saturday, September 23 from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Mountain View Campground and is sponsored by Dominion Semiconductor and TML Copiers & Digital Solutions. For more information call Poppie Bergere at the Chamber, 703-368-6600, ext. 15.

Road Bond Projects Completed

The new Liberia Avenue extended is now open. This new section of road connects Prince William Parkway with Route 234 (Dumfries Road). The road will be named the Prince William Parkway. The $8 million road was built as part of the 1994 bond referendum.

Health and Family Fair

Universal Health Care P.C. and Splash Down Water Park present a Health & Family Fair on Saturday, June 3rd 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bring the family, enjoy the park AND the "Health & Family" fair in the same day! For vendor information call Tom Ruga at 703-850-2236.

Borders announces it's upcoming events...

Music by Ken Hall, June 2, 8:00 p.m.

Music by J.T. White, June 3, 8:00 p.m.

For more information call 703-368-9824.

Manassas Museum Associates June Forum Addresses Virginia's 19th Century Railroads

Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. for the second Associates Forum on 2000 in the Council Chambers at Manassas City Hall. The role of railroads during the Civil War and their social history impact on the region will be discussed. Seating is limited. Call Jane Riley, 703-361-4443 or email [email protected] for more information or to reserve a spot.

Technology Career Roundtable

The Computer Training Depot and Key Technologies & Security, Inc. (KTSI) present an opportunity to learn about the many careers in the technology field. Attendees will be provided with information to help them make an informed career decision such as: what is involved; the prerequisites; how much they can expect to pay for training; where you can receive the training; the type of jobs you could qualify for when the training is completed and the risks involved. The Roundtable will be held on Saturday, June 10 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Computer Training Depot, 9201 Church Street (2nd Floor of the F&M Bank Building), Manassas, VA 20110. The Roundtable is free and will run continuously. Anyone interested in attending can stop by anytime from 10 AM to 4 PM. Call 703-331-3170 for further information.

Haymarket Museum Auction

July 8, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Frank "E." Bolton, Auctioneer. The town has received a $60,000 matching grant through the Virginia Department of Historic Resources for the renovation of the town hall to a museum. The auction is a fundraiser for the town's portion of the matching funds. The auction will be held at the "town center" (old Gossom's Hardware) building, the new town offices. Donations are being sought for the auction. For more information please call the town hall 703-753-2600 or Mayor Kapp at 703-754-7952.

Grant Workshop

The Arts Council Liason will give a workshop covering all aspects of the application process to the Council for General Operating, Project and New & Emerging Organization Grants for 2000-2001. Applications for funding during the next fiscal year must be received in the Liason's office by 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2000. For more information call 703-792-4234.

To include your upcoming events in the What's Happening newsletter, please send your information to Poppie Bergere at the Chamber, fax 703-368-6600, email [email protected], or mail 8963 Center Street Manassas, VA 20110.

6th Annual Manassas Railway Festival

Share in America's love affair with the railroad at the Sixth Annual Manassas Railway Festival presented by The Washington Post, on Saturday, June 3, from 10 AM until 4 PM in historic Old Town Manassas. For more information about the Manassas Railway Festival or information on entering the Photography Competition, contact Historic Manassas, Inc. at 703-361-6599.

CASA "Come As You Were" Retro Party

Pull out your poodle skirts, bell bottoms, and platforms and "Come As You Were" to CASA's 1st Annual Retro Party. The evening will include live entertainment, food, beverages, prize drawings, raffles and dancing. "Come As You Were" will be hosted on Saturday, June 3rd from 7 PM - midnight. Proceeds from the Retro Party will go to support CASA and their efforts to end child abuse and neglect in the Prince William area. For more information call, 703-330-8145 or on the web at www.casa-pw.org.

Manassas Dance Company Upcoming Performance

The Manassas Dance Company will perform the classic ballet "Coppelia" on Sunday, June 10 at 5:00 p.m. The performance will be held at Metz Junior High School, 9700 Fairview Avenue in Manassas. The Prince William Symphony Orchestra will accompany this full-length presentation. For more information, call the Manassas Dance Company at 703-257-1811.

"Creating Wealth With Your Mortgage Payment"

Linwood Carter, Vice President of Carteret Mortgage Corporation invites you to a special seminar program entitled "Creating Wealth With Your Mortgage Payment". The featured speakers will explain the latest concept in mortgages and will discuss financial planning options. Join them on Tuesday, June 6th, 6:30 p.m. at the City Tavern Grille in Manassas. Reservations are required, dinner and seminar materials are included. Call Vicki at 703-330-3688 or email [email protected] for more information or to make a reservation.

American Red Cross announces blood drives

Without a consistent blood supply, hospitals are forced to delay procedures to ensure that blood is available in case of emergencies. Upcoming blood drives include Monday, June 5th, St. Thomas United Methodist, 2-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 17th, American Legion Post 364, 8 a.m. -2 p.m. Please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to make an appointment.

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