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Upcoming Events
of the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce
Be visible, participate in Chamber events and watch your business grow.
This page displays Chamber-run or Chamber-sponsored events only. Events of members are displayed on Newsletter page/Members' News & Events.
Brown Bag Luncheon
Fri., May 9, Noon--1:00 p.m.
Topic: Navigating Today's Credit Market
Join BB&T representatives Debbie Hance, Area Executive and Jim Roberts, Credit Officer for an informative session on navigating the business credit market with tips on risk management during economically challenging times.
This presentation will touch on the following points:
- What information do banks look for in assessing credit requests
- What key information needs to be included in your business plan
- Credit risk assessment and credit structure basics
- SBA programs and the support they can bring to a credit request
- How the current economic environment is impacting the credit market
RSVP by clicking here.
*Lunch is provided by FPR Catering ...Exceeding Expectations. This seminar will be limited to the first 30 people to register.
For more information about becoming a speaker at an upcoming luncheon contact David MacGillivray with ActionCOACH, 703.462.8095.
Location: Dulles Regional Chamber's Chantilly Office, 3901 Centerview Dr., Suite R, Chantilly.
Presented by the Chantilly-Centreville Chamber of Commerce.
Friday Night Live!
Featured Band: Mr. Greengenes
Fri., May 9, 6:30--10:30 p.m
TONIGHT'S FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE SHOW IS CANCELED DUE TO RAIN
The FREE outdoor rock concert series on the green behind Municipal Center on Lynn Street is back for another great summer! The family friendly series runs from May through August and is brought to you by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce. Food and beverages are available for purchase on site.
Read all about it at www.HerndonRocks.com. Hotline is 703.481.6133!
Sponsors:Title: Two Guys and a Truck; with a host of other sponsors
Location: 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
Presented by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce.
Monthly Mixer
Thurs., May 15, 5:30--7:30 p.m.
Join the Chamber at our monthly networking mixer at Dishes of India in Chantilly. Our mixers are always lively, well attended, and a great way to introduce your business to other businesses in the greater Dulles area. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and a good appetite for the authentic Indian cuisine that will be prepared including: Vegetable Samosa (Mashed potato and peas stuffed in a crispy pastry). Palak Pakora (Fresh chopped spinach with potato
Reshami Kabab) and tender pieces of boneless Tandoori Chicken marinated in the chef's delicate recipe.
In conjunction with this month's Mixer the Chamber will also be celebrating the Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening of Dishes of India's new Chantilly location.
Sponsors:Title: Ferguson Enterprises; Gold: BB&T-Herndon;
Silver: Element H20 and Main Street Car Wash.
Location: Dishes of India, 13949 Metrotech Dr., Chantilly
For more information contact the Chamber at 571.323.5304.
$15 - Member
$20 - Non-Member
Presented by the Chantilly-Centreville of Commerce.
Friday Night Live!
Featured Band: Gonzo's Nose
Fri., May 16, 6:30--10:30 p.m.
The FREE outdoor rock concert series on the green behind Municipal Center on Lynn Street is back for another great summer! The family friendly series runs from May through August and is brought to you by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce. Food and beverages are available for purchase on site.
Read all about it at www.HerndonRocks.com. Hotline is 703.481.6133!
Sponsors:Title: Two Guys and a Truck; with a host of other sponsors
Location: 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
Presented by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce.
America's Pride Wants You!
Sat., May 17, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
In support of our recovering veterans, our Chamber is partnering with Dulles International Airport Rotary Club to announce America's Pride. Please join us for a Night at the Museum hosted by the National Air and Space Society. The event will be an evening of museum explorations with curators, archivists, educators, restoration staff and other experts to share stories and answer you questions. This wonderful event will provide you with the opportunity to learn from the experts who research, preserve, restore and bring to life our amazing aviation and space exploration artifacts. Society members and America's Pride ticket holders will be invited to a private reception, which will be held during the event.
Donations: $100/couple. Dress: Business Casual. Your $100 donation will provide ongoing programs that support our recovering veterans and a one-year membership in the National Air and Space Society. To secure your reservation, please call 703-904-6808
Location: Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA
Chamber 101--For New + Prospective Members
Wed., May 21, Noon--1:30 p.m.
This orientation is where you learn about the powerful impact of your regional chamber and its many avenues for promoting your business. You'll also be networking on site so bring your business cards! Lunch is on us and provided by Eggspectation. Online pre-registration is required and limited to the first 40 people.
Register by Tuesday, May 19th and have your contact information provided to all attendees at Registration.
RSVP by clicking here. For more information contact Vickie Walton, Membership Director, 571.323.5308.
Sponsors:Title: Access National Bank; Platinum: Washington Business Journal and Ferguson Enterprises; Bronze: Peter R. Ryus/Smith Barney; Food: Eggspectation
Location: Dulles Regional Chamber's Chantilly Office, 3901 Centerview Dr., Suite R, Chantilly.
Presented by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Power Networking Breakfast
Thurs., May 22, 8:00--9:30 a.m.
The breakfast's exciting format gives you a chance to literally bring your business to the table. You'll have the chance to network, exchange business cards, develop prospects and speak about your company at each table you sit. It's the best way to make those Great Connections in the greater Dulles area! Registration begins promptly at 8:00am followed by a hot breakfast buffet and plenty of networking. Pre-register to save as prices increase to $30 for members at the door.
Register by Tuesday, May 20th and have your contact information provided to all attendees at Registration.
Sponsors: Platinum: Access National Bank; Gold: Washington Business Journal; Silver: Element H20; Bronze: Griffin-Owens & Associates.
Location: Holiday Inn Select - Dulles Expo Center, 4335 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly.
For more information contact the Chamber at 571.323.5304.
$25 - Member
$35 - Non-Member
Presented by the Chantilly-Centreville Chamber of Commerce
Friday Night Live! ~ Memorial Day Weekend
Featured Band: Black Sheep
Fri., May 23, 6:30--10:30 p.m.
The FREE outdoor rock concert series on the green behind Municipal Center on Lynn Street is back for another great summer! The family friendly series runs from May through August and is brought to you by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce. Food and beverages are available for purchase on site.
Read all about it at www.HerndonRocks.com. Hotline is 703.481.6133!
Sponsors:Title: Two Guys and a Truck; with a host of other sponsors
Location: 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
Presented by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce.
21st Annual Herndon Festival Golf Tournament
Thurs., May 29, 11:00 a.m.
Join more than 120 local business people as they participate in a day of fun, camaraderie and competition! Foursomes and individual players are both welcome. For more information and to register for this event Click Here. Register early as this event will sell out!
Gain great company visibility by becoming a sponsor or donate a raffle or goodie bag item! Click Here for more details!
Sponsors: Title: Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel; Lunch: Dominion Virginia Power; Gift Sponsor: Justin Exner; Driving Range: BB&T Herndon; Putting Green: United Way of the National Capital Area; Beverage Cart: Case Design/Remodeling Inc.; Longest Drive: Your Community PhoneBook; Closest to the Pin: Cox Business; Media: The Observer Newspapers
Location: Herndon Centennial Golf Course, 909 Ferndale Dr., Herndon
For more information contact Bev O'Brien, Event Director at 571.323.5303.
Presented by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce
*No Friday Night Live! Fri., May 30th because of Herndon Festival. See you next week!
Herndon Festival Business EXPO
Sat., May 31, 10:00 a.m.--5:00 p.m. 
Sun., June 1, 11:00 a.m.--5:00 p.m.
The Herndon Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Herndon Festival, is proud to bring you another great Business EXPO! This is the perfect opportunity to promote your business and come face to face with thousands of people.
Click Here for more information and to become apart of the most established trade shows in the Northern Virginia area.
Sponsorships opportunities are still available! Contact Abby Kimble at 703.435.6800, X 2104 or by email at abby.kimble@herndon-va.gov.
Location: Downtown Herndon
For more information contact Bev O'Brien, Event Director at 571.323.5303.
Presented by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce
Women's Leadership Circle - High Tea
Guest Speaker: Sandy Lerner
Wed., June 4, 2:30--5:30 p.m.
Join the Women's Leadership Circle for a delightful High Tea at the picturesque and historic Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast near Middleburg. In addition to scrumptious refreshments, you'll hear Upperville resident and co-founder of Cisco Systems and owner of Ayrshire Farm, Sandy Lerner, speak on business practices she utilizes for success.
Reston Limousine will provide round trip transportation from the DRCC's Chantilly Office (3901Centerview Dr., Suite R, Chantilly) departing at 2:30 p.m. and returning at 5:30 p.m.
Sponsors:Title: Reston Limousine; Bronze: BB&T Herndon
Location: Fox Den at Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast, 23130 Briar Patch Ln., Middleburg
For more information contact the Chamber at 571.323.5304
$50 - Member
$60 - Non-Member
Business Owner's Roundtable
Fri., June 6, 7:30--9:00 a.m.
Information will be posted on this event as it becomes available.
Sponsors:Title: CitiBank - Greenbriar; Platinum: Cox Business Services; Gold: BB&T Herndon
Location: Dulles Regional Chamber's Chantilly Office, 3901 Centerview Dr., Suite R, Chantilly.
For more information contact the Chamber at 573.323.5304
$20 - Member
$30 - Non-Member
Presented by the Chantilly-Centreville Chamber of Commerce
Friday Night Live!
Featured Band: Love Seed Mama Jump
Fri., June 6, 6:30--10:30 p.m.
The FREE outdoor rock concert series on the green behind Municipal Center on Lynn Street is back for another great summer! The family friendly series runs from May through August and is brought to you by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce. Food and beverages are available for purchase on site.
Read all about it at www.HerndonRocks.com. Hotline is 703.481.6133!
Sponsors:Title: Two Guys and a Truck; with a host of other sponsors
Location: 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
Presented by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce.
Brown Bag Luncheon
Fri., June 13, Noon--1:00 p.m.
Topic: Building Your Own Elevator Speech
Join Ellen Kaminsky, "Elevator Speech" Therapist TM with EK Endeavors as she will offer exercises aimed at perfecting your elevator speech.
This presentation will answer the following question to better your elevator speech:
- Why is a great introduction important?
- Who is your client?
- What distinguishes your from your competition?
- What results attract those clients?
- Finally, Ellen will teach you how to pull it all together with the perfect closing & tag line!
RSVP by clicking here.
*Lunch is provided by FPR Catering...Exceeding Expectations. This seminar will be limited to the first 30 people to register.
For more information about becoming a speaker at an upcoming luncheon contact David MacGillivray with ActionCOACH, 703.462.8095.
Location: Dulles Regional Chamber's Chantilly Office, 3901 Centerview Dr., Suite R, Chantilly.
Presented by the Chantilly-Centreville Chamber of Commerce.
Friday Night Live!
Featured Band: Dr. Fu + Seven From Sunday
Fri., June 13, 6:30--10:30 p.m.
The FREE outdoor rock concert series on the green behind Municipal Center on Lynn Street is back for another great summer! The family friendly series runs from May through August and is brought to you by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce. Food and beverages are available for purchase on site.
Read all about it at www.HerndonRocks.com. Hotline is 703.481.6133!
Sponsors:Title: Two Guys and a Truck; with a host of other sponsors
Location: 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
Presented by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber 101--For New + Prospective Members
Wed., June 18, Noon--1:30 p.m.
This orientation is where you learn about the powerful impact of your regional chamber and its many avenues for promoting your business. You'll also be networking on site so bring your business cards! Lunch is on us and provided by Moe's Southwest Grill. Online pre-registration is required and limited to the first 40 people.
Register by Tuesday, June 17th and have your contact information provided to all attendees at Registration.
RSVP by clicking here. For more information contact Vickie Walton, Membership Director, 571.323.5308.
Sponsors:Title: Access National Bank; Platinum: Washington Business Journal and Ferguson Enterprises; Bronze: Peter R. Ryus/Smith Barney; Food: Moe's Southwest Grill
Location: Dulles Regional Chamber's Chantilly Office, 3901 Centerview Dr., Suite R, Chantilly.
Presented by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Monthly Mixer
Thurs., June 19, 5:30--7:30 p.m.
Join the Chamber at our monthly networking mixer at Dishes of India in Chantilly. Our mixers are always lively, well attended, and a great way to introduce your business to other businesses in the greater Dulles area. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and a good appetite.
Sponsors:Title: Ferguson Enterprises; Gold: BB&T-Herndon;
Silver: Element H20 and Main Street Car Wash.
Location: MainStreet Bank, 727 Elden Street, Herndon
For more information contact the Chamber at 571.323.5304.
$15 - Member
$20 - Non-Member
Presented by the Chantilly-Centreville of Commerce.
Friday Night Live!
Featured Band: Crowded Streets
Fri., June 20, 6:30--10:30 p.m.
The FREE outdoor rock concert series on the green behind Municipal Center on Lynn Street is back for another great summer! The family friendly series runs from May through August and is brought to you by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce. Food and beverages are available for purchase on site.
Read all about it at www.HerndonRocks.com. Hotline is 703.481.6133!
Sponsors:Title: Two Guys and a Truck; with a host of other sponsors
Location: 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
Presented by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce.
Power Networking Breakfast
Thurs., June 26, 8:00--9:30 a.m.
The breakfast's exciting format gives you a chance to literally bring your business to the table. You'll have the chance to network, exchange business cards, develop prospects and speak about your company at each table you sit. It's the best way to make those Great Connections in the greater Dulles area! Registration begins promptly at 8:00am followed by a hot breakfast buffet and plenty of networking. Pre-register to save as prices increase to $30 for members at the door.
Register by Tuesday, June 24th and have your contact information provided to all attendees at Registration.
Sponsors: Platinum: Access National Bank; Gold: Washington Business Journal; Silver: Element H20; Bronze: Griffin-Owens & Associates.
Location: Holiday Inn Select - Dulles Expo Center, 4335 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly.
For more information contact the Chamber at 571.323.5304.
$25 - Member
$35 - Non-Member
Presented by the Chantilly-Centreville Chamber of Commerce
Friday Night Live!
Featured Band: Burnt Sienna
Fri., June 27, 6:30--10:30 p.m.
The FREE outdoor rock concert series on the green behind Municipal Center on Lynn Street is back for another great summer! The family friendly series runs from May through August and is brought to you by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce. Food and beverages are available for purchase on site.
Read all about it at www.HerndonRocks.com. Hotline is 703.481.6133!
Sponsors:Title: Two Guys and a Truck; with a host of other sponsors
Location: 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
Presented by the Herndon Chamber of Commerce.
This page displays Chamber-run or Chamber-sponsored events only. Events of members are displayed on Newsletter page/Members' News & Events.
