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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.
Click Here for a PDF Version of July's Calendar of Events
Friday Night Live!
Featured Band: Hyjinx
Fri., July 4, 6:30--11:00 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day with Friday Night Live! where you, your family, and friends can enjoy a safe, fun place to view fireworks, listen to great music with great food and drinks! Fireworks viewing and band will play until 11:00 p.m. for this event
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., July 11, Noon--1:00 p.m.
Topic: Employment Law 101
Join Eric Welter, an experienced employment lawyer with the Welter Law Firm, to learn about the alphabet soup of laws applicable to employers, managers, and small business owners.
This session will provide you with the tools you need to protect yourself and your business from liability for unlawful employment practices. You will receive practical advice on preventive measures under such laws as:
- Title VII and the Fairfax County Human Rights Ordinance (discrimination and retaliation)
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- The Fair Labor Standards Act (overtime and minimum wage)
- The Family and Medical Leave Act
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- I-9 Compliance
- COBRA
- At-will employment
- Internet/email privacy
RSVP by clicking here. 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: Kristen & the Noise
Fri., July 11, 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.
Annual Chairman's Lunch & Meeting
Tues., July 15, 11:30 a.m.--2:00 p.m.
Special Guest Speaker: Cathy Lanier, Chief of Metropolitan Police Department
This is where to be if you want to meet leadership of the Dulles Regional Chamber as well as business and community leaders and
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be in "the know." You will make more great connections! In addition to a special presentation by Cathy Lanier, Chief of Police with the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, the 2008-2009 officers of the Chamber Board will be introduced.
Click Here to view a bio of Cathy Lanier.
Registration will begin a 11:30 a.m. followed by a seated lunch at 12:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is required for this event by Tuesday, July 8th.
Sponsors: Platinum: Clarke-Hook Corporation; Media: The Observer Newspapers
Location: Holiday Inn Washington Dulles International Airport- 45425 Holiday Dr., Dulles
For more information contact the Chamber at 571.323.5304.
$50 - Member
$65 - Non-Member
Presented by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce
Chamber 101--For New + Prospective Members
Wed., July 16, 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, July 15th 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.
Hispanic Business Council Happy Hour
Wed., July 16, 5:30 p.m.
The Dulles Regional Chamber's Hispanic Business Council would like to invite you to mix and mingle over margaritas at Picante Restaurant in Chantilly. It is the perfect opportunity to meet council representatives and other Latino business owners and managers.
Location: Picante Restaurant, 14511 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Suite B, Chantilly
Monthly Mixer
Home Remodeling: Faucets to Fixtures
Thurs., July 17, 5:30--7:30 p.m.
Join the Chamber for a night of networking at our Title Sponsor, Ferguson Enterprises', beautiful Chantilly showroom. Meet friends, make new contacts, and have fun as you get ideas to revamp your home! 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.
Sponsors: Title: Ferguson Enterprises; Gold: BB&T-Herndon;
Silver: Element H20 and Main Street Car Wash.
Location: Ferguson Enterprises, 13890 Lowe Street, Chantilly
For more information contact the Chamber at 571.323.5304.
$15 - Member
$20 - Non-Member
Presented by the Chantilly-Centreville Chamber of Commerce.
Friday Night Live!
Featured Band: Jah Works
Fri., July 18, 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., July 24, 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, July 22nd 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: B2B (Jimmy Buffett Beach Band)
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.
Click Here for a PDF Version of August's Calendar of Events
Business Owners Roundtable
Topic: Bottom Line Incentives for Going Green
Fri., August 1, 7:30--9:00 a.m.
Join the Chamber for a panel discussion dealing with environmental issues relating to business owners. Facilitators will include Kambiz Agazi, Fairfax County Environmental Coordinator; Tim Sargeant, Dominion Power; and Shimin Luo, American HomeTec. Continental breakfast will be served.
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 571.323.5304.
$20 - Member
$30 - Non-Member
Presented by the Chantilly-Centreville Chamber of Commerce.
Friday Night Live!
Featured Band: Monster Ball + Cheap Date
Fri., August 1, 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., August 8, Noon--1:00 p.m.
Topic: Pay per Clicking Advertising
Join Harry Brooks, Director of Search Marketing for Network Solutions, as he will share his knowledge on how to direct your customers who are searching for your products/services to your Web site and pay only when they click on your ad! Your will also learn what your competition doesn't want you to know about the secrets of Pay per Click advertising.
In this webinar you will learn best practice strategies to grow your business along with how to:
- Create online ads to get results
- Find the right keywords and key phrases to drive targeted leads to your company Web site
- Help your company Web site stand out from your competitors
- The impact of search technology on your bottom line
RSVP by clicking here. 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: JunkFood + Fools & Horses
Fri., August 8, 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.
5th Annual Asian Festival - Taste of Asia
Sat., August 9, 10:00 a.m.--9:00 p.m.
Sun., August 10, 11:00 a.m.--7:00 p.m.
Join the Chamber as we participate in the Annual Asian Festival to promote a greater understanding of Asian countries and culture. This year we are showcasing China to celebrate the spirit of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. In addition, all participating Asian countries have an opportunity to share their unique music, cultural performances, food, fashion, handicrafts, and other products and entertainment. Admission is FREE!
Location: 11452 Baron Cameron Ave., Reston, VA 20190
Presented by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce and a host of other sponsors.
Friday Night Live!
Featured Band: The Reflex
Fri., August 15, 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.
2008 Total Resource Campaign Training Session
Tues., August 19, 4:00--6:00 p.m.
Learn about the Chamber's 2008 sponsorships, advertising rates and membership opportunities to get your TRC off to a GREAT start!
**All TRC Volunteers need to attend this mandatory training session to to participate in the Total Resource Campaign.
For more information contact Bev O'Brien, Campaign Director, 571.323.5303.
Location: Dulles Regional Chamber's Chantilly Office, 3901 Centerview Dr., Suite R, Chantilly.
Presented by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber 101--For New + Prospective Members
Wed., August 20, 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, August 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: 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.
Annual Global Networking Mixer
A Salute to Asia
Thurs., August 21, 5:30--7:30 p.m.
Join the Dulles Regional Chamber and the Greater Reston Chamber for our Annual Global Networking Mixer. Enjoy an Asian inspired night with 150+ business people from two of the area's largest chambers of commerce.
Special Marketing Opportunity for Asian Business: 10 Exhibitor Spaces are Available - includes 6-foot table, signage, promotion and two free passes. Price: $150
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available!
Location: Sheraton Reston, 11810 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston, VA 20191
For more information regarding sponsorships and marketing opportunities contact Molly Hobcroft, Marketing Coordinator at 571.323.5314.
$20 - Member
$30 - Non-Member
Presented by the Chantilly-Centreville Chamber of Commerce.
Friday Night Live!
Featured Band: Drop Dead Sexy + Everybody But Pete
Fri., August 22, 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.
2008 Total Resource Campaign Kick-Off Party
Tues., August 26, 5:00 p.m.
2008 TRC volunteers are invited to join us for our 2nd Annual "Great Connections" TRC kick-off extravaganza! Enjoy tasty treats and drinks as you meet new and returning volunteers, Vice-Chairs and this year's campaign Chairman Thomas Ransom! Be apart of another successful fundraising year! Let the fun begin!
For more information contact Bev O'Brien, Campaign Director, 571.323.5303.
Location: TBD
Presented by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Power Networking Breakfast
Thurs., August 28, 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, August 26th 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
This page displays Chamber-run or Chamber-sponsored events only. Events of members are displayed on Newsletter page/Members' News & Events.
