SFCC Newsletter / March 2021
Chairman's
Note
Casey Whitmarsh
SFCC Chair
It is hard to believe we are coming up on a year of COVID-19. When it first came to our attention last March, I, like many of you, was expecting it to pass. Quite naively, even our leaders and scientists predicted we could return to 'normal' in a month or two.
When it became apparent that wasn't going to happen, we all had to pivot and fast. Hand washing, mask wearing, and social distancing became the new norm. As a Chamber, we tried to keep the information, as fast changing as it was, flowing to you through email and social media.
We started monthly webinars both for our members and the Lorton/Fairfax community. The Payroll Protection Program (PPP), (Re)Opening for Business in Fairfax, Working remotely and Distance Learning were just a few of the topics we tackled.
We posted blogs on the new Workplace Safety Guidelines which took effect last summer in Virginia and updated you on the Rebuild VA Grant program. And on top of it all, we unveiled the new SFCC website and offered a new Sustaining Membership.
Whew! What a year it has been! But we are not done yet! We are delighted that many of you have decided to join us on this exciting journey. We could not offer services and community events without your support. If you haven't checked out our new membership offerings, I urge you to do NOW!
- Effective online promotion
- Increased brand awareness
Offered to you at a fraction of the cost of hiring out for these professional services.
We have a very exciting April program planned around our SFCC Annual Meeting. Look for details from Asst. Executive Director Carla Olivo in the next few weeks. With more and more of us receiving the vaccine, enabling things to open up safely, we are confident that the light at the end of the tunnel is coming. We will move towards it together as a Chamber.
Casey Whitmarsh
SFCC Chair
casey.whitmarsh.yav9@statefarm.com
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Thanks for your Support!
Kudos to those members who helped us in supporting the upcoming South County High School Athletic program sold at all high school sporting competitions. The Chamber purchased a full page ad in the program. We are happy to support our local high school athletics and we are grateful to our members who assisted us in this endeavor.
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Coming Up!
Virtual Spring Teen Job Fair
The SFCC is co-hosting the annual Spring Teen Job Fair virtually next month. These are FREE events for
SFCC members and a great way to fill all your part-time and seasonal hiring needs.
If you are interested in participating, reach out to Carla Olivo at ExecDirector@southfairfaxchamber.org for more details.
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Missed the February Webinar?
Life Insurance & Divorce - Are You Really Protected?
The recent Virginia Supreme Court decision in Woods v. Martin exposed potential risks for divorcees reliant on life insurance proceeds thought to be assured to them in their divorce agreement. Two attorneys of Offit Kurman, P.C., Thomas W. Repczynski and Alyssa Davies, delve into why the surviving ex-wife and her children were not as protected as she had believed and offer their tips to avoiding similar risks and costly, time-consuming legal battles.
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See YOUR LOGO here!
Email Asst. Executive Director Carla Olivo for more information about switching to an annual Sustaining Membership - Execdirector@southfairfaxchamber.org
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Special Thanks
to the Laurel Hill Golf Club and the Holiday Inn Express Lorton
Our continuing thanks to Laurel Hill Golf Club, General Manager Ryan Carmen and the Holiday Inn Express of Lorton, Director of Sales Erica Lee for offering meeting facilities free of charge to the Chamber for our monthly Board of Directors meetings and other events throughout the year.
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Upcoming Events
- Mar 9: South County Federation Meeting - virtual 7 p.m.
- Mar 10: 2021 Fairfax County Housing Symposium - virtual 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Mar 13: Fairfax County Teen Job Fair 2 - 5 p.m.
- Mar 20: Fairfax County Teen Job Fair 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- April 10: LCAC 2021 Virtual Spring Into Action Gala 6 - 8 p.m.
Check out the calendar of events on our website www.southfairfaxchamber.org for more details.
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