SFCC Newsletter / April 2021
Chairman's
Note
Casey Whitmarsh
SFCC Chair
April is always an exciting month for the Chamber. In a typical year, we would be planning our annual meeting to highlight what the Chamber had been doing over the previous 12 months. Needless to say, the past year has been anything but 'typical'. And while many have received the Covid vaccine, we are not quite ready to begin in-person events just yet.
So as we have done in 2020 and so far in 2021, we are adapting and I might add, we are getting pretty good at the art of adapting! This year the Chamber will be hosting our first ever virtual SFCC Business Summit. We've come up with a series of roundtable discussions we think will really benefit both our members and the business community at large. We welcome you to join us and share the roundtable discussion with whomever you feel would benefit from it. These roundtable discussions are open to current Chamber members and the community alike! The more the merrier!
Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation from a subject matter expert and then we will open the floor to questions. We are hoping the result will be some really good discussions among our members. This format allows for the free exchange of ideas and information. So if you have a business quandary, bring it to the appropriate roundtable. We feel the roundtable discussions will bring additional value to your business, regardless if you are just starting or many years in.
Will You Take Advantage of our Spring Business Showcase Special?
We are super excited to be able to offer a great incentive for you to make the switch to a Sustaining Membership, if you haven't already. All Legacy Members choosing to switch to an annual membership in the months of April, May or June can take advantage of our Business Showcase Special.
In addition to all the benefits that come with an annual Sustaining Membership, you will receive an entire month of special marketing on all of our social media platforms! If ever your business needed a little boost or maybe you have a special discount you plan to run for your customers, the Business Showcase Special can provide the added exposure you need. See below for all the details.
And please plan to join us for the SFCC Business Summit on April 29th.
Casey Whitmarsh
SFCC Chair
casey.whitmarsh.yav9@statefarm.com
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Save the Date!
The SFCC is excited to bring you a full day of virtual roundtable discussions on topics such as:
- The Art of Hiring
- Are You Financially Literate?
- ABC’s of Digital Marketing
- Understanding the Nitty-Gritty of Starting a Business
- Beyond Service to Your Country - Why You Should Consider Hiring a Veteran
- Make Connections Work for Your Business or Nonprofit
We are looking for subject matter experts for these sessions, The foundation of the Chamber is community support and development. If you feel you would be a great subject matter expert for any of these sessions AND want to support YOUR community, reach out to Asst. Executive Director Carla Olivo ExecDirector@southfairfaxchamber.org. Also if you know someone who would be a great addition to one of the panels, let us know and we can reach out to them. This is a great way to get your name out in the community by lending a helping hand!
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Want to see your business added?
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NO FOOLING!
L e g a c y M e m b e r s
Consider making the switch to a Sustaining Membership. There are increased benefits for your business and you can help facilitate the Chamber's activities, both for all of our members and the community too!
All Legacy members making the switch to a Sustaining Membership in April, May, or June of 2021 can take advantage of our Business Showcase Special where we highlight your business across all of our social media platforms for an entire month!
If you are interested in more information about how this bonus marketing can help in your promotional efforts, reach out to Carla Olivo at ExecDirector@southfairfaxchamber.org.
"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle." – Abraham Lincoln
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Glad You Could Join Us!
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New Legislation Limits Tax Deductions for Virginia Business Owners
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed legislation which is a mix of conformity and deconformity for taxpayers in the state. If you are a recipient of Payroll Protection Plan loan forgiveness or received funding under the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) program for the Tax Year 2020, this affects you.
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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 29 - April 2: FCPS Spring Break
- April 10: LCAC 2021 Virtual Spring Into Action Gala 6 - 8 p.m.
- April 13: South County Federation Meeting - virtual 7 p.m.
- April 15: SFCC Board Meeting - virtual 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- April 29: SFCC 2021 Business Summit - check website for details
Check out the calendar of events on our website www.southfairfaxchamber.org for more details.
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