SFCC Newsletter / November 2021
Chairman's
Note
Casey Whitmarsh
SFCC Chair
One of the best parts of being your Chamber Chair is the opportunity to meet local business owners. The SFCC's networking S.T.I.R. events allow current Chamber members to not only interact with each other but also to meet and welcome potential new members.
Our most recent networking S.T.I.R. brought in representatives from several veteran and military spouse owned businesses. We invited Hiring Our Heroes Senior Director Adam Rocke as our featured speaker.
Many military veterans call northern Virginia home, and many seek to work or start their own businesses here after retiring or separating from active duty. Veterans understand teamwork. They are efficient and definitely know how to perform under pressure. Any business owner would be lucky to hire a vet.
Going forward, the Chamber is looking to host more networking S.T.I.R. events but we need your support. Put those dates on your calendar and help us in welcoming potential new members. We've been fortunate to be able to attract sponsors for our most recent get togethers. Look for additional sponsorship opportunities in 2022.
You can also help by inviting your colleagues and fellow business owners to join us. We look forward to meeting new people from the community each month.
The Chamber is proud to be able to support the South County High School Athletic Boosters by purchasing a Chamber ad in their seasonal sports programs. The good news for you is, as an SFCC member business, you can purchase a logo spot for your business on the Chamber's full page ad! See below for more details and reserve your spot today by emailing Executive Director Carla Olivo at ExecDirector@SouthFairfaxChamber.org.
It is the time for Thanksgiving and this year I am grateful the Chamber has been able to provide safe, socially distanced opportunities for you all to network in person. I am also very thankful for the SFCC Board and our Events Committee who work hard to bring opportunity to all our members.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Casey Whitmarsh
SFCC Chair
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S.T.I.R.
Socialize, Thrive, Interact, Reconnect
Chamber Chair Casey Whitmarsh, Hiring Our Heroes Adam Rocke, Board Member Tom Repczynski
A huge thank you to the night's sponsor
Casey Whitmarsh, State Farm Agent
#SFCCsupportingmembers
Chamber members welcomed local veteran and military spouse business owners at our November S.T.I.R. held at the Greene Turtle in Alexandria. Military spouses ruled the night, winning all the door prizes and the 50/50 raffle! Congrats go to Emeraulle Latouche, owner of Defined Body Spa, Janelle Cade of Keller Williams and Elena Jordon, of the Emma Jordon Kidz Fighting Cancer Foundation.
Elena & Steve Jordon, Emma Jordon Kidz Fighting Cancer Foundation, with Janelle Cade, Keller Williams
Trey DeVos, Active Duty Army and Mil-spouse Katie DeVos, State Farm
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Metropolitan School of the Arts
Presents
The Nutcracker
SFCC member, the Metropolitan School of the Arts looks forward to bringing you their magical Nutcracker performance! Enjoy this exciting production as Clara fights the evil Mouse Queen and her army of fierce mice to save the handsome and kind Nutcracker doll! Love will become real as the Nutcracker's curse is lifted and he turns into a handsome, young prince! On this great adventure, Clara will be transported to a fantastical land where she will meet the dazzling Snow Queen, dancing snowflakes, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and many more wonderful characters! This is a delightful performance with over 120 performers and, of course, the pure sound of the holidays with the wonderful Tchaikovsky score!
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#SFChambercommunitypartner
Have your logo featured on the Chamber's full page ad in the South County Athletic Booster Winter Sports Program!
Very Limited Availability so ACT NOW by emailing ExecDirector@SouthFairfaxChamber.org.
Logo space is $125. Help the Chamber be a great community partner while promoting your business!
#StallionNation
Support local small business and the Class of 2022 by attending the16th Annual Lorton Holiday Extravaganza & Craft Show at South County High School on Saturday, December 4 from 9a-3p.
SFCC Member Casey Whitmarsh, State Farm Agent is an event sponsor for the holiday event which benefits the South County PTSO and features 70+ vendors and their handcrafted wares.
Bring the kids and grandkids to have their photo taken outdoors with Santa from 10a-12p.
#bestcraftshowinnova
#LortonHolidayExtravaganza
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Daylight Savings Reminder
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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
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- Nov 6: Gunston Hall: Revolutionary War Program 10a-4p
- Nov 7: Daylight Savings Time Ends 2a
- Nov 12-15: Workhouse Arts Center - Music Theatre International’s All Together Now! 8p
- Nov 13: Workhouse Arts Center 2nd Saturday Art Walk 6p-9p
- Nov 18: SFCC Board meeting 9a virtual
- Nov 25: Happy Thanksgiving
- Dec 4:16th Annual Lorton Holiday Extravaganza & Craft Show, 9a-3p, South County High School
- Dec 4-5: Metropolitan School of the Arts performance of the Nutcracker, 12p and 5p
www.southfairfaxchamber.org for more details.
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