SFCC Newsletter February 2022
Chairman's
Note
Casey Whitmarsh
SFCC Chair
2022 is off to a quick start! How can it already be February? As we all work to move past Covid, many of you are planning some major activities coming up this spring. The Chamber is also working on some upcoming events. Our next networking S.T.I.R. event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22 from 6p-8p at the Hometown Grill.
Do you know what S.T.I.R. stands for?
Socialize, Thrive, Interact, and Reconnect.
We plan every networking event for you, our members, with these fours things in mind. The Covid pandemic has severely impacted our ability to do all of these over the last 24 months. The Chamber's S.T.I.R. networking events provide a great opportunity for members to get to know one another, share resources, and build a supportive network. We see great value for all of our members and the Chamber as a whole. And its been very gratifying to see attendance grow with each event. If you haven't yet attended one of these events, please make it a point to stop by at our March event. We know you are busy running your business, but stopping by for a half hour may lead to that connection you've been looking for. At the very least, you will meet some great people and the appetizers are worth the trip!
In addition to spreading the word about the Chamber networking events, we are also here to help promote your events. We've been able to grow our social media over the last couple of years. If you have an upcoming special event or sale at your business, reach out to Carla Olivo at ExecDirector@southfairfaxchamber.org. She will be happy to help spread the word on our social media.
Legacy Members have until February 15th to take advantage of our Business Showcase Special. Upgrade to a Sustaining Membership and receive a month of Bonus Digital Marketing. Sustaining memberships do just that, help sustain the Chamber so we can continue offering networking and educational opportunities. Contact Executive Director Carla Olivo at execdirector@southfairfaxchamber.org for more information.
Happy February,
Casey Whitmarsh
SFCC Chair
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Join fellow Chamber members for an evening of Socializing, Thriving, Interacting, and Reconnecting at the March S.T.I.R. networking social on Tuesday, March 22 from 6p-8p at the newly opened Hometown Grill 9000 Lorton Station Blvd. Stop by to grow and maintain connections while enjoying some complimentary appetizers. Come prepared with business cards and possibly go home with a great door prize!
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Thinking about planning a trip over spring break? Read our latest blog post from SFCC Sustaining Member Melinda Fortunato of Best Travel.
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Potomac Music’s First Annual Gala
Join SFCC Premier member Potomac Music for their first annual gala benefiting live music in Lorton!
They are celebrating the creativity of performing artists with live performances, dinner, and drinks. Proceeds will support the 2022 Summer Concert Series at Lorton Station Town Center.
Each year, Potomac Music proudly offers the Summer Concert Series FREE to the public to build a strong performing arts community in southern Fairfax County. The popular series features local performing groups in the gazebo at Lorton Station Town Center and in Fairfax County Parks such as Burke Lake Park.
Last year's performers included Rocknoceros, DC Light Rail Band, and the Potomac Music Jazz Ensemble. These groups performed children's concerts, a Halloween show with trick-or-treating, smooth Jazz, and more! Opportunities were available to local youth to perform as well.
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Thank You
to all of our members who participated in our Winter Sports Program ad supporting the SCHS Athletic Boosters
Your generosity allows the Chamber to pay it forward
to our local high school athletes!
We are booking slots now for the spring program.
Reserve your ad space by emailing ExecDirector@SouthFairfaxChamber.org.
Logo space is $125. Help the Chamber be a great community partner while promoting your business!
#yourchamberresource
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Business Showcase Special
Upgrade to an annual Sustaining Membership by February 15, 2022 and receive a complimentary month of digital marketing across all the Chamber's social media platforms!
Facebook: Three different posts - spaced a minimum of 5 days apart
Twitter: Eight tweets – no more than 3 in one week - up to four different designed tweets
Instagram: Four posts – no more than 2 in one week
LinkedIn: Three different posts - spaced a minimum of 5 days apart or a link to your blog
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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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- Feb 12: 35th Annual Mount Vernon Town Meeting Annual, 8a-12p, Mt Vernon High School
- Feb 17: SFCC Board meeting 9am
- Feb 19: Gunston Hall: History in The Kitchen Saturdays @10:30am-11:15am
- Mar 22 - SFCC March S.T.I.R. 6p-6p Hometown Grill, Lorton Station
www.southfairfaxchamber.org for more details.
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