SFCC Newsletter March 2022
Chairman's
Note
Casey Whitmarsh
SFCC Chair
It's been a busy month here at the Chamber. We've had several presentations and meetings over the last few weeks with interested potential Chamber members. There has been so much interest that we have extended the Business Showcase Special for new members and Legacy members who choose to upgrade.
It has been my pleasure to brag a bit about how far the Chamber has come. I love nothing more than to speak with a prospective new member about all the benefits that come with a Chamber membership. I'm always amazed at the variety of reasons business owners have for joining the Chamber or upgrading their membership.
Many want to focus on their online presence or give their social media a boost, while others benefit from the Mobile App which allows them to share their business via a texting keyword.
The landing page which comes with every membership whether its a Premier level membership or a Business level membership allows members to share information about their business or use the landing page to direct potential customers to an already existing website. And many potential members embrace the opportunity to network with each other through our popular S.T.I.R. events.
I urge all Legacy members to consider upgrading to an annual Sustaining Membership. The annual dues model gives the Chamber the flexibility to provide those membership benefits we all cherish as well as the ROI all members look for when they join the Chamber.
Our Executive Director Carla Olivo would be happy to talk with you and answer any questions you may have about upgrading your Chamber membership. She can be reached at ExecDirector@southfairfaxchamber.org.
If you haven't signed up yet for our next networking event, please see the link below. This month we will be meeting on Tuesday, March 22 at the newly opened Hometown Grill in Lorton Station. Big thanks to Mary Crispino of Health Markets for sponsoring this month's get together. I hope you will come by to meet the Chamber Board as well as to socialize, thrive, interact and reconnect (S.T.I.R.).
Hope to see you all on the 22nd,
Casey Whitmarsh
SFCC Chair
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#SFCCsupportingmembers
Join fellow Chamber members for an evening of networking at the March S.T.I.R. 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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#SFCCsupportingmembers
We are always excited when our members get involved with supporting community events. SFCC Sustaining Member Potomac Music is sponsoring the upcoming Lorton Spring Fling at South County High School. Next month more than 80 vendors will have their handcrafted wares up for sale and Potomac Music will anchor the kids' area with an instrument petting zoo. Author Margaret Montavon will host a reading of her newly-released kids' book 'Freckle Face From Outer Space' and SCHS Theatre Boosters will have face painting. Admission and parking are FREE. Stop by for some Mother's Day shopping and enjoy lunch at the invited food trucks. Proceeds benefit the South County PTSO and the Class of 2022.
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#SFChambercommunitypartner #SuperSTIR #BacktotheFuture
If you'd like to help the Chamber in supporting the South County Athletic Boosters, consider participating in our Spring Sports Program ad.
The generosity of our SFCC members 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!
SUPER S.T.I.R.
The SFCC Events Committee is planning a special outing and fundraiser for
Chamber members and invited guests coming up in May.
We are seeking donations for a Silent Auction and Door prizes. Please consider donating a special coupon, gift card or other items to help the Chamber raise money for the upkeep of the Lorton Clock Tower.
Email Carla Olivo at ExecDirector@SouthFairfaxChamber.org. for more information or to donate an item.
Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
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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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- Mar 12: Teen Job Fair, West Springfield High School, 1p-3p
- Mar 13: Metropolitan School of the Arts Presents Company Project - Connection 6p-8p, Richard J Ernst Cultural Community Ctr
- Mar 17: SFCC Board meeting 9am
- Mar 22 - SFCC March S.T.I.R. 6p-8p Hometown Grill, Lorton Station
- Mar 27: Potomac Music Gala, 4p-8p, Clifton Town Hall
- May 19: Super STIR - Save the DATE!
www.southfairfaxchamber.org for more details.
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