SFCC Newsletter April 2022
Chairman's
Note
Casey Whitmarsh
SFCC Chair
It is the Chamber's largest and most important event of the year and I hope you all can attend! On Thursday, May 19 the SFCC will hold a Back to Business Super S.T.I.R and fundraiser. The Chamber's Events Committee has been working hard to put together a fun, productive, memorable evening, for you, our members.
The May 19 evening planned at Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton will feature catering by the Trattoria Villagio, Back to the Future Trivia, a Silent Auction and Raffle, Movie memorabilia and a real DeLorean! Attendees will have the opportunity take a photo in the driver's seat of a DeLorean! We would love to see this evening of networking, socializing, and fundraising sell out so we can continue our engagement and positive impact in the local Fairfax community. We need your support for this event.
In addition to the great networking opportunity, we are also working to raise much needed funds to help the Chamber continue providing support to our members, as well as the local community. Part of the funds raised during the evening will go to support the upkeep of the Lorton Clock Tower which sits on the corner of Lorton Road and Lorton Market Street. We are very fortunate that Chamber member, Trademasters, donates their services to keep the clock tower running. We appreciate their generosity, but we do have some reoccurring expenses such as the monthly electric bill to keep the the lights on and the clock ticking.
While the Chamber puts a lot of time and effort into providing members with options for networking, assisting with marketing support and providing educational opportunities, we also take pride in partnering with the local community.
We've collected canned goods to support the LCAC pantry. We've participated in the Lorton Holiday Extravaganza and the South County Teen Job Fair. Later this month, we will host a booth at the Lorton Spring Fling. We enjoy being out in the community and supporting our non-profit members. Funds raised at the Back to Business Super S.T.I.R. will allow us to continue this great community support.
Please stop by the Chamber's booth at the Lorton Spring Fling on April 23 and I hope to see you all next month at the Super S.T.I.R.
Casey Whitmarsh
SFCC Chair
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#SFChambercommunitypartner
The Chamber is hosting a booth at the Lorton Spring Fling at South County High School on Saturday, April 23 (rain date April 24). SFCC member Potomac Music is hosting an instrument petting zoo for kids. The South County PTSO is holding a Silent Auction & Raffle and several food trucks will provide concessions. 90+ vendors with handcrafted wares provide an excellent opportunity for some early Mother's Day shopping. You can also purchase a money lei for the graduate in your life! Admission and parking are FREE. Proceeds benefit the South County PTSO and the Class of 2022.
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#SFCCsupportingmembers
Join us in welcoming one of our newest Sustaining Members
Century 21 New Millennium!
We are proud to support their Grand Opening Celebration. Join the SFCC Board at their Open House /Ribbon Cutting
on April 21 from 4p-7p.
Supporting fellow SFCC members at their special events makes the Chamber stronger as a whole and makes for stronger connections.
Another way to help...
The SFCC Events Committee is seeking donations for a Silent Auction and Door prizes.
Please consider donating a special coupon, gift card or other item to help the Chamber. We are looking for original artwork or photography, a vintage piece, tickets to a sporting event or concert, time at a vacation rental, dinner for two or tickets to a show courtesy of your business. Email Carla Olivo at SFCCExecDirector@gmail.com for more information.
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Get your
BUSINESS NAME
on the Sponsor's
Hoverboard!
Email SFCCExecdirector@gmail.com for more info
Home Buying Seminar
from a new
Sustaining SFCC Member!
Patricia Dinkens of Samson Properties, a new SFCC Sustaining Member is hosting a virtual Home Buying seminar on Saturday May 7.
Topics include details on the home buying process, what documents you need to apply for a loan, and how to declutter to prep for your move.
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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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- April 9 & 10 Washington DC/Virginia Franchise Show - click for FREE tickets - Dulles Expo Center
- April 21: SFCC Board meeting 9am
- April 21: Grand Opening/Open House Century 21 New Millennium, Kingstowne, 4p-7p
- April 23: Lorton Spring Fling & Craft Show, 9a-2p, South County High School
- April 23: LCAC's Spring Gala, Springfield Golf & Country Club
- May 2: Brain Injury Services - 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, 10:30a, Country Club of Fairfax
- May 7: Samson Properties Home Buying Seminar, 12:30p, hosted by SFCC Member Patricia Dinkens of Samson Properties
- May 14: AutoWorks Festival - 9a-3p, Celebrating the Art of the Automobile, Workhouse Arts Center
- May 19: SFCC Back to Business Super S.T.I.R., 7p-10p, Paradise Springs Winery
- May 30: Memorial Day
For more event listings, go to: www.southfairfaxchamber.org.
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