The TheA officialr voiceli of then Arlington,gto Virginian Chamberi aof Commercen Vol. LII, No. 3 March 2010 New Event Series: What’s inside: Hot Topics Seminar: The Struggle for Health Care Reform Calendar...... 2 and Its Impact on Small and Large Businesses Chair Message...... 3 Gala Wrap-Up...... 4 o inaugurate the Chamber’s new event series to benefit members, the first Hot Topic Seminar will focus on “The Struggle for Health Care Members in the News...... 5 Reform.” This seminar’s goal will be to help business people understand AED...... 7 howT they can better navigate the intricate world of health care. Guest speaker Don Lavanty, J.D. is a professor of business at Marymount University and Welcome New Members...... 8 past presenter at the Washington Intelligence Reports on National Health Care Leadership Arlington...... 9 Lavanty Forum. Lavanty said he will guide participants through such issues as: “Why and how did we get here? How will everyone continue to be affected SMART Start...... 10 with or without the reform? We need to figure out how to make some form of health insurance Business After Business...... 10 available to all—it needs to be affordable if it continues to be a condition of employment and maintain its unique payment system.” Breakfast Connection...... 10 Register early on the Chamber’s website. Cost for members: Hot Topics Seminar Business Roundtable...... 11 Thursday, March 04, 2010 $25. Non-members: $35. Thank you to our sponsor: Virginia Hospital Center 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. WETA 2775 South Quincy Street Announcing A New Chamber Benefit: Arlington, VA 22206 EXPERIENCE CHINA he Arlington and Greater Reston Chambers are excited to be partnering together to offer you one of the most unique oppor- tunities you will ever take: Nine days in China at an amazingly Tdiscounted rate! Imagine travelling in a land relatively few Westerners will ever visit. Consider the following sampling* of your schedule. Fly from JFK airport, all the way to Beijing. Sleep comfortably pportunity Works, the Chamber’s fifth annual aboard a wide cabin jetliner as you cross the International Dateline. development campaign, begins with a kick off at the After a great night’s rest in a carefully selected 4 or 5 star hotel, visit OKettler Capitals Iceplex on Monday, March 1. Oppor- Tiananmen Square, The Temple of Heaven and The Palace Museum, tunity Works is a volunteer-based, ongoing development which is also known as The Forbidden City. Later, you’ll walk along project with a concentrated three month campaign. This parts of The Great Wall of China, take pictures next to a 64-foot year’s campaign goal is to raise funds for the Chamber by carved Buddha and visit the Hangzhou Economic Development promoting the benefits of Chamber membership, sponsor- Zone to learn about day-to-day business in China. In Shanghai, you ship and advertising to new and prospective members. can explore the 2010 World Expo, with 200 participating countries Chaired by Joe Prentice of The State Department Federal and organizations. But don’t forget to post items on the Chamber’s Credit Union and Barbara Nicastro of The Law Offices of LinkedIn page to show off how much fun you’ll be having.Need we Barbara E. Nicastro, Esq., the volunteers are working hard to say more? reach the goal of $235,000 by June 30, 2010, the end of the three month campaign. This money represents approximately one third Cost of the trip includes: of the Chamber’s operating budget. Thank you to all the volun- • Round-trip international airfare • Transportation to/from JFK • teers participating in this year’s campaign. Their efforts are 4 star & 5 star hotel stays • 3 full meals per day • English-speaking helping to increase the value of chamber membership for all tour guides • Intracity transportation • Admission to all tours and members. If you have any questions about Opportunity Works, or attractions would still like to get involved with the campaign, please contact For more information, register on the Chamber’s website for an Kate Roche at 703-525-2400 ext. 204. info session held on March 22, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott from The next Opportunity Works campaign event is a phone 5:30–7:30 p.m. Swing in to grab more information or stay to ask bank held in the Chamber Board Room on Tuesday, March questions. 23, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. *Schedule of events subject to change. 2 The Arlingtonian March 2010
Where you need to be in Information is accurate as of press time. Please consult the Chamber’s website (www.arlingtonchamber.org) for updates march and changes that may have occurred. Opportunity. Leadership. Results. Events listed in color are open to both Member: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Member: Virginia Chamber of Commerce members and guests.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE You can register for all events by visiting Philip Keating, Chair www.arlingtonchamber.org or by calling Michael Foster, Chair Elect Ted Kramer, Treasurer the Chamber office, 703-525-2400. Chris Domes, Assistant Treasurer Greta Menard, Vice Chair–Communications Scott McCaffrey, Vice Chair–Economic Development & Government Affairs Deborah Johnson, Vice Chair–Member Affairs 1 monday 16 Tuesday Doug Brammer, Vice Chair–Membership Development Bob McCoy, Vice Chair–Special Interests Arlingtonian Contents Due Communications Council Meeting Ellen Rainey, Immediate Past Chair 5 p.m., Chamber Board Room Margaret McKeough, Past Chair Opportunity Works Kick-Off
DIRECTORS 5–7 p.m. 19 Friday Susan Anderson, Clarendon Alliance, Inc. Stephen Barto, Steve Barto-Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Kettler Capitals Iceplex Board Meeting Doug Brammer, Verizon TBD Robert Bushkoff,Dittmar Company 2 Tuesday John Constant , John Constant–Buck & Associates David DeCamp, David DeCamp–Grubb & Ellis Co. Hospitality Awards 22 monday J. R. Diffee,Colony House, Inc. Chris Domes, Marymount University 7:30–9:30 a.m. China Trip Information Session Rich Doud, Arlington Chamber of Commerce Key Bridge Marriott Hotel Crystal Gateway Marriott Michael Foster, MTFA Architecture, Inc. Nancy Goodman, Main Event Caterers 5:30–7:30 p.m. Brian Gordon, Apartment and Office Building Association 4 Thursday Donna Hamaker, KDH Real Estate Robert Hawthorne, United Bank Hot Topics Seminar: 23 Tuesday Bill Holmes, American Painting & Janitorial Co., Inc. Health Care Reform Opportunity Works Phone Bank Sean Hosty, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Tim Hughes, Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. 2–5 p.m., Chamber Board Room Todd Ihrig, H.D. Vest Investment Services C. Todd Jerscheid, The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City WETA Shirlington Deborah Johnson, Dominion 24 Wednesday Sonia Johnston, John Marshall Bank SMART Start Education & Workforce Develop- Philip Keating, Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. Ted Kramer, RE/MAX Allegiance 4–5:30 p.m., Chamber Board Room ment Committee Meeting Sharon Lockwood, Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel Scott McCaffrey,Sun Gazette Newspapers 4 p.m., Chamber Board Room Robert McCoy, Virginia Commerce Bank 8 monday Margaret McKeough, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Ambassador Meeting 25 Thursday Greta Menard, Capital MarCom Darren Montgomery, Washington Capitals 4:30-5:30 p.m., Chamber Board Business After Business John Murphy, Washington Workplace Pat Murphy, Arlington Public Schools Room 5–7 p.m. Ron Novak, Segue Technologies Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. Brendan Owen, Vornado/Charles E. Smith 10 Wednesday Joe Prentice, State Department Federal Credit Union 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 700 Ellen Rainey, Hamilton College Executive Committee Meeting Angella Reid, The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City Arlington, VA 22201 Stephan Rodiger, Kettler 8 a.m., Chamber Board Room Marie Schuler, Comcast Cable Communications 26 Friday Grace Shea, Lebanese Taverna 11 Thursday Kevin Shooshan, The Shooshan Company Government Affairs &E conomic Adrian Stanton, Virginia Hospital Center Breakfast Connection Development Committee Meeting Scott Sterling, The IDI Group Companies 7:30–9 a.m. Gordon Thrall, Guernsey Office Products 8 a.m., Chamber Board Room Brenda Turner, Arlington Community Federal Credit Union Knights of Columbus Alison Wertzler, Clark Construction & Clark Ventures Jim Whelan, The ProActive Corporation of America, Inc. 5115 Little Falls Road 31 Wednesday Pat Williamson, WETA-TV 26/90.9 FM Todd Yeatts, The Boeing Company Arlington, VA 22207 Small Business Roundtable
LIAISON TO THE BOARD 11:45 a.m., Chamber Board Room *COL Carl R. Coffman,Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
STAFF Richard V. Doud, Jr.,* President Chamber broadband internet capabilty courtesy of Comcast Communications. Office WiFi capability courtesy of Kate Roche, Director of Member Services and Development Washington Workplace. Erica Pristas, Membership Director Jacob Fullmer, Publication Coordinator Deadlines for submissions to The Arlingtonian Amy Yang, Web Coordinator Display Ads—The first of the onthm prior to publication. i.e. For December, the ad must be submitted by November 1. Deborah Kunin, Member Services Administrator Tami Anderson, Staff Accountant Press Releases—Same deadline as Display Ads Articles—Same deadline as Display Ads *Executive Committee Member & Director Inserts—Must deliver 1,750 inserts before noon on the 22nd of the month prior to publication. i.e. For December, the insert must be at the mail house by November 22. If less than the full number is provided, no inserts will be mailed and no refunds can be given. The Arlingtonian (USPS 534030) is published monthly by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, 2009 14th Street, North, Suite 111, Arlington, VA 22201. A subscription rate of $4 per Chamber representative is collected as part of annual Visit our website: www.arlingtonchamber.org membership dues. Periodicals postage paid at Arlington, VA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Arlingtonian c/o Arlington Chamber of Commerce, 2009 14th Street, North, Suite 111, Arlington, VA 22201 Visit our wireless website: www.chamberwap.com Articles printed in this newsletter are submitted by members and represent their ideas and beliefs and do not necessarily reflect the views of theA rlington Chamber of Commerce. March 2010 www.arlingtonchamber.org 3
Chair’s Message 2010 Annual Corporate Sponsors y the time you read this, I truly hope the month of March has moved from the proverbial lion to lamb, and that more than just hints of Spring abound. The month Bof February certainly presented some interesting challenges, but confronting challenges and providing solutions is part of our daily existence as business and organizational leaders. The Irish expression “Céad Mile Fáilte,” or a hundred thousand welcomes, is indicative of some of the major Chamber activities occurring this month. The month started off with the annual Hospitality Awards, at which many unsung heroes of Arlington are recognized before their peers and the Philip Keating entire community. Every year, Arlington hotels and restaurants who are members of the Chamber nominate members of their teams who have provided extraordinary levels of service to guests. The stories truly are amazing and inspirational, and it is with great pleasure that the Chamber takes time to recognize these individuals. While on the topic of hospitality, please take a moment to go the Chamber’s website, www.arlingtonchamber.org, and see which hotels and restaurants are Chamber members and patronize them. You might even meet one of the hospitality award winners. March also marks the start of the annual Opportunity Works campaign that provides the Chamber with a significant portion of the resources needed to operate and serve the members of the Arlington business community. The Washington Capitals are the Grand Sponsor of the Opportunity Works campaign and opening night was held at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Ballston. Many thanks to the Capitals, our dedicated Opportunity Works co-chairs and team members and all of the volunteers involved with this effort. If you are looking for a way to meet fellow Chamber members, have some fun and possibly qualify for a trip to a warm (snow free) location, check out an Opportunity Works event. Likewise, our Ambassadors and Chamber staff always are available to welcome members and assist you in making the most of your Chamber membership. Later this month, the Arlington County Board will hold public hearings on the budget that will take effect on July 1, 2010. The County Board has directed the Acting County Manager to develop a budget that closes the anticipated budget gap by equal measures of spending reductions and tax increases. The hearings on the budget will be held on Tuesday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 24, starting at 7:00 p.m. The hearing on the tax rate will be held on Thursday, March 25, starting at 7:00 p.m. The hearings most likely will be held in the County Board chambers at 2100 Clarendon Boulevard. It is important that members of the business community make themselves heard, particularly at the budget hearings. These hearings are attended by large numbers of individuals, most of whom are advocating for policies and programs about which they feel strongly. If you have strong opinions about the proposed budget, this is your opportunity to make your views known. You also can let the County Board know your opinion by email at ~ Established 1980 ~ [email protected]. The Chamber will distribute more information about the Serving all of Northern Virginia proposed budget as it becomes available. and Washington, D.C. All the best,
Philip M. Keating, Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. McEnearney Associates, Inc. 4720 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22207 In Memoriam 703.525.1900 Robert E. Skinner McEnearney.com Chamber Chair, 1970
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Despite Weather, Arlington Business Gala Remains Best Night Out
hile all of Arlington was being attacked with snow on the weekend of the 86th Annual Arlington Busi- 2010 Gala/Silent Auction Committee ness Gala, Chamber members came out in force John Murphy – Washington Workplace, Committee Chair Susan Anderson – Clarendon Alliance, Inc. Wfor a night of dancing, networking and stylish fun held at The Nancy Goodman – Main Event Caterers Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City. Nearly 300 were in attendance for Donna Hamaker – KDH Real Estate music by the Oddyssey Band, dinner, cocktails and our live and Sonia Johnston – John Marshall Bank silent auctions. Pamela Kahn – Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership Thank you toVerizon , our Grand Sponsor! Also, a big thanks Philip Keating – Bean Kinney, & Korman, P.C. to the donors and bidders in both auctions. Most importantly, Barbara Nicastro – The Law Offices thanks to our volunteer Gala Committee who made everything of Barbara E. Nicastro, Esq. happen and those of you who came to support the event. Ellen Rainey – Hamilton College Shannon Swahn – Select Printing and Copying Thanks to Our Sponsors: Jim Whelan – The ProActive Corporation of America, Inc. Grand Sponsor Silent & Live Auction Donors: AFAC McCormick and Schmicks American Realty Group of Crystal City American Service Center Metro 29 Diner VIP Reception Sponsor Animal Welfare League of Arlington Metropolitan Washington Airports Dominion Arlington Auto Care Authority Arlington Commissioner of Revenue Mexicali Blues Entertainment Sponsor Ingrid Morroy MICG Investment Management John Marshall Bank Arlington Promotional Products Morton’s The Steakhouse Arlington Public Schools of Crystal City Beverage Sponsor BalletNova Center for Dance Mr. Wash Car Wash Bergmann’s Cleaning, Inc. Neighborhood Restaurant Group Washington Workplace Bob Hawthorne NVBR Bruegger’s Bagels Organize Your Estate Premier Sponsors Capital Hospice Pacers Running Store Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C.; Clark Construction; KBR; Clarendon Dental Arts Paradise Springs Winery Marymount University; Metropolitan Washington Airports Clarendon Home Services Pete Liebman Congressman Jim Moran P.F. Chang’s Authority; Post Apartment Homes; The Shooshan Company Crowne Plaza Washington PNC Bank Benefactor Sponsors National Airport Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Crystal City BID Radisson Hotel Reagan National Comcast; M&T Bank; Segue Technologies; Virginia Com- Crystal City Shops Airport merce Bank Denise Marshall Roller Restaurant 3 Earl’s Sandwiches Restaurant Association Patron Sponsors EBRU Salon of Metropolitan Washington Andrew Viola, Bush Construction Corporation; Clarendon Embassy Suites Crystal City Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City Fairlington Dental ROCKLANDS Barbeque Dental Arts; Colony House; David DeCamp; Donna Hamaker, George Mason University Center and Grilling Company KDH Real Estate; Guernsey Office Products; Holland & for the Arts Scott McGeary Knight, LLP; HSBC National Bank; Law Offices of Barbara George Mason University Segue Technologies Patriot Center Select Printing & Copying E. Nicastro, Esq.; Main Event Caterers; MTFA Architecture; Giant Food Senator Patsy Ticer Organizational Strategies, Inc.; Patricia Browne, Allstate Guernsey Office Products Signature Theatre Insurance Company; Skardon Pover, Visual & Marketing Hampton Inn & Suites Reagan Skardon Pover Inc. Visual and Communications; Sean Hosty – Morgan Stanley Smith National Airport Marketing Communications Hard Times Cafe SOC Enterprises Barney; Technology Management, Inc. (TMI); The ProActive Harry’s Tap Room Sun Gazette Newspapers Corporation of America; United Bank; and Wachovia Bank, A Heidelberg Bakery Synetic Theater Wells Fargo Company Hyatt Regency Crystal City The American Century Theater Ireland’s Four Courts The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Special Thanks to: Jane Franklin Dance The Melting Pot Jeff Lubin Portrait Photography The Sterlings • The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon Cityfor their gracious support, Studio The Teal Center enchanting atmosphere and wonderful service to all our John Marshall Bank The Virginian Suites guests. Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Tracy Scorce - Arbonne International Key Bridge Marriott Upton Hill Regional Park - Northern • Brooks Business Transfer for moving all auction items to the Kora Italian Restaurant-Bar-Lounge Virginia Regional Park Authority event. of Crystal City Vamoose Bus • Conklyn’s Florist for providing the flowers. La Tasca Verizon Wireless Lebanese Taverna Washington Capitals • Bob McCoy of Virginia Commerce Bank for giving the Liberty Tavern Washington Mystics invocation. Main Event Caterers Washington Workplace • Barbara Nicastro of The Law Offices of Barbara E. Nicastro, Main Street Landscape Inc. Westin Arlington Gateway Esq. for being the auctioneer and Joe Prentice of The State Mark Ingrao WETA Marymount University Whitlow’s on Wilson Department Federal Credit Union for assisting her. Windows Catering Company March 2010 www.arlingtonchamber.org NEWS 5
n Members Newest Hilton Garden Inn® Opens Doors in theNews in Arlington ilton Garden Inn® , the award-winning brand of upscale, Please call 703-525-2400 or email communications@arling- Hyet affordable, hotels, announced the opening of the tonchamber.org if you are interested in placing an article in the 142 room Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Shirlington, Members in the News section. Please submit your article by the representing an addition to the brand’s growing global th 15 of the month, for the following publication. portfolio of nearly 500 hotels. “The Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Shirlington is in Red Top Cap Recognized for Free Program close proximity to a number of corporations and businesses, Preventing Drunk Driving as well as many local attractions including, Signature Theater, the 2009 Regional Theater Tony Award Winner, ed Top Cab won the 2009 WRAPPY (Washington Arlington National Cemetery, and the US Marine Corps War RRegional Alcohol Program) Award for Community Memorial,” said Francis Ford, the hotel’s general manager. Partnership for its decade-long commitment to WRAP’s “Our airy pavilion lobby combined with our well designed SoberRide initiative. The program provides free cab rides to guestrooms, convenient guest services and friendly hotel would-be drunk drivers on holidays such as Halloween, New team members make our hotel an ideal choice when traveling Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July, helping everyone in our to the Arlington/Shirlington area.” community get home safely. The new property is located at 4271 Campbell Avenue, Red Top helped provide “more than 3,300 free cab rides Arlington. For more information, please visit the hotel’s home this past year to residents who otherwise may have website at www.arlingtonshirlingon.hgi.com. driven drunk,” said WRAP Board Chair Lisa Weir. As one of n SoberRide’s major local partners, Red Top Cab contributes more than $40,000 annually in staffing, facilities and Chamber Member Receives Marine Executive equipment to the program. Red Top also participates in the Association Board Seat similarly oriented Miller Lite Taxi Coupon Program. he Marine Executive Association (MEA), a national non- Red Top executives have served in a number of leadership Tprofit association dedicated to supporting US Marines in roles in the Arlington Chamber. Charlie King, Red Top transition, has announced the results of its annual elections. Vice President, served on the Chamber’s board of directors Hard Corps, Inc.’s president and CEO, Will Donaldson, a from 1995 - 2003, on the executive committee from 1999 - 6-year member of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, has 2003 and as Chamber Chair in 2001. Von Pelot, Red Top’s been elected to the MEA board as its official Webmaster. Director of Sales and Marketing, also served on the Chamber “This is my 6th year supporting the MEA,” said board of directors from 2004–2007. This year Red Top Donaldson. “And the technology just keeps getting better celebrates 45 years of membership in the Arlington Chamber and better. We’re now able to support thousands of Marines of Commerce. annually via our website, Hot Jobs, Twitter feeds and n networking events as these Marines return from Iraq and Holiday Inn National Airport Wins Quality Afghanistan, as well as those veteran Marines seeking to Excellence Award improve their careers. It is an honor to hold the title Marine, and an even bigger honor to be a part of this team helping oliday Inn National Airport has been honored by other Marines.” HInterContinental Hotels Group with their 2009 Quality The MEA provides free services to all Marines, including Excellence Award. The hotel is one of 107 properties selected job searches, resume review and distribution, monthly from the company’s more than 4,300 hotels in recognition of networking breakfasts and luncheons and social events. overall quality excellence. It maintains 500 members in several chapters. For more The hotel, led by General Manager Tom Gates, was information visit www.marineea.org. recognized for the foundation of hospitality and service excellence they provided in 2009. Gates said the key factors at n the hotel which help guide their success are: “Team members Cardinal Bank Awards $20,000 who demonstrate aggressive friendliness, a clean crisp to George Mason University property where everything works and guests [who] receive all they expect . . . plus a little bit more.” he Cardinal Bank Community Fund has awarded The Quality Excellence Awards were presented during the T$20,000 to the George Mason University Foundation 2009 IHG Americas Invenstors & Leadership Conference in to benefit a new Basketball Practice Facility and Academic Washington, D.C., in late 2009. Gates, who accepted the award Center. This grant award will help provide funding for a top- on behalf of the hotel, said, “We are proud of this significant notch basketball training and academic facility at George accomplishment and look forward to showcasing our hotel to Mason University, and other program enhancements each of our current and future guests.” necessary to recruit and sustain talented student-athletes and coaches in the Colonial Athletic Association. continued on page 6 6 NEWS The Arlingtonian March 2010
Members in the News, continued from page 7 “This award is meant to signal that quality design is no longer a luxury in Arlington, it is a priority,” said County The Cardinal Bank Community Fund has benefited more Board Chairman Jay Fisette. “Arlington is already known as a than 25 local organizations and service programs since its leader in smart growth planning and transit. It is time to set inception, keeping sight of the Fund’s mission and deep higher expectations in building design and reach for some commitment to giving back to the communities where we truly great buildings – both commercial and residential.” live, work and raise our families. The County received a total of 50 entries, ranging from “The Cardinal Bank Community Fund represents one of traditional and modern construction in single-family the many ways in which Cardinal supports the communities neighborhoods, to residential infill and multi-family housing we serve, and seeks to strengthen worthy educational and projects, to adaptive reuse, preservation and public art intercollegiate programs,” said Kevin Reynolds, Regional projects. President of Cardinal Bank. “Cardinal Bank is a strong n supporter of George Mason Patriots Basketball, and we are pleased to provide funding to help build a facility where more Main Event Awarded “Caterer of the Year” than 400 student-athletes can thrive in both their academic by Catering Magazine and athletic pursuits.” ain Event n MCaterers, emerging as one of A Sound Plan Wins Bride’s Choice Awards™ For DJs Washington D.C.’s eddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology most sought-after Wcompany, just announced A Sound Plan has been catering companies, selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice was recently Awards™ for DJs! awarded the coveted The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and “Caterer of the celebrates excellence in quality and service within the Year” designation by wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and “Catering Magazine,” extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds. the only national, A Sound Plan is among the top five percent of all vendors business-to-business in the WeddingWire community, which includes over trade publication for the industry. 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. In photo: Nancy Goodman, Executive Vice President, and Awards were given to winners across 19 different service Joel Thévoz, Chef d’Cuisine. categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. n “We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire AHC Wins Three Low-Income Housing community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief and Tax Credit Management Awards Executive Officer. HC Management LLC, which manages 31 properties A Sound Plan would like to thank past newlyweds for Ain the mid-Atlantic region, recently won one First Place nominating them for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards. For award and two Honorable Mentions from the Property more information, please visit www.weddingwire.com. Management Association’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit n Council. “We are delighted to be recognized for the top-quality Crystal City BID Wins DESIGNArlington Award for programs and professional services we provide our residents,” ECO-Art Statues said Richard J. Leeds, AHC Management LLC President he Arlington County Board named eleven winners and CEO. “We work hard to develop a team of caring, Tof the inaugural DESIGNArlington ’09 awards. In committed individuals who take a great deal of pride in going naming commercial, residential and government buildings above and beyond.” across Arlington, the Board sought to capture the County’s AHC Management LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary architectural diversity, and create role models of architectural of AHC Inc., is a VHDA Certified Management Agent of and design excellence. affordable housing in Arlington and Fairfax, Virginia and The Crystal City Business Improvement District won Baltimore, Maryland. Specializing in the management of one of four Awards of Excellence for the ECO-Art Statues multi-family properties using Housing Choice Vouchers and that were in the Crystal City Water Park from June through Tax Credits, the company provides owner support services October, 2009. through the development and lease-up process. AHC The BID was not the only winner in Crystal City. Management manages over 3,100 units in the D.C. Area. Vornado / Charles E. Smith received the Award of Merit for For more information on each individual award, please 220 Twentieth Street. visit www.ahcinc.org. March 2010 www.arlingtonchamber.org NEWS 7
Arlington’s Competitive Position: New study compares Arlington Submarkets to D.C., Tysons and Maryland
By Karen Vasquez, Public Relations Manager at Arlington Economic Development
oes Arlington really offer locational advantages for a A further examination of the two major categories of corporation considering a relocation or expansion of costs—1) costs typically included in a full-service lease and office space in the Washington region? What about 2) costs paid directly by tenants—provides insights into aD non-profit association—or even a federal agency? How does how tax structures affect types of users and why merely Arlington’s tax structure compare? What about other costs comparing tax rates does not provide a complete picture of that are usually part of office occupancy? The answers to these the full tenant cost burden across jurisdictions. For example, questions are complex—merely comparing tax rates and rental Arlington corporations must pay personal property and rates only tells part of the story and can be very misleading gross receipts taxes, and Maryland corporations pay neither because of the mishmash of taxes and costs that apply to certain of these taxes. However, income taxes—which are required types of users. in both jurisdictions—are much higher in Maryland than in Robert Charles Lesser & Co. (RCLCO) was retained by Virginia, resulting in a slightly higher total cost for Maryland Arlington Economic Development to conduct a study that corporations. Costs paid directly by corporations in the compares the impact of taxation and other occupancy costs District are substantially higher than in Virginia or Maryland for office tenants in specific Washington area submarkets. The jurisdictions. Tyson’s Corner has the lowest costs paid directly analysis evaluated the relative costs associated with a prospective by corporation tenants among all submarkets in this analysis. tenant choosing an office location in Arlington submarkets For nonprofit associations, direct tenant costs are more (Rosslyn, Crystal City, R-B Corridor) compared to office affordable in the District primarily because they are exempt submarkets in Tyson’s Corner, Washington D.C. (Downtown, from personal property tax in the district, but must pay this tax NOMA, Golden Triangle and Capitol Riverfront) and Maryland in Virginia and Maryland. (Bethesda, Rockville and Silver Spring). Area tax codes, Class A rent and typical facility costs were analyzed for three “typical” prospective tenants: a corporation, a non-profit association and a federal agency. The results of the cost comparison indicate that all Secure on-site Arlington submarkets are more affordable than the District for shredding corporations, associations and federal agencies. On average, ISO 9001:2000 a downtown D.C. location is 34 percent more expensive for a & NAID certi ed typical corporate tenant and 39 percent more expensive for a Save 25% vs in- nonprofit association or federal agency than Arlington. The cost house shredding of locating in the emerging office submarkets of NOMA and Convenient tailored Capitol Riverfront is 14 percent to 16 percent higher. programs Arlington’s competitive position with the office submarket of Ensure compliance Tyson’s Corner and Maryland submarkets is mixed. As an office with FACTA/HIPAA location, Arlington is less affordable than the suburban locations Chamber member of Rockville and Silver Spring. However, Rosslyn, the most discounts expensive submarket in Arlington, is less affordable than Tyson’s Your business Corner and Bethesda. Crystal City and Other R-B Corridor stays your business submarkets are more affordable as office locations.
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Leadership Arlington Celebrates New Year With To New York City Monte Carlo Night
Meets James Bond!
$30 Guaranteed eadership Arlington will be holding its fifth annual Monte Carlo Night on Saturday, March 13, 2010. This year, the Each Way Seating organization will add a dash of intrigue to the perennially Lsuccessful event by incorporating a James Bond theme to the mix. Amongst other updates, the event will feature an exciting • Arlington, VA “High Rollers Table” for those with enough Texas Hold ‘Em • Bethesda, MD prowess to earn them a much coveted seat at the High Rollers • NYC, Penn Station table. Leadership Arlington’s flagship annual event, Monte Carlo Night is attended by over 350 of the region’s key decision making leaders, and is held in Ronald Reagan National Airport’s Historical Terminal A. The night hosts a variety of activities, from Monte Carlo casino-style gaming tables to a silent auction. Reserve online All proceeds of the evening’s silent auction go to the Leadership Arlington Youth Program, which is designed to enhance www.vamoosebus.com leadership skills, community service, philanthropy and civic or call 877.393.2828 participation in area high school students. For more information or to register for the event, please visit Leadership Arlington’s website at www.LeadershipArlington.org. Operated by: DC Trails Inc., Lorton VA, MC #402959 10 MEMBERSHIP The Arlingtonian March 2010
Committee Highlight Attend March’s Breakfast Connection The Arlington Chamber of Commerce encourages all Grand Sponsor, Self Storage Plus! of our members to get involved in our organization. Committee participation is one of the many ways to do this. Participation in one of our committees is a Premier Sponsor, Post Properties great way to broaden your network of contacts and Thursday, March 11, 2010 learn about issues that impact your business. Time 7:30–9:00 a.m. Knights of Columbus commitments vary by committee and the extent 5115 Little Falls Road of your involvement. Most meet once a month and Arlington, VA 22207 participation is free. Register online at www.arlingtonchamber.org! Government Affairs & Economic Development
Co-Chair: Bob Bushkoff, Dittmar Co. BusinessAfterBusiness All the Luck You Need Networking + a chance to win great prizes = A great way to end your work day. Thursday, March 25, 2010 5:00–7:00 p.m. Co-Chair: Tad Lunger, Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. Bean, Kinney and Korman, P.C. 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 700 he Government Affairs & Economic Development Arlington, VA 22201 Committee serves as a forum for business executives, T Register online at www.arlingtonchamber.org! industry professionals, and, sometimes, government officials to exchange information and ideas on legislative issues, and to become more aware of what is happening at the local and state levels. Representatives of this committee SMART Start present the Chamber’s legislative positions to the Arlington SMART Start is a free Networking Seminar County Board and the Arlington delegation to the Virginia and Information Session. General Assembly. This committee also produces the Learn how to meet new clients or future business annual “State of the County” event. associates. This committee not only allows individual members Also, learn how to maximize your investment to bring forward issues that are important to them, but with the Chamber. it serves to support the entire membership through its attention to the various matters it takes up throughout Next SMART Start Thursday, March 4 the year. This committee accomplishes these tasks by 4–5:30 p.m. interacting directly with both local and state agencies and Chamber Board Room elected representatives. One of the goals of the Government Affairs & Economic Register online: www.arlingtonchamber.org Development Committee this year is to make sure the For more information contact Erica Pristas membership is aware they have an outlet to discuss their at 703-525-2400 or [email protected] issues as well as expand the participation of Chamber members with the committee. Special Thanks to our Grand Sponsor This committee meets the last Friday of each month from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the board room of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Members who have issues they would like to address and/or are interested in becoming Thanks to our Premier Sponsor more involved with this committee may contact the Chamber office directly for more information. March 2010 www.arlingtonchamber.org MEMBERSHIP 11
Small Business Roundtable Register Now for the Next Marketing your Business to Government Offices Small Business Roundtable By Jim Whelan, The ProActive Corporation of America March 31, 2010 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. n January 27th, Tara Miles, Director of BizLaunch Chamber Board Room of Arlington Economic Development, led the 2009 14th Street, N. Suite 111 discussion of marketing your business to local, state Oand federal governments. Topic: What Can a Small Business Learn from Toyota? Arlington Purchasing Office Roundtable is free, but space is limited The Purchasing Office manages all aspects of buying and registration is required. goods and services for Arlington County Government. The office acts as a “Central Purchasing Office”. If you are inter- Please register online at www.arlingtonchamber.org ested in providing goods and services to the government of or call 703-525-2400. Arlington County, register for free to become a bidder.
Commonwealth of Virginia portal—FedBizOpps—commercial vendors seeking Federal markets If you are interested in doing business with Virginia, and for their products and services can search, monitor and retrieve op- many local Virginia municipalities, you must be registered portunities solicited by the entire Federal contracting community. on the eVA system (Virginia’s Total e-Procurement System). Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) Central Contractors Registry (CCR) The Procurement Technical Assistance Program is a not-for- CCR is the primary source for US government agencies profit organization funded by the Defense Logistics Agency and to learn about prospective vendors. It is a government- George Mason University. PTAP exists to increase contracting ac- maintained database of companies wanting to do business tivity between small businesses, prime government contractors and with the government. This database is a marketing tool for the government. businesses and a searchable list of prospective vendors for With an office in Fairfax, PTAP offers marketing, technical the government. consulting and educational services to businesses in the Northern The database provides agencies with the ability to Virginia and Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. search for companies based on their abilities, size, location, experience, ownership, etc. The CCR contains a PRO- The Bottom Line from this roundtable— It is important to Net supplement which collects and maintains specific understand the fundamentals, the process and utilize current information about and pertaining to small businesses. resources to help you win bids. Register as a vendor on CCR. FedBizOpps The Small Business Roundtable, a member benefit FedBizOpps.gov is the single government point-of-entry of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, is an open forum discussion sponsored by The Business Bank. for Federal government procurement opportunities over The roundtable, facilitated by Jim Whelan, ProActive $25,000 and under $100,000. Government buyers are able to Corporation, discusses topics essential to the success publicize their business opportunities by posting informa- of small businesses. It is held the last Wednesday of the tion directly to FedBizOpps via the Internet. Through one month in the Chamber’s Board Room. Pre-sorted Standard U.S. Postage Arlington Chamber of Commerce PAID 2009 North 14th Street, Suite 111 Permit 6418 Arlington, Virginia 22201 Merrifield, AV 703-525-2400 703-522-5273 (fax) [email protected] www.arlingtonchamber.org
The mission of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is to promote businesses and economic development within Arlington County. The Chamber will represent the interests Saturday, April 17 & Tuesday, April 20 of Arlington County businesses by: participating as a business advocate to government; endorsing regional solutions to We Want YOU! infrastructure and educational challenges; and striving o all do-gooders, well wishers and others who are to create the conditions that encourage a healthy community and business environment within the County and the looking to make a difference: Your day has come! Commonwealth of Virginia. Volunteer Arlington Day is an annual tradition, Thosted by our Community Action Committee, which engages businesses and individuals in acts of goodwill around the S a v e t h e D a t e community in a half-day of service. Volunteer Arlington Day is so good, everyone wants to fit it in their schedules. There are weekend and weekday dates to choose from. Valor Awards Watch the Chamber throughout March and April for more Honoring the Police, Fire and Sheriff information on how to get involved, or personally contact Departments in Arlington County the Chamber for information regarding listing a non-profit Have you thanked a hero today? project site or matching your business or organization with available projects. Individuals and groups of any size will be Tuesday, April 13, 2010 matched to appropriate opportunities. 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. To learn more, please call (703) 525-2400 or e-mail At Fort Myer Officers’ Club [email protected]. Register online at www.arlingtonchamber.org
Thanks go to... • Hilton Garden Inn Shirlington for hosting the January Business After Business • Bernie Cohen – Insurance Solu- tions for bringing a door prize to the January Business After Business • WETA for hosting the January Board of Directors Meeting • Lebanese Taverna for providing the food for the January Board of Directors Meeting