Results Software of Dulles, a pioneer in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) industry and provider of integrated business solutions, announced that Tony Sidiropoulos will join the company as vice president of marketing and strategic planning reporting to president and founder Naseem Saab. In this position, Sidiropoulos will support the president to evaluate, select and implement business and marketing strategies. He will provide guidance on the long-term planning processes through the analysis of industry conditions, market characteristics and demands, and technology trends and implications.
Michael Smith Business Development Inc., founded by Mike Smith of Fair Lakes Chase in Centreville, was recently nominated as "Small Business of the Year" by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce. Smith's marketing and PR agency now has five employees, with a new office at Worldgate Plaza in Herndon. Clients have included Commerce Bank, regional software companies and associations. Go to www.michaelsmith.biz.
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) President and CEO Stan Feuerberg presented George Mason University (GMU) President Alan G. Merten with a check on Feb. 7 for the new Community Performing Arts Center to be built on GMU’s Prince William Campus. NOVEC is contributing $50,000 to the center over five years.
The state-of-the-art center is a joint project of Prince William County, GMU, and the City of Manassas. The Campaign for the Community Performing Arts Center is raising a $15 million endowment that will make ticket prices affordable and ensure access for school programs and the community arts groups in the region. Construction will begin in summer 2007 and the center will open in autumn 2009.
Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce
* Corporate Challenge Putt and Party for Charity. Friday, March 2, from 6-10 p.m., at Westfields Marriott Hotel, 14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly. Play in and/or sponsor a hole and experience an indoor miniature golf course professionally designed solely for this event. Hole sponsors may decorate their "real estate" and they'll enjoy a foursome, pre-and post-publicity and signage. Fees: $75 individual; $250 foursome; $1,500 for Hole Sponsor package. Sign up online at www.DullesRegionalChamber.org or call 571-323-5300.
* Mixer — Celebrate St. Paddy's Day. Thursday, March 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Dulles Marriott Suites, Worldgate Centre, Worldgate Dr., Herndon.
Mingle with business owners, professionals and area leaders at this annual St. Patrick's Day mixer, which includes food, open bar and networking. Fees: $10 Chamber members; $15 no-members. Pay at door.
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is hosting a series of workshops for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are interested in entering the export market. Topics will include an overview of state and federal government resources, market research, the exporting process and export financing. The workshops will be held Feb. 27 and March 27. There is no charge but pre-registration is required. All sessions will be held at the FCEDA offices in Tysons Corner, 8300 Boone Blvd., Suite 450, Vienna. To register for the workshop, call 703-790-0600 or sign up online at www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/export_workshop_form.htm.
The Leadership Conference will be held Saturday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McLean Hilton in Tysons Corner. This is an annual event hosted by The Women’s Center that connects leaders and business professionals across the metropolitan area. This year’s Conference will focus on “The Power of Connection,” and will bring together some 800 individuals of varied backgrounds, professions, and ages in one unique and exciting event. Registration Fees: $150 – Center Circle Donors/Members; $175 – Individual Registration/Non-members; $185 – Registration and Center Circle Donor Membership Fee. The McLean Hilton is at 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean. Visit The Women’s Center Web site at www.thewomenscenter.org or call 703-281-2657.
Leadership Fairfax Inc. (LFI), a nonprofit organization that develops current and rising leaders in Northern Virginia, is seeking candidates for its two leadership programs – the Leadership Fairfax Signature Program and the Emerging Leaders Institute. Interested candidates can attend a recruiting preview to learn more about LFI’s programs. Upcoming recruiting preview dates, times and locations are as follows:
* Tuesday, March 27 from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Tower Club, 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1700, Vienna.
* Wednesday, April 11 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road., Falls Church.
* Tuesday, April 17 from 7:30-9 a.m. at Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston.
The programs are open to individuals who live or work in Northern Virginia. LFI selects participants each year from the business, government, education and nonprofit sectors of the Northern Virginia area. The application deadline for both the Leadership Fairfax Signature Program and the Emerging Leaders Institute is May 1. Applications are available on LFI’s Web, http://www.leadershipfairfax.org/, site or by calling the LFI office at 703-752-7557.
MaggieMoo's Int'l and The Hershey Company are ringing in the New Year with a partnership Sealed with a Kiss — 100 kisses, to be exact. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Hershey's Kisses Brand Chocolates, and MaggieMoo's is honoring the milestone with special ice cream treats and sweepstakes contest, "So Many Kisses — So Little Time," going on now through March at the Fair Lakes Treatery. Customers also will be able to enter a contest to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Hershey Park, in Hershey, PA. Visit www.maggiemoos.com.
The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority announced the election of new officers to the NVRPA Board. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority is governed by a 12-member policy-making Board. The city council or county board of each jurisdiction appoints two members to the NVRPA Board. NVRPA is made up of the counties of Loudoun, Fairfax and Arlington, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax. William (Bill) Dickinson of Alexandria was reelected as the Board chairman and will begin his third one-year term in that position. The position of vice chair will be filled by James I. Mayer from Arlington County. Mayer had previously served as the Board treasurer. Joan G. Rokus, board member from Loudoun County, was elected to fill the position of treasurer, a position she had held previously with the organization. Rokus has also served in the past as Vice Chair of NVRPA, and used to serve as a member of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. Jeffrey Tarbert of Falls Church was elected to a seat as the fourth member of the NVRPA Executive Committee. Tarbert joined the NVRPA Board in 2005. He previously served as the Mayor of the City of Falls Church.
The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) had no work time or days lost in 2006 due to accidents. At the January employee meetings, Construction Manager Skip Hollcroft credited the near-perfect record to employees following safety rules and procedures, which are reinforced at bimonthly safety meetings at the Cooperative. NOVEC has more than 300 employees Many of them work directly with electricity and dangerous industrial equipment.
The Centreville Rotary Club has moved its meeting location from the I-Hop in Centreville to the EggsSpectations Restaurant in Chantilly. The Rotary Club meets Tuesdays from 11:30-12:30 p.m. for lunch. There is a new guest speaker every week with topics ranging from estate planning to how the Rotary helps during emergencies. Contact Gregg Caldwell at gregg@gandcauto.com.
AARP Tax-Aide, a free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service, is seeking volunteers to electronically complete and file 2006 federal and state income tax forms. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome but ability to use a computer is a must. Evening and Saturday shifts are available. Tax counselors receive free tax training and become IRS certified by passing the IRS examination. Call Patty Callahan at 703-207-0056 or via email at pcallahan@cox.net or call toll-free 1-888-AARPNOW (1-888-227-7669) or visit the Web site at www.aarp.org/taxaide.
Business and Professional Women (BPW) of Greater Fairfax will host Courtney Lynch, co-founder of Lead Star and co-author of Leading From the Front, speaking on her experiences as a Marine officer and the ability to become better leaders. The monthly dinner meeting will be on Monday, Feb. 12 from 6:30-9 p.m., at Tysons Corner Embassy Suites, 8517 Leesburg Pike (Route 7), Vienna. Cost of the meeting is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Call Sandy Amato at 703-405-2631.
A Business Networks International (BNI) Referral Networking meeting takes place every Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Centreville Lonestar Steakhouse off Route 29 in the Centreville Square Shopping Center. Contact Chris Allen at 703-653-8946.