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Reflecting on Success
During Women’s Small Business Month, local entrepreneurs offer advice.
After a career in television and radio, Potomac mother and entrepreneur Cari Shane carved out a freelance writing career for herself, penning articles for publications ranging from the Washington Post and its Sunday Magazine to Cooking Light Magazine. Fellow Potomac mother and marketing executive Julie Schumacher pitched Shane a story idea. Shane was intrigued, wrote the article, and the two women stayed in touch. Schumacher later came to Shane with another idea: The two women should create a company that would transform traditional public relations strategies for small and mid-sized businesses, also incorporating social media. Shane put her freelance writing career on hold and the two women formed a small business called sasse (pronounced “sassy”) agency. “Building a business with a platform for differentiation appealed to me,” said Shane. “Julie and I built sasse to help small- and medium-sized business get what they deserve, the chance to shout out about themselves the way big businesses do.”
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A New Beginning for Fairfax County Public Libraries?
Library trustees vote to discard beta plan in favor of more public outreach sessions.
On Wall Street, a “beta” test refers to assessing the risk, volatility and expected return of a particular portfolio. If Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) officials had a crystal ball to assess the volatility of its planned beta tests this fall, it’s likely they may have steered clear of the project that became a quagmire of epic proportions.
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Obama Fires Up Fairfax Crowd With ‘Romnesia’ Quips
President delivers second GMU gender-pitch aimed at women voters.
Lillie Reynolds, a single mother from Herndon with four daughters, stood in line for nearly five hours to hear President Barack Obama speak for 25 minutes at a campaign rally at George Mason University on Friday, Oct. 19.
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Letter: Unsolicited Advice
Here’s my unsolicited advice for this election — first the local ballot questions, then the local candidates.
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Classified Advertising Jan 9, 2012
Read the latest ads here!
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‘He’s Centreville’s Family Doctor’
Beloved physician, Richard Bowles, retires after 42 years.
Physician Richard Bowles Retires after 42 Years
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Keepers of the Flame
SSA gala to honor family service legacies.
Pearl S. Buck once said that the test of a civilization is in the way that it cares for its helpless members. For Senior Services of Alexandria Executive Director Janet Barnett, the mission to help Alexandria care for some of the city's most vulnerable citizens is vital and will take center stage as the annual Generation to Generation Gala honors three families for their legacy of service.
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Week in Reston
Week in Reston
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Maintaining the 'Light' of Hope
Friends of Tom Fox continue to pray for his safe release, reflect on importance of peacemaking work in Iraq.
Maintaining the 'Light' of Hope
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In the Shadows
Large-scale development is radically changing the face of the Parker-Gray neighborhood.
In the Shadows
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How Transparent is the School Board?
Secret meetings and lack of public input prompt criticism of the ‘Backroom Five.’
How Transparent is the School Board?
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Roy Rogers Closes Its Doors in Hybla Valley
Todd's three other franchises are still going strong.
Roy Rogers Closes Its Doors in Hybla Valley
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Labor of Love Provides Opportunities
Potomac Adaptive Sports Association and Special Love
Labor of Love Provides Opportunities
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Towards Connecting the Dots
Towards Connecting the Dots
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This Week In Potomac
This Week In Potomac
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Roy Rogers Closes Its Doors in Hybla Valley
Todd's three other franchises are still going strong.
Roy Rogers Closes Its Doors in Hybla Valley
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A Life Lived Day to Day
A Life Lived Day to Day
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Doran Takes Reins as Wootton's Principal
Doran Takes Reins as Wootton's Principal
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Local Stars Appear on Screen and In Film Festivals
Local Stars Appear on Screen and In Film Festivals
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Questionnaire: Phil Daughenbaugh, Loudoun County Sheriff
Questionnaire: Phil Daughenbaugh, Loudoun County Sheriff