ArlingtonianTheVol. XLVII, No. 8 August 2005The official voice of the Arlington, Virginia Chamber of Commerce

What’s inside:

Calendar ....................... 2

Chairman’s Message ..... 3

New Members ............... 5

Ashleigh Poulin Joins Chamber Staff ............... 6

Business Roundtable .... 6

Members in the News ... 7

Business After Business ....................... 7

Smart Start ................... 7

Join Us At The 54th Annual Fall Outing Monday, August 29th

Don’t miss the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament,

held this year at Westwood Country Club in Vienna, VA. It will be a great day on a challenging course with lunch sponsored by James Monroe Bank and the dinner reception provided by LM&O Advertising. Spaces are limited so register today either online at www.arlingtonchamber.org or by calling the Chamber at 703-525-2400. Last year’s event was a sell out. Don’t miss your opportunity. Register now!

Win a Trip to the

BahamasThe Chamber member who sponsors the most members * in 2005 will be awarded a 4 day, 3 night vacation for two to the Bahamas. All it takes to sponsor a member is to get someone to join the Chamber. Contact Ashleigh Poulin, Director of Membership, to find out more.

Thanks to our Sponsor CLARENDON DENTAL ARTS

* Must sponsor more than 5 to be eligible.

Fall OutingMonday August 29th

Registration: 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Tee off: 12:00 p.m.Westwood Country Club800 Maple Ave EVienna, VA 22180

Register: www.arlingtonchamber.org

Crystal City to Welcome BNA, Inc. in 2007by Karen Vasquez, Arlington Economic Development

Continued on page 6

Governor Mark R. Warner joined BNA representa-tives, along with local officials, to officially announce that BNA, Inc., a wholly employee-owned publisher

of print and electronic news, will relocate its headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Arlington County’s Crystal City, bringing more than 1,000 new jobs and an investment of $110 million. BNA officials cited Arlington’s proximity to Washington, D.C. and its urban amenities as reasons for the move.

“Arlington is delighted to welcome BNA to Crystal City,” stated Arlington Board Chair Jay Fisette. “We feel that their new Crystal City location will provide them with the best that Arlington has to offer: a great location, access to Metro and other mass transit, and wonderful amenities like Crystal City’s new restaurants and shopping. Their Arlington location will provide employees access to the top schools in the nation, and some of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the region, with hundreds of bike and walking trails.”

BNA’s new headquarters will be located at 1801 S. Bell Street, in one of Arlington’s most sought-after urban districts, Crystal City. The headquarters location will offer a wealth of transit options: the building is adjacent to the Crystal City Metro station, and all the region’s major transportation systems converge within blocks of the building. It is also linked directly to Arlington’s 86 miles of paved, off-street walking and bike trails, and is steps away

from the many dining and entertainment options found along Crystal Drive, Crystal City’s newly-revitalized urban “Main Street”.

“This is an historic step for BNA,” said BNA CEO Paul Wojcik. “But moving to Virginia is a step that promises to

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEStanley E. Taylor, Chairman, George Mason UniversitySean Hosty, Chairman-Elect, Legg MasonJohn Moore, Treasurer, Ballston Common MallMargaret McKeogh, Assistant Treasurer, Metropolitan Washington

Airports AuthorityTodd Ihrig, Vice Chairman – Communications Division, H.D.Vest

Investment ServicesScott McCaffrey, Vice Chairman – Economic Development &

Government Affairs Division, Sun Gazette NewspapersEllen Brown, Vice Chairman – Member Affairs Division, Hamilton

CollegeScott Laughlin, Vice Chairman – Membership Development Division,

LM&O AdvertisingBob McDowell, Vice Chairman – Special Interests Division, HNTB

CorporationSteve Barto, Past Chairman, UBS Financial ServicesJim Whittaker, Past Chairman, SRA International

DIRECTORSLoran M. Adams, Crescent Resources, LLCSteve Barto, UBS Financial ServicesEllen Brown, Hamilton CollegeRobert Bushkoff, Dittmar CompanyDr. James Bundschuh, Marymount UniversityJames Cole, Virginia Hospital Center-ArlingtonDavid DeCamp, Grubb & EllisRichard V. Doud, Jr. Arlington Chamber of CommerceDoug Dowling, Regardie, Brooks & LewisMichael T. Foster, MTFA ArchitectureLoretta Franklin, DeVry UniversityMatt Geary, E*TRADE FINANCIALPaul Giovanini, Sheraton NationalH. Mark Goetzman, Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley, Emrich & Terpak, P.C.Pam Gottfried, Dominion Virginia PowerRobert Hawthorne, United BankDavid Horowitz, Hyatt Regency Crystal CitySean Hosty, Legg MasonTodd Ihrig, HD Vest Investment ServicesMark Ingrao, Apartment and Office Building Association (AOBA)Scott Laughlin, LM&O AdvertisingTimothy Lynch, Columbia Pike Revitalization OrganizationJohn Maxwell, James Monroe Bank Scott McCaffrey, Sun Gazette NewspapersBob McDowell, HNTBScott McGeary, Washington GasMargaret McKeough, Metropolitan Washington Airports AuthorityJohn J. Moore, Ballston Common MallEdward J. Murn, KSI ServicesBarbara Nicastro, The Law Offices of Barbara E. Nicastro, Esq.Leslie E. Parker, Virginia Commerce BankVon Pelot, Red Top CabFrank Poli, Keating PartnersYvonne Pover, Skardon Pover Visual CommunicationsTimothy Reese, Buck CommercialMarie Schuler, ComcastGrace Shea, Lebanese TavernaJames R Sherrick, BB&TDr. Robert G. Smith, Arlington County Public SchoolsJohn Snedden, Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling CompanyScott J. Spooner, Esq., Bean, Kinney & Korman P.C.Stanley E. Taylor, George Mason UniversityGordon Thrall, Guernsey Office Products, Inc.Helen Tremont, US AirwaysJim Whittaker, SRA InternationalPat Williamson, WETABarbara A. Wyles, Northern Virginia Community College

LIAISON TO THE BOARDCOL Thomas Allmon, Fort Myer

STAFFRichard V. Doud, Jr.,* PresidentTami Anderson, Staff AccountantDiane McLaughlin, Communications ManagerDeborah Kunin, Member Services AdministratorCate Murray, Member Services ManagerAshleigh Poulin, Director of Membership

*Executive Committee Member & Director

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Member: Virginia Chamber of Commerce

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Where you need to be in

AUGUSTInformation is accurate as of press time; however, please consult the Chamber’s website for updates and changes that may have occurred. The website address is www.arlingtonchamber.org. Events listed in color are networking opportunities for members and their guests.

You can register for all events atwww.arlingtonchamber.org or by calling the Chamber office, 703-525-2400.

SAVE THE DATE

4th Annual Arlington Tech-E AwardsNovember 3, 2005

Nominate Your Candidate Today!

See enclosed insert in this newsletter for more details.

1 Monday Article deadline for September

2005 Arlingtonian

1 Monday Membership Committee Meeting

4:30 p.m. – Chamber Board Room

2 Tuesday Community Action Committee

Meeting 8:00 a.m. – Chamber Board Room

3 Wednesday SMART Start 7:45 a.m. – Chamber Board Room

18 Thursday Business After Business 5:00 p.m. – Hilton Garden Inn

22 Monday Insert deadline for September 2005

Arlingtonian

24 Wednesday Small Business Roundtable 11:45 a.m. – Chamber Board Room

26 Friday Legislative Affairs/Economic

Development Committee Meeting 8:15 a.m. – Chamber Board Room

29 Monday 54th Annual Fall Outing 10:30 a.m. Registration Westwood Country Club–Vienna

3August 2005 www.arlingtonchamber.org

Bob McDowell

2005 Annual Corporate Sponsors

Buck & Assoc., Inc.Realtors

VIRGINIA COMMERCE BANK

Chairman’s Message

Under the Special Interest umbrella the Chamber has three active committees hard at work for Chamber members:

Community Action Committee is charged with identifying and organizing Chamber sponsored activities that recognize the relationship that exists between business and non-profits in Arlington. Volunteer Arlington Day, usually held the first Saturday in May, is a great testament to this commitment. Member volunteers fan out in the community on that day to assist non-profits with special projects and activities that otherwise would go undone. This past year 100+ volunteers worked 400 hours on 18 projects to realize the needs of 15 non-profit companies. A special THANK YOU goes out to Ed Rea, Mark Byers, Randy Anderson, Connie Francis, Pat McDermott, Jon Breeding, David Schmucker, and Cate Murray, who made Volunteer Arlington Day the success that it was!

The Community Action Committee is also the entity organizing the Nonprofit Community Resource Guide for Chamber members that will bring an electronic version of Chamber members’ capabilities and services on-line to Chamber members and guests visiting on the Chamber website.

The annual not-for-profits focused Breakfast Connection is planned for September 22, 2005. Plans for speakers and topics of interest to non-profits are all being considered.

Our Education and Workforce Committee has been busy this year planning their activities that connect Arlington’s businesses with the newest members of the workforce, bringing some new energy and ideas and allowing the thriving business community an opportunity to be mentors to our young adults. A great example of commitment and making the most of our contacts. This summer the committee is supporting the efforts of the Arlington Career Center and its outstanding PRIME internship program. In the fall, look for the second annual business/school executive exchange—details will be available soon.

Our Hotel Committee has been reorganized under this umbrella to provide a forum for those in the hospitality business to get together and share their com-mon interests and how the Chamber can help promote them. Let’s encourage them to use the Chamber to reach their goals. At a recent meeting, the group heard about and discussed in depth major issues that could greatly affect their properties: BRAC, deprivitization of solid waste collection, affordable housing, and the status of the proposed conference center.

If you’re looking to participate in a Chamber committee, you’ll find the effort rewarding when you pick one of the “special interests” groups (participation in the Hotel Committee is limited to hotel General Managers.)

Bob McDowellVice Chairman, Special Interests

Committee Announcement

The Chamber is pleased to announce that Susan Anderson of Community Residences has assumed the chair of our Community Action Committee effective July 5. The Chamber wants to thank Ed Rea for all of his hard work and dedication to the committee.

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5August 2005 www.arlingtonchamber.org MEMBERSHIP

When you build a new hospital, you

get a chance to make a lot of changes.

At Virginia Hospital Center we’ve

made major changes that are good for

the patients and good for the business

of the hospital.

Nearly 93% of the

people who come to a

hospital leave shortly

after their procedure.

Less invasive

procedures and the

latest diagnostics have

replaced older methods that required

an overnight hospital stay. As a result,

the whole flow of a hospital has

changed and we took two big steps

to help all the “same-day” patients.

Almost 65% of all surgeries are now

classified as “same-day”. This trend

has forced many hospitals to retrofit

their existing facilities and they end

up with uncomfortable spaces not

designed for the job. Our new hospital

was designed with same-day surgery

in mind. Now it’s easy to get to and

easy to get around. Our paperless

processing speeds up admissions and

computerized scheduling keeps us

running on time. We’ve doubled the

number of pre- and post- operative

recovery rooms. And

each one is private.

All this makes it much

more comfortable for

the patient.

Nearly everyone

who visits the hospital

needs some kind of

diagnostics or imaging procedure. This

makes Radiology & Diagnostics our

busiest department. To handle this

volume, we doubled its size. We added

systems that eliminate film by storing

images electronically and reports can be

generated in minutes instead of days.

Practicing the best medicine is our

only goal at Virginia Hospital Center

and that means we are practicing good

business. So if you spot a trend that

affects 93% of your customers, you do

something about it. Stat.

Good business empowers good medicine.

virginiahospitalcenter.com

“Gallstones to the left, hernias to the right,hysterectomies in front of me,” and other things

we fixed about same-day surgery.

Welcome to New MembersAu Pair Services

CHI AU PAIR USA PROGRAMChris Burbach, Eastern Regional Manager2529 Military RoadArlington, VA 22207Phone: (703) 528-5152SPONSOR: Rich Doud

Builder/DeveloperGBI CORPORATIONFrank Gordon, President6408 Grovedale Drive, Suite 202Alexandria, VA 22310Phone: (703) 922-1850SPONSOR: Russell Arkin, Remax

CinematographerWAYNE WESTBROOKWayne Westbrook, Director/Cinematographer1530 North Key Boulevard, Suite 904Arlington, VA 22209Phone: (703) 371-4499 SPONSOR: Cindy Engquist, All About YouProducer/Director/Cinematographer. I produce national and international com-mercials and documentaries.

Coffee HouseCAMERON PERKS COFFEEHOUSEMichael Fleming, Owner4911 Brenman Park DriveAlexandria, VA 22304Phone: (703) 461-6900SPONSOR: Paula Adkins, Kwik KopyThe Best Coffeehouse in Northern Virginia.

Computer CablingRTZ COMMUNICATIONSColleen Byrum, Vice President7426 Alban Station Court, Suite A100Springfield, VA 22150Phone: (703) 323-4600 SPONSOR: Cindy Engquist, All About YouCabling for computer networks, phone sys-tems, video and home theater. Design, installation and maintenance of fiber and cable networks.

Contractors–Home ImprovementFAIRLINGTON WINDOW & DOOR LLCNed Overton , President4722 29th Street, SouthArlington, VA 22206-1308Phone: (703) 933-8900SPONSOR: Tami Anderson, staffFairlington Window & Door offers interior and exterior remodeling services. Replacement windows, roofs, siding and complete home remodeling including kitchens, baths and basements are FWD’s specialties.

Mortgage CompanyNATIONWIDE HOME MORTGAGE, INC.Sue Boyer, Mortgage Specialist1803 Research Boulevard, #101Rockville, MD 20850Phone: (703) 600-9058 SPONSOR: Jamie Nichols, Sowa Printing

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MEMBERSHIP The Arlingtonian August 2005 6 NEWS The Arlingtonian July 20056

Ashleigh Poulin joins Chamber Staff

Ashleigh Poulin is the new Director of Membership at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. She came to us from California, where she was employed by Country 93.9 KZLA. Ashleigh also worked as a marketing assistant for Yamagiwa USA Corporations, where she developed marketing plans for new products. A graduate of California Lutheran University, she holds a degree in Marketing Communications. Please wel-come Ashleigh. We are excited to have her as part of our team!

Wednesday, August 2411:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.Arlington Chamber of

Commerce Board Room

TOPIC:

Imaginative, Invigorating, Income-Producing Ideas

Every business begins with an idea. Those that grow and prosper incorporate new ideas. Bring your three best ideas to this open forum discussion and inspire each other. What worked for you? Share your ideas on: collecting from a deadbeat, change the business focus, get free publicity, etc.

Facilitated by Jim Whelan, The ProActive Corporation

of America, Inc.http://www.proactivecorp.net/

Roundtable is free but space is limited and registration is required.

Please register online at www.arlingtonchamber.org.

Questions? Please call 703-525-2400.

BNA coming to Arlington, continued frompage 1.

yield tremendous benefits for BNA as a company as well as for BNA’s employee-owners. As a major media organization reporting on Washington, we will continue to have our sights firmly fixed on the workings of government, and Crystal City affords excellent access to the major government agencies we cover. We look forward to 2007.”

BNA, Inc. is a leading publisher of print and electronic news and infor-mation, reporting on developments in business, labor relations, law, health care, economics, taxation, environ-mental protection, health and safety, and other regulatory and public policy areas. Headquartered in the nation’s capital for more than 75 years, BNA is the oldest wholly employee-owned company in the United States.

RealtorTED QUASTTed Quast, Realtor2111 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Apt. 910 NArlington, VA 22202Phone: (703) 415-0510 SPONSOR: William WildhackRealtor with a prior real estate association in the state of Tennessee.

TrainingSANDLER SALES INSTITUTEJeffrey Nay, President900 North Livingston StreetArlington, VA 22205Phone: (703) 532-0365SPONSOR: Jay Kelly, Bella Consulting

Thanks Go To…All who helped make the State of

the County a huge success. A special thank you to Crescent Resources for their support as Grand Sponsor. Thanks to Arlington County Board Chairman, Jay Fisette, for giving a wonderful address and Scott McCaffrey, Sun Gazette Newspapers, for moderating this event.

United Bank for hosting a fabulous Business After Business event in June.

New Members, continued from page 5.

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MembersIN THENews

➤ADVERTISING SPECIALTIESDimension Strategic Marketing was honored by the prestigious Partnership Award of the Art Directors Club of Metropolitan Washington, at the 56th annual show and gala ceremony on June 17. Each year, the ADCMW gives the Partnership Award to the business that has done the most to support graphic design in the Washington, D.C. area. Dimension is an Arlington-based creative source for customized products, working as a strategic partner with design firms and advertising agencies to provide creative solutions to advertising and gift-giving dilemmas. It is known for delivering exceptional support, unique ideas and high-quality solutions for marketing needs.

➤BANKS Virginia Commerce Bank (VCB) an-nounced the opening of its Manassas West branch, located at 10830 Balls Ford Road. The new branch, which is the eighteenth overall for VCB, opened for business in June. A special ribbon-cut-ting ceremony was held on Thursday, July 27. The opening of this branch is part of a previously announced acceler-ated branching strategy. Accordingly, five branches have been opened since August of last year. Additionally, another

surveyed. The Scorecard also ranks the firm as eighth for its number of minority partners.

➤NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONAHC, Inc. received a grant of $200,000 in capital funds, and a $37,500 Home Depot Foundation Green Building Grant from NeighborWorks America. AHC will use the funds for multifamily development.

Manassas branch is expected to open in November of this year. In addition to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, VCB will have a grand opening celebration in September and is offering attractive rates and cash bonuses to those who open new accounts.

➤CATERERSMain Event Caterers has been recog-nized by the International Caterers Magazine as a “Trend Setter with Innovative Ideas”. Showcased with a two-page spread for Unique Buffet Design, Main Event’s 2005 work has also been featured as the Cover Page. Pursued by the publication for quotes and event photographs, the staff of Main Event Caterers is proud to be rec-ognized by their peers as an industry leader.

➤LAWYERSHunton & Williams is proud to be among the top 10 percent of the 260 largest firms in America with the highest percentage of minority partners, accord-ing to the Minority Law Journal’s 2005 Diversity Scorecard. With minority law-yers comprising 7.6 percent of its part-ners, Hunton & Williams far exceeds the average of 4.6 percent for the firms

Network at our

BusinessAfterBusiness

The Chamber’s monthly Business After Business (BAB) functions are the

perfect way to relax and network with fellow and potential Chamber members. Once a month the BAB is held at a local Arlington establishment where members learn more about the member hosting the event and get the chance to meet new people while networking. It’s a great way to end your day while enjoying your peers, win great prizes, and potentially cash in on the mounting jackpot available each month. Remember, you must be present to win! We look forward to seeing you this month.

BusinessAfterBusinessThursday, August 18th

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Host: The Hilton Garden Inn www.hiltongardeninn.com1333 North Courthouse Road

Register: www.arlingtonchamber.org

SMART Start How can you polish your networking skills?

By attending SMART Start.A FREE Networking Seminar and Information Session. Learn how to meet new

clients or future business associates. Also learn how to maximize your investment with the Chamber

September 7th, 2005, 7:45 a.m at the Chamber OfficeRegister online: www.arlingtonchamber.org

Contact Ashleigh Poulin, Director of Membership at 703-525-2400 or membership@arlingtonchamber.org for more information.

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Arlington Chamber of Commerce2009 North 14th Street, Suite 111Arlington, Virginia 22201703-525-2400 703-522-5273 (fax)chamber@arlingtonchamber.orgwww.arlingtonchamber.org

The mission of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is to pro-mote businesses and economic development within Arlington County. The Chamber will represent the interests of Arlington County businesses by: participating as a busi-ness advocate to government; endorsing regional solutions to infrastructure and educational challenges; and striving to create the conditions that encourage a healthy community and business environment within the County and the Com-monwealth of Virginia.

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Chamber Website Yields Results!Each month the Chamber actively tracks usage of

its website in an effort to better serve our members and to keep the website resourceful. Below are the top categories and keywords searched in the month of June.

Attention members: Please make sure we have your up-to-date website address so searchers can easily get to your site!

Top Business Categories:1. Restaurants2. Hotels3. Accountants – Certified Public4. Advertising & Marketing5. Food, Beverage, And Retail Concessions

Top 5 Keywords:1. Hotel2. Restaurant 3. Bank4. Restaurants5. Attorney

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