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<title>Business After Hours - Benedictine Sisters</title>
<link>http://pwcgmcc.mymediaroom.com/wire/events/viewevent.aspx?id=7316</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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				<span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Hosted by: <a href="http://www.osbva.org " target="_top" temp_href="http://www.osbva.org ">Benedictine Sisters of Virginia</a></span>
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				<span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Location: 9535 Linton Hall Rd., Gainesville</span>
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<title>Chamber 101 - Chamber Mentoring</title>
<link>http://pwcgmcc.mymediaroom.com/wire/events/viewevent.aspx?id=7497</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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Chamber 101 Mentoring Session<br />8:00 - 9:30 a.m., Chamber Office<br />Topic: “Grow Your Business With the Chamber”<br />Speaker:  Chamber Ambassadors and Kris Johnson, <a href="http://www.pwcgmcc.org" target="_top">Chamber Membership &amp;amp; Sales Director<br /></a>Breakfast Sponsor: <a href="http://agent.allstate.com/lindamarlow" target="_top">Linda H. Marlow Allstate Insurance Agency</a><br />New and veteran members alike will learn about all the tools the Chamber has to offer and how to put them to work for your organization.  <br />]]>
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<title>SummerSounds Concerts - Washington Scottish Pipe Band</title>
<link>http://pwcgmcc.mymediaroom.com/wire/events/viewevent.aspx?id=7430</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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												<span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: GoudyOldStyleBT-Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: GoudyOldStyleBT-Roman"> Washington Scottish Pipe Band - Bagpipes and Celtic Dancers to melt a Celtic heart</span>
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<title>SummerSounde Concerts - Luis Garay Percussion World</title>
<link>http://pwcgmcc.mymediaroom.com/wire/events/viewevent.aspx?id=7429</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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				<strong>Luis Garay Percussion World - Experience the Passion and Inspiration of the Drum</strong>
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<title>"Special Edition" Brown Bag Seminar - "5 Ways to Grow Your Business"</title>
<link>http://pwcgmcc.mymediaroom.com/wire/events/viewevent.aspx?id=7637</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<p>Topic: "5 Ways to Grow Your Business"</p>
		<p>Speaker: Sheri Winesett, <a title="ActionCoach Business Coaching" href="www.sherriwinesett.actioncoach.com"><strong><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">ActionCoach Business Coaching</font></strong></a></p>
		<p>Sponsor: <a title="Bennett, Atkinson &amp;amp; Associates, P.C." href="www.bennettatkinson.com"><strong><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Bennett, Atkinson &amp;amp; Associates, P.C.</font></strong></a></p>
		<p>Learn the 5 ways to massive profits in your business. By increasing in each of the 5 areas by 10% you can increase your profits by 61% and your revenue by 46%! Attend this event and walk away with strategies you can implement in your business that day. Bring your own brown bag lunch or when you register, we will fill you in on the <a title="Deli Depot's" href="www.thedelidepot.com"><strong>Deli Depot's</strong></a> special lunch offer.</p>]]>
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<title>Fleet Management Solutions</title>
<link>http://pwcgmcc.mymediaroom.com/wire/events/viewevent.aspx?id=7632</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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Lower Fuel Costs, Insurance Costs, Increase Customer Satisfaction and Lower Labor Cost with Network Car's Fleet Management Products And Services. Lunch Will Be Served For All Attendees. Space is limited so be sure to RSVP.]]>
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<title>Pied Piper Theatre Auditions</title>
<link>http://pwcgmcc.mymediaroom.com/wire/events/viewevent.aspx?id=7611</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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				<br />Pied Piper Theatre announces auditions for "Willy Wonka, Jr." Auditions will be held at the Center on Sept. 5 &amp;amp; 6th with callbacks Sept. 7th. Please call 703-330-2787 for an audition appointment.</p>]]>
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<title>New Member Showcase</title>
<link>http://pwcgmcc.mymediaroom.com/wire/events/viewevent.aspx?id=7639</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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						<a href="http://www.holidayinn.com/manassasva      " target="_top" temp_href="http://www.holidayinn.com/manassasva      ">
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				<font color="#000000">Sponsored by: </font>
				<a href="http://www.TrueShred.com " target="_top" temp_href="http://www.TrueShred.com ">
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				<font color="#000000">New members that have joined since June 6th will have the opportunity to exhibit their business while networking with other members, meeting Chamber leaders and learning more about Chamber opportunities. Contact Kris Johnson by calling 703-368-6600, ext. 15 or email </font>
				<a href="mailto:kjohnson@pwcgmcc.org">
						<font color="#000000">kjohnson@pwcgmcc.org</font>
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				<font color="#000000">for more information on showcasing your business. As an added benefit of attendance, you may bring up to three medium-sized boxes of paper to be shredded for free, courtesy of our sponsor! </font>
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<title>Chamber 101 Mentoring Session/Wire Site Tutorial</title>
<link>http://pwcgmcc.mymediaroom.com/wire/events/viewevent.aspx?id=7593</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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				<font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #003366" color="#ffffff">Topic: “Grow Your Business with the Chamber” </font>
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				<font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #003366" color="#ffffff">Speakers: Chamber Ambassadors with Kris Johnson, Membership &amp;amp; Sales Director and Jonathan Arehart, <a href="http://www.cavendo.com" target="_top"><font color="#ffa500">Cavendo Corporation</font></a></font>
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				<font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #003366" color="#ffffff">Dessert Sponsor: </font>
				<a href="http://www.sherriwinesett.actioncoach.com      " target="_top" temp_href="http://www.sherriwinesett.actioncoach.com      ">
						<font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #003366" color="#ffa500">ActionCoach Business Coaching - Sherri Winesett</font>
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				<font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #003366" color="#ffffff">New and veteran members alike will learn about all the tools the Chamber has to offer and how to put them to work for your organization. The Greater Chamber’s new wire site publishes the What’s Happening events bulletin and INPRINT Magazine’s “News &amp;amp; Notes” column on a single Internet site. Learn how to use this exciting new tool so your business or organization can start taking advantage of this free publicity. Bring your own brown bag lunch and refreshments will be provided.</font>
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				<font color="#ffffff">Chamber 101 runs from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.</font>
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				<font color="#ffffff">Wire Site Tutorial runs from 12:30p.m.-1:30 p.m.</font>
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<title>Executive Circle Featuring Deltek CEO Kevin Parker</title>
<link>http://pwcgmcc.mymediaroom.com/wire/events/viewevent.aspx?id=7598</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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						<p align="left">The Executive Circle Inaugural Event</p>
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				<p align="left">Panel discussion with: Kevin Parker, CEO of Deltek, June Jewell, President of Jewell &amp;amp; Associates, </p>
				<p align="left">Guy Hinkler, Founder &amp;amp; Director of Business Development of V2 Systems</p>
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		<font face="Arial" size="3">: "Growing Profitably in a Competitive Market"</font>
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		<font face="Arial" size="3">: September 9, 2008</font>
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		<font face="Arial" size="3">: 7:30 am – 10:00 am, breakfast will be served</font>
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		<font face="Arial" size="3">: The Tower Club, 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1700, Vienna, VA 22182</font>
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		<font face="Arial" size="3">by August 15, 2008 and receive a FREE copy of “Blueprint for Success” by Stephen Covey.<p align="left">Seating is limited to the first 50 registrations.</p><p align="left">To register, please email </p></font>
		<font face="Arial" color="#810081" size="3">Kendra@JewellAssociates.com </font>
		<font face="Arial" size="3">or call 877-241-6431 x707.</font>
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						<p align="left">Inaugural Event Sponsored by Jewell &amp;amp; Associates and V2 Systems</p>
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						<p>To learn more about The Executive Circle, please visit www.TheExecutiveCircle.com</p>
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<title>Business Before Hours - Cruise Holidays</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VOIP Seminar - Toshiba End Users</title>
<link>http://pwcgmcc.mymediaroom.com/wire/events/viewevent.aspx?id=7636</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<p>Many Falcon customers are realizing the benefits and value of using VOIP technology in their business. From tele-working to remote workers, the list goes on and on how VOIP enabling your existing Toshiba telephone system, can help reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction, and maintain good employees. </p>
		<p>Please join us for a <strong>FREE seminar</strong> to find out if and how your existing Toshiba telephone system can be VOIP enabled. </p>
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<title>Brown Bag Seminar</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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				<font color="#000000">Topic: <strong>"Have You Planned for the Unthinkable?"</strong></font>
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				<font color="#000000">Speaker: Karen Wayne, </font>
				<a title="American Red Cross - Prince William Chapter" href="http://www.pwarc.org/">
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				<font color="#000000">Sponsor: </font>
				<a title="A-1 Flood Tech" href="http://www.a1floodtech.com/" target="_top">
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				<font color="#000000">As we pause to remember and honor those who lost their lives during the horror of 9-11, lets also stop and reflect on how we can prepare our families, our businesses and our community for the unthinkable. Bring your own brown bag lunch or, when you register, we will fill you in on the </font>
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<title>Fleet Management Solutions</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>MB3 (Monthly Business Builders' Breakfast) Joint Mixer with the HGBA (Haymarket-Gainesville Business Association)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<P><FONT color=#ffffff><FONT color=#000000><STRONG>Hosted by:</STRONG> </FONT><A href="http://www.mygreatgatherings.com/"><FONT color=#000000>Great Gatherings</FONT></A> </FONT></P>]]>
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<title>Motor Madness Car Show</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<p>You and your family are invited to spend the day with the Boys and Girls Clubs at the 2nd Annual Motor Madness Car Show.</p>
		<p>With the success of last years event of 1000 guests and over 250 vehicles, this year is expected to be <span class="caps">BIGGER</span> and <span class="caps">BETTER</span>.</p>
		<p>On Saturday, September 13, 2008, from 10:00am to 4:00pm the Prince William County Boys &amp;amp; Girls Clubs of Greater Washington will be hosting its 2nd Annual Motor Madness at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas, Virginia.</p>
		<p>Vehicle Registration is $25 per Class to show. Gates open will promptly at 8:00am for Vehicle Registration only. <br />General Admission is $5 for adults and <span class="caps">FREE</span> for children 12 and under. Gates will open to the public at 10:00am.</p>
		<p>This years event will feature live music and entertainment, a “Children’s Pavilion” and an expanded vendor exhibition. We encourage car, truck and motorcycle clubs to participate.</p>
		<p>For more information or to volunteer email us at <a href="mailto:carshow@bgcgw.org">carshow@bgcgw.org</a>.<br />All proceeds to benefit the Prince William County Boys &amp;amp; Girls Clubs of Greater Washington.</p>
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				<a href="http://www.bgcmotormadness.com/">http://www.bgcmotormadness.com/</a>
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<title>2nd Annual Live Art and Memorabilia Auction</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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				<font size="4">The <strong>Prince William Public Library System Foundation</strong> is hosting the <strong>2nd Annual Live Art and Memorabilia Auction</strong> at the <strong>Winery at LaGrange</strong>.  The live auction is sponsored by <strong>ArtSouth</strong> and features framed prints and original artwork.</font>  <font size="4">The silent auction is sponsored by <strong>Grandstand Sports</strong> and features sports memorabilia. The top spender of the live and silent auctions will win a $5000 <strong>Carefree Boat Club</strong> membership and 4 Redskins Tickets, respectively.</font></p>
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				<font size="4">Space is limited, please RSVP to Barbara Tomes at <strong>703-792-6158</strong> or online at <a href="http://www.pwcgov.org/library/foundation"><strong>www.pwcgov.org/library/foundation</strong></a>.</font>
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				<font size="4">15% of net proceeds from the event will be donated to the <strong>American Diabetes Association</strong>.</font>
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<title>Brown Bag Seminar-"Choosing the Right Entity Type for Your Business"</title>
<link>http://pwcgmcc.mymediaroom.com/wire/events/viewevent.aspx?id=7595</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<p><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><font face="Times New Roman">Topic: "<strong>Choosing the Right Entity Type for your Business"</strong></font><strong> </strong></span></span></font></p>
<p><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><font face="Times New Roman">Speaker:<strong> William Duvall, </strong><a href="http://www.duvallwheeler.com" target="_top"><strong>DuvallWheeler, LLP</strong></a></font> </span></span></font></p>
<p><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><font face="Times New Roman">Sponsored by: <strong><a href="http://www.a1floodtech.com" target="_top">A-1 Flood Tech</a></strong></font></span></span></font></p>
<p><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><font face="Times New Roman">Choosing the correct or incorrect business entity for incorporation purposes can have a tremendous impact on the bottom line of your business.<span style="">&amp;nbsp; </span>Which entity&amp;nbsp;type is better for your small business situation? Should you be an LLC? an S corporation? should you incorporate at all? </font></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><font face="Times New Roman">This seminar will provide some insight as to how you can achieve the best tax position for your small business<span style="">&amp;nbsp;</span>and the implications of each entity type. Bring a bag lunch or ask us about the <a href="http://www.dailygrindunwind.com%20%20%20%20" target="_top" temp_href="http://www.dailygrindunwind.com    ">Daily Grind's</a> $7 lunch specials when you RSVP.</font> </span></span></font></p>]]>
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<title>September Dominion Woman's Club Monthly Meeting</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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						<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">WHEN:  MONDAY, September 15, 2008</span>
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						<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">TIME:   6:15– 9:00 P.M.<o:p></o:p></span>
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						<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">              6:30 – 7:00 Social Time<o:p></o:p></span>
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						<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">              7:00 – 9:00 Business Meeting Time<o:p></o:p></span>
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						<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">WHERE:  DOMINION VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB<o:p></o:p></span>
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						<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">            HOME LIFE DEPARTMENT :  Comfort Packages that go to the Domestic Violence shelter are in need of the following items:  Beanie Babies/other small animals, toothpaste and toothbrushes, dental floss, small mouth wash, disposable razors and shaving cream, and small packages (24 or so) Q-tips.  <o:p></o:p></span>
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						<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">If you have any questions regarding this e-mail, please contact me at <a title="mailto:lturnau@comcast.net" href="mailto:lturnau@comcast.net"><u><font color="#0000ff">lturnau@comcast.net</font></u></a>, or at 703-753-0247.<o:p></o:p></span>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #003366" color=#ffffff><FONT color=#000000>Hosted by:</FONT> <A href="http://www.piedmontclub.com " target=_top temp_href="http://www.piedmontclub.com ">Piedmont Club</A> </FONT></P>
<P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #003366" color=#ffffff><FONT color=#000000>Enjoy food, games and prizes as you network with the Young Professionals. This is a complimentary event with a cash bar.</FONT> </FONT></P>]]>
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<title>Embracing Change in the Workplace</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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We both love and hate change. We want things to remain the same and get better at the same time. Understand how to manage change dynamics in your workplace.]]>
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<title>Brown Bag Seminar</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #000080">&amp;nbsp;Topic: "Tradeshow Exhibiting for Fun and Profit"</FONT> </P>
<P>Speaker: Kevin Kelly,<A href="http://www.falconpps.com    " target=_top temp_href="http://www.falconpps.com    "> Falcon Promotions and Print Solutions</A></P>
<P>Sponsor: <A href="http://www.a1floodtech.com" target=_top>A-1 Flood Tech</A></P>
<P>Learn how to reach your goals when exhibiting at a trade show and make the most of your investment in a booth. Bring your own brown bag lunch or, when you register, we will fill you in on the <A href="http://www.thedelidepot.com  " target=_top temp_href="http://www.thedelidepot.com  ">Deli Depot's</A> $7 lunch offer. </P>]]>
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<title>Arts Alive! 2008 Extravaganza</title>
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<P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #003366"></FONT><BR><FONT color=#000000>Presented jointly with the Prince William County Park Authority&amp;nbsp;Arts Council, this glittering extravaganza kicks off an exciting new performance season for the numerous Prince William County art organizations. Your elegant evening begins with a reception featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres served with white gloves by your personal butler. Enjoy an open bar for the first hour (cash bar for the remainder of the evening) and delectable array of cakes to satisfy your sweet tooth. </FONT></P>
<P><BR><FONT color=#000000>Then, it’s on to performances from a variety of area arts groups while the Arts Council presents its annual awards. <BR>Consider this event as the perfect opportunity to thank your associates, volunteers, board members or supporters with a free ticket. Tickets are $45 before September 1st, $50 after September 1st and at the door/billed and non-members pay $55. As always, cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance to be honored. </FONT></P>
<P><BR><FONT color=#000000>We also invite member arts organizations to exhibit&amp;nbsp;free at this event to promote or sell tickets to upcoming classes or performances. Performance organizations may choose to send representatives in costume. Paintings, exhibits and objects of art can be placed on eight-foot, skirted exhibit tables provided for this purpose. Set-up for exhibitors begins at 5:45 p.m. <B>If you wish to exhibit at this event, please complete the&amp;nbsp;<A href="http://www.pwcgmcc.org/documents/MemberExhibitInvite.08_000.doc">registration</A> form and fax it to Robin Cyrtmus, Events Director at </B><B>703-368-4733</B><B> or email rcyrtmus@pwcgmcc.org, no later than Friday, September 14th at 5:00 p.m. Space is limited, so sign up today because these tables will go fast!</B></FONT> </P>
<P align=center>Hosted by: <A href="http://www.heritagehuntgolf.com   " target=_top temp_href="http://www.heritagehuntgolf.com   ">Heritage Hunt Golf &amp;amp; Country Club</A></P>
<P align=center>Performing Arts Sponsor: <A href="http://www.pwcardiology.com " target=_top temp_href="http://www.pwcardiology.com ">Prince William Cardiology Associates, PC</A></P>
<P align=center>Entertainment Sponsors: </P>
<P align=center><A href="http://www.dom.com " target=_top temp_href="http://www.dom.com ">Dominion Virginia Power&amp;nbsp;</A></P>
<P align=center>and </P>
<P align=center><A href="http://www.novec.com " target=_top temp_href="http://www.novec.com ">Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)</A><FONT color=#000000><B><EM></EM></B></FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT color=#000000><B><EM></EM></B></FONT>&amp;nbsp;</P>
<P align=center><FONT color=#000000><B><EM>Sponsorship Opportunities are currently available. </EM></B><BR><B><EM>Please contact&amp;nbsp;Robin Cyrtmus&amp;nbsp;for more information and pricing.</EM> </B></FONT></P><BR>]]>
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<p> The Center for the Arts' SummerSounds Concert Series opens with the Manassas Community Chorale performing at the Harris Pavilion- 6:30 pm. Join us for toe tapping music from the '20's through the '40's.  Sponsored by Micron &amp;amp; the City of Manassas.</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<p>Get more for less. In tough economic times, businesses need to find ways to stretch marketing dollars. Online PR provides more visibility, and business for less out-of-pocket costs. </p>
		<p>Meet local media representatives who will discuss online media and how it can help you increase your business. Make personal contacts, enjoy breakfast and receive an updated 2008-09 Media Guide including new contact information for online media.<br /><br />The cost is $25. </p>
		<p>Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call Laurel Vaughan at 703-368-6600, ext. 14, or email <a href="mailto:lvaughan@pwcgmcc.org">lvaughan@pwcgmcc.org</a>.</p>
		<p>Hosted by : <a href="http://www.princewilliam.gmu.edu " target="_top" temp_href="http://www.princewilliam.gmu.edu ">George Mason University, Prince William Campus</a></p>
		<p>Main Event Sponsor: <a href="http://www.washpost.com">Washington Post Media</a><br /><br />Coffee Sponsor: <a href="http://www.washington.bizjournals.com                 " target="_top" temp_href="http://www.washington.bizjournals.com                 ">Washington Business Journal</a></p>]]>
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