http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php en swheat@timespapers.com Copyright 2011 2011-10-31T18:46:19+00:00 http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/events/article/local_farmer_visits_luncheon/ http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/site/local_farmer_visits_luncheon/#When:03:03:33Z Kate Zurschmeide of Great Country Farms was the guest speaker at the Sterling Women's Luncheon. Kate and her husband Mark own Great Country Farms located in the foothills of the Blue RIdge Mountains. Great Country Farmss is a 200 acre working farm that offers produce through its Community Supported Agriculture program and pick your own fields, as well as a "fun on the farm experience" for the whole family with its fourteen annual festivals, educational and special events. Over 75 women and men came out to enjoy lunch and listen to Kate tell her story of working on the farm. Jenet Ahn, Owner AnnaLee's Formal Wear, brought some of her gowns and dresses modeled by local business women and had everyone in awe at the beautiful gowns and dresses. Once again the luncheon ended with door prizes and laughter. 2011-09-15T03:03:33+00:00 http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/events/article/30_years_of_excellent_care/ http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/site/30_years_of_excellent_care/#When:10:40:06Z Inova Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center celebrated its 30th anniversary on August 31 with a Bar B Que and live band. Over 50 residents, family members, workers, friends, and officials showed up to celebrate this great milestone. Randy Kelly, Inova Loudoun CEO, was on hand to welcome everyone and start the celebration party off. Elizabeth Kaeser, Inova Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Administrator, addressed the audience and stated "We have a nursing home we can be very proud of". 2011-09-06T10:40:06+00:00 http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/events/article/it_is_a_jungle_out_there/ http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/site/it_is_a_jungle_out_there/#When:14:08:39Z It is a Jungle out there was the theme of this years Loudoun County Women's in Business Fall Fashion Preview and Cocktail Reception! Over 150 women and men showed up to see the latest fashions for the fall. D.C.'s Fashion Guru, Josh Hedrington, was the Master of Ceremonies. Proceeds were donated to the Tigerlilly Foundation. The 2011 Women in Business Series Sponsor is American Capital Planning. The show was held at the Belmont Country Club which provided hors d'ourves and the nights signature drink "Golden Goddess". Everyone had a good time networking and socializing before the show. 2011-08-31T14:08:39+00:00 http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/events/article/the_challange_at_trump_national_for_youthquest/ http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/site/the_challange_at_trump_national_for_youthquest/#When:12:07:59Z Youth Quest held their annual Golf Tournament at Trump National Golf Course on Monday August 22, 2011. Over 104 golfers which including Sports and Local Celebrities came out to show their support for the cause. This event raises funds to support the at-risk youth of our nation. The YouthQuest Foundation beleives the best way to prepare teenagers for productive lives, particularly at-risk teenagers, is through a quality education and the development of fundamental life skills. The future of our nation lies with our young people, yet many of these youth are faltering. Founders Allen O. Cage, Jr. and Lynda Mann were excited for all the golfers and sponsors that showed up to support YouthQuest. Allen O. Cage, Jr. is President of AOC Solutions, Inc., AC Consulting LLC, FEDAC Processing Co., Inc. and President and Co-Founder of 3 Delta Systems, Inc. Lynda Mann is President of Silver Eagle Consulting, Inc., and the Program Manager of a DoD contract evaluating a nationwide at-risk youth program. This is the 6th Annual Golf Challange. 2011-08-25T12:07:59+00:00 http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/events/article/family_fest_at_dulles_town_center_is_fun/ http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/site/family_fest_at_dulles_town_center_is_fun/#When:14:32:09Z Inova Loudoun Hospital is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the 8th Annual Family Fest, produced by JP Events & Consulting. A huge crowd came out between 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, August 20 at the Dulles Town Center. Attendees were treated to Irish Step Dancing, Back to School Fashion Show by Lord & Taylor, Hip Hop Larry, Cheer and Dance Exhibition and so much more. Everyone had the opprotunity to get free screenings which included blood pressures and body mass index, and educational displays and handouts provided by Inova Mobile Health Services. Other sponsors were Sterling Volunteer Rescue, Sterling Volunteer Fire Department, Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, Curiosity Zone, Leesburg Rocket Robotics and much much more. 2011-08-24T14:32:09+00:00 http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/events/article/tickled_pinkberry232/ http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/site/tickled_pinkberry232/#When:12:27:18Z Pinkberry is set to open its doors at the Village at Leesburg next week. Pinkberry is a frozen yogurt store that dubs itself as the “original tart yogurt store.” Pinkberry started in L.A. in 2005 and has since been the hip yogurt spot for celebrities. It is made with live and active cultures and is gluten free. Pinkberry officially opens Aug. 26, but will give out free frozen yogurt Aug. 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 2011-08-17T12:27:18+00:00 http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/events/article/charity_redskins_football_game_raises_money_for_homeless_teens343/ http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/site/charity_redskins_football_game_raises_money_for_homeless_teens343/#When:12:18:12Z Del Cowsette had the good fortune of playing his entire football career in the D.C. Metro area. Now, he’s giving back to it. The 6-foot-1-inch, 287-pound Cowsette, a University of Maryland grad who made the leap to the National Football League by joining the Washington Redskins as a defensive tackle in 2001, only played 32 games in his career. Still, he’s using that NFL platform to help others. Cowsette’s foundation In Between the Lines Sports helps mentor and support at-risk youths in Northern Virginia. On July 30, Cowsette and crew hosted their first rendition of Pros vs. Joes as a fundraiser for homeless Loudoun County teens of which there are a staggering 600. “Everyone that I’ve spoken with is very surprised that there are that many homeless teens in the area,” Cowsette said. “We were shocked when we heard. We were planning a different event and stopped immediately to do this event and get as much awareness as we can for these kids.” 2011-08-16T12:18:12+00:00 http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/events/article/the_dollar_doctors_celebrate_35_years343/ http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/site/the_dollar_doctors_celebrate_35_years343/#When:12:14:08Z Accountants may be numbers people, but they can be sensitive, too. Just ask the more than 20 employees at Updegrove, Combs & McDaniel, a firm comprising certified public accounts and consultants with offices in Leesburg and Warrenton. The firm has grown exponentially since its inception in Middleburg, when founder Sandra “Sandy” Perkins was the sole practitioner in 1976. Accountant and firm managing partner, Dave Updegrove joined the company in 1983. He claims clients have two main concerns: their health and their finances. One’s health and their finances can lead to anxiety, often leading to emotional stress that can oftentimes be cured by a professional. Therefore, he’s given himself the unofficial title, “the dollar doctor.” As accountants, you need to understand the importance of what people are dealing with, Updegrove said. Oftentimes there are underlying issues that you need to be sensitive to while remaining calm, confident and not adding to a person’s hype, he said. “You assure them there is something that can be done and you’re in it with them,” he said. The firm celebrates 35 years this year. 2011-08-11T12:14:08+00:00 http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/events/article/verizon_union_workers_go_on_strike232/ http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/site/verizon_union_workers_go_on_strike232/#When:13:26:20Z Members of the Communications Workers of America union and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers are on strike this week against Verizon, which is asking the workers to make compensation concessions. Caroline Greenfield, who has been working with Verizon for 30 years as a cable splicing technician, says that her job is extremely stressful. 2011-08-09T13:26:20+00:00 http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/events/article/same_bank_different_name343/ http://www.bizloudoun.com/index.php/site/same_bank_different_name343/#When:13:23:59Z Local Wachovia Bank branches, like this one on Catoctin Circle in Leesburg, have been transitioning into Wells Fargo branches after they were bought out by the banking firm earlier this year. 2011-08-05T13:23:59+00:00