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Virginia Commerce Bank, based in Arlington, has announced the following promotions among its retail management team. Kelly Bell, who manages the Cameron Station office of the bank, located in Alexandria has been promoted to vice president, and Linda Martin, who manages the Mount Vernon office of the bank, located in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County, has been promoted to vice president.
Alexandria Business and Professional Women, working to achieve equity for women in the professional workplace, meets on the second Tuesday of the month from September to May at 7 p.m., at the Eisenhower Ave. Holiday Inn. For more information, call 703-765-1965.
Employment Club. The Laurie Mitchell Employment Center hosts "The Job Club" every Monday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The group is for those with mental illness and others who need support in their job search. The center is located at 8794 S. Sacramento Drive, Alexandria.