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The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce's "Technology 2012: The Office of Tomorrow, Today" will be held Thursday, Aug. 16, 8 a.m.-noon, at the George Washington University-Virginia Campus, 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn. The chamber's technology coalition will host feature writer Rob Pegoraro at its third annual technology event. He and other breakout session speakers will offer a morning full of usable tips, strategies and insights to improve one's personal and business productivity. Cost: $30 for members in advance; $40 at the door, nonmembers add $15. Visit www.loudounchamber.org or call 571-209-9036.
The Dulles Women's Business Network will hold its monthly meeting Aug. 24, from 12-2 p.m., at That's Amore, 46300 Potomac Run Plaza, Sterling. Meredith Maslich, president and founder of Possibilities Consulting, will be speak on Mixing Business with Charity. Reservations are required. Visit http://www.wahmfest.org/womensbusinessnet/ or contact Marybeth Henry at 703-766-0294 or via e-mail at mbbeauty@cox.net.
Encore Studio of Dance has moved to a larger location, 50-B Pidgeon Hill Drive, a few doors down from its previous location in the CountrySide shopping center.
The studio will be holding a grand reopening Saturday, Aug. 25, from 3-6 p.m., which includes tours of the new studio. The facility now has three state-of-the-art studios, two dressing rooms/restrooms and a lobby with full-service boutique.
The Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association (LCVA) announces that Bill Gibson, business development manager at the National Conference Center, has been elected to the position of chair of the LCVA board as of July 1. Gibson takes over the position from Carol Welti, who has led the LCVA Board for the past two years.
Bowman Consulting announces that Ron Robison has joined the company as a principal and director in its environmental sciences group. Robison brings more than 25 years of experience in environmental assessment, soil evaluation and design of sewage treatment and disposal systems. Robison will be involved in expanding Bowman Consulting’s environmental science group and in establishing the firm’s on-site soil evaluation and design practice.
Local area vendors are invited to the 2007 Loudoun County Procurement's Buyer/Seller Information Exchange Sessions. The next session is Thursday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m., in the Lovettsville Room on the first floor of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison St., S.E., in Leesburg. The informal session is open to all vendors to discuss the county's processes, upcoming contracts and any vendor questions or concerns. To reserve a seat, call 703-771-5142 or send an e-mail to Jacqueline Miles-Veney at jacqueline.miles.veney@loudoun.gov.
The Loudoun Convention and Visitors Association will be hold the 2nd Annual Cruisin' the Caribbean, scholarship fund-raising auction, Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m., at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Dulles. The cost is $25. Call 703-771-2617, Ext. 11.