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Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce's 2008 "Lunch & Learn" Series program featuring Leesburg Town Manager John Wells and his senior staff, Wednesday, March 12, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Lightfoot Restaurant, 11 N. King St., Leesburg. Cost: members $30, nonmembers $45; add $10 at the door. RSVP to Lorna Campbell Clarke at lclarke@loudounchamber.org. Register online at www.loudounchamber.org or call 571-209-9036.
All local area vendors are invited to attend Loudoun County Procurement�s 2008 buyer/seller information exchange sessions. These sessions are to provide information on the county�s procurement processes and upcoming contracts. The sessions will take place March 20 at 2 p.m.; April 23 at 10:30 a.m.; May 22 at 2 p.m. and June 25 at 10:30 a.m. The sessions will take place at the Loudoun County Government Center. To register, visit www.loudoun.gov/procurement, call 703-777-0403 or e-mail rebecca.kummel@loudoun.gov.
The Loudoun Convention and Visitors Association will hold its 12th Annual Meeting and 2007 Tourism Awards Luncheon Tuesday, March 25, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at West Belmont Place at the National Conference Center. Supervisor Lori Waters (R-Broad Run) and members of the Board of Supervisors� economic development committee will be participating. Contact Cheryl Kilday, at 703-771-2170, Ext. 15, or at kilday@visitloudoun.org.
Cryptek Inc. of Sterling announces that it has appointed John W. Kyle as vice president of marketing. In this new position, Kyle will have global responsibility for marketing and product management at Cryptek. Kyle holds a bachelor of science degree in computer science from the University of Kentucky and an MBA from Heriot Watt University.
Daniel Pink, best selling author and promoter of right brain thinking, recently recognized KidzArt, an international children�s art enrichment company with a location in Leesburg, and the company�s role in developing resourcefulness, imagination and originality in children. KidzArt employs various ways to inspire and develop students into becoming innovative thinkers. For more information on right brain thinking or for details on art classes in the Leesburg area, call children�s art expert Wendy Green at 703-669-3772 or visit www.kidzartva.com.
Annalee�s, a boutique specializing in formal wear and accessories has just opened in the Brambleton Town Center.
The Leesburg/Greater Loudoun Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) announces it was awarded $1,000 in scholarship funds that it will match with another $1,000 to help eligible chapter members pursue certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute. Leesburg Chapter SHRM members can apply for the 2008 scholarship from Kim Isaac at kim.isaac@ngc.com or by going to leesburg.shrm.org. Contact Linda daCosta at Lindaverob@aol.com or 703-728-8577.
Lansdowne Resort was presented with the Virginia Green Lodging Certificate of Environmental Commitment by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. This acknowledgement underscores the commitment of Lansdowne Resort to minimizing its environmental impact by conserving resources wherever feasible in its operations. The Virginia Green Lodging Program is an initiative of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to advance pollution prevention methods in the tourism and hospitality industry.
SunTrust Mortgage Inc. announces that the Virginia Housing Development Authority is recognizing one of its Loudoun County mortgage loan consultants, Mary Krueger, as a 2007 Top Producing Loan Officer.
The Chantilly and Sterling branches of the Virginia Paving Company have won the Diamond Achievement Award. Presented annually by the National Asphalt Pavement Association, the Diamond Achievement Award is given to select facilities throughout the U.S. that demonstrate a level of excellence in environmental practices, permitting, regulatory compliance, appearance, operations and community relations.
Jennifer Mangum and Suzan Meredith of Redecorate Today, a Northern Virginia interior refining company, have been named a "Gold Members" of the Interior Refiners Network, an organization of one-day redecorators who provide affordable, professional, quality decorating help to the public by working with them to transform their homes by using what they own.
Fabbioli Cellars has started a return program on its raspberry merlot bottle. A $1 refund is offered to customers for each bottle brought back. Because the bottle has a permanently imprinted label and the wine is nonvintage, this package can be reused. The pilot program will run indefinitely and will then be evaluated. For more information on what other sustainable practices Fabbioli Cellars abides by, visit the Web site at www.fabbioli.com.
Inova Health System announces the promotion of Roderick Williams to the role of system vice president for community affairs. In this new role, Williams will have primary responsibility for Inova Health System�s cultural competence division and will oversee Partnership for Healthier Kids, Congregational Health Partnership and Life with Cancer. He will work closely with community leaders and community health agencies throughout Northern Virginia to advance Inova�s community mission.
PGA golf professional Ian Grimwade has joined the staff at the River Creek Club in Leesburg, as the director of golf. Grimwade joins from Atlanta�s premier daily-fee facility, Bear�s Best Atlanta, where he was the head golf professional.
Sterling-based JK Moving & Storage was designated as "the Official Moving Company of the Washington Nationals." Under the terms of the agreement, JK will move the team into its new facilities, a move that will culminate with a ceremonial delivery of home plate from RFK to the new ballpark in time for opening day. Earlier this year, JK shipped the team's gear from D.C. to Florida for spring training.
Let�s Dish! has launched DishDelivery, a delivery service for those in Northern Virginia. DishDelivery adds to the company�s time- and cost-saving services.
The Country Inn & Suites By Carlson located in Sterling announced the hiring of Alex Pineda as the new general manager. Pineda is a native from El Salvador and brings eight years of experience in the hospitality industry to the position.