A bet on behalf of education is never empty ... guests at the Dulles Regional Chamber’s annual casino fundraiser for education enjoyed a selection of blackjack, craps, roulette and more. Photos contributed
The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual education fundraiser March 7 at the Salamander Resort in Middleburg, raising thousands of dollars to support students in Northern Virginia.
The James Bond-themed casino event attracted 150 guests eager to “Pay It Forward” in support of the region’s future workforce.
“Our chamber is deeply committed to the education of local students and we are delighted to once again provide local businesses with a way to directly impact this vital community,” said Eileen Curtis, president and CEO of the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce. “It was a lovely evening, where entertainment and generosity paired to make exceptional memories.”
Beneficiaries of the evening included the chamber’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) scholarship program, which awards a scholarship to one student at each of the six high schools the chamber partners with annually.
Other beneficiaries of the evening included the Children’s Science Center, the Fairfax County Public Schools’ Homeless Liaison Office, and Mobile Hope Loudoun.
“Helping to make a difference in children’s lives gives me great satisfaction,” said Premier Realty Group Vice President Gina Poindexter, who once again served as chair of the event’s planning committee and was instrumental in organizing the evening and bringing about its success. “It’s what this night is all about.”
Joining the evening’s title sponsor Aeronautical Systems Inc., other businesses stepped up to support the event, including Salamander Resort, Cox Business, Fantasy World Entertainment, Reston Limousine, HRI Associates, Systems Furniture Gallery, Middleburg Bank, Thompson Greenspon CPAs, and Cornerstones.