The results are in – Capital Reporting Company is consistently recommended via personal testimonial for the highest-quality court reporting services in Washington DC and the nation, working with over 3,500 skilled court reporters across the country. On any given day professionally-trained and certified court reporters from Capital Reporting Company are in law firms, court houses, corporations, and government buildings across the nation and abroad, providing litigation support via case management, legal court translation and deposition interpreters, legal videography, video conferencing, CART transcription and the Lit-Connect collaborative litigation support portal.

Anand Ramana, of McGuire Woods in McLean, VA provides a representative testimonial: “We have been using Capital for almost two years as our primary court reporting service. The reporters are always early for court appearances and depositions, the reporting is accurate and reliable, transcripts are produced on demand, and the reporters are genuinely good people. We highly recommend Capital for all your reporting needs!”

Named previously by Inc. Magazine as one of 2008’s fastest growing companies in the United States, Capital has continued to grow and thrive in markets around the world, offering veteran, seasoned court reporting and transcription services from Washington DC to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and many other US cities. Contact Capital Reporting Company for additional information concerning timely and professional court reporter and deposition agency services.

In Step, PC’s Northern Virginia Stepping Stones program is an extremely unique, successful program offering Loudoun and Fairfax mental health group and individual therapy for children and families.

Positive peer relationships offer a critical buffer against daily stress and psychological difficulties. Rejection by peers is especially devastating to children and can be associated with long-term problems including low self-esteem, poor academic performance, feelings of aloneness and loneliness, and juvenile delinquency.

Without the friendship of peers, children feel alone, confused, and out of sync with the rest of the world, including school and family. These feelings can also have serious repercussions for their growth and future success. Research has found that peer rejection can furthermore lead to problems including depression, failed relationships, poor parenting skills, and troubled careers. Being able to make and keep friends clearly plays a vital role in a child’s emotional health and well-being.

Social issues are especially problematic for children with AD/HD, social anxiety, learning disabilities, and Asperger’s syndrome. There is good news, however, for children who struggle in social settings with their peers—poor social skills can improve with coaching, and children learn social skills best in the company of other children.

For nearly 20 years, In Step, PC’s Northern Virginia Stepping Stones mental health program has been helping children of all ages “raise their social IQ.” Stepping Stones is unique in that it follows a step-by-step approach to teaching children of elementary school age how to make and maintain friends, as well as how to increase the child’s awareness of the impact of his or her behavior on other children, their friends and family. A strong team approach is emphasized throughout the program by maintaining consistent contact with all professionals (school personnel, physicians, mental health professionals) as appropriate.

In Step, PC is a leading, private, Northern Virginia mental health practice – with offices in Fairfax and Sterling, VA—providing therapy services for children, families, adolescents, adults and couples. Fairfax and Loudoun mental health counseling expertise includes assessment and group therapy for social skills training, AD/HD and Asperger’s disorders, depression, anxiety, anger issues, and parenting problems.

The NOVA Business EXPO

Join a timely gathering of Fairfax, Loudoun and Northern Virginia’s most interesting and successful local businesses and business leaders for this valuable Dulles regional networking and business development event. Experience over 100 exhibitors and sponsors, onsite catering and door prizes, social media and marketing seminars. Opening remarks and leadership address by Gerald Gordon, President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and Kristina Bouweiri, President and CEO of Reston Limousine.

This is THE local business networking event this holiday season in the Dulles region – sign up early as a visitor or sponsor!

Friday, December 2nd, 2011, 08:00am- 01:00 pm
NORTHERN VIRGINIA SPORTSPLEX (Formerly Hoop Magic)
14810 Murdock Street Chantilly, VA 20151-1018
More Info and Registration at: www.ultimatenovabizexpo.com

You want to grow your business – to do that you DO need some tools. This EXPO is designed to be one of the best and most productive tools around!

“We just wanted to thank you putting on the Ultimate NOVA BUSINESS Expo. The show turned out to be a great event for us! We made several sales and appointments, and also were able to create and establish several professional partnerships with other companies. It turned out to be a very productive show for us. Thank you very much!” M.B.

Register today to visit the EXPO, and network with our broad, diverse and accomplished local and DC regional business community…knock a few items off the holiday gift list, as well!

For more details on sponsorships/exhibitors reservation, email to basilelemba@yahoo.com or call (703) 359-5642.

Events Schedule:

7:30 – 8:15am “Introduction to Engagement Marketing & Social Media” – Gina Watkins, Constant Contact
7:30 – 8:00 Networking reception (exhibitors only)
8:00 Doors Open!
8:00 – 8:30 Registration, Exhibit and Networking
8:30 – 8:50 Introductions, keynote speaking and ribbon-cutting
8:50 – 12: 15pm Exhibit and Networking
12:15 – 12:45 One-on-One Networking
12:45 – 1:00 Door prizes session and farewell remarks
1:00 – 2:30 “Social Media Made Easier” Seminar by Gina Watkins (optional, with lunch for attendees/Must register)

We ask each attendee to bring one or more unwrapped toys as we would like to lighten up the Holiday Season of underprivileged children. These toys will be received and distributed by Reston Interfaith, Inc.

Booths are now on sale! Call (703) 359-5642 or e-mail to basilelemba@yahoo.com to reserve – discounts are available for early registrants. Only 3 companies per local industry segment.

Looking forward to seeing you there, and then seeing your dramatically increased DC and Northern Virginia business SUCCESS in 2012 and beyond!

MEDIA SPONSORS:

Photography:
Elza Daniel from ELZA PHOTOGRAPHY

Business Event Promotion:
KME Internet Marketing – DC and Northern Virginia Digital Interactive Marketing, Social Media

Mark Barreres – Affordable SEO Marketing, by WebPromotion.com

Materials Graphic Design:
Steve Keen www.keenmethod.com

Following are the key elements of a new Executive IT resume now available in Northern Virginia – contact resumes@kmeinternetmarketing.com for more information or to contact applicant:

Applicant A20 – available currently, Northern Virginia area, no relocation

Range of Experience

15+ Years leadership and professional IT services consulting for Federal, State, Local, DoD and Commercial clients, providing Enterprise Architecture, Data Architecture, Solution Architecture, IT Management, Program Management, Project Management, Enterprise Content Management, Knowledge Management, Collaboration, IT Investment Management, CPIC, OMB 300, Information Management, ITIL, SOA, Enterprise Integration, Digital Interactive, SEO, Social Media and related competency expertise.

DoD/DHS Top Secret clearance and DHS EOD badging.

Professional History

- Regional Digital Interactive/Web Strategy Firm – Technical Strategy and Solutions Director
- Federal/Homeland Security (DHS) Systems Integrator – Sr. Solutions Architect and Program Manager
- Accenture Ltd. – Director, Enterprise Architect (Federal, State, Local, Commercial clients)
- Electronic Data Systems (EDS) – Certified Systems Engineer
- Major Regional University Health Center – Technology Lead/Systems Administration & Computing

Be sure to sign up early for this important local and regional DC-area BisNOW conference on October 25th 2011, at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, regarding the “Future of Loudoun County” from the perspective of the most successful, influential and knowledgeable leaders in commercial real estate, business and the regional economy.

Spaces are going fast for this exclusive, engaging and extremely timely business information sharing and network event among the Dulles Regional area leaders, investors and business stakeholders!

The nation’s wealthiest county is also home to some exciting new mixed-use projects including Kincora, Arcola, and Dulles World Center. Loudoun is also the site of a growing number of data and technology center projects.  Come hear from the developers and executives leading the projects that are shaping the future of the county. What significant mixed-use projects are underway?  And when will they deliver? Is the data center growth trend likely to continue?  And what will that mean for the county? What impact will the metro have on Loudoun? What are the other key trends and obstacles that will affect Loudoun County over the next decade? Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Hilton Washington Dulles Airport 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20171 Agenda 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast & Networking 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Mixed-Use Project Panel 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM Data Center & Technology Panel 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Post-Game Networking Or email advertising@bisnow.com Price $54 Space is limited   Scott York Chairman Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chairman York was elected as Chair in Nov. ‘99 and was re-elected in ‘03 and ‘07.  He currently serves on the Board of Supervisors’ Transportation/Land Use Committee and Finance, Government Services and Operations Committee.  He also represents the Board on the County’s Economic Development Commission, on the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority and on the Northern Virginia Regional Commission.   Jim Duszynski SVP Greenfield Partners Jim oversees Greenfield Partner’s assets in the DC market including Dulles World Center, a mixed-use community in the Route 28 corridor that will include 4.1M SF of office, retail, hotel and civic space and apartments.   Daniel Coughlan Principal Tritec Dan focuses on financing, leasing and asset management for Tritec including Kincora, a $2B mixed use project at the intersection of Rtes. 7 and 28, that Dan will include 4M SF of office, 1,400 residential units, and 475k SF of retail, plus a $25M, 5,500-seat baseball stadium for the Loudoun Hounds.   Peter Stevenson CEO Latysis Peter co-founded Latisys (formerly Managed Data Holdings) in 2007.  Latisys operates high-density Tier III data centers located in all four U.S. time zones, including a very recent expansion into a 123k SF data center campus in Ashburn.   Arthur Fuccillo EVP, Development and Construction Lerner Enterprises Since 1972 when Ted Lerner bought the property at Route 7 and Route 28, Lerner has been an integral part of Loudoun’s growth.  In the 1980s along with the Abramson Family, Lerner purchased what is now Vintage Park at Loudoun Gateway, Sterling Business Park, Highpoint Business Park, Beaumeade, The 1757 Golf Club Property, The residences at Roundhill and the 554 acre Dulles Town Center mixed development.  Lerner is the largest taxpaying entity in Loudoun with assessed values directly and thru partnerships of close to $600 million dollars.   Bill May VP Miller and Smith Bill is the Managing Director of One Loudoun, a 358 acre mixed-use community at Route 7 and Loudoun County Parkway that will be home to the World Trade Center Dulles Airport, 3.1M SF of office, 700,000 SF of retail, 750 hotel rooms and 1040 residential units. One Loudoun is a joint venture of North America Sekisui House (NASH) and Miller and Smith.   Buddy Rizer Director of Business Development Loudoun County Buddy is the Business Development Officer for Loudoun County. His focus is on the technology arena including Loudoun’s thriving Data Center cluster. He works with a stable of companies that include Digital Realty Trust, DuPont Fabros, Equinix, AOL, Orbital Sciences Corporation, Neustar and the Washington Redskins.     *More Speakers to be Announced*

In the wake of extreme weather, flooding, earthquakes (!) and possibly locusts swarming the Arlington, VA area, as well as the pending fall leaf cleanup period, now is the time to find professional inspection, care and management services for your Arlington trees. And the doctor is IN, at TreePhD.com, courtesy of Jed L. Goehring – Certified Arborist and Landscape Designer offering tree services in Arlington.

Our trees throughout Arlington offer beauty, shade and environmental aroma; the least we can do is take good care of them. Improper pruning and tree injuries can kill a tree. To keep your trees healthy and beautiful, they require regular maintenance and proper attention from qualified and experienced professionals – especially in the very challenging tree maintenance areas of heavily-wooded Arlington.

Our Certified Arborists in Arlington, Northern Virginia, deliver tree services from removal to pruning, trimming and disease diagnosis, and are committed to a superior level of tree and shrub care. The staff at Jed L. Goehring Inc. know intimately which Arlington tree species need to be handled in which way, including variables among tree management techniques, seasons and extreme weather conditions and the overall wisdom behind tree trimming and care to ensure a tree matures properly. Arlington tree care and tree removal services include stump removal and landscape repair as necessary, especially after the impact of heavy rains, flooding and other property-wide damage.

Find out more about professional landscaping and arborist services, tree services and tree removal in Arlington and other areas of Northern Virginia.

Some timely and sage advice for large or small businesses on selecting a digital printing company.

A common misconception about printing, is that companies that offer offset printing and digital printing services are the same. However, offset printing and digital printing are two very different printing processes.

There are fewer restrictions and therefore many more options with digital printing – for example, being able to get prints in customized sizes and shapes. It’s a very fast process and posters, fliers, brochures, booklets, manuals, direct marketing materials, and other printed materials can be produced and delivered within days.

The number of online printing companies has grown tremendously over the past decade. Selecting the right digital printing company is getting harder due to the massive amount of sometimes conflicting data, along with the large number of companies to choose from.

There are numerous digital printing companies available on the Internet, and selecting the right printing company and digital printing services to meet your needs can be a daunting task. It’s truly worth the time to look for the online resources that can offer the best service for the best value possible.

One solution is to find a trusted resource that does the hard work for you. Printing Industry Exchange for example, allows you to fill out one simple online quote request that’s then distributed to hundreds of digital printers – who will actually compete for your business. This service is free of charge, and within 24 hours commercial printers will send their bids directly to you. All business transactions are between you and the printer doing your job – no print broker or middleman.

Digital printing is extremely cost effective and an eco-friendly alternative to small and large businesses alike. Digital printing utilizes plate-free technology to produce full-color prints. The result is an inexpensive print that is faster and creates less waste. The ink doesn’t absorb into the paper of a digital press, instead sitting on top of the substrate, forming a layer on the surface. Digital printing is generally better for smaller print runs that may require a very fast turnaround.

In order to stay on task and on budget, for large or small jobs, it’s important to locate a online printing company that is experienced, has the reputation of producing quality printed material, and delivers print jobs on time. Printing Industry Exchange allows only trusted online digital printing companies to participate in their online print bid service – so you can rest assured that the print quality will be superior and the service absolutely top-rated.

The Nysmith School, located in Herndon, Virginia is an award-winning Loudoun private school serving both Loudoun and Fairfax counties in the Dulles area, and the entire Northern Virginia region. From preschool through eighth grade, Nysmith School offers intimate classes (1 teacher to 9 students; 2 teachers per class) and an exceptionally talented staff to provide Northern Virginia the absolute best in private elementary and middle school education. Nysmith’s unique and diverse private school curriculum is designed to cater to your child’s specific needs: each child works at their own pace, and lesson plans are designed to accommodate several levels of instruction per classroom.

For more information about this unique private school serving Loudoun visit Nysmith School’s website.

Loudoun Dental Smiles

When choosing a dentist and dental services provider who will care for your entire family, professionalism and experience combined with locality are paramount. With over 60 years combined experience and a convenient office in Leesburg, VA, Doctors Sandra Varney and Robert Leipzig of Loudoun Dental Smiles offer their Loudoun family dentistry services to Leesburg, Loudoun County and beyond. Loudoun Dental Smiles provides extended hours, simple financing options, and their “Smile Rewards” program to assure each patient receives the best care possible. From the simplest cleanings to the most involved procedures, Loudoun Dental Smiles is the very best among Leesburg family dentistry providers.

From our friends at Made in Loudoun, highlighting and supporting local, Loudoun businesses with interesting stories, fantastic customer service or other interesting features that elevate the profile of the entire Loudoun business community. Following are a few of these business profiles, be sure to visit their websites or social media channels for more information.

Do It Yourself Mechanics

Do It Yourself Mechanics in Sterling is a unique Loudoun automobile repair shop specifically focused on the do-it-yourselfer – i.e. those with auto mechanics interest or skills who don’t mind getting a little dirty. And that’s hard to do, really, given the extremely clean and well-organized environment of rental bays, lifts and automotive parts supply center. As the only do it yourself auto repair shop in Northern Virginia, short or long-term rental options are available from the casual, amateur oil-changer or weekend mechanic, to long-term, experienced auto mechanics delivering their own business services. Owner Ed Cove and his crew have quickly become thoroughly immersed in the Loudoun and Northern Virginia auto enthusiast community, holding events, training sessions onsite and keeping up with their rapidly-growing Facebook Loudoun auto repair community.

EleGant Virginia – Wholesale Marble & Granite

Many of Loudoun’s finest homes and businesses include stone accents and centerpieces, for kitchen countertops, flooring, walls and tabletops. EleGant Wholesale Marble & Granite in Sterling carries a huge inventory of granite, marble, soapstone and onyx for use in construction projects for the kitchen, bath or any other stone surface. A division of EleMar USA, “Worldwide Purveyors of Unique Stones”, the EleGant Loudoun showroom includes professional help for selecting among all the varieties of stone and finishing details that fit into your architectural design and construction plans. New granite slabs with absolutely unique graining and patterns arrive constantly, so the showroom is always active with buyers, architects and designers choosing their custom pieces for installation, surface finishing and edge treatments in home building, kitchen renovation or customization projects.

Shenandoah Furniture Gallery

Loudoun’s historic farming and agriculture legacy is preserved in its wooden barns, and Shenandoah Furniture Gallery in Purcellville, VA breathes new life into recovered historic barn wood and timbers, by shaping it into kitchen and dining room farm tables and custom wooden furniture. Honored as a “Small Business Product of the Year Finalist” by the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, Vickie Kelley and her team transform recycled antique Virginia barn wood into truly beautiful, unique yet durable and functional wood furniture, cabinetry and reclaimed wood flooring. Visit the Shenandoah real wood furniture store online and via the Shenandoah Furniture Gallery community on Facebook.

Read more about the Loudoun County Business & Marketing Community .

Last Tuesday offered a very interesting chapter in a long story concerning the development of commercial aquaculture and “Chesapeake Fresh Oysters” in Southern Maryland, i.e. “floating oyster beds” anchored in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

Some years ago, a local outfit under the name Circle C Oyster Ranch made a go at growing, harvesting and offering for sale oysters from floating beds anchored in St. Jerome’s creek, in Ridge, MD. This “aquaculture” practice was and is popular from a State of Maryland perspective, providing badly-needed water filtration and cleansing services while protecting the slowly recovering natural oyster beds from over-harvesting. The enterprise received many grants and public interest, but eventually withered under negative community relations and mismanagement, along with rejection of permit renewals by the DNR, to become a derelict flotilla of abandoned floating oyster beds with dead oysters, strewn all over the lee shores and native marshlands.

Enter the Chesapeake Fresh Oyster Company, Inc. to the area, with its “new and improved” strategy for community relations, renewed permit applications and new ownership out of Baltimore. At the Leonardtown MD government center, last Tuesday’s public input session held to review the permit renewal brought out the local Ridge landowners and Community Association, as well as the local Health Department, to share information and provide feedback to the new commercial venture.

Chespeake Fresh Oysters, Inc. appears to be headed in the right direction, offering a friendly though tightly-scripted and templated approach to Southern Maryland community relations…complete with all requisite multi-generational and local connections to environmental causes, St. Mary’s college alumni and the token “local waterman” interests – i.e. a long-time Maryland Bay Pilot and family, and Mr. Lore, Chesapeake Fresh Oyster’s landlord in Ridge, and the long-time owner of the Airedele road peninsula properties and its oyster harvesting rights (now somewhat distributed among newer riparian owners).

Chesapeake Fresh Oysters, with newly-registered Internet domains under “Save the Oyster Foundation, Inc.” (savetheoyster.org), appears to reflect varied Baltimore-based investment interests including Ray Jackson of Stonewall Capital and Fred Cheek of Shamrock Recycling.

Many questions and concerns remain to be answered following the session, from availability of local water quality data and questions about commercial tax status to riparian rights easements and shoreline cleanup, but it appears the permit approval process will likely move forward without more significant hurdles. So, the jury’s in session now on this great idea and much-needed boost to the Maryland oystering industry and ecological preservation interests – but very sensitive local community relations investment.