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

Friday morning’s “Fairfax Breakfast Club” at Hoop Magic in Chantilly was a great example of the resurgence in small business activity taking place all around the county, relentlessly driving forward the economy through local business networking, local business relationships and local business entrepreneurialism. Basile Lemba’s Fairfax business network mission is summed up as: “The main objective of the Fairfax Breakfast Club is to help all guests and attendees achieve their business goals, whatever they may be. By attending our Breakfast Club events, you will the opportunity to build both your networking skills as well as relationships with potential clients, customers, and business partners”.

Many diverse, local businesses, from very small to DC regional, hosted tables with information, offers, marketing and networking opportunities for B2B professionals. The event kicked off with an intro from State Senator Mark Herring (D – District 33), who conveyed a message from US Senator Frank Wolf (video below). In all, a motivating example of local Fairfax, Loudoun and Northern Virginia businesses working very hard in the metropolitan DC area to build business relationships and exposure through in-person, managed networking events. As part of an overall local marketing and advertising strategy, exposure and participation in business networking groups such as this is highly recommended – in addition to significant attention to local digital marketing and social media (contact KME Internet Marketing of Chantilly for more information).

Check out some of the pics below.

Basile Lemba – Founder of the Fairfax Breakfast Club

The Fairfax Breakfast Club gets underway at Hoop Magic, in Chantilly VA

Intelligent Office, Alexandria VA – with Matt Whitaker, President.

JK Moving Services in Sterling, VA, with Dennis Bell, Certified Moving Consultant

Cartvertising Local Franchise – Shopping cart advertising displays, with Dave Fox, Regional Manager

Virginia Senator Mark Herring addresses the Breakfast Club, with words from a “Congratulations” letter sent in by U.S. Mark Warner

Make plans today to attend Monday’s Loudoun Chamber of Commerce Business Marketplace, Northern Virginia’s premier marketing showcase for businesses of every size, industry and customer type – at the Holiday Inn Dulles, Monday, Oct. 4 10AM – 5PM.. This includes Northern Virginia Businesses from the entire Metro Washington DC Region, with particular focus on the Dulles Corridor, Fairfax and Loudoun counties.

With tons of fun activities – The Taste of Loudoun, the Technology Gadget Center, an Oktoberfest-themed networking reception, hourly door prizes and more – the MARKETPLACE will offer the start to finish excitement for business owners, business investors, local consumers and organizations seeking new products, services, networking opportunities, vendor and partner relationships and more.

Door Prize schedule:

• Noon An Amazon Kindle, courtesy of GWU Virginia Science & Technology Campus
• 12:30 p.m. Two tickets to attend a Washington Wizards game, courtesy of PNC Bank
• 1:30 p.m. $1000 Gift Basket, includes a private wine tasting for 10, courtesy of Talk Loudoun
• 2:30 p.m. A 24-piece Fortissimo glassware set, valued at $450, courtesy of Fortessa
• 3:30 p.m. A $100 travel package, courtesy of AAA Mid-Atlantic, Inc.
• 4:30 p.m. Deluxe Overnight Stay, Dinner for (2), Breakfast for (2) a $355 value, courtesy of Holiday Inn Dulles

Platinum Sponsors: Fortessa, Inc. | Loudoun Times-Mirror (ask about their new online advertising specials!)
Host Sponsor: Holiday Inn Dulles
Gold Sponsors: George Mason University | George Washington University | PNC Bank | The Business Bank | Virginians for Reliable Energy
Badge Sponsor: Inova Loudoun Hospital
Floral Sponsor: Country Way
Media Sponsors: KME Internet Marketing and Talk Loudoun

Event Location:
Holiday Inn Washington Dulles
45425 Holiday Drive
Dulles, VA 20166

Phone:
703-471-7411