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AI, Jobs, Data Centers and Small Business: What Northern Virginia Businesses Should Be Watching
By: David Griffin, Marketing & Communications, Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce Artificial intelligence is no longer something businesses can look at only as a technology issue. It is changing how employees complete their work, how companies invest in...
Virginia Business Law Changes: What Employers Should Know for 2026 and Beyond
By: David Griffin, Marketing & Communications, Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce Virginia businesses have several new requirements and upcoming changes to keep on their radar, from the way jobs are advertised to employee benefits, retirement programs...
Faces of ONE Puts Richmond Highway Businesses in the Spotlight
By: David Griffin, Marketing & Communications, Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce Richmond Highway is preparing for some of the biggest changes the corridor has seen in years. New transportation investments, road improvements and redevelopment are...
The Ultimate Business Life Hack: Why Your FCPL Library Card is Your Best Growth Partner
This post is shared from Fairfax Core Your most powerful market research tool isn’t a $10,000 corporate subscription—it’s sitting in your wallet right now. A free Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) card unlocks thousands of dollars in premium business intelligence...
ALX South Block Party on August 22
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11 AM – 3 PM, United Community is bringing together neighborhood residents and businesses for their inaugural ALX South Block Party! This FREE community event will feature live music, 40+ vendors, and family-friendly activities, including face painting and fitness classes. Stop by and enjoy live music, performances, and interactive entertainment throughout the day. The schedule includes a free Zumba class by Results Fitness, a live DJ, and much more from the very talented community. You can also stand out and show your support as a Block Party sponsor. Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce members receive a 10% discount on gold, silver, and bronze sponsorship levels.
New Resource Guide Helps Families Navigate Driving Retirement with Dignity and Safety
For many older adults, driving represents far more than transportation. It symbolizes freedom, independence, confidence, and connection to the community. Yet as we age, changes in vision, reaction time, mobility, and cognitive function can make driving more difficult and, in some cases, unsafe. One of the greatest challenges families face is knowing when and how to begin the conversation about stepping away from the wheel. To help address this growing issue, Kurt E. Gray, owner of Seniors Helping Seniors® Metro Springfield and principal of KEG Consulting Driver Safety Services, has released a new resource guide…
Wonder Brings Mix and Match Ordering to Hybla Valley with May 28 Opening
A new dining concept is coming to Hybla Valley as Wonder prepares to officially open its newest Northern Virginia location at 7713 Fordson Road. To mark the occasion, Wonder will host a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at...
Economic Outlook 2026: Regional Strength, Ongoing Uncertainty, and What Comes Next
By: David Griffin, Marketing & Communications, Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce Business and community leaders came together at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria on April 9 for Economic Outlook 2026, for a program centered on the trends shaping...
Stout & Teague: Creating Long-Term Value in Commercial Real Estate Across the D.C. Region
By: David Griffin, Marketing & Communications, Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce Commercial real estate in the Washington, D.C. region goes beyond simply getting deals done. It comes down to knowing the market, working with the right people, and taking...
Nepenthe Gallery Brings Art to the Community
Nepenthe Art Gallery features works from a wide range of artists–local artists, artists from other parts of the USA and around the world, and artists–living and deceased–whose works are critically acclaimed. The gallery also hangs works from the owners’ private...