Little City Gift Cards Return
The City of Falls Church has announced that it is resuming the Little City Gift Card program with more ARPA funds to support the economic recovery of local businesses. The program begins on November 25, Small Business Saturday, when gift cards can be purchased for use at nearly 70 local businesses. Last year, over $150,000 worth of gift cards were sold and spent locally.
More information is available at fallschurchva.gov/2168/The-Little-City-Gift-Card and cards may be purchased at app.yiftee.com/gift-card/falls-church-va. Businesses may participate by registering on Saturday, November 25 using the toolkit: fallschurchva.gov/2169/Business-Toolkit-The-Little-City-Gift-Ca.
Cyber Threat Webinar
Tuesday, November 28, 12:30 – 1:30 pm – The Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting a free, online session on cyber threats. An overview of current trends and threats will be addressed as well as how to identify threats to keep small businesses protected. Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert, leads the session and the Zoom link will be shared upon registration. clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=900430044
VFW Hosts Chamber Mixer
VFW Post 9274 is hosting the Chamber Networking Mixer on Tuesday, November 28 at 5:30 pm. The Post will recognize Mayor Tarter, present the Teacher of the Year Award to Jessica Albright of Lemon Road Elementary, and the Patriots Pen to Lia Scully of St. James Catholic School. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the leadership and learn more about supporting veterans.
West Falls Update
Hitt Contracting has announced the relocation of its headquarters to the West Falls site in 2027. This project is part of a larger three-part development located close to the west Falls Church Metro station. Hitt and Rushmark are building Converge, which will include a construction tech-related research lab operated by Virginia Tech’s engineering school.
Hoffman & Associates and Experience Senior Living (ESL) has announced that the senior living community within the West Falls mixed-use community will be known as The Reserve at Falls Church with a projected opening in the fourth quarter of 2026. The property will span 15 stories with over 200 units consisting of independent living, assisted living, and memory care and numerous amenities including a sky bar, restaurants maker space for artists, a saltwater pool and fitness center.
Cars on Amazon
Amazon has announced that it will begin allowing shoppers to purchase vehicles online in 2024. The first auto company to participate is Hyundai. Shoppers may search for available cars online and elect to pick it up or have it delivered to their local dealership.
- Business News & Notes is compiled by Elise Neil Bengtson, Executive Director of the Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at elise@fallschurchchamber.org.
