New Businesses for Bailey’s Crossroads
Two new businesses have been announced for Crossroads Place, a shopping area in Bailey’s Crossroads. Fortunoff Backyard Store, carrying outdoor and patio furniture, décor and accessories, will open its first Virginia site at this location. During the holidays, it will offer Christmas trees, wreaths, ornaments, and lights. Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings will offer gourmet fries, real-fruit lemonades, and wings. There are over 700 locations worldwide. Crossroads Place is anchored by Giant with retailers that include HomeGoods and Mattress Warehouse and restaurants to include Chipotle, Einstein Bagels, and Olive Garden. There is no word on opening dates and only one retail space remains vacant.
Easterseals Accreditation
The Jo Ann & Carl McNair Community Child Development Center has announced its re-accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This designation of high-quality child development services is earned by only ten percent of programs across the country and is an indication of the Falls Church’s team to meeting and maintaining quality standards for at least five years. One of four current Child Development Centers operated by Easterseals DC MD VA, the McNair Community Child Development Center is a state-of-the-art, environmentally green center that prepares children from infant to school-age for kindergarten success and lifelong learning.
Chamber Elects New Members
The Falls Church Chamber has elected new officers and members to the Board of Directors for 2024. Emily Jenkins of Halm Jenkins concludes two years’ service as chair with Nate Herndon of Foundation Insurance Group serving as vice-chair. The new officers coming in are Dave Crance of Lake Crest Partners as chair and Ramita KC of Burke & Herbert as vice-chair. Newly elected board members are Anne Byerly of Edward Jones; Carrie Hare of Dignity Memorial; Maria Belén Quellet of The Learning Quest; Cesar Rios-Villena of VIGEO Physical Therapy; Steve Stanford of M&T Bank; and returning to the board is Joe Wetzel of the Young Group.
All will be recognized at the January 16, 2024, chamber luncheon at Italian Café.
Spin Systems
New spin on things: Diné Development Corp. (DDC), an Arizona-based provider of IT, professional and environmental services, announced that it acquired Spin Systems, a data management and analytics software developer in Falls Church. SpinSys specializes in data aggregation, virtualization, predictive modeling and AI/ML-driven intelligence visualization. This diversifies DDC’s client base and expands their capabilities.
The rebranded company will be known as SpinSys and have major office locations in Falls Church and Charleston.
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.
