Vote for the Best in Virginia
Virginia Living, the monthly magazine, is taking a survey of the Best in Virginia 2024. Readers are asked to cast their votes January 3-31 for their favorites in dining, drinking, shopping, destinations and more between. The results will be published in a special issue of Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2024. The link to vote is virginialiving.com/vote2024.
Restaurant Week Coming Soon
Falls Church restaurants will welcome families and foodies during restaurant week, January 19-28. Over 40 restaurants representing international cuisine will feature top selections from their menu in lunch or dinner specials, and some will offer three course meals. Participating restaurants include Chasin’ Tails, Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, Ellie Bird, NUE, Plaka Grill, Scramble and Thompson Italian. The Falls Church Economic Development Office and the Virginia Tourism Corporation are sponsoring Restaurant Week with support from the American Rescue Plan Act to boost visitors and local restaurants.
IRS Offers Penalty Relief
The IRS announced a program to help people owing back taxes in their 2020 and 2021 tax returns. This applies to individuals, businesses and tax-exempt organizations which weren’t sent automatic collection notices during the pandemic. Although the reminders were suspended, the failure-to-pay penalty continues to accrue for those who didn’t fully pay their bills upon the initial balance due notice. Collection notices will restart in 2024 marking the end of the pandemic pause.
Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a New Business
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) will present a panel of small business experts in an interactive in-person workshop on how to start your own business on Tuesday, January 9, 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. The fundamentals will be covered with steps to registering a business, permitting requirements, business feasibility and business plan basics, business certifications, financing options and government resources. The workshop is free, and registration is required. For more information, contact BusinessDiversity@fceda.org.
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.