Business News & Notes: June 20-26, 2024

New Feature at Duangrats

The pop-up Thai street food of One Night in Bangkok has landed permanently upstairs at Duangrat’s. Named for the 1984 Murray Head club, Eddie Duangrat created an atmosphere drawing on the vibes and nightlife as a teen in the ‘80s. The menu boasts twenty dim sum dishes, as well as other dishes from tempura to samosas.

Chamber Overview at Fyzical Tonight

Join the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce Board and Membership Committee tonight, 5:30 p.m. — 6:30 p.m., to learn more about the chamber, its benefits and how your business can grow through membership. This is designed for new and prospective members as well as those re-engaging. Meet Nicole Leppert, the owner of Fyzical Physical Therapy and Balance Center, and tour the beautiful new space. There will be a reception for networking.

Webinar: Small Business Loan Basics

In collaboration with M&T Bank, the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia is offering a session open to all on small business loans next Wednesday, June 26, 5:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. online. Participants will learn how small business loans work, the various types of loans, and how to apply for an SBA loan. The presenter is Dayana Villanueva with M&T Bank. This is offered free, and the meeting link will be shared upon registration at wbcnova.centerdynamics.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10440061.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grants

To help small businesses, Verizon has partnered with LISC to provide $10,000 small business grants. Owners of small businesses can apply, and non-profit business owners are not eligible. Applicants must complete two grant-eligible courses or events between January 1, 2024, and June 28, 2024, to unlock the application, then submit the application by June 28, 2024. digitalready.verizonwireless.com/?utm_source=awbc&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=digital-ready_national-partner_northern-virginia-wbc_virginia

Nominations Open for Local Students

The Patch and T-Mobile are once again joining to celebrate local students who make a difference. It’s an opportunity to recognize students who make contributions in school clubs, on the stage and in the community that “make life better for all of us.” The online nomination form is found here: tz7z86w5db5.typeform.com/to/NbLcaXdo.

  • 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.

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