Pro Industry Networking Event
Tonight, the newly opened Floor & Décor in the Bailey’s Crossroads area of Falls Church is hosting a networking event for professionals in the industry. The event runs 5:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. with dinner and guests may enter to win a tumbler, cash, iPad, Yeti and more. The celebration continues Saturday, September 21, 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. with the Grand Opening where the first 200 customers will win free gifts from Acme Pie Company and baby succulents from Rewild. Floor & Décor is also holding the $100k Crack the Code game. The first 200 to sign up will get the chance to win. Visit the first location in the area at 5810 Crossroads Center Way.
Wellness and Well-Being Seminar
Three local experts in different fields are leading a seminar that will teach participants how to supercharge their leadership, transform their health, and move for a better life. Hear from Aaron Abreu, CEO and founder of Cognitus Leadership and Executive Coaching; Kathy Paczak, CEO and founder of Healthy Lives Journey; and Nicle Leppert, owner of Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers. These experts will inspire you with actionable steps to take for positive results. The seminar will be held at Fyzical this Saturday 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Register for the session at
bit.ly/WellnessSept2024.
SEO & Social Selling
SBDC is offering a webinar on the power of SEO and social media to target your market and attract customers on Wednesday, September 25, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. The session will cover website optimization, social selling, your digital channel strategy, and how to use paid media and advertising. This is free and the link will be shared after registering at clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=110440031.
Opportunity for Storefronts
Falls Church Arts is hosting the Halloween Window Painting Festival for the 16th year. Merchants are invited to register to have their windows painted and the community is invited to register to do the painting of the storefront windows. The painting dates are October 5, 6, 13, and 14. The painters will clean the windows November 1 through 3. This community-wide event drew nearly 300 painters to over 40 businesses last year. Businesses may register at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVra3SluUFQBJOaE-0pbJRFiuANP7u06Bx0lMQVm9z3U309w/viewform.
City Tourism Website Launched
The City of Falls Church has a new tourism website, visitfallschurch.com, to provide an enhanced and comprehensive resource for visitors and residents alike. It features comprehensive directories, easy-to-use interactive maps, current events calendar, itinerary suggestions, and local insights.
Fall Event at Founders Row
Founders Row is celebrating the season with the Welcome to the Pumpkin n Friends Fall Festival! Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. bring friends and family to enjoy fun activities, delicious food, free popcorn, and live entertainment. Activities include pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, and face painting. Be sure to register for the free event at eventbrite.com/e/pumpkin-n-friends-fall-festival-tickets-1004654066357.
- 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.
