The Falls Church Chamber of Commerce’s July Networking Luncheon will feature a presentation by Richard Sindy of the Virginia Employment Commission regarding the resources available to the business community through the VEC.

The Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hosting “A Winning American Economic Game Plan”, a luncheon for business leaders featuring the Honorable George Allen on Tues, July 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

The Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Awards Dinner sponsored by HafeziCapital on Thursday, July 20.

Whole Foods Market is hosting “Health Starts Here,” a presentation and book signing featuring Rip Esselstyn, author of “The Engine 2 Diet” on Wednesday, July 28.

Comfort Keepers has completed and received its Home Care Pulse Certification. Home Care Pulse, a company which measures client and employee satisfaction, created the certification program to measure key satisfaction aspects of its in-home care delivery as well as the level of satisfaction of the care giving staff.

Senator Mark Warner is hosting “Pentagon and Homeland Security Procurement Conference” for Virginia businesses on Wednesday, July 14 from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts.

Sam Calagione, owner of Dogfish Head Brewery which has an Alehouse in Falls Church, will star in BREWED, a new Discovery Channel series scheduled for the fall.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is now hiring managers and assistant managers for its new restaurant in Falls Church. The restaurant, expected to open at the end of October, is being built in 7 Corners Shopping Center.

After 43 years, Ermanno Tonizzo is retiring and selling the Alpine Restaurant in Arlington. His retirement was spurred by the economy and the retirement of two long time chefs.