Press Release

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce hosts the Prince William delegation to the Virginia General Assembly during its annual “Legislative Kick-off” on December 12, 8:00 to 10:00 am at Old Hickory Golf Club, 11921 Chanceford Drive near County Center. The entire business community is invited to meet with elected officials before they head to Richmond for the 2015 legislative session. Businesses do not have to belong to the Chamber to attend.

“As one of the fastest growing region’s in Virginia, it is important for businesses to learn what policy and regulatory changes will be coming out of Richmond so they are able to prepare accordingly. Join us to learn what our region’s General Assembly delegation will be focusing on during the upcoming legislative session and to show them that the business community is engaged in the process.” said Brendon Shaw, Prince William Chamber of Commerce Director of Government Relations.


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  Good morning – SERVE continues to have an urgent need for volunteer groups to prepare dinner on weeknights to the residents of the 92 bed family shelter.  Volunteer must provide the ingredients and prepare it for a 5pm meal.  You can use their lovely kitchen or bring dinner in.  This is the perfect way to share with a family in need.  Please call Jan at (571) 748-2621 to learn more

·         Un Trim A Tree Holiday Gift Program continues to need your help by adopting a child and buying a couple of gifts from their wish list.  So many need warm clothes!  I can provide you their name, age and two toy wishes so you can be a special Santa to a kid.  Please visit my website at: volunteerprincewilliam.org and fill out a donor form for me.  You will have a blast.  Come help us provide a little joy to a child.


Event

Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.


News

Prince William County officials told legislators cuts to the county’s school system have taken a toll over the last five years.

In total, Prince William Schools have lost $48.6 million in education funding from state sources, said Tracy Gordon, assistant to the county executive. Most of the cuts have been from raises provided to attract qualified teachers to work and live in the area, known as “cost to compete” or cost of living adjustments.  


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Evelyn Gharagouzloo, of Woodbridge, has been elected to membership in the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, as nurse leaders through Epsilon Gamma-at-Large Chapter.

“The honor society promotes and recognizes nursing excellence,” Marlene Pietrocola, chair of the nursing program at Tabor College, said. “We are very pleased that registered nurses participating in our program have received this prestigious international recognition.”


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Commuter bus service in Prince William County is heading toward a fiscal cliff.

A budget deficit of $17.7 million is looming for OmniRide commuter buses and OmniLink local buses. The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission or PRTC — the agency that operates the buses — asked Prince William leaders to help make up a budget shortfall that could lead to 1/3 of all PRTC to be slashed, starting in 2018.


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The Prince William County Minority Business Network held its November Networking Social at the All –American Steakhouse at the Ashland Community Square.

Participants at the monthly social had the opportunity to network, fellowship, win door prizes, enjoy delicious entrees as well as the impeccable service of the All American Steakhouse, and hear from the featured p, Mrs. Simeaka Melton of Rising Above Expectations.