For additional information on each committee, contact the Chamber Staff Liaison listed below or call 703.707.9045. You can also visit our calendars of Committee Meetings and LeadShare Meetings. Make your membership dues investment pay off by getting involved in one of our committees and/or discussion forums.
COMMITTEES
Ambassador
The mission of the Ambassador Committee is to actively engage the Chamber’s newest members by facilitating connections and involvement with current members. In addition, this committee conducts outreach to current Chamber members to ensure they are maintaining and maximizing the benefits of their membership.
Meeting Day/Time: 3rd Wednesday of the month from 8:30am - 9:30am
Committee Chair: Laura Bryant, Holiday Inn Express (laura.bryant@bfsawlco.com)
Staff Liaison: Andra Portnoy (andrap@restonchamber.org)
Communications
The mission of the Communications Committee is to assist the Chamber in promoting our mission, vision and strategic priorities and achievements to our membership and broader community using a diversity of communications tools. In addition, the Communications Committee assists our members in utilizing the marketing benefits and opportunities that are available to Chamber members.
Meeting Day/Time: 4th Wednesday of the month from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Committee Chair: Marion Myers, Myers Public Relations (marion@myerspr.com)
Staff Liaison: Amy Marlow (amym@restonchamber.org)
Business Education
The mission of the Business Education Committee is to establish the vision and coordinate the delivery of a dynamic series of continuing educational workshops to Chamber members and the community for practical application in the growth and success of their businesses.
Meeting Day/Time: 4th Wednesday of the month from 10:00am - 11:00am
Committee Co-Chairs: Angela Inzerillo, AdviCoach (ainzerillo@advicoach.com) and
Cindy Simons Bennett, Willow Tree Media (csbennett@willowtreemedia.com)
Staff Liaison: Ashley Owen (ashleyo@restonchamber.org)
First Responders
This committee works directly with the Reston District Citizens’ Advisory committee to recognize and support the critical First Responders in our community through public recognition of the service provided by our dedicated Fairfax County police, sheriff, fire and rescue employees.
Meeting Day/Time: 4th Monday of the month from 10:00am - 11:00am
Committee Chair: Joan Malkowski, Cassidy Turley - Reston Town Center (joan.malkowski@cassidyturley.com)
Staff Liaison: Andra Portnoy (andrap@restonchamber.org)
Government Contracting
The mission of the Government Contracting Committee is to serve emerging and middle-market government contractors and entrepreneurs by connecting them to contracting and educational enrichment opportunities.
Meeting Day/Time: 4th Tuesday of the month from 8:00am - 9:00am
Committee Co-Chairs: Lisa Turkeltaub, RyanSharkey (lturkeltaub@ryansharkey.com) and
Ken Brody, David, Brody, & Dondershine, LLP (kbrody@dbd-law.com)
Staff Liaison: Mark Ingrao (marki@restonchamber.org)
LeadShare
The mission of LeadShare is to facilitate business growth among Chamber members. LeadShare groups connect members to learn about each other’s businesses, exchange warm leads and facilitate introductions to prospective clients. The Chamber operates three industry-exclusive groups of no more than 25 members who meet twice a month for one hour. Our LeadShares are industry exclusive so that your business has the full market share within your group. Regular attendance is mandatory in order to participate.
Meeting Day/Time: Varies; please contact Andra Portnoy for details.
Committee Chair: Angela Inzerillo, AdviCoach (ainzerillo@advicoach.com)
Staff Liaison: Andra Portnoy (andrap@restonchamber.org)
Membership
The mission of the Membership Committee is to assist the Chamber in actively recruiting new member companies of all sizes. The Membership Committee conducts targeted outreach to prospective members by promoting the value of membership.
Meeting Day/Time: 3rd Tuesday of the month from 8:30am - 9:30am
Committee Co-Chairs: Angela Inzerillo, AdviCoach (ainzerillo@advicoach.com) and
Sheri Howard, Excel Title Corportation (showard@exceltitle.net)
Staff Liaison: Andra Portnoy (andrap@restonchamber.org)
Public Policy
This is a number-limited committee but if you are already active in political circles and enjoy delving into complicated and pressing business issues, you should apply to be a member of this very important committee.
Meeting Day/Time: 2nd Friday of the month from 8:00am - 9:00am
Committee Co-Chairs: Tracy Baynard, McGuireWoods Consulting (tbaynard@mwcllc.com) and
Mark Looney, Cooley LLP (mlooney@cooley.com)
Staff Liaison: Mark Ingrao (marki@restonchamber.org)
SPECIAL EVENT COMMITTEES
Virtual Realty Tour
Join the committee that puts together the largest and most popular annual commercial real estate tour of the Dulles Business Corridor. This highly anticipated and attended event will be right up your alley if you're interested in the local area commercial real estate industry.
Staff Liaison: Ashley Owen (ashleyo@restonchamber.org)
Taste of Reston
If you are a "foodie" then this is the committee for you! We are hungry for volunteers to dive into the popular spring festival that features Reston's best restaurants. Join in the efforts to recruit sponsors, restaurants, and vendors and assist with overall festival logistics.
Staff Liaison: Ashley Owen (ashleyo@restonchamber.org)
Chamber Cup
A special event committee that works hard for about 6 months a year (April to early October) putting together our annual golf tournament. Lots of fun and a great way to meet fellow golfers.
Staff Liaison: Ashley Owen (ashleyo@restonchamber.org)
Oktoberfest Reston
Get in the mood for fall fun by helping plan Northern Virginia's largest outdoor autumn festival. Join in the efforts to recruit sponsors, restaurants, and vendors and assist with overall festival logistics.
Staff Liaison: Ashley Owen (ashleyo@restonchamber.org)
Ethics Day
This committee brings the resources of the business community to local schools. Activities include our formal School Partnership Program with South Lakes High School and Ethics Day, a day of ethical decision making held for all seniors at SLHS each November.
Staff Liaison: Ashley Owen (ashleyo@restonchamber.org)
DISCUSSION FORUMS
Nonprofit Forum
Want to give back to the charitable community in the greater Reston area? This committee works to help other organizations with their missions.
Staff Liaison: Mark Ingrao (marki@restonchamber.org)
Executive Women of Reston
Join a group of executive women who meet bi-monthly to discuss issues important to them, their careers and their businesses. A noted speaker is featured at each meeting, usually a published author and accomplished woman executive in her own right, who shares her expertise and experiences with the group. Attendance is open to women entrepreneurs or women who hold at least a management position with their firms. Significant Q&A time is provided to encourage personal interaction with the speaker and among attendees. Refreshments are served at each meeting.
Board Liaison: Jane Raymond, Reston Hospital Center (jane.raymond@hcahealthcare.com)
Staff Liaison: Ashley Owen (ashleyo@restonchamber.org)