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Provided by William Chamber of Commerce Take a moment to review the list of events that the Prince William Chamber of Commerce is hosting Nov. 19-Dec. 22. Please share with anyone that you think would be interested in attending. This includes Upcoming Events, Ribbon Cutting/Business Before and After Hours, Committee & Council Meetings, Leadshare Groups, Community Events Calendar Learn how to get …

By Katherine Gotthardt Sponsored by Compton & Duling, LC Fifty years ago, the Prince William area looked more than a little different. And so did the legal landscape. Through it all, Compton & Duling, LC has thrived while adapting to change. Lacey Compton, Jr., launched the firm back in 1968, with a focus on land use and rezoning. “When Compton …

Provided by Novant Health UVA Health System Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center and Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center have both been awarded ‘A’ grades in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Leapfrog is a national nonprofit health care ratings organization. They evaluate the safe care practices of more than 2,600 hospitals every six …

by Amy Taylor Sponsored by Cakes by Happy Eatery Victoria Wu of Cakes by Happy Eatery was born into baking, but she wasn’t born with a silver spoon (or rather, dessert fork) in her mouth. She runs her family’s business, but she had to work hard to get there. “My parents started the bakery business and expected each of their …

Sponsored by CMIT Solutions of Centreville Anyone who knows Chris Albright, owner of CMIT Solutions of Centreville, knows he’s no slacker. The Gainesville resident, who retired from the United States Marine Corps after serving for 20 years, earned a BS in IT Management, an MS in Cyber Security and an MBA. It was about five years ago Albright decided it …

By Prince William Living This column is brought to you by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, the strongest voice for the business community in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan region. Looking for people to meet and business networking events? Prince William Living is all about community, making connections and supporting quality of life. Our local businesses are thriving contributors to that quality. Want …

Provided by Quinn’s Goldsmith Enter on Facebook to win Terry Quinn’s Riding the Wave pendant. Drawing is Nov. 10! It started with an idea and a sketch. From there it gets more refined in the sketching phase and when it’s ready it’s time to carve a wax version. This is where the design starts to come to life! Check out …

Provided by Centerfuse The local startup culture is in for a treat! CenterFuse cowork is pleased to announce our partnership with Startup Grind Prince William.  The local chapter of Startup Grind is powered by Google for Entrepreneurs with a growing footprint around the globe. Startup Grind Prince William and CenterFuse plan to collaborate on a series of Google-sponsored events with …

Provided by The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has earned a coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. The organization’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency were key factors in this designation from America’s largest independent charity evaluator. Since 2002, using objective analysis, Charity Navigator has awarded only the most fiscally responsible organizations …

Provided by Startup Grind Prince William County networking has a new look as Startup Grind comes to the county. Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. They host monthly events throughout the world featuring successful entrepreneurs, local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share their personal stories and lessons learned in their own …