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Arlington Bike To Work Day
Next Friday, May 19, is officially Bike to Work Day in the Metro DC area. Commuter Connections, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, BikeArlington (a division of Arlington County Commuter Services) and many other organizations join together to encourage commuters across Arlington, Alexandria, Washington, D.C. and Maryland to use a different kind of transportation. BikeArlington's website states: "On Friday, May 19, 2017, BikeArlington invites you to join thousands of area commuters for a celebration of bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work! Meet up with your neighbors and coworkers at one of 85 regional pit stops, ride to work with an experienced commuter convoy, and wear your free Bike to Work Day t-shirt at work with pride." The following map of over 85 Bike to Work Day pit stop events in Virginia, D.C., Maryland and other cities comes courtesy of www.biketoworkmetrodc.org: BikeArlington also points out that registration is strongly encouraged: "Bike to Work Day is a FREE event and open to all area commuters and even if you are already an everyday biker, it’s still important to register because these numbers get tracked year over year; a registration for Bike to Work Day is like a vote for biking!" To register, be sure to visit THIS WEBSITE. If you do not have a bike, you may always visit www.capitalbikeshare.com to find the closest Capital Bikeshare station near you. References: BikeArlington. (2017). Arlington County Commuter Services. Source: http://www.bikearlington.com/bike-to-work-day/ Find Your Pit Stop. (2017). Bike to Work Day. Source: http://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/first-time-rider-info/bike-to-work-day-2017-pit-stops#1457036398484-f7f569f6-cfeb Bike to Work Day Registration. (2017). Bike to Work Day. Source: http://org.salsalabs.com/o/451/p/salsa/event/common/public/;jsessionid=1536CEA356D287A1AF4BEF42FE83BF9F-n3?event_KEY=99640
Arlington County Receives Award for Community Planning and Growth
The American Planning Association recently awarded Arlington County with the Gold 2017 National Planning Achievement Award. Their website states: "For more than 50 years, Arlington County's General Land Use Plan has served as a guide for the county's smart growth journey. During this period, the Virginia county has transitioned from a suburban, auto-centric collection of neighborhoods to one of the country's most recognized examples of smart-growth, sustainable, and transit-oriented development while reducing commercial sprawl and conserving the quality and diversity of neighborhoods..." In response, Arlington County released the following statement: "'In Arlington, we believe in long-term planning. Years ago, Arlington created a land use plan that values transit-oriented development, sustainability and walkability,' said Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette. 'Our success at planning remains rooted in that vision and in our commitment to community-based decision-making. County government and the community have together built Arlington into one of the nation’s best places to live, work or play.'" The Shooshan Company is proud to be a part of Arlington County and would like to congratulate them on their success! References: National Planning Achievement Awards 2017. (2017). American Planning Association. Source: https://www.planning.org/awards/2017/achievement/ Arlington County Receives National Planning Achievement Award for Smart Growth Journey. (2017). Arlington County Government. Source: https://newsroom.arlingtonva.us/release/arlington-county-receives-national-planning-achievement-award-for-smart-growth-journey/
Arlington Best Business Awards
On Tuesday, May 2, join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and Arlington-based businesses as leaders in the community are recognized through the 31st Annual Arlington Best Business Awards.
The official registration page states:
"Awards are earned by businesses that deliver exceptional quality of service to their customers, are industry leaders or offer a unique approach to delivery of its goods or services, and display an interest in and concern for the Arlington community."
Previously, the award ceremony was a breakfast event, however this year it will take place in the evening to allow for a more appropriate setting. To view past Best Business Winners, visit the Arlington Chamber's website here.
In addition to the Best Business Awards, inductions into the Arlington Business Hall of Fame will take place. The chamber says the Hall of Fame "honors men and women with a connection to Arlington County who have demonstrated a long record of successful management, expertise and business skills, along with notable achievements and exceptional civic and community."
The Arlington Best Business Awards take place Key Bridge Marriott Hotel located at 1401 Lee Highway in Arlington, VA.
You may register at http://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/Arlington-Best-Business-Awards-2105/details.
References:
Best Business Awards. (2017). Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Source: http://www.arlingtonchamber.org/best-business-awards.html
John Shooshan To Receive Robert Ball Award
The Best of Ballston awards and Annual Meeting will take place on June 21, 2017 at The Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel. The Ballston BID website states: "The Ballston BID’s Annual Meeting and Best of Ballston Awards Program will be an evening recognizing the hidden stars of Ballston. Talented, creative, smart and savvy people walk the streets of our neighborhood --- this event is our time to share their success stories!" The Ballston BID is currently seeking nominations for the Property Manager Award, Broker Award and the Innovation Award, which you may submit online at www.ballstonbid.com/annual-meeting-best-ballston-awards. In addition to the above awards, The Shooshan Company is proud to report that John Shooshan will receive the Robert Ball award. BID's website released the following statement: "The grand finale of the evening is the presentation of the Robert Ball Award, named after the founding Ball family of Ballston, to John Shooshan in recognition of his contributions to Ballston and Arlington. His talents and dedication to Ballston have strengthened the network in our community and have enhanced the neighborhood aesthetically and intellectually." The Annual Meeting and Best of Ballston Awards is guaranteed to be a great event, so be sure to submit your nominations before May 1, 2017 and register online here. References: Annual Meeting & Best of Ballston Awards. (2017). Ballston BID. Source: http://www.ballstonbid.com/annual-meeting-best-ballston-awards First Best of Ballston Awards Will Honor Neighborhood's Hidden Stars. (2017). ARLnow. Source: https://www.arlnow.com/2017/03/31/first-best-of-ballston-awards-will-honor-neighborhoods-hidden-stars/
Ballston Farmers’ Market Every Thursday
With the longer days of summer, take time to enjoy all that the warmer months have to offer, including venturing to some area farmers’ markets. If you live around Ballston, you are within walking distance to some wonderful restaurants, shops, and grocery stores, as well as the Ballston Farmer's Market. Every Thursday afternoon (3:00 pm – 7:00 pm), the Ballston Fresh Farm Market serves up locally grown fruit and vegetables, along with gourmet cheeses, honey and beeswax products, eggs, meat, pies, eggs and more. In fact, you can make a late lunch or dinner out of it. Enjoy one of the smoothies made at the market, pick up some crab cakes, and sample some tasty gourmet spreads or dips. If you can’t wait for Thursday, check out the other Arlington farmers' markets in Rosslyn and Crystal City at FreshFarmMarkets.org. This web site also provides market locations throughout the Washington area, from the White House and Union Market to Silver Spring and even out to St. Michael’s on the Eastern Shore. However, if you’re not looking to venture that far, you can find the market open in Crystal City on Tuesdays and in Rosslyn on Wednesdays. Regardless of location, be sure to bring your shopping bags for some eco-friendly shopping. Take advantage of fresh offerings to give your taste buds a break from the usual fare. And with live music and weekly chef demos, the Ballston FreshFarm Market provides a wonderful backdrop for your shopping and socializing. According to FreshFarm.org, 2017 Farmers and Producers include:- BREAD & WATER
- BUN'D UP
- CASSAVA
- COULTER FARMS
- COWBELL KITCHEN
- CUCINA AL VOLO
- FRESH CRUNCH
- GREENHEART JUICE SHOP
- MICKLEY'S ORCHARD & FARM MARKET
- MOCK'S GREENHOUSE
- MONROE BAY WINERY
- PLEITEZ PRODUCE
- RAINBOW HILL FARM
- RED TREE FARMSTEAD
- ROCKAHOCK FARM
- SECOND RISING
- SHE PEPPERS
- TIMBER PIZZA COMPANY
- WESTMORELAND BERRY FARM
- WILD HARE CIDER
National Walking Day 2017
National Walking Day takes place April 5, 2017. Among the many organizations promoting the event are Arlington Transportation Partners, WalkArlington and Arlington County’s Public Health Division. WalkArlington, a division of Arlington County Commuter Services (ACCS), is asking everyone to join in their "1 Billion Steps Challenge:"
Pit stops for the walk include:
- Ballston | The Nature Conservancy Building: 4245 N Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
- Columbia Pike | Department of Human Services, Sequoia Plaza: 2100 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22204
- Crystal City | Crystal City Water Park: 1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
- Rosslyn | Central Place: 1800 N Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209
YEA! Investor Panel: Thursday, March 30, 2017
This Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, or "YEA!" students, (comprised of local students, ages 12-18) will gather in the Reinsch Library Auditorium at Marymount University to present their business plans before a panel of local business leaders, as stated on the Arlington Chamber of Commerce website. [Tickets Here] The Chamber states: "Each student business will have five minutes to pitch their business plans to the panel of investors. The panel will then ask each student three questions. Based on the appeal and merit of the students’ plans and presentations, representatives from investor companies will determine the amount of funds to allocate to each business or social movement." Our very own Kelly Shooshan will represent the Ballston BID while Kevin Shooshan represents The Shooshan Company. Sponsors for the Investor Panel Event include:- Marymount University
- Fluor
- Beach Geeks, Inc.
- Graham Holdings Company
- Ballston BID
- Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C.
- The Shooshan Company
- Todd Ihrig - H.D. Vest Investment Services
- Washington Workplace
- Arlington Community Federal Credit Union
- Crystal City Sports Pub
- Garrett Group, Inc.
- enviroCAB
- Waterford Inc.
Northern Virginia Restaurant Week 2017
The 2017 Northern Virginia Restaurant Week, taking place March 20-27, features many delicious establishments in Arlington including:- Kapnos Taverna located at 4000 Wilson Blvd. (The View Luxury Apartments)
- Yona, located at 4000 Wilson Blvd. (The View Luxury Apartments)
- Pepita Cantina, located at 4000 Wilson Blvd. (The View Luxury Apartments)
- O'Sullivan's Irish Pub located at 3207 Washington Blvd.
- Oz Restaurant located at 2950 Clarendon Blvd.
- Palette 22 located at 4053 Campbell Ave
- SER located at 1110 N Glebe Road
- Sushi-Zen Japaneses Restaurant located at 2457 N Harrison Street
- Upper Crust Pizzeria located at 4514 Lee Hwy.
- Bistro 360 located at 1800 Wilson Blvd.
- Cinnabar by Hyatt located at 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
- Hula Girl Bar & Grill located at 4044 Campbell Ave.
- La Cote d'Or Restaurant located at 6876 Lee Highway
- Lebanese Taverna - Pentagon City located at 5900 Washington Blvd.
- The Liberty Tavern located at 3195 Wilson Blvd.
- Lyon Hall, 3100 Washington Blvd.
- McCormick & Schmick’s, located at 2010 Crystal Drive
- The Melting Pot, 1110 N Glebe Rd.
- New District Brewing Co. located at 2709 S Oakland Street
- Osteria da Nino located at 2900 S Quincy Street
We encourage you to visit their websites to see exclusive Restaurant Week lunch and dinner menus:
- Kapnos Taverna: www.kapnostaverna.com
- Pepita Cantina: www.pepitabymic.com
- Yona: www.yonava.com
Arlington Transportation Partners Champions
Arlington Transportation Partners recently released their list of "Champions," which, as the website states, "provides community recognition and rewards to businesses, multi-family residential communities, commercial properties and schools in Arlington County." Arlington Transportation Partners provides transportation expertise to businesses, residential communities and commercial properties "to help improve transportation amenities and commuter benefits. These services and programs have significant impacts on commuting patterns, traffic congestion, personal health and air quality in Arlington County." The following video provides some insight into the requirements to become a Champion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNWXPieL13s As seen in the video, The Shooshan Company is honored to have two properties listed among the Platinum winners: The View Luxury Apartments and Two Liberty Center:
You may find more about The View at Liberty Center Luxury Apartments on their website, TheViewApartments.com, as well as information on Kodiak Realty's Two Liberty Center at TwoLibertyCenter.com or Kodiak-Realty.com/Two-Liberty-Center.
The Shooshan Company would also like to congratulate all of the Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Arlington Transportation Partners Champions!
Sources
- Commercial Champions. (2017). Arlington Transportation Partners. Source: http://arlingtontransportationpartners.com/champions/property-development/
- Champions 2016 Banquet. (2017). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNWXPieL13s
4040 Wilson to Feature First Arlington VIDA Fitness
VIDA Fitness is, without a doubt, one of the best gyms and fitness services available. They have 6 locations in Washington, D.C. and are continuing to expand, with their first Arlington location coming to 4040 Wilson Blvd. right next to Ballston Quarter. According to their website, "VIDA Fitness offers flexibility with membership, so you can select the option that best fits your needs as an individual. We’ve got you covered whether you love to follow your favorite group fitness instructors from club to club or just prefer the convenience of the location closest to your home or office." In addition to their many locations, VIDA Fitness offers group fitness classes in the areas of:- Inner Fitness (Yoga)
- Cycling
- Group Fitness
- Abs Area
- Small Group Programs