Reston Chamber Spotlight is a feature sponsored by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. This week’s spotlight is on Training Solutions, Inc., and its President/CEO C. Michael Ferraro.
Reston Now: Why did you decide to start your business in Reston?
CMF: I actually started my business in Chantilly in 1995 and then joined the Reston Chamber in 1998. My last job before starting my business was in the corporate training department at Woodward & Lothrop department stores.
When the company closed in the summer of 1995, and I decided to try my hand at my own business.
RN: What are the challenges and rewards of being a business owner?
CMF: There are both many challenges and rewards in owning a business. Challenges include making the best use of your time. Determining how much time you spend running the business or delivering the services for your business is always a juggling act to find balance. You have to do the marketing and selling to win the business, but then you have to deliver the services. Lucky for us, we have both a product and service business so much of our revenue is buying and selling products.
RN: Name something about your business that most people don’t know?
CMF: What most people don’t know about our business is that we can help our clients obtain public funding and tax credits for the training they provide. It really only helps our larger clients and this is a bit time intensive, but the rewards can be great for those companies that participate in state or federal training grant programs. Read More
“My Mom Would Never Let Me Do That!,” is just one of the fun and educational Summer Art Camp sessions that the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) offers for rising 1st-9th graders. These week-long, full-day camps, led by outstanding professional art educators, have been redesigned for 2015 and are held at local schools. Each session features new, engaging hands-on art activities designed to stimulate campers’ creative and critical thinking skills.
Summer Art Camp Sessions include:
- Picture This! Photography Camp (Oakton)
- Gathering STEAM, putting the Arts in STEM (Reston)
- Art & Movement (Reston)
• GRACE Art Unleashed (Reston)
• My Mom Would Never Let Me Do That! (Reston)
There are two entirely new camp offerings for 2015: “Picture This! Photography Camp” and “Gathering STEAM (Putting the Arts in STEM)”.
“Picture This! Photography Camp” will give campers the opportunity to learn both digital and traditional darkroom techniques, build a pinhole camera, experiment with Photoshop, and take better photos with any camera. This session will be held in the fantastic photo lab at Oakton High School, where camp instructor Susan Silva teaches photography and leadership during the school year.
“Gathering STEAM (Putting the Arts in STEM)” will have students engaging their minds in some seriously fun project-based learning. Students will collaborate to design/build a working miniature golf course, create their own inflatable sculpture, and use science and engineering to explore new ways to make art! These projects focus on teaching students important 21st-century skills: communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. This camp was inspired by GRACE’s STEAM Pilot Program with FCPS, as well as the STEAM club led by camp instructor Kyle Anderson at his elementary school.
Perhaps the most unique camp session offered by GRACE is “Art and Movement.” Each day begins with a yoga session designed for young campers and led by our partners at Beloved Yoga, followed by hands-on art projects that will have campers moving while they create action-filled artwork!
Campers will be having so much fun with their projects, they won’t realize it’s educational! Sibling and multiple camp discounts are available, as are discounts for GRACE Members — but register soon as some camps have already sold out! Learn more about GRACE and each summer camp opportunity here.
Greater Reston Arts Center, located at the Reston Town Center, is a 41-year old non-profit institution dedicated to promoting involvement and excellence in contemporary art. GRACE operates most of its Summer Art Camps at Hunters Wood Elementary School in Reston (Photo Camp is held at Oakton High School). In 2014, GRACE was awarded the Arts Impact Award from the Arts Council of Fairfax County for its beloved GRACE Art program. GRACE offers a contemporary art gallery with free-to-the-public rotating exhibits and mediums, as well as year-round educational programming for adults, teen, and children, including GRACE Art, TGIF Free Fridays, Explore More, and more! Visit the GRACE website at www.restonarts.org for more information.
Our Reston Pet of the Week is Melchi, a rescue dog who likes hiking, swimming and ice cream cones.
Here is what his owner Cary has to say about him:
Melchi is a 3 1/2-year-old black lab/pit bull mix, rescued by Operation Paws for Homes, who brought him up to NoVa from a rural shelter in North Carolina. Melchi my first dog, and he is the literal love and light of my life.
Melchi was adopted as a puppy and started going to the Reston Dog Park when he was just four months old. The first few weeks he went, he was so scared he wouldn’t even leave the safety of “home base”– his mom’s legs. After a while, the friendly, awesome and kind people and dogs of the dog park helped to pull him out of his shell and build his confidence. Now Melchi is a dog park regular with many friends from the park who we get together with for hikes, dog parties and play dates.
Melchi is a very active dog when activities are planned, but will be a couch potato when home. His favorite things to do are go off-leash hiking in the woods, swim in rivers and lakes (oceans are too scary for him), and play fetch by having his dad hit him Chuck-It balls with a whiffle ball bat — either on land or in the water. If you throw it, he will not go after it. And if you throw any other ball but the Chuck-It, forget it. But if it’s “his” ball and it’s hit, he will go until he drops.
Melchi also loves to spend time with all of his dog park friends and especially his brother, Richie, who his mom’s aunt adopted at the same time from the same litter. They are true BFFs. Lastly, Melchi will do just about anything for an ice cream cone or a frozen marrow bone.
Melchi would love to suggest a few favorite spots for his fellow canine pals to hit up: Seneca Tract Park for hiking/swimming; The Dairy Godmother for an ice cream cone or one of their “puppy pops;” the Reston Dog Park to play with some awesome doggie friends; and Matapeake Dog Beach for a true “beach” experience on the bay!
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This week’s Reston Pets of the Week are Audrey and Wally, two dogs being raised as siblings.
Here is what owner Katie has to say:
Audrey is a 12-year old Shar Pei-Hound mix who was adopted almost nine years ago from Lost Dog Rescue. Wally is an 8-year old beagle-basset mix who was adopted three years ago, also from Lost Dog Rescue. We would like to say they’re best friends, but mostly they’re just legally brother and sister.
Audrey is a sweetheart who was born with three legs. She loves to make new (people) friends, and would be happy with a hand constantly petting her head. She’s mostly a homebody with some limited couch access due to her softie Dad. She loves any kind of treat and is always happy to share a bite with you.
Wally is a little quirky, even after three years we still haven’t quick figured him out. He loves chewing on bones, chasing after squirrels and of course sniffing the entire neighborhood. Wally loves to go on long walks and follow his mom around the house. He was formerly known as Buddha and still gets called “Buddh” from time to time.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
Reston Chamber Spotlight is a bi-weekly feature sponsored by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. This week’s spotlight is on Maid Bright, a housecleaning company and 2015 Best of Reston winner. Co-owner Yusef Mehmetoglu explained his business philosophy to Reston Now.
RN: Why did you decide to start or locate your business in Reston?
MB: Our business is located in Sterling, but we are part of the Reston Chamber. We live in Reston and believe it is a great community to be a part of and raise a family.
RN: What are the challenges and rewards of being a business owner?
MB: Being a business owner is both rewarding and challenging. For one thing, you are your own boss. But this also means you are responsible for everything that happens in your company. You have to keep a good reputation and make sure your customers are satisfied. Also, being a business owner can sometimes mean that you are working longer hours than you normally would at a full-time job.
RN: Name something about your business that most people don’t know?
MB: We started Maid Bright from the basement of our townhome about 11 years ago, and we actually cleaned some of the homes ourselves in the beginning because we did not have enough cleaning crews.
RN: What is the unique value your client’s get when using your services?
MB: Our clients know that we never compromise on our service quality and we have a 24-hour guarantee. If for some reason our client is unhappy with their service, we will resend our cleaning crew to complete the job to their liking. We use environmentally friendly products, which they know will not harm their children, home and pets.
RN: Describe a typical day as the business owner.
MB: My day starts out by looking at my schedule for any meetings, interviews or customer issues that I need to take care of. Then, I check-in with our office staff to discuss any important issues for that day or week like sick calls, vacations and any feedback or request that we need to respond to from a customer. Depending on my schedule, I am usually out of the office and making phone calls and attending networking events and meetings.
RN: How has the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce helped your business grow?
MB: The Reston Chamber of Commerce has enabled us to meet many people and introduced us to the community. Furthermore, the chamber hosts many networking events that we have attended to reach out to the community and grow our business.
RN: What is the quote that best describes your business?
MB: “Whatever you do, do it well. Do it so well that when people see you do it they will want to come back and see you do it again and they will want to bring others and show them how well you do what you do.”-Walt Disney
RN: What is your advice to someone who is thinking about owning a business?
MB: My advice for someone who is planning on owning is a business is to have a good business plan. Be prepared for the challenges you may have as your business grows such as costs associated with hiring, advertising, finding good people to work with and committing your time.
Glory Days Grill is partnering with the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County (UPC) in the ‘Do More 24™’ fundraising campaign.
‘Do More 24™’ is a local movement that brings together nonprofit organizations, companies, and people committed to making a difference. At the six Fairfax County Glory Days Grill locations, including locations at Reston North Point and Fox Mill, 10 percent of food and beverage sales on June 4 after 5 p.m. will be donated to UPC to support their mission to prevent substance abuse by youth and young adults in the County.
“Too many young people in our community are suffering from heroin and painkiller addiction and overdose, marijuana use and alcohol abuse,” said Lisa Adler, president of the nonprofit UPC. “Substance abuse is a public health issue needing a community response, and the Unified Prevention Coalition needs financial support to continue our vital work to prevent substance abuse by teens and young adults.”
“Glory Days Grill has been committed to the communities in which we operate since we opened our first restaurant on 1996. We are proud to support the tireless work of the Unified Prevention Coalition in their mission to prevent substance abuse amongst young people in Fairfax County,” says Gary Cohen, Vice President of Operations at Glory Days Grill. “We invite our friends and neighbors will join with us on June 4 to help raise funds to support this important work.”
Community members are invited to dine at Glory Days Grill on June 4 after 5 p.m. to help raise funds for this important work. Individuals are also encouraged to make a tax-deductible donation online at www.unifiedpreventioncoalition.org during the campaign, which will run from June 1 to 5.
Calling all pet owners: Enter our Pet of the Week contest and win prizes this summer.
Reston Now has a weekly feature called Pet of the Week, which is sponsored by Becky’s Pet Care. We are ready for the summer round of our contest, so send in your entries.
Here is what to do:
Send a two to three paragraph bio of your pet (e.g., his name, age, what he likes to do, his favorite places to go) and at least 3-4 horizontal photos to [email protected].
To see what the post will look like, see this previous post on Reston Now.
Each week’s winner will receive dog or cat treats from Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
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This week’s Reston Pet of the Week is Clifford, a Great Pyrenees-Old English Sheepdog mix who needs a home that can accommodate a big guy. If you are interested in adopting him, please check out his Petfinder page. If you give him a new home, let us know, and you will get some treats and prizes from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care.
Here is what the folks at Blue Ridge Great Pyrenees Rescue and Education have to say about him:
Clifford is a 4-5 year old Great Pyrenees/Old English Sheepdog mix. He is so popular he has his own Facebook page.
He was roaming a neighborhood for a long time when a wonderful woman finally just went and picked him up. He had a harness embedded into his coat. The before and after pictures are amazing.
The guardian that took him in had to completely clip him so that he could move. It has taken six months to get him healthy enough to be placed. Clifford is extremely sweet and social. He is doing well with other dogs and people despite his condition when he was rescued.
If you would like to adopt Clifford, please complete an application for adoption at www.brgpre.org.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
Harrison at Reston Town Center offers its residents world-class features and amenities, and a staff of amazing individuals who strive to make every day a great day. Below is a taste of what our residents have to say about that, watch here to see their full review.
Anthony, Harrison at Reston Town Center resident
“Everything The Harrison has is everything you need. You could literally spend a week here and never need to leave the building! Between the facilities: the cooking center, the game room, fitness center, rooftop, indoor pool, [and] the friendliness of the staff, they’re pet friendly — I could go on and on. I have yet to find something that I yearn for more at The Harrison.”
Joe and Jocelyn, Harrison at Reston Town Center residents
“[The Harrison offers unique] key amenities in every unit: kitchen size, the amount of cabinetry – everything we had in our kitchen in our home, fits in this kitchen; the closet space is enormous, and you don’t feel constrained. Those two alone [combined with] the kitchen window aspect, the lighting [and] the views, The Harrison can’t be beat.”
Gene, Harrison at Reston Town Center Resident
“One thing that is very attractive to me at The Harrison is the conference room [and] the business center [because] I can meet clients here. As a Realtor, [my schedule] is very flexible [and I’m] not tied to a 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. day at all. This way I can come and go easily, so it works well in my life.”
Shawn, Harrison at Reston Town Center Resident
“Traveling is so convenient here in Reston, especially living here at The Harrison. I am right by Dulles Airport, so I can [both] get there very quickly and I don’t have to worry about sitting in traffic. I mean it’s perfect! I can leave here and be to the airport in 20 minutes, right on time for my flight.”
At The Harrison, we have carefully selected the most outstanding staff in the Reston area. Each member of our team strives to maintain our residents’ accustomed level of incomparable living. Below is a personal statement from our Lifestyle Director which exemplifies the passion each member of our team embodies.
Shaneik Isaac, Harrison at Reston Town Center’s Lifestyle Director
“We are life here; we are the pulse of The Harrison. Any and everything that the resident needs, they should feel comfortable with coming to us because we are trained and prepared to meet any needs. We know everything within the Reston community and Washington, DC area, so we are really prepared to make sure that their stay here, for their family and friends or as residents, is the best in the area.”
Take a moment to discover an apartment community that surrounds you with the amenities, features and people you desire. Be First, Be Awed — and live at The Harrison by scheduling your tour today!
Chamber Spotlight is a bi-weekly feature sponsored by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. This week’s spotlight is on Percepi, a consulting and leadership training firm. Speaking is Lead Facilitator Jared Detter.
Reston Now: Why did you decide to start your business in Reston?
Percepi: We’ve been providing consulting services to large international businesses very successfully from our base in Reston since 2001. Our focus has been national and international in scope, not regional. Over time, we’ve repeatedly heard from local, small to medium sized businesses that have been interested in accessing our services.
Small- and medium-sized business are not immune from the leadership challenges that face larger organizations, yet they are often more resource constrained and do not have anyone in-house to focus on leadership development.
We started Percepi specifically to address this need. Reston is the perfect location for supporting these types of organizations as they look to achieve their goals, and helps us contribute to growing the economy in the greater Washington, D.C. region.
Reston has been a great location for us as a business and we want to be good for Reston and support its place as a prime destination in the metropolitan community.
Reston Now: What are the challenges and rewards of being a business owner?
Percepi: The benefits of owning a business are that there is the potential to make a difference in people’s lives on your own terms. You cast the vision and develop the business around your strengths and goals and have the opportunity to see your investment of blood, sweat, tears, and investment flourish. The biggest challenge of owning your own business is that there is no downtime — you have to be connected all the time. Effectively managing time and stress is key to success — you have to have lots of positive energy.
Emotional intelligence is a core skill. A major challenge of being a business owner is that the technical skill that allowed you to open up your own business doesn’t necessarily translate into the leadership skills that are necessary to help your business flourish. Percepi exists to address these challenges — not only have we developed proven approaches that help business leaders, we’ve experienced running a business first hand.
Reston Now: Name something about your business that most people don’t know?
Percepi: The workshops we conduct are based on models and exercises that we’ve successfully used for decades, helping leaders and teams in organizations become more successful all over the world. Being psychologists, we bring a unique perspective to business — one that is designed to drive results into the organization through more effective leadership. The workshops are immersive and most people are surprised at how deeply the learning affects them — it’s not uncommon for people to tell us that their experience changed their life. Read More
This week’s Reston Pet of the Week is Hokie, a boxer who wound up in foster care with his sister. If you are interested in adopting the dogs, please contact Boxer Rescue and Adoption through their Petfinder page. Then let us know, and you will get some treats and prizes from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care.
Here is some more info on the dogs:
Hokie came into rescue with Fancy, his “little sister.” He is a big boy and isn’t always very nice when he’s in a crate. He needs a confident, strong owner.
He walks nicely for our volunteers, but acts like a big devil in the crate, since he wasn’t crated in his original home. It has been a difficult transition for him.
He and Fancy have been together forever and still would be in their original home, if their owner had not died unexpectedly, leaving her beloved dogs in the hands of a caring relative who brought them to rescue.
Both dogs are housebroken, crate trained and up to date on vaccines. Because the changes in their lives have been enormous and they are looking for a safe, loving home of their own, with a fenced yard.
Hokie seems to have a slight hearing impairment, too, but it hasn’t slowed him down. If you’d like to meet Hokie and Fancy, please email [email protected] and ask for an adoption application.
Visit our website at www.VA-BoxerRescue.org and read all about our rescues on Boxers to the Rescue on Facebook.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This week’s Reston Pet of the Week is Sampson, a Collie in need of a home. If you are up for adopting him, let us know and we will reward you with treats and gifts from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care.
Here is what his people at Collie Rescue, Inc. has to say about him:
Meet Sampson! He’s a sweet boy who is 6 years old. He just came to CRI and we gave him a nice grooming and dental cleaning. We do know that this friendly guy has poor vision, so we are having a specialist check out his eyes. But so far, he seems to get around just fine.
He is super friendly, affectionate, and very sweet. He longs for attention and will sit on your feet and lean into you to ask for some hugs. Sampson loves to play with other dogs, both big and small. He is a wonderful big boy!
Our standard adoption fee is $350. This fee helps us to cover the expense of providing each dog with a health exam, Rabies/DHPP vaccines, heartworm test, heartworm preventative, flea and tick protection, microchip, neuter/spay, and a bath. Visit www.savecollies.org to learn more.
If you are interested in rescuing a collie, please complete this short adoption questionnaire. Our standard adoption fee is $350. This fee helps us to cover the expense of providing each dog with a Health Exam, Rabies/DHPP vaccines, Heartworm Test, Heartworm Preventative, Flea & Tick Protection, Microchip, Neuter/Spay, and a Bath. Thank you for your consideration in adopting a collie in need.
To see more on Sampson, visit his Petfinder adoption profile.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
Chamber Spotlight is a regular feature sponsored by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. Today’s spotlight is on Teresa Sikes, owner of TeresaKatherine Designs, a web- and graphic-design firm.
Reston Now: Why did you decide to start your business in Reston?
Teresa Sikes: I moved to the area to take advantage of the wealth of science and technology businesses in the Dulles Corridor. Reston has a town-like feel and is growing immensely, so I decided to position myself in the middle of that growth.
RN: What are the challenges and rewards of being a business owner?
TS: It’s so rewarding helping my clients see their visions and ideas come to life (often in ways beyond what they dreamed). Being a business owner affords me the possibility of working on projects I am passionate about. The challenge is getting others to see why your services are unique and essential, especially with many of the template-based designs out there.
RN: Name something about your business that most people don’t know?
TS: This business was born out of necessity; I am a scientist-turned- designer passionate about uplifting STEM-related ideas and research. A mentor once put it to me, designing for STEM is not sexy, that’s not why people go to art 
school. But I love it and I want to get the best ideas out there and in to action. The only way for that to happen is for researchers and companies to get funding, and to get funding you have to win over your colleagues and competitors. If no one can understand your figure and your materials are hap-hazardly put together, who will take your idea seriously? I started TeresaKatherine Designs to fill this niche and allow me to use my training and help others in the realm of design.
RN: What is the unique value proposition your clients get from you?
TS: They know they will receive a well thought-out and custom design based on careful research for their needs. I’m a scientist, I look at a diverse set of sources for inspiration and am very thorough.
RN: Describe a typical day at your business.
TS: I like to get all my busy work and so-called boring tasks done in the morning as I’ve found I’m much more creative at night. One day a week is reserved for business TLC; this allows me to save any specific business-related needs to tackle together so I’m not interrupting my work with finances nor I am letting business upkeep get out of hand.
RN: How has the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce helped your business?
TS: I’ve been a member just over a month and thus I’ve made great connections and hope to continue making more leads.
RN: What is the quote that best describes your business?
TS: Bonding art and science.
RN: What is your advice to someone who is thinking about owning a business?
TS: To me, it feels like getting married (I am not married, but what I imagine it would be like). You go into the courthouse and get in line with everyone waiting for a marriage license, sign away at the dotted line, and vow to stick with it through thick and thin. Though you feel giddy, you know it’s going to be a hard road ahead. It’s a huge milestone, but it’s exciting and I love what I do, so I say go for it.
Meet Legacy, this week’s Reston Pet of the Week. Legacy is a rescue dog who found a happy home. Here is what owner Christine has to say about her:
Legacy is a 8-year-old rescue dog I adopted when she was a year old.
She picked me out at the animal shelter. Legacy got her name because she was abused and neglected before the shelter rescued her. I thought she had a story to tell, and a pretty fancy story is a Legacy.
She loves long walks and car rides. Legacy really enjoys playing in fresh snow of three or more inches. She will baseball slide through snow with her mouth open.
Legacy loves getting baths and getting her hair brushed. She always has a smile for everybody.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
