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At the conclusion of the Annual Organizational Meeting, the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) began its first regularly scheduled meeting with a 2021 year-in-review. M onica Backmon, CEO, NVTA, and Erica Hawksworth, Communications and Public Affairs Manager, NVTA, presented the 2021 Annual Report, themed “Putting a Stamp on the Future of NoVA.” To review the report, visit https://thenovaauthority.org/wp-content/uploads/2021-annual-report-flip/#p=1
Late Payments to Suppliers Increased
In a recent Nexus survey of over 200 suppliers who use NexusConnect to send their invoices to clients, more than a quarter suppliers said they ceased doing business with specific buyers because they paid late, and others plan to take action to prevent the recurrence by suspending, terminating services or charging higher late fees. Suppliers to the real estate industry claim more late payments in 2021 than before. Jennifer Coolidge, president of Nexus, offers, “One critical action buyers can take to speed up their payments is using secure electronic payment methods, like virtual card or ACH, and not relying on the mail for delivering paper checks.”
Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do Turns 60
Jhoon Rhee is known as the father of Tae Kwon Do and founded the Falls Church school in 1962. Since he passed away in 2018, the school thrives under his son, Chun Rhee – the star of the commercial with the line, “Nobody bothers me either.” This year the school celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Happy Endings Hospitality at Founders Row
Founders Row is picking up new cuisine for Falls Church, announcing the addition of Happy Endings Hospitality. The group will add three restaurants in the development, each of which has a unique atmosphere. NUE Modern Vietnamese with a full-service concept with French-Vietnamese culinary techniques. Chasin’ Tails Seafood Social is described as “group-friendly,” serving Cajun-influenced seafood feasts, boils, oysters, and cocktails in a lounge atmosphere. The third, Roll Play Viet Street Food, will present quick-serve rolls, pho, and banh mi with the option to customize each order.
Home Trends from the Pandemic
Northern Virginia Magazine recently cited new trends resulting from the extended pandemic, and the businesses that cater to them. The trends include more traditional and cozy home décor to keep spirits up, art installations like murals, scooter for transportation and smaller gatherings. The positivity of plants has seen a boost in homes and Botanologica in Falls Church was cited. Owners of the home and garden design shop, Julie Manon and Julie Liu, have observed more customers seeking home plants for the benefits of inner wellness, cleaner air and indoor beauty while staying inside. A surrounding of greenery in winter months is especially welcomed – and warmer weather ahead.
Microsoft, Amazon at IT and Cyber Career Fair
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is hosting the Cyber + IT Career Fair to showcase the tech industry where approximately 7,000 jobs are available in Northern Virginia on January 27. Microsoft and Amazon are joined by Leidos, General Dynamics and Verisign as well as small to mediumsized businesses including several notable minority, woman and veteran-owned companies. The free event is virtual from 1 — 4 p.m. and registration is available at www.workinnorthernvirginia.com/virtual-career-fairs/.
Business News & Notes is compiled by Elise Neil Bengtson, Executive Director of the Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at elise@fallschcurchchamber.org.
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