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Have you hired an employee who was previously unemployed? The Return to Earn initiative, launched in June, is an effort to assist small businesses and organizations in finding and retaining talent while also bringing the unemployed back into the workforce. There are basic eligibility requirements and the Skill Source Group, Inc. and Virginia Career Works Northern are available to make access to this program easy and the application, enrollment, and reimbursement process as simple as possible. It is a quick and smooth process. The program encourages a $500 reimbursable bonus as helpful to retention and workplace morale for qualified businesses. To learn more, go to https://vcwnorthern.com/ return-to-earn.
WBC Franchises: What’s New and What’s Next? (pre-recorded webinar) What does it take to be a successful franchise owner in the DC Metro area? For those who are interested in franchising as a full-time business or semi-absentee investor, learn what to look for in a franchise, which franchises do well (and don’t do well) in our region, and state and local regulations to be aware of before signing a franchise agreement. There will be information about franchise trends, future of franchising and the impact of Covid-19 on franchises. This webinar was recorded on December 2, 2021 and is available with registration until February 1. Information is subject to change. Visit The Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia, a subsidiary of Community Business Partnership.
Anser buys Fairfax Intelligence Firm Falls Church-based nonprofit firm, Analytic Services Inc., operating as Anser, reported the purchase of Fairfax contractor In Tec LLC. Anser offers analysis services to defense and civilian agencies on acquisition programs, risk assessments, project management and other services. The move adds information technology, intelligence and systems engineering and other offerings to its portfolio. In Tec is one of the largest veteran-owned companies in the area and counts the Defense Intelligence Agency and National Reconnaissance Office among its clients. Anser President and CEO Steve Hopkins said, “Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service. With InTec, our combined client-focused culture and innovative approach enables us to deliver to a broadened client base.”
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Inova Receives $3.5M Gift for Behavioral Health Expansion Inova Health System, a Falls Church nonprofit has received a $3.5 million donation from two longtime donors to help fund the expansion of a behavioral health unit at its Mount Vernon hospital. The gift comes from Jeffrey and Amiya Veatch, consistent supporters of the organization and that facility specifically. They commit these funds to the project as the region sees growing demand for mental health and substance abuse services, and will support the construction of a new behavioral health unit at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.
The Most Posts for #ShopLocalFC Wins Shopping local for the holidays has been key to local businesses. The Falls Church Chamber encourages the community to post their favorite retailers, purchases or experiences in December for a chance to win a $100 gift card to your favorite local retailer. The individual with the most posts by December 31 will receive a gift card to his/her favorite Falls Church retailer. Use Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 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.
