Post by Brian Fauls, Government Affairs Manager Terrificum Anno December, that oh so brief moment of the year when the heavy lifting of the year is done and the heavy planning for next year hasn’t quite gotten into full swing. It is that tiny window of time to sit back and take stock. It is […]
Thanks to Heather Donahue, Director of Sales for Lost Rhino Brewing Company, for answering a few questions with us! Check out their website here. Behind the Business: Lost Rhino Brewing Company 1.) What is your role at Lost Rhino? Director of Sales 2.) What is Lost Rhino‘s mission/purpose? To brew high quality and interesting […]
Thank you to Pam Lavallee, RN Charge Nurse at HealthWorks for Northern Virginia, for this blog post! 4 Ways to Keep Your Employees Healthy During Flu Season Did you know office desks have been found to be 100 times dirtier than a toilet seat? No wonder germs spread so fast at work! With cold and flu […]
Thank you to Heather Williams of Loudoun Medical Group for this blog post! Health Screenings: How to Determine What’s Right for You Throughout the year, we are constantly reminded about the importance of regular health screenings. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month encourages women to perform self-breast exams and schedule routine mammograms. Every March, men and […]
Thank you to Linda Cmur, L.P.C., of The Wellness Connection for this post! A Soldier’s Heart Today we celebrate Veteran’s Day, a special holiday where we honor and thank the thousands of brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. armed forces. But, what many of us do not […]
Thank you to Toni Reinhart, of Comfort Keepers for this information! (photo via Comfort Keeper’s Facebook page) “When is it time for home care?” I’m asked this question frequently. It’s hard to evaluate our own parents and recognize change. After all, they’re our parents… they’ve always been in charge. Well, here are a few things […]
Thank you to Kari Murphy of Habitat for Humanity for sharing your story! (photo 1: Wells Fargo working to build a Habitat house. All photos, credit: Kari Murphy) Non-Profit Spotlight: Habitat for Humanity, Kari Murphy A day in the life of a non-profit development manager… At times I feel like my own small business owner. Out […]
6th Annual Loudoun Green Business Award Winners Announced at Awards Reception The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce honored 66 participants and winners of the Sixth Annual Loudoun Green Business Challenge at the 2015 Loudoun Green Business Awards Reception at REHAU headquarters, Thursday, November 5th. Businesses were honored for their achievements in environmental sustainability, ranging from small […]
Small Business 2015 Finalists & Winners Finalists for Retailer: Brew LoCo LLC – winner! Best Rack Around Auctions on Main Browning Equipment, Inc. Finalists for Non-Profit: Boulder Crest Retreat for Military & Veteran Wellness – winner! Community Foundation for Loudoun & Northern Fauquier Counties Loudoun Free Clinic Loudoun Youth Finalists for […]
Thank you to Cheryl Goldsby, of Radiology Imaging Associates. What You Should Know About the ACS’ Recommendations for Mammograms On October 20th, the American Cancer Society (ACS) revised their breast cancer screening guidelines. They are now recommending that women at average risk of breast cancer get annual mammograms starting at age 45 rather than 40, and […]