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About The Chamber


Better business for a better Falls Church

The Falls Church Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit membership organization founded in 1947.


Our Mission -
The mission of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce is to promote local business interests in order to foster economic prosperity and civic well being in the greater Falls Church community.
 
The Chamber advances its mission by:
• Supporting business and community growth and development
• Providing members with educational, marketing, and networking opportunities
• Advocating Chamber positions on critical business issues
• Encouraging quality business ethics and community respect


Our Board of Directors
– Chamber management is directed by its Board of Directors pursuant to the Chamber’s Bylaws. The Board meets the second Tuesday of each month from 8:00 – 9:00 am at the Original Pancake House or Tax Analysts.

 

Officers
Christopher Bergin – Chairman
Tax Analysts
 
Joe Wetzel – Chair-Elect
Jefferson One
 
Dr. William (Vince) Dougherty – Co-Vice Chair, Membership
William V. Dougherty III, DDS
 
Gary Hughes – Co-Vice Chair, Membership
Weichert Realtors
 
Rocco Russo – Vice Chair, Programs
Edward Jones Investment Advisors
 
Erik Pelton – Co-Vice Chair, Legislation
Erik M. Pelton & Associates
 
Gary LaPorta – Co-Vice Chair, Legislation
 
Jeremy Staadeker – Treasurer/Secretary
The Rinehart Staadeker Sussli Retirement Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
 
Michael Ankuma – Past Chairman
Fulton Bank
 
Directors
Mary Alexander
Pizzeria Orso
 
Christopher Bertrand
Diener & Associates
 
Jared Beyer
Don Beyer Motors
 
Barbara Cram
Falls Church Arts
 
Alan Frank
Eden Center
 
Barbara Gallagher-Benson
Vantage Fitness

Mario Gamboa
Body Dynamics
 
Jeffrey Garofalo
 
Marina Westbrook Lubbers
Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust
 
Bill Madden
Mad Fox Brewing Company
 
Eric Peppers
Master Engravers
 
Treena Rinaldi
Korte Realty
 
Ex-Officio
Nick Benton
Falls Church News-Press
 
Marybeth Connelly, BIE
FC City Public Schools
 
Rick Goff & Becky Witsman
FC City Economic Development Office
 
Liaisons
David Tarter/Phil Duncan/Nader Baroukh
Falls Church City Council
 
Kieran Sharpe
Falls Church City School Board
 
Hunter Moore
Arlington County
 
Barbara Carpenter
Fairfax County EDA


Our Staff
– The Chamber employs two part-time professionals to manage the day to day management of the organization.

• Andrea Alder, Assistant Director – Andrea@fallschurchchamber.org, 703-532-1050.

• Sally Cole, Executive Director – Sally@fallschurchchamber.org, 703-532-1050.


Our Office
– The Chamber office is located in Suite 205 at 417 W. Broad Street in Falls Church. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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Read the "Shop Local" Guest Commentary in the FCNP
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Read Sally's "2013 Awards Gala" Guest Commentary in the FCNP
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