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The Prince William Chamber’s Business Academy Spring 2015 Term REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

The Prince William Business Academy is a results-oriented, hands

on series of workshops, focused on providing information on topics business owners face daily that can be immediately applied. The sessions are ideal for small growing businesses, entrepreneurs, and employees seeking professional develop-ment. Mike Hoover, President of TML-A Xerox Company says of the program, “Each 2 hour session features topic experts who delve into challenges we as businesses face every day. You are being introduced to proven strategies for business success. My staff and clients regularly participate and they leave energized with action-able steps for growing their bottom line!” All workshops take place from 8:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Chamber Headquarters, 9720 Capital Court, Suite 203, Manassas.

Sponsored by TML-A Xerox Company, Apple Federal Credit Union and UMUC.

For a quick preview, check out these Spring Term topics: Creating Actionable Goals the

SMART Way v How to Make 6 $Figures Using So-cial Media v Money Smarts for Small Business v Networking: It’s Not About You and Creating Your Elevator Speech v Be a Media Magnet v Helping Companies Do Business with the Government v

Detailed class descriptions can be found at PWChamber.org/business-resources/pw-busi-ness-academy. For more information contact Su-zanne Lewis, slewis@pwchamber.org or call 571-765-7753.

The cost per session is $25 for Chamber mem-bers, $50 for non-members, which includes breakfast and materials. Reserve your seat today!

SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS

Alliant Wealth Advisors joins Alexandria Capi-tal, creating a division focused solely on the needs of employers and the retirement plans they offer.

Market uncertainty, federal rules, regulatory audits, employee lawsuits, complicated invest-ment line-ups … all have adversely impacted em-ployers’ ability to offer successful 401(k) plans.

The 401(k) Solution, developed by Alliant Wealth Advisors four years ago, has made life easier for many employers while allowing them to more successfully help their employees build toward retirement.

Now we’re doing even more for employers. Alliant is joining Alexandria Capital to create a Qualified Plans division dedicated solely to em-ployers and their needs . . . and to offer 401(k) plans with these advantages:

» Full Service – We guide employers on all aspects of a retirement plan. They don’t have to juggle an assortment of responsibilities and service providers.

» Professional Investment Management – We con-

struct, monitor and rebalance model portfolios using low cost institutional and exchange-traded funds. Employers aren’t forced to offer a propri-etary fund line-up.

» Fiduciary Governance – Most employers don’t real-ize they have potential personal liability for the decisions they make regarding their plans. We accept delegation to serve as a plan’s Fiduciary Investment Manager, reducing employers’ per-sonal risk. It’s a service traditional brokers and insurance representatives can’t provide.

Employers . . . Choose to Simplify and

Improve Your 401(k) Plan

John Frisch, CPA, CFP, AIF, and Laurie Wieder, PPC, now President and Vice President of Alexandria Capital’s Qualified Plans Division help employers like Dr. Chris-tine Learman of Mapleshade Animal Hospital simplify and improve their 401(k) plans. Here they are joined by Bob the Cat.

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce will honor local he-roes from police, fire and rescue for their courageous, often lifesaving actions in 2014 at the 29th Annual Valor Awards. The 2015 version of this proud Prince William Cham-ber tradition has a NEW venue and NEW format. This year’s ceremony will be held at the beautiful Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manas-sas. Attendees will join together in the Didlake Foyer for a reception presented by Okra’s Cajun Cre-ole and the Valor Awards will be presented in Merchant Hall. The entire Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park community is invited to join us to help honor our dedicated public servants for their selfless acts of heroism and commitment to protecting our families, busi-nesses and community! Tickets are $15 and in-clude reception, ceremony attendance and a com-

memorative program featuring the inspirational stories of the Valor Awards recipients. To register, look for “Valor Awards” under the events tab on pwchamber.org, or call 703.368.6600. Benefactor Sponsorships are available for anyone interested in providing tickets for honorees & their guests!

For more information, contact Andrea Whal-ey at awhaley@pwchamber.org.www.pwchamber.org

Prince William Chamber of Commerce

Visibility, advertising and credibility-The Chamber’s Business Resource Guide is published once a year and is full of valuable information about our community. Included in the Business Resource Guide are demographics and information on:

■ Education ■ Healthcare ■ Community Outreach ■ Entertainment ■ NEW dining and lodging guide

Distribution includes areas such as:

■ 1500 Chamber members

■ Economic Development Departments

■ Hospitals ■ Banks ■ Hotels

Members are listed 3 different ways:

■ Alphabetically by company or organization name

■ Category ■ Who’s Who contact listing

Become a member by April 30th and have your company or organization included in this valuable resource. For more info contact Kris Johnson at 571.765.1881 or by email at kjohnson@pwchamber.org.We invite you to belong #pwchamber

Exploring the Value of Chamber

Membership

Daily, they serve. On this day, we pay tribute.