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October Monthly Forum
The next Monthly
Forum will take place on Oct. 28 from 9-11am at the National Museum of the American
Indian on the National Mall. If you are interested in hosting a Monthly Forum
or have questions, contact Ashley Richards at ashley.richards@destinationdc.com or 202-789-7009.
December Monthly Forum
Please note
that due to the holiday season there will be only one Monthly Forum for Nov. and
Dec. on Dec. 2, from 9-11am at the National Museum of Women in the
Arts. For more information, please contact Ashley Richards at ashley.richards@destinationdc.com or 202-789-7009.
December Member Orientation
The next
Member Orientation for new members and new employees will be on Dec. 10 in the
Destination DC boardroom. For more information, contact Alison Rittenberg at alison.rittenberg@destinationdc.com
or 202-789-7034.
Door Prizes and Exhibit Tables
If you are interested in having
an exhibit table or donating a door prize for the next Business Exchange, please
contact Ashley Richards at ashley.richards@destinationdc.com.
This is a great opportunity to showcase your company to Destination DC members.
Root for Washington, DC
American Express® Cardmembers can
help bring more trees to Washington, DC's streets. DC is one of eight cities
competing for the largest portion of the American Express $1 million tree-planting
grant. To participate, pay with any American Express Card when you see the ROOT
FOR DC tree icon displayed at participating businesses to vote for DC through
Oct. 31. The city with the most votes gets the most funding for trees...>>
Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunities with ABA
Sponsorship opportunities
are now available for the American Bus Association Annual Marketplace 2009 Capital
Region and Gaylord National Dinner which comes to the region in Jan. 2010.
Please click here or contact Katie Berkon at 202-789-7027 or katie.berkon@destinationdc.com
for additional information. The Capital Region and Gaylord National are looking
for volunteers to assist on various committees for the American Bus Association
Annual Marketplace convention. Please click here or contact Theresa Belpulsi
at 202-789-7033 or theresa.belpulsi@destinationdc.com for additional information.
Hotel Packages
We receive numerous requests
from visitors regarding hotel packages for upcoming events. If you are offering
a package you'd like us to know about for Inauguration, Lincoln Bicentennial,
or National Cherry Blossom Festival, let us know ASAP. Contact Mark Farrell at
202-789-7064 or mark.farrell@aresdirect.com for
more information.
Press Conference:
Living the Legacy: Lincoln in Washington,
DC
Just before next month's historic election, Washington, DC's
cultural and tourism officials will launch a tribute to one of America's greatest
presidents. Please join us at this special press conference for information regarding
the museums, cultural institutions, hotels and restaurants in and around DC that
will celebrate Abraham Lincoln's life and legacy from Jan.-April, 2009. To RSVP
click here.
Member Information
Corrections
In recent publications, the web address for the Woodrow
Wilson Center, the nation's living national memorial to President Wilson, was
listed incorrectly. We regret the error. Please visit their correct
web address at www.wilsoncenter.org.
In our recent Meeting and Destination Planning Guide, NRI Staffing Resources,
Inc. was omitted. We regret the error. NRI Staffing Resources, Inc.
is a locally-owned firm specializing in providing efficient and effective staffing
solutions for over 40 years. This success, combined with their experience
in the industry, leads to outstanding client satisfaction. Please visit
them on the web at www.nri-staffing.com
or contact them at 703-658-1705.
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