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4:00 - 4:45 Open Networking and registration
4:45 - 5:00 Association Business
5:00 - 5:45 Presentation and Q&A
5:45 - 6:00 Open Networking

Refreshments will be provided by

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Desiderio Italian-American Grill
would like to get to know you.

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All meeting attendees will receive
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JOIN US for our July Meeting
Hosted by Scott L. Abell of
Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney

Tuesday, July 21st, 4-6pm

Madison Crescent
8078 Crescent Park Drive
Suite 300
Gainesville, VA 20155

Telephone: 703-366-2289

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Our Speaker will be Mike Nelson, Vice President and Regional Director of Goldman Sachs
He will be giving us their mid-year market update / market pulse.  His presentation will cover their view on such topics as:

- Banking Sector.  Are spreads loosening lending and credit?

- Inflation Outlook. Hello or Goodbye?

- Unemployment. More to come?

- Commodities. Is the rally over?

- Equity Markets. What asset class should an investor favor?

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Calendar Reminder
One more LIVE! concert has been added, by popular demand
Friday July 17th - 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Andre Fox | Motown to Rock

Enjoy today and preserve yesterday at scenic Evergreen, nestled at the base of Bull Run Mountain. The Manor House is on both the Virginia and the National Register of Historic Homes.
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Our very own Jen Robinson won the big prize on June 29th.
Over 200 cool ones. Congratulations Jen.

In the Spotlight -
Matthew Zarbatany of BuzzCart

It's nice to fly with or without a plane, and plan on doing everything wrong — twice. Read more >

Consider offering a door prize for attendees.
You will receive special recognition at the meeting, in the following newsletter and the graditude and probably the patronage of a fellow member. Just notify host@hgba.biz or info@hgba.biz prior to the meeting.

Booster Website
New Opportunities
Get your name out there and give 'em a boost.

Put your business name and logo in front of an audience and help to supplement the enormous amount of funding required for athletics for our children. Click here for win-win benefits >

SOCIAL TIP   Viral marketing is simply a two-part formula.
1. Go ahead and create a funny video, blog entry, song, coupon or irresistable news.
2. Make sure it is something your audience will enjoy and (wait for it...) want to forward. Don't get too "inside"
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MEMBER TIP
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UPDATE YOUR MEMBER PROFILE found on the bottom of every page. Go ahead and try it

GOT NEWS?
Every meeting we have members with announcements and news - well, get the word out in advance.
Just send the details to info@hgba.biz and we will post it on our calendar for more to see.

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Each meeting we collect business cards. We do this for door prizes, member spotlights and to distribute. All the visitor's (non-member) cards will distributed to the attendees via email. Make sure you register in order to receive the email. Why do we send just visitor cards? Our member's information is already in the member directory.

Members Making a Difference



HGBA is working on a green initiative and is in the incubation stages. If you would like to be involved, or like breathing clean air, please call Linda Kurtz (The Marque at Heritage Hunt) at 703-754-7711.



HGBA is working on a float for Haymarket Day. If you have ever built a float or have dreamt of building a float or just enjoy floats. Call Chris Ammerman (Zenquility) at 703-625-4730
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Detours around town
Get the latest scoop on Gilbert's Corner (rt15 and rt50) or rather Gilbert's Roundabout

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