JOIN US for Our June Meeting
Hosted by The Marque at Heritage Hunt

Tuesday, June 16th, 4-6pm
The meeting place is
13550 Heathcote Boulevard, Gainesville, Virginia 20155
Telephone: 703-754-7711

Park in the spaces in front of the building, in the case of overflow, additional parking will be opened.
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Our Speaker will be Robert D. Sturm representing
SERVE, Inc.

Rob will share with us SERVE's mission and the many accomplishments of this nearly 40-year old organization as well as how the business community can benefit and be involved. Get caught up on the fun events and hear stories of personal achievement. You will also learn about the new "Friends of SERVE" started just this year! Learn more about Rob>

Calendar Reminder
Our quarterly HGBA - PWCGMCC mixer is this Friday
June 12th, at 8am.
The Marque at Heritage Hunt is graciously hosting
this event too! Park in the spaces in front of the building, in the case of overflow, additional parking will be opened.

Please RSVP by calling Cathy Gilbert-Silva at 703-368-6600,
ext. 10, or emailing cgilbertsilva@pwcgmcc.org.

Three free months of banner advertising on our resource page goes to anyone who signs up to be an HGBA member at the event. Wow, that is a $150 value.

FREE to all.

"It was a blast." says HGBA President Sheri Winesett, about the first of three concerts, "Come out everyone, very family friendly."

The LIVE! Concert Series 2009.
The concert dates are Fridays 6:30 to 9:30 RAIN or SHINE
June 19th and June 26th, on the Manor House Lawn.

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.
Click here for the website. >

Matthew Zarbatany | Buzzcart

Matthew heads up BuzzCart, a company offering a proprietary
e-commerce system for small and mid-sized retail businesses. Matthew earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Boston University. He then went on to the role of Chief Engineer of Internet Services for the Defense Intelligence Agency. But there was always a desire to help the small business. He started a family run company in this area 12 years ago and he now focuses on BuzzCart and helping his clients grow their sales and profits in good times, but more importantly in bad. Companies in Haymarket, Gainesville, as well as surrounding areas, are jumping on board with BuzzCart web based platforms.

Retail operations can sometimes be overlooked or misunderstood by business associations.  Mr. Zarbatany has the understanding and experience to offer the retail community a way to open doors, increase revenue, increase their network and networking opportunities.

BuzzCart is a member of the PWGMCC and the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce. Matt lives in Bristow with his wife and two boys where Matthew finds time to coach VSA soccer.

Pete Webb | Harvey Insurance

As an associate agent with Harvey Insurance and Financial Services, Pete's focus is on life insurance, individual and group retirement plans, and health insurance.  Pete is from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and has called Virginia home since 1992.  He served in the US Army with the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, NC, and later in Germany where he learned to speak German.  After the Army, Pete earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina and majored in Finance. He spent 15 years in the Information Technology industry where he was involved in a number of challenging financial and sales roles.  Pete is involved in his community, church, and a member of Piedmont Golf Club since 2001. 

Before joining Harvey Insurance Agency in the Summer of 2008, Pete had built and was running his own insurance agency representing Farmers Insurance. Over the past three years, Pete has qualified for Toppers Sales Achievement Club, reserved for the top 10% of insurance professionals across the country. 

Pete enjoys spending time with his family and friends.  He is an avid golfer and enjoys getting outside and enjoying the beautiful Virginia countryside.

Frank Atkinson | Assured Data Services, Inc.

Frank is the President and General Manager of Assured Data Services, Inc., a small technology corporation doing business in Northern Virginia which was established in 1994.  Frank has held local community and state positions of Technology Chair of the Dulles Area Chamber of Commerce (formerly Herndon-Dulles Chamber of Commerce) and served a three-year term on the board of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce. Frank and his wife, Libby and son Cason have lived in Haymarket since 2000 and have first-hand knowledge and experience with the growth of the Haymarket/Gainesville area.  Frank is involved in the Piedmont community and has personal connections to our district's leadership within the county.

Frank has a desire to connect the local business community in such a way to promote business-to-business engagements and opportunities.  And of equal or greater importance, Frank would like to enhance the community awareness of the business offerings in their backyard and a means to connect to these businesses for products and services.  Frank would also like to promote the relationship of the HGBA with the Prince William County Department of Economic Development to creat a proactive channel in which HGBA businesses can connect for business opportunities with new businesses moving into the Haymarket/Gainesville area.

Winner Winner HGBA's Earth Day Booth "Door" Prize goes to:
Jessica Clay, Law Offices of Jessica R. Clay, PLLC
Thank you for supporting our planet and our Association.
Congratulations Jessica!

For those that missed the very successful The Place is Right - Virtual Bus Tour last Thursday, we want to let you know the highlight just might have been the HGBA sponsorship ad >

Also, stay tuned - HGBA will be rolling out a web-based membership application, more payment options and online renewals.