With its 800th Member, Alexandria's Chamber Thrives

Photo by Jay Palermino Mayor Bill Euille is on hand for the ribbon cutting at Cafe Nicole.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. -  The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 800th member at their annual Member Appreciation Reception at Indigo Landing Tuesday.
 
Several attendees remarked that this continued growth all but confirms that the chamber thrives under its current leadership.

Photo by Jay Palermino Chamber members help cut the ribbon at Cafe Nicole.

Indigo Landing's unique location on the Potomac River was an idyllic setting for the chamber's annual appreciation reception. More than 200 guests enjoyed the setting on the shores of the Potomac while enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

The evening celebration was a great opportunity for new members to meet other members, and also a good time for existing members to reconnect.

The Alexandria chamber held the event to show their appreciation to new and veteran business and association members.  They appreciate that businesses resides in Alexandria and want to say, ‘thank you.’

Guests from City Council, the city's management leadership, the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, the Small Business Development Center, Volunteer Alexandria and others came together for an evening of business-building and networking. 

On Saturday, chamber members gathered for the grand opening of Cafe Nicole.

Photo by Gale Curcio Alexandria Vice-Mayor Kerry Donnelly at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce New Member Reception.

Mayor  Euille was on hand to cut the ribbon along with owner Nicole and her father Erwin Burlimann. The ribbon cutting included fine Cafe Nicole fare and libations for all.

For more information on the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, visit www.alexchamber.com or call 703-549-1000. For information on Café Nicole, contact:  Nicole Burlimann @ nmb51186@yahoo.com or call 703-717-9740.

Photo by Gale Curcio Adron Krekeler and Vikki Burkett at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce New Member Reception.

Photo by Gale Curcio Indigo Landing's manager at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce's New Member Reception.

Photo by Gale Curcio Event Sponsor Joan Renner at the New Member Reception.

Photo by Gale Curcio Arya Parvizi and Tina Leone at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce New Member Reception.