SFCC Spring Membership Meeting

January 27th, 2010

Fireside GrillSave the Date!

The South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Spring Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010.

The meeting will take place at Fireside Grill, 9000 Lorton Station Boulevard in Lorton Station, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM.

Patty P. Washington of South County Secondary School will speak about the SCSS Business Cooperative Internship Program, a win-win for local businesses and area students.

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ State of the County Report

January 19th, 2010

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has recently published its annual State of the County report, detailing progress, and challenges faced, in 2009 and plans for 2010.

Read out-takes here from the report that deal with issues impacting the South Fairfax region. The entire report can be found on the county’s website.

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Proposed Fairfax County Meals Tax

January 13th, 2010

A meals tax referendum, proposed by Supervisor Gerry Hyland, has been before the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for the past two years. It has been discussed at budget committee meetings, at a recent Board of Supervisors retreat, and also at meetings held on school budget cuts.

A meals tax would decrease the County’s reliance on real estate property taxes.  Increased funds from a Meals Tax would help to offset the County’s current budget shortfall, and limit budget cuts for important community services including schools and law enforcement.

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