Free Carseat Check In Md.

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Monday, October 15th, 2012, 5:15pm

On Sunday September 21, Certified child passenger safety technicians from Safe Kids Montgomery County will be inspecting the selection , installation and use of child safety and booster seats.

Parents will be given one-on-one instruction on how to properly use their child’s infant or booster seat.

Mitsubishi is providing Safe Kids Montgomery County a $2,000 grant to assist with the event. Safe Kids Montgomery County will also receive a $1,000 donation of infant and booster seats.

Stop by King Mitsubishi at 16160 Frederick Road in Gaithersburg, Md. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to get your carseat checked.

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5 Ways to Create a Successful Family Business

Submitted by Cher Murphy, President of Cher Murphy PR

Sunday, October 14th, 2012, 11:05am

5 Ways to Create a Successful Family Business

According to the National Restaurant Association, there are 970,000 restaurants in America. Further research indicates that the three-year failure rate for restaurants hovers around 60 percent. So just what is it that makes some restaurants fold, while others turn into gold? For two successful Washington D.C.-based restaurants, the answer to their success starts with family.

“When a team comes together that is made up of family, it creates a strong bond, with everyone after the same goal,” says Ben Kirane, co-owner of the Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge and Thunder Burger & Bar. “But there are still things that family members need to focus on, in order to make the restaurant, or any type of business, a success.”

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Design Army Launches Aquatic Couture

Submitted by Sherry Moeller

Saturday, October 13th, 2012, 11:43pm

With the help of Design Army’s creative genius, Karla Colletto's Cruise 2013 Swim Collection creates a splash

With a crew of 20+, Design Army literally went underwater to direct the filming of the featurette for the Cruise 2013 Swim Collection by Karla Colletto, taking branding to a new level and unleashing the cruise control for a swimwear line that has seen international growth over the past seven years.

"It's about building relationships with our clients," says Pum Lefebure, Design Army's co-owner and creative director. "We're always thinking ahead, how we can elevate our clients up to the next level. We create partnerships and think for our clients when it comes to branding."

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Seller's Market In Vienna Real Estate

Submitted by The Belt Team, Vienna's #1 Real Estate Team

Saturday, October 13th, 2012, 3:54pm

What’s happening this week in the Vienna & Oakton real estate markets?

As Sargent Friday used to say “Just the facts ma’am!“

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Celebrating a Local Sculptor During National Arts and Humanities Month

Submitted by Jessica McKay, Public Affairs Manager, Erickson Living

Friday, October 12th, 2012, 4:09pm

Celebrating a Local Sculptor During National Arts and Humanities Month

(SPRINGFIELD, VIRGINIA) – After a 25-year career on Capitol Hill, Gwen Harrison Lockhart turned her sights to the fine art of sculpture. A few years after her retirement in 1990, Lockhart enrolled in her first art class with The Art League of Alexandria, located in the Torpedo Factory Art Center. “It’s something I always wanted to do,” said Lockhart. “Now, sculpture is my long suit.”

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Thunder Burger & Bar to Hold Halloween Costume Contest

Submitted by Cher Murphy, President of Cher Murphy PR

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, 11:12am

Thunder Burger & Bar to Hold Halloween Costume Contest

Thunder Burger & Bar, located in the heart of Georgetown, will be holding a Halloween Costume Contest, giving adults the opportunity to show off their costumes. The contest will be held on October 31, 2012, with judging taking place at 10:00 p.m. There will be one Best Male Costume award and one Best Female Costume award, with each winning a $50 Thunder Burger & Bar gift certificate.

“Kids shouldn’t be the only ones to have some fun on Halloween. This is a great opportunity to strut your stuff and have some fun,” explains Ryan Fichter, Executive Chef of Thunder Burger. “Plus, if you have a great costume, you may even be the one to win the gift certificate – an added bonus to the fun you will have.”