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Gonzo's Nose (reunion) @ FNL!!!
**Gonzo's Nose is the most popular party band in the national capitol area. Formed in the summer of 1996 by four musicians from the College of William and Mary, Gonzo's Nose brings solid musicianship to a massive setlist of cover songs, which range from the early 80's up until songs that hit the radio just yesterday.**
**We will meet by the beer tent.**
LGBTQ+ Dinner at Outback in Herndon!
🥩 **DTs Thursday Night Dinner at Outback – Let’s Go Down Under! 🇦🇺**
Craving a **steakhouse classic** with your DTs family? **Skip the kitchen and join us for a hearty meal at [Outback Steakhouse!](https://locations.outback.com/virginia/herndon/365-elden-street?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=local_search&utm_campaign=website_cta&y_source=1_MTU1MDIwNjktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D)**[ ](https://locations.outback.com/virginia/herndon/365-elden-street?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=local_search&utm_campaign=website_cta&y_source=1_MTU1MDIwNjktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D)🥩🍷 After our **Thursday Night Happy Hour**, let’s gather for **juicy steaks, bold flavors, and legendary Bloomin’ Onions** at **365 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170**.
🔥 **This dinner is a DTs favorite and always fills up fast!** We usually have **16-20 people, and seating is limited, so RSVPs are essential!** **Please RSVP on Facebook and Meetup as soon as possible** to secure your spot. We’ll do our best to accommodate last-minute guests, but reserving helps us ensure everyone gets a seat.
Whether you’re in the mood for a **perfectly grilled steak, tender ribs, fresh seafood, or classic Aussie-inspired eats**, **there’s something for everyone at Outback!** 🦘🔥
🌟 **We’re always exploring new dinner spots, so stay tuned for next week’s location—because every Thursday brings something new to the table! 🍽️**
DTs Weekly Virtual Happy Hour
**Every Friday · 7:00 PM**
**Location:** Google Meet
**Join here:** [https://meet.google.com/jvc-ajhk-vci](https://meet.google.com/jvc-ajhk-vci)
Can’t make it out in person? Join your DTs friends for our Weekly Virtual Happy Hour - a relaxed, welcoming space to unwind, chat, and connect from wherever you are.
This is an easygoing online gathering for conversation, laughter, and connection. Whether you’re a longtime member, someone who hasn’t joined us in a while, or brand new to Dulles Triangles, you are welcome.
Bring your favorite drink, get comfortable, and drop in when you can.
**No RSVP is required.** Just click the Google Meet link and join us.
Please note: On occasion, Virtual Happy Hour may be cancelled or rescheduled. We’ll share updates as soon as we’re able.
Come relax, connect, and find your tribe with DTs - from anywhere. 💙💻
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[Hybrid] Superconvergence: How the Genetics, Biotech, and AI Revolutions Will…
…Transform Our Lives, Work, and World (2024) by Jamie Metzl, 432 pages [Genetics]
• Paperback
• Hardcover
• Kindle
• Audiobook
• Library: [https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=615082](https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=615082)
Check the How To Find Us section for Zoom Link **(Remember, the Zoom Link is different each month, do not bookmark)**
### Review
“In Superconvergence, Jamie Metzl takes readers on a magical journey through the science of the intersecting genetics, biotech, and AI revolutions, deeply explores the implications, and challenges us to think creatively and proactively about what comes next. Very few books are absolute must-reads. This is one.”―Siddhartha Mukherjee, assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University and author of The Gene: An Intimate History
"During the 25 years I have known Jamie Metzl, he has always been ahead of the curve. There is no one better to help us understand and prepare for the fast-approaching technological revolutions. Superconvergence is brilliant. I can't recommend it more strongly."―Sanjay Gupta MD, bestseller author, neurosurgeon, and Emmy-award winning chief medical correspondent (CNN)
"Our world is defined by our science and technology—whether we like it or not. The question now is not whether to use these powers, but how best to use them. In Superconvergence, Jamie Metzl takes us on a journey through the new capabilities that are radically transforming ecosystems inside us and around us, challenging each of us to get personally involved with building the future we want."―Beth Shapiro, University of California Santa Cruz evolutionary biologist and author of Life as We Made It: How 50,000 Years of Human Innovation Refined―and Redefined―Nature
"In a fine counter-blast to the pessimism of today, Jamie Metzl lays out just how spectacular the future of humanity and planet can be if we harness innovation responsibly and imaginatively to create what he calls the 'spiral of progress.'"―Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works, and co-author of Viral: The search for the Origin of Covid-19
“A page-turning journey through space and time that shows us how our lives will be changed by imminent technological advances we once only dreamed of.”―David Sinclair, Professor of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, and author of Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To
“The superconvergence of the genetics, biotechnology, and AI revolutions provides spectacular opportunities for building a better world. It also represents an almost limitless investment opportunity. We were excited to collaborate with Jamie Metzl, one of the world's great experts on how these aspirations can best be realized, including in capital markets. Superconvergence is a master class for imagining, investing in, and building a future we'd like to inhabit."―Jeremy Schwartz, Global Chief Investment Officer, WisdomTree
“A clear examination of a transitional moment in the story of life on Earth…. Metzl capably describes recent developments in genetics and biotech and looks at how AI is providing an analytical engine of unprecedented power…. An important book in which the author sets out a path for the future based on his experience and expertise.”―Kirkus
“Erudite, optimistic, and timely.”―Science Magazine
"[In Superconvergence] Mr. Metzl has identified an important truth: that the convergence of new technologies is galvanizing us to reimagine how to meet urgent challenges in medicine and the environment. It’s a compelling opportunity—provided we manage to sidestep self-induced catastrophes along the way."―The Wall Street Journal
### About the Author
Jamie Metzl is a leading technology and healthcare futurist and the founder and chair of OneShared.World. He is the author of Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity and four other books and was a member of the World Health Organization expert advisory committee on human genome editing. Jamie previously served in the U.S. National Security Council, State Department, and Senate Foreign Relations Committee and with the United Nations in Cambodia. His work has been featured by most major media organizations around the world, including 60 Minutes, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Fox, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, the Times of London, Le Monde, and Paris Match, and his podcast interviews with Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, and others have reached tens of millions of listeners. He lives in New York City. Visit Jamiemetzl.com.
Energizing Walk for Busy People!
Join our weekly walking meetup to have fun, maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet new people, and enjoy nature! We meet Saturdays at 10am, by the bike racks and benches 150 feet in front of BUBBLES Hair Salon in Reston, leaving no later than 10:05.
Every week we'll walk the Green Trail to Lake Anne Plaza (\~1 mile), pause there for 5-10 minutes (water, bio, and from April-Nov a Farmer's Market), then circle the lake (2 miles) before returning to our starting point. It's roughly 3.5 miles and takes about an hour and a half.
Afterwards, some members will often head to a local restaurant to refuel and relax before tackling the rest of the day.
This event is open to all ages and fitness levels, and both friends and dogs are always welcome! We recommend dressing for the weather (umbrella, water bottle, snow shoes, hat, etc.) since we'll always walk, rain or shine.
By signing up, you accept and assume all risks and responsibilities with this activity, and nobody will be held liable.
Lake Anne Brew House Saturday BEER RUN
Run starts promptly at 9:45 am and follows a 1.5 mile loop around the lake. Do however many loops you like!
Run at your own pace.
After the run, we'll meet at the Brew House for a beer or coffee and BREAKFAST pretzels! Those cannot be anything but delicious.
See you there.
Herr Metal Concert @Reston Pavillion
Meet & stroll over to the pavilion for free live music rock. We'll meet at Crafthouse and walk over. This is also a sip and stroll event.
This is their RTC summer schedule ( a few will be posted on the meetup):
[https://restontc.org/live-work-enjoy/enjoy/sip-stroll-rules/reston-concerts-on-the-town/](https://restontc.org/live-work-enjoy/enjoy/sip-stroll-rules/reston-concerts-on-the-town/)
[Herr Metal](https://www.herrmetal.com/) is a high-energy, tongue-in-cheek Northern Virginia-based cover band that performs classic '80s and '90s hair metal and arena rock hits. Led by a theatrical "German" persona, they deliver a wildly entertaining, family-friendly stage show filled with spandex, flowing locks, and face-melting guitar solos.
Some cheap beer at the Crafthouse:
[https://untappd.com/v/crafthouse-reston/1692955](https://untappd.com/v/crafthouse-reston/1692955)
$6 Domestics:
Coors Banquet
Coors Light
Bud Light
Yuengling Lager
$6 Ale:
Regal 6.5% 12oz can
$7:
IPA Baby Leprechauns 5.9% 16 oz can
IPA TropiCannon 7.2% 12 oz can
Ale White Rascal 5.6% 12 oz can
Lager Porch Fest 5.5% 16 oz can
Heineken
Michelob Ultra
Modelo Especial
9/18 HOLES SUNDAY @ ALGONKIAN
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Greetings and welcome new members!
Play 9 or 18 holes at Algonkian Regional Golf Course.
Algonkian Regional Golf Course located in Sterling, Virgina, remains the area's most popular public course. Algonkian offers a challenging, 18-hole championship golf course, located in a beautiful riverside setting. Algonkian’s front nine tree-lined fairways are long, straight and flat while the back nine features hills and several dogleg and water holes.
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Greens Fee - walking: 9-holes $39.50; 18-holes $57.00
Greens Fee - riding: 9-holes $55.50; 18-holes $78.00
Pull Carts: 9-holes $4; 18-holes $5
47001 Fairway Dr.Sterling, VA 20165
703-450-4655
https://www.novaparks.com/golf/algonkian-golf-course
Please be mindful and keep pace with the group in front of you to avoid congestion on the course.
\*\*Note there is a $2 charge to sign up for this Meetup. This is a non-refundable fee used for no-show and website costs. Each golfer is responsible to pay green fees on the day of the event, to the course. If you fail to show up on the day of the event (without canceling by the date specified above, you will be responsible for your greens fees to the course). NoVA Golfers Association, LLC is a Meetup group only, and it is not responsible for any liabilities associated with the event.
Free Spirits Toastmasters Club Open House - June 14th Afternoon
**Curious about Toastmasters?** We're Free Spirits Toastmasters - an established club that meets twice monthly on Sundays from 3:30 - 5:00pm.
**Meet us and join a meeting in action at our Open House on Sunday, June 14th from 3:30 - 5:00pm.** No need to get fancy - come as you are and enjoy refreshments with a casual, friendly, and encouraging group. *This year is our 30th Anniversary!*
What Free Spirits Toastmasters Club is all about:
* Build confidence speaking in front of people,
* Learn the art of interesting conversation,
* Have fun and build skills to speak "off the cuff" and through prepared speeches,
* Members supporting other members in bettering ourselves,
* A rich learning environment - our members span a wide range of ages, backgrounds, careers, languages, and life experiences!
* A hybrid (in person and via Zoom) meeting option means you can join us remotely if unable to attend in person.
**So that we can plan quantity for food and drink, please RSVP soonest by text to 703.795.2967 or by email to officers-5160@toastmastersclubs.org.**
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C&O Canal National Historic Park, Great Falls, MD- Fee Free Day (Rating: B)
You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf) and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.
**9 miles with 600 feet elevation gain.**
**Fee Free Day!**
***Join us in celebrating Flag Day*** ***for a nice hike along the scenic Potomac River and adjoining forests of C&O Canal National Historical Park, Great Falls, Maryland.***
**Description:**
We'll start our hike traveling to the Ford Mine Trail. Once completing that trail, we will then reconnect to the towpath and head to the Potomac Overlook on Olmsted Island for some great views of the falls and cascading water.
After reconnecting on the towpath for a short distance, we will connect to the Gold Mine loop trail in the forest and Gold Mine Overlook and return to our cars. There are a couple of short hills while in the forest but they are small, otherwise the route is mostly level.
There are a few small stream crossings on Ford Mine trail that are easily crossed. We may include the River Trail which runs along the shore of the Potomac, depending on the water level conditions.
**Participants will have the option to do as much of the hike as they desire.**
The pace will be about 2.5 mph.
**Bring**:
Adequate water/hydration, snacks/lunch, and sturdy hiking shoes since there are some rocky areas and tree roots in the forest. Restrooms are open near the Tavern visitor center. May want to also bring some insect repellent and sunscreen.
**Meet:**
We will meet on the sidewalk in front of the old refreshment snack bar on the right side of the parking lot before you get to the restrooms and Tavern visitor center. The snack bar is currently closed but it is under the tree canopy. Look for me by the fence anxiously awaiting your arrival.
Please plan on being there at 8:45am so we can get everyone signed in and start the hike on time.
**Dogs are welcome. Dog Policy** [https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy](https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy)
***Please note that dogs are not allowed on the Olmsted Island boardwalk, so if you bring your dog, you will have to wait for us at the entrance to Olmsted Island***
**Park Fee**: ***Park Fees waived on Flag Day.***
If you haven't hiked with me before, please provide your name, contact number and emergency contact number. You can text me the info of direct message me on Meetup. Do not pose in comments.
Map of Hiking Trails at Great Falls, Maryland:
[https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/upload/Great-Falls-Hiking-Map.pdf](https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/upload/Great-Falls-Hiking-Map.pdf)
**Directions to Park:**
[https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/greatfallstavernvisitorcenter.htm](https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/greatfallstavernvisitorcenter.htm)
**GPS: 39.00223, -77.24697**
Any questions, please message me on Meetup or text/call @202-528-0456. If you text me, please include your name.
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Devils Nose, WV (Rating: A)
You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf) and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.
This is a 9 mile hike with 1900’ of elevation gain In the [Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area](https://wvdnr.gov/sleepy-creek-wma-provides-hunting-fishing-and-outdoor-adventures-in-wvs-eastern-panhandle/) in West Virginia. The hike will begin at [Spruce Pine Hollow Park](https://washingtonheritagetrail.com/mc_33.html) in West Virginia. We will take portions of the Tuscarora and Maverick Trails to the Devils Nose. From there we will make our way to a beautiful creek side lunch spot and then return. Several miles of the hike will be on dirt roads. We hope to catch the rhododendrons in full bloom.
We hike at a pace of 2.5-3.0 mph while moving.
Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. [https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy](https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy).
[Rating: A](https://nvhc.com/hikeinfo/ratings/)
Carpools: Meet at the Dulles Transit Park and Ride at 7:15am, carpools leave at 7:30am. GPS Coordinates: 38.976317, -77.433659, [https://maps.app.goo.gl/5VB71QdWsy9KjGZi8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5VB71QdWsy9KjGZi8). Go to the end of Pacific Blvd and turn left into the Park and Ride lot.
Suggested carpool fee is $13. \*\*The leader will be at the carpool location.\*\* Driving time to the trailhead from the carpool location \~1 hour 40 minutes.
If you are meeting at the Spruce Pine Hollow Park be there at 9:00am, hike starts at 9:15am GPS coordinates: 39.63281, -78.10743
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rssm2uLkEagjfRfu9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rssm2uLkEagjfRfu9)
There is no real parking lot, just park in some dirt area.
Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.
Driving time to trail head from the carpool location: 1 hour 30 minutes.
AllTrails Map: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-at-devils-nose-2016-06-22-feab05a?u=i&sh=7cs7ov](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-at-devils-nose-2016-06-22-feab05a?u=i&sh=7cs7ov)
**\*\*You must be experienced in hikes of this distance, pace and elevation gain.\*\***
D&D Adventure's League: Tomb of The Nine Gods Part 6 - Tier 2 - DM Megan
The mad lich Acererak built the Tomb of the Nine Gods not only to house the remains of Omu’s trickster gods, but also to slay interlopers. However, few today even know the tomb exists, and thus it remains an enigma. Rare are the tavern tales that lure adventurers to its gates, and its horrors remain undocumented in the libraries of Candlekeep. The reason for this is simple: not one person who has entered the tomb has lived to tell the tale.
Your quest, should you accept, is to traverse to the heart of this tomb and bring down the evil that lurks in its heart. Legends tell the rewards will be beyond your wildest imaginings. If you survive.
**This event is hosted using the Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition Adventurers League rules. It is a Tier 2 game suitable for players with advanced experience who have previously played in multiple Tier 1 games.**
**Becoming a member in our Discord and accepting our Code of Conduct is required for play at all of our events. You must join and accept the Discord rules before signing up to any MeetUp events. These rules include but are not limited to:**
* **Assigning your name and pronouns as your server nickname;**
* **Confirming your age as 18 or older;**
* **Participating in a respectful environment for both our AL DMs and your fellow players.**
**If you do not join the Discord and accept these rules prior to signing up for an event, you may be removed from the MeetUp event or be required to join the Discord and agree to the Code of Conduct at the game table prior to playing.**
\*\**[Join us on Discord!](https://discord.gg/mG24YCk7wj) Attending this event indicates that you agree to follow NOVA Adventurer’s League’s Code of Conduct, which can be found in the #code-of-conduct channel on our Discord.*
TOOOL NoVA Lockpicking Monthly Meeting @ Nova Labs Fairfax
Come join us at Nova Labs for our monthly lockpicking meeting! We meet every third Wednesday at the Nova Labs Fairfax location at 3850 Jermantown Road. Learn about locks, lockpicking, lock modifications, and even lock smithing in our classroom environment. No tools, skills, or knowledge required, but feel free to bring any of those things with you! Our meetings are overseen by one or more locksmiths.
Elite Networking Lunch: Elevate Your Connections
Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation).
Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.
Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits. Join us on this bucket list adventure
**Our Meetup is off to another hiking adventure! Mt Kilimanjaro, as the tallest mountain in Africa, is included in the 7 Summits of the world.**
**It is a bucket-list item for all hard-core hikers and mountain lovers.**
We did this trek with Meetup in the summer of 2024 and it was a true experience of a lifetime (see photos below)
Let's get to some numbers. It is 5,895m/19,340ft
BUT . . . our starting elevation for the trek is 3795m/12541ft
As such elevation gain is 2100m/6799ft
To compare Everest Base Camp trek, is about 2754m/9035ft elevation change. And Mt Whitney is about 1828m/6000ft elevation change.
The key to being able to succeed in this endeavor lays in the route and the support system.
We are taking the Lemosho Route via the Northern Circuit. The Northern Circuit route is the longest and newest of the seven established Kilimanjaro routes. It's one of the best routes because it has the best acclimatization profile. This results in one of the highest summit success rates. Add to that stunning views, and comparatively relaxed pace. It is also much less crowded than the other Kilimanjaro routes.
As far as our support system: We will be accompanied by experienced guides, porters and cooks. They are certified, ensuring our safety and comfort. Porters will carry our gear.
We will have a high ratio of guides to hikers. Our guides will go our pace and support each and everyone of us, regardless of fitness level and pace. In other words...you go your own speed and we all get there safe.
More about our trek/trip.
As with all our international trips, we picked the best season/time of year to go for weather and wildlife. Lemosho and Northern Circuit is a scenically spectacular and varied route. At the lower elevations it has an abundance of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, eland and lion which come over to forage during dry season.
**Each of our trips is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.**
*But I don't have the needed gear?!*
You don't need much more than the standard trekker's equipment. We will provide you with a list of what is already included and what can be rented there.
*Does this include food?*
All meals on the trek potion are included and a cook travels with us!
*What is lodging like?*
We are sleeping in new and comfortable tents (carried during the day by porters)
*I am new at this.*
That's OK. We do plenty of prep Zooms before we depart. And in California we have a number of local outdoor day or weekend outings you can test out with us.
*How dangerous is this? What if I get sick or hurt?*
We will be walking on an established, well used trail the entire time. **Our trip INCLUDES emergency insurance.** We are also Certified Wilderness First Responders and our guides are members of (AMREF) Flying Doctor.
**Plain and simple, safety is our primary goal.**
*How much does this cost?*
**Kilimanjaro Mountain Trek $3950 per person, double occupancy. Land only (airfare not included). Solo supplement $600**
Trip Cost includes:
\- 9 nights accommodation
\- 3 meals everyday on the trek
\- All Fees & Entrances and Taxes
\- Camping equipment such as tents\, tables\, chairs\.
\- Lead Guide\, Assistant Guides\, Porters and Cook
*RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.*
***The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $300 deposit:***
***[CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/8P9NUAVQM8UEN)***
*Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).*
*IF you need an airfare quote,* [Click here to message Anna](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)
For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: **[INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUEST](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**
To see pictures from our Kilimanjaro adventure in 2024 [CLICK HERE](https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPkfkUp6sEZVQ-xse1di_K19d1QVmSb5KOLeIjynRoWGv_XFLXI8wBfT61XxAHavg?key=U2tKajBuOGRiZkxBOUtTUG1GbUVRVmlDaERCeG5n)
We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.
[Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/)
The MAIN location where this event is posted:
[https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302872805/](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302872805/)
(RSVP there for any conversation and comments)
This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
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June Resource Presentation
## 1 Million Cups Loudoun – Resource Presentation
### Understanding Loudoun's Commercial Real Estate Landscape: Opportunities for Small Business Growth
**Presented by Vanessa Simon, Real Estate Intelligence Manager, Loudoun Economic Development**
**Wednesday\, June 24 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM**
**Venture X Loudoun**
Join us for an engaging and informative conversation with **Vanessa Simon**, Real Estate Intelligence Manager for Loudoun Economic Development, as we explore Loudoun County's evolving commercial real estate landscape and what it means for small businesses looking to grow.
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## About the Presenter
Vanessa Simon serves as the **Real Estate Intelligence Manager** for Loudoun Economic Development, where she tracks land and property data, manages the county's commercial property database, and builds relationships with developers, brokers, and industry stakeholders throughout Loudoun County.
Prior to joining Loudoun Economic Development, Vanessa served as the Director of Operations for a regional residential real estate team serving Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. Her experience includes operations management, contracts, compliance, negotiations, and market analysis.
Vanessa holds a bachelor's degree in Biology and Business from Virginia Tech and began her professional career in technical sales before transitioning into real estate and economic development.
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## About the Session
Whether you're considering your first commercial location, expanding your business footprint, evaluating market opportunities, or simply trying to better understand the local business landscape, this session will provide valuable insight into one of the most important factors influencing business growth: commercial real estate.
Vanessa will share current market trends, development activity, available commercial space, and economic development initiatives that are shaping the future of Loudoun County.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how real estate data and economic development resources can support strategic business decisions.
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## What You'll Learn
* Current commercial real estate trends across Loudoun County
* Available space and development opportunities
* Site selection considerations for growing businesses
* Workforce accessibility and location planning
* Economic development initiatives supporting business growth
* Market insights that can help inform expansion strategies
* Resources available through Loudoun Economic Development
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## Who Should Attend
This session is ideal for:
* Small business owners
* Entrepreneurs considering a physical location
* Businesses planning expansion
* Retail, restaurant, and service-based businesses
* Commercial property owners and investors
* Startup founders evaluating growth opportunities
* Community and economic development professionals
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## Why Attend?
* Gain practical market intelligence from a county expert
* Better understand Loudoun's commercial development landscape
* Learn how location decisions impact business growth
* Discover resources available to support your business
* Ask questions directly to a leader involved in shaping Loudoun's economic future
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## About 1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month.
Join us on **June 24** for coffee, connection, and a valuable conversation about how Loudoun County's commercial real estate market can support your business growth and long-term success.
We look forward to seeing you there.
ADAMS Speakers Toastmasters
Our club meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month at 10:00 am. We are always delighted to see new guests -- please come about 5 minutes before start to help us get you introduced. It is a hospitable, supportive, and fun environment. Stop by and make new friends and plan on having a good time!
We meet in the Youth Room on the top level of the Center. Park on the right side of the building and take the elevator all the way up. The Youth Room is just around the corner to your right as you exit the elevator. See you there!








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