Locals Make the Top Workplaces 2024
New Editions Consulting and Apple Federal Credit Union, both members of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce, have been named to the Washington Post Top Workplaces 2024. This is the 9th year on the list for New Editions Consulting. The list also includes General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), HITT Contracting, MHG Restaurant Group, and CTAC.
Apple Federal Credit Union Merger
Two local credit unions, Apple Federal Credit Union and NextMark Credit Union, have announced the intent to combine this year. Apple FCU has $4.4 billion in assets and NextMark CU with $532 million in assets, plan to close the merger by November with Apple FCU President and CEO Andy Grimm continuing in his role and leading the combined institution and NextMark President and CEO Joe Thomas becoming the executive president and strategic advisor. The move will keep it competitive with banks and other credit unions and increase opportunities for employee professional development.
RetirePath
Another Introduction to RetirePath Virginia webinar will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. The session will provide an overview of the Commonwealth’s automatic-enrollment, state-facilitated individual retirement account savings program. The last webinar will be offered on August 6, 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. Webinar attendees are automatically entered into a $50 Etsy gift card giveaway.
Founders Row Presents Founders Groove!
Founders Row hosts live music, food and vibes to celebrate community on Thursdays through July 25. Tonight, 6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m., enjoy the Caribbean sound of Wentworth & Friends on steel drums.
Creative Cauldron Summer Concert Series
The annual Summer Concert Series launches June 28 and runs through August 24 featuring musicians from the metro area and beyond. Musical styles and genres include Latin, jazz, blues and acapella. Friday evening, 7:30 p.m., enjoy “The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook” presented by Newmyer Flyer. On Saturday, 7:30 p.m., hear The Fly Birds, an award-winning alternative bluegrass and Appalachia band from Winchester, Virginia.
Vegetarian and Vegan Food Found in Falls Church
Arlington Magazine has reviewed 10 spots for vegetarian and vegan food, two of which are found in Falls Church. Bakeshop carries a selection of vegan sweets to include everyday cupcakes and specialties by order, cookies, ice create cookiewiches, bread and pie. Preservation Biscuit carries vegan biscuits, as well as versions of the Southern Belle, PBC Sammie, and sweets.
Business News & Notes is compiled by Elise Neil Bengtson, Executive Director of the Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at elise@fallschurchchamber.org.