GMU Celebrates Grand Opening of Fuse at Mason Square
George Mason University celebrated the grand opening of Fuse at Mason Square on Thursday, September 25. Fuse, a 345,000 sq. ft. hub for digital innovation, will provide the business community, government, and community partners access to one of Virginia’s largest tech talent pipelines and to industry-influenced research. Additionally, Governor Glenn Younkin spoke at the ribbon-cutting for the Energy Exploration (E2) Center that was part of the grand celebration. Read more.
New Leadership Book Release
Working With God: The Ten Modes of Elevated Leadership Successful leaders eventually ask, “What next?” In his new book, recently released on Amazon, Reston Chamber member Dr. Eliyahu Lotzar offers a challenging response: operate from the most powerful possible perspective by working with God.Replete with stories from CEOs and action steps to further you on your leadership adventure, Working With God takes you through ten operating modes that promote clarity, wisdom, agility, strength, and joy as you grow
Martina Cheung to speak at George Mason’s Spring Commencement
Martina Cheung, president and CEO of S&P Global, will be the featured speaker at our Spring Commencement on May 15, 2025. Since 2010, Cheung, also a member of S&P Global’s board of directors, has held several positions with the New York-based company, including president of S&P Global Ratings, executive lead of S&P Global Sustainable1, and president of S&P Global Market Intelligence. Last year, American Banker included Cheung on its list of the most powerful women in finance. Learn more.
How Small Businesses Can Compete with Big Brands in Digital Marketing
Small business owners often feel like they’re at a disadvantage when it comes to digital marketing. Large corporations have bigger budgets, entire teams dedicated to content creation, and name recognition that small businesses simply can’t match. But small businesses have something that big brands struggle to create: authenticity, personality, and deep community connections. These qualities resonate with today’s consumers. The good news for small business owners in Reston and Fairfax County? You don’t
