The Prince William Chamber’s recent insert in Prince William Today, announcing registration for the Business Academy's Spring Session; tips to improve your 401 (k) plan; and the upcoming 29th annual Valor Awards!

1. PWChamber.org
The Prince William Chamber’s Business Academy Spring 2015 Term
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
T
he Prince William
Business Academy is a
results-oriented, hands
on series of workshops, focused
on providing information on
topics business owners face
daily that can be immediately
applied. The sessions are ideal
for small growing businesses,
entrepreneurs, and employees
seeking professional develop-
ment. Mike Hoover, President
of TML-A Xerox Company
says of the program, “Each
2 hour session features topic experts who delve
into challenges we as businesses face every day.
You are being introduced to proven strategies for
business success. My staff and clients regularly
participate and they leave energized with action-
able steps for growing their bottom line!” All
workshops take place from 8:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
at Chamber Headquarters, 9720 Capital Court,
Suite 203, Manassas.
Sponsored by TML-A Xerox Company, Apple
Federal Credit Union and UMUC.
For a quick preview, check out these Spring
Term topics: Creating Actionable Goals the
SMART Way v How to Make 6 $Figures Using So-
cial Media v Money Smarts for Small Business v
Networking: It’s Not About You and Creating Your
Elevator Speech v Be a Media Magnet v Helping
Companies Do Business with the Government v
Detailed class descriptions can be found at
PWChamber.org/business-resources/pw-busi-
ness-academy. For more information contact Su-
zanne Lewis, slewis@pwchamber.org or call 571-
765-7753.
The cost per session is $25 for Chamber mem-
bers, $50 for non-members, which includes
breakfast and materials. Reserve your seat today!
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS
Alliant Wealth Advisors joins Alexandria Capi-
tal, creating a division focused solely on the needs
of employers and the retirement plans they offer.
Market uncertainty, federal rules, regulatory
audits, employee lawsuits, complicated invest-
ment line-ups … all have adversely impacted em-
ployers’ ability to offer successful 401(k) plans.
The 401(k) Solution, developed by Alliant
Wealth Advisors four years ago, has made life
easier for many employers while allowing them
to more successfully help their employees build
toward retirement.
Now we’re doing even more for employers.
Alliant is joining Alexandria Capital to create a
Qualified Plans division dedicated solely to em-
ployers and their needs . . . and to offer 401(k)
plans with these advantages:
»» Full Service – We guide employers on all aspects
of a retirement plan. They don’t have to juggle
an assortment of responsibilities and service
providers.
»» Professional Investment Management – We con-
struct, monitor and rebalance model portfolios
using low cost institutional and exchange-traded
funds. Employers aren’t forced to offer a propri-
etary fund line-up.
»» Fiduciary Governance – Most employers don’t real-
ize they have potential personal liability for the
decisions they make regarding their plans. We
accept delegation to serve as a plan’s Fiduciary
Investment Manager, reducing employers’ per-
sonal risk. It’s a service traditional brokers and
insurance representatives can’t provide.
Employers . . .
Choose to Simplify and
Improve Your 401(k) Plan
John Frisch, CPA, CFP, AIF, and Laurie Wieder, PPC, now
President and Vice President of Alexandria Capital’s
Qualified Plans Division help employers like Dr. Chris-
tine Learman of Mapleshade Animal Hospital simplify
and improve their 401(k) plans. Here they are joined by
Bob the Cat.
The Prince William Chamber
of Commerce will honor local he-
roes from police, fire and rescue for
their courageous, often lifesaving
actions in 2014 at the 29th Annual
Valor Awards. The 2015 version of
this proud Prince William Cham-
ber tradition has a NEW venue and
NEW format. This year’s ceremony
will be held at the beautiful Hylton
Performing Arts Center in Manas-
sas. Attendees will join together in
the Didlake Foyer for a reception
presented by Okra’s Cajun Cre-
ole and the Valor Awards will be
presented in Merchant Hall. The entire Prince
William/Manassas/Manassas Park community
is invited to join us to help honor our dedicated
public servants for their selfless acts of heroism
and commitment to protecting our families, busi-
nesses and community! Tickets are $15 and in-
clude reception, ceremony attendance and a com-
memorative program featuring the inspirational
stories of the Valor Awards recipients. To register,
look for “Valor Awards” under the events tab on
pwchamber.org, or call 703.368.6600. Benefactor
Sponsorships are available for anyone interested
in providing tickets for honorees & their guests!
For more information, contact Andrea Whal-
ey at awhaley@pwchamber.org.www.pwchamber.org
Prince William
Chamber of Commerce
Visibility, advertising
and credibility-The
Chamber’s Business
Resource Guide is
published once a year
and is full of valuable
information about our
community. Included
in the Business
Resource Guide are
demographics and
information on:
■■ Education
■■ Healthcare
■■ Community Outreach
■■ Entertainment
■■ NEW dining and
lodging guide
Distribution includes
areas such as:
■■ 1500 Chamber
members
■■ Economic
Development
Departments
■■ Hospitals
■■ Banks
■■ Hotels
Members are listed 3
different ways:
■■ Alphabetically
by company or
organization name
■■ Category
■■ Who’s Who contact
listing
Become a member
by April 30th and
have your company
or organization
included in this
valuable resource.
For more info contact
Kris Johnson at
571.765.1881 or by
email at kjohnson@
pwchamber.org.
We invite you to belong
#pwchamber
Exploring the
Value of Chamber
Membership
Daily, they serve. On this day, we pay tribute.