[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 173 (Wednesday, January 2, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2036]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2012 
                    BUSINESS HONOR AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 2, 2013

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce and to congratulate those 
members who are being honored for their contributions to the business 
and local communities.
  The Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce (NVBCC) is a vibrant 
organization dedicated to the growth and development of African-
American owned businesses in the City of Alexandria and the counties of 
Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William. The Chamber provides 
leadership, strategic information, technical assistance, networking 
opportunities, and other support to more than 120 member partners, 
helping to ensure the growth and success of their businesses. In 
addition, the NVBCC actively supports area non-profits in efforts to 
increase the financial literacy and leadership capability of school-
aged children in our area.
  Each year, the NVBCC recognizes its members for their extraordinary 
success and contributions to the Chamber and our community. It is my 
honor to enter the names of the following 2012 Business Honor Award 
recipients into the Congressional Record:
  Outstanding Emerging Business: Nationwide Insurance--The Brad Ryant 
Insurance Agency
  Business of the Year: Valley Green Landscaping
  Outstanding Corporate Partner: Intelligent Office of Alexandria
  Outstanding Community Partner: Alexandria-Fairfax County Alumni 
Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.
  Member of the Year: Kim de Peiza, Key Concepts Knowlegebase, LLC
  Member of the Year: Isaac Lewis, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
  Outstanding Public Partner: Fairfax County Economic Development 
Authority
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
2012 Business Honor Award recipients and in thanking each of them for 
their efforts to strengthen our local business economy and for their 
commitment to building a stronger community.

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