Archive for September, 2009

GrowSmartBiz Conference

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Join Reston Limousine’s CEO and President, Kristina Bouweiri, at the first-ever GrowSmartBiz Conference, a one-day educational conference and networking event featuring renowned small business leaders and well-known industry experts.

growsmartbiz-conferenceThe conference takes place Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC. The keyonote speaker is Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of Wired magazine and author of Free: The Past and Future of a Radical Price.

Kristina will be moderating a panel on Strategies for Raising Capital, with topics including conventional and alternative methods of finance; creating/improving a business plan that will entice lenders; tips for cash flow management; and ways that small businesses can minimize financial risk.

All small business owners, entrepreneurs and aspiring CEOs should attend to learn how to overcome challenges that all small businesses face. Attendees will leave the conference with:

  • Insights into best practices of successful small businesses
  • Strategies for growth despite the current economy
  • Cost-effective ways to market and promote their businesses
  • Tips for raising capital, and
  • An opportunity to connect with small business owners, experts, and solution providers

Reston Limousine blog readers can take advantage of a special deal: two people can attend for a promotional price of $99 by using the code: GSB999.

Registration and information about the conference can be found at http://growsmartbusiness.com/small-business-conference/.

Go Skins!

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Reston Limousine is teaming up with Crystal City Sports Pub in Arlington for the Redskins’ first home game of the season against the St. Louis Rams!

crystal-city-sportsFans can meet at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20th at the pub, which is hosting a pre-game tailgate party consisting of a full Sunday brunch on the second floor of the bar. A Reston Limousine bus will then shuttle fans to the stadium at 11:30 a.m.

If you already have tickets to the game, the cost is $40, which includes the pre-game party and transportation to the game. The pub also offers a full package that adds a ticket and alcoholic beverages at the buffet: $100 for upper-level seats (in the 400s) and $150 for lower level seats (in the 100s and 200s).

crystal-city-sports-pub-overviewCrystal City Sports Pub will be offering these packages for every home game this season, but prices for the full package will vary ($100-$225) according to the seat selections and games, according to Jimmy Madden, one of the pub owners.

To purchase the packages or for more information, e-mail Jimmy Madden at sportspub1@yahoo.com.

Want to rent your own bus and driver to take you and your friends to Redskins games this season? Get a quote request at Reston Limousine’s online reservations portal at www.restonlimo.com/reservations/.