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The young patients receiving care at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC, got a wonderful respite recently from their worries and cares at this year’s Night of Magic ball, hosted by the Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation and sponsored in part by Reston Limousine.

Reston Limousine provided transportation for the young celebrants to the ball, which took place June 18 in the prime of prom season. Beautiful gowns, smiles, laughter, dancing and chocolate smudged faces were the scene that night at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.

“Once again Reston Limousine generously contributed to the success of NWFCU Foundation’s Night of Magic,” said NWFCU Foundation Executive Director Linda Rogus. “They are a great example of a business that really cares about the community and partners to help people in so many ways.”

The Gaylord transformed their ballroom into a fairy tale wonderland with magic carpet rides, food, games and dancing, all made possible by generous NWFCU Foundation donors, including Platinum Star sponsors Reston Limousine, the Gaylord, Electric Entertainment, and DigitalMailer.

“My kids expressed that this was their favorite night ever” said one parent. “I can’t express how grateful we were to see the excitement in their faces and to watch them spend the evening dancing without a care in the world.”

Besides beating the heat and crowds, Reston Limousine’s DC Monument Tours offer visitors the chance to soak in the fascinating back-stories, local legends and other insights provided by our  knowledgeable drivers.

Guests can be picked up and returned to your hotel any night of the week. Trips are $35 for adults, $25 for children.

Tour stops:
* Iwo Jima Memorial
* Lincoln Memorial
* Vietnam Memorial
* Korean War Memorial
* WWII Memorial
* Jefferson Memorial
* FDR Memorial

Other attractions you’ll view from the comfort of your air-conditioned bus:
* Arlington National Cemetery
* The Pentagon
* Washington Monument
* Smithsonian Institute
* US Capitol
* Union Station
* Supreme Court
* Library of Congress
* National Archives
* Fords Theatre
* FBI Building
* Embassy Row
* White House
* Watergate

To reserve your seat on an upcoming DC Monument Tour, click here to visit our Online Reservations page or call 1-800-546-6141.

We hope to continue and have the Reston Limousine team grow!

Front – Dave Lamb, Charter Driver; Alyssa Travers, Marketing Coordinator; Christina Diederich, Sales Representative; Kenny Day, Son of Margaret Day; Margaret Day, Dispatch Manager; Shannon McGraw, Sales Representative

Back – Brandy and Lakisha Jackson, Daughters of Larry Jackson, Dispatcher

Front – Dave Lamb, Charter Driver; Alyssa Travers, Marketing Coordinator; Christina Diederich, Sales Representative; Kenny Day, Son of Margaret Day; Margaret Day, Dispatch Manager; Shannon McGraw, Sales Representative Back – Brandy and Lakisha Jackson, Daughters of Larry Jackson, Dispatcher

Photo from http://nawbo.org

The conference takes place June 8-11 in Washington DC, where it all began in 1975 when a group of a dozen like-minded women business owners in the D.C. area gathered to share information and create an atmosphere of professional community to further and strengthen their entrepreneurial interests.

This year’s WBC theme “The Power of One” points to the power one woman, one business and one voice has in making a difference for women entrepreneurs around the world.

Speakers at this year’s event include Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor and assistant to President Obama for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement; Katty Kay, Washington Correspondent, BBC World News America; Karen Mills, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration; Gina Martin Adams, director and senior institutional equity strategist, Wells Fargo Securities; and other distinguished presenters.

As a sponsor of the event, Reston Limousine will be providing transportation to the conference venues: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and Capitol Hill.

For more information on the conference, please visit http://nawbo.org.

Kristina and the other 2010 Circle of Excellence Award winners will be celebrated at SmartCEO’s Business Awards on May 27 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Joining the Circle of Excellence recipients are all of SmartCEO’s past award recipients and SmartCEO’s pick for CEO of the Year.

Categories for which CEOs were nominated and honored include growth management, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, client relations, and strategic leadership.

“Circle of Excellence winners are not only selected and honored for their accomplishments, but for demonstrating success in applying a unique leadership attribute that significantly benefits their business and the community,” said Jaime Park, Publisher of Washington SmartCEO magazine. “We are honored to recognize Kristina Bouweiri as one of Greater Washington’s standout leaders.”

Photo by Keith Allison on Wikipedia

The WashingtonPost.com asked, “After two unsuccessful seasons, Washington Redskins Coach Jim Zorn was fired from his job this week. How hard is it for people to recover from being labeled a failure? Do you think Zorn will get another chance to coach in the NFL?”

Here’s part of Kristina’s column:

I do not believe that Jim Zorn is a failure. Zorn may not get another job as an NFL coach, but he inherited a team that had problems. Any team that has seven coaches in nine years is a problem.

These problems will not go away overnight. I believe the owner of the team needs to stop micromanaging the coach and give them a chance. There is so much pressure working under Dan Snyder, how can anyone succeed?

To read Kristina’s full column, please visit WashingtonPost.com.

Photo by Keith Allison on Wikipedia

One of our senior chauffeurs, Issaiah Hardy

With the largest fleet of limousines and shuttles in the Washington DC metropolitan area, Reston Limousine offers a wide range of transportation choices, from sedans that accommodate up to 4 people to minibuses that can carry up to 35 passengers.

Book your vehicle today on our online Reservations page at www.restonlimo.com/reservations/ or call us at 1.800.LIMO.141 (1.800.546.6141)!

The additional lane runs northbound from the Route 1 exit up to the Fairfax County Parkway. According to the state transportation department, 6,000 vehicles per hour travel north on this section of I-95 every morning, WTOP.com has reported.

The next phase of the project, the addition of a fourth lane of traffic on I-95 South from Springfield down to the Occoquan River, is scheduled to be completed fall 2010. The final phase, the addition of a lane to each side of the Occoquan River bridge, is expected to be completed in 2011.

Fairfax County OKs Metro Rail Tax District
Fairfax County supervisors have approved a special tax district that will help pay for the last three Metro stations in the Dulles corridor, WTOP reported recently

Commercial landowners in the area approved the additional real estate tax that is expected to raise $330 million for the project. The extension calls for a new Metrorail line from Falls Church through Tysons Corner, and from Reston and Herndon to Dulles Airport and Loudoun County.

It is the second tax district created to support the Dulles project; the first tax district is helping to fund stations already under construction in Tysons Corner and Reston.

Will Virginia Lawmakers Consider Gas Tax Hike?
As Virginia lawmakers prepare to meet in January for the 2010 General Assembly, speculation is running on the likelihood that raising the gas tax may be on the table.

The state faces a $4 billion budget deficit, requiring transportation agencies to come up with $851.5 million in reductions to administrative, operational, maintenance and construction programs to balance their budgets, according to VDOT.

The Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance, a McLean-based organization, said raising the gas tax in Virginia would produce the money for much-needed transportation projects, WTOP.com has reported.

If you would like to contact your legislator to provide your input on the transportation issue, visit the General Assembly’s Web site at  http://legis.state.va.us/1_cit_guide/contacting_my.html.

GPS Traffic Study Finds DC Area Congested

GPS maker TomTom recently issued the results a study confirming what we already know: the DC area has some of the worst traffic in the country.

TomTom collected traffic data from anonymous, GPS-enabled drivers over the last year and found that Montgomery County ranks 4th as the most congested area behind Seattle, Los Angeles and Chicago. Congestion was defined as traffic moving at only 70 percent or less of the posted speed limit.

Other DC areas in the Top 25: DC ranked 7th, Alexandria 9th, Fairfax 13th and Arlington 21st.

US Capitol / Photo courtesy of Destination DC

We offer a public DC Monument Tour every evening, and our drivers will pick up your guests at their hotel and entertain them with fascinating back-stories, local legends and other insights that will have them feeling like real Washington insiders!

The sightseeing includes views of the capital’s major buildings, including the US Capitol, White House, National Cathedral, Watergate hotel, and more. Tour stops include the Iwo Jima Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial, WWII Memorial, Jefferson Memorial
and FDR Memorial.

Book your seats today for our public DC Monuments Tour at online Reservations page! You can also book a private tour for small and large groups; for more information, call 703.478.0500 Option 1.

For more ideas about activities in the nation’s capital, visit our Tips and Resources page.

Here’s a recent testimonial about our DC tours from Kathy Albarado, President and CEO of human resources consulting firm Helios HR:

White House lawn with the National Christmas Tree

Bringing the entire family to take a tour of DC during the holiday season and stopping on the White House lawn was a remarkable experience. Our kids, nieces and nephews are still talking about the limo ride to see the trees and lights! By leaving the driving to Reston Limousine, our family was able to create memories both on the drive and at our destination. We will never forget it.

Here’s what one such client, Brent A. Moody, President and CEO of Chicago-based Ksea Cars, had to say about a recent booking:

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you, your staff at Reston Limousine, and the chauffeurs (Ron Tomford and James Stringer) who took great care of my clients when visiting the DC area Sept. 27 and 28. Ron and James’ professionalism, courtesy, and performance were spot-on. I greatly appreciate this attention to detail when servicing my clients and know they recognize the effort put forth by your company. Thank you again for all your help and cooperation, I look forward to working with you in the near future.

Regards,
Brent

Other clients give us great referrals on online sites such as Yelp.com; here’s a recent one from Tracey O. of Falls Church:

My “grandfather” in law wanted to come and visit DC. He had a real desire to see the World War II museum. Since he is 86 years old, site seeing in DC is not easy for him. For this reason, my husband and I called Reston Limousine. Not only did they send a limousine, they sent a driver that was polite, professional, and very knowledable about the sites and monuments in the area. Reston Limousine actually helped me plan our site seeing tour. My husband’s gradfather had such a great time. He stayed cool in the air conditioned limo and had door to door service for every monument in DC. I can’t thank Reston Limosousine enough. Without their service I don’t think Grandpa could have seen DC. Reston Limousine didn’t just give us a ride, they helped create a memory.

We love to hear feedback from our customers! Please let us know how we’re doing by visiting our Customer Satisfaction Survey on our Web site at www.restonlimo.com/about/customer-satisfaction-survey/ and filling out the online form!