Join for an evening with some of the industry’s leading me discussing the men’s fashion industry: where it’s going, its impact & contribution to the industry as a whole, and how brands, retailers, and influencers can tap into/reach out to the stylish, savvy man.
Moderator
Timothy Lowery
General Manager, CityCenterDC
Panelists
Omar Aboudi
Brand Manager, ISAIA
Jordan Jackson
Designer Men’s Apparel, Under Armour
Kelly Towles
Artist, Designer & Curator
Tamon George
Co-Founder, Creative Theory
Wafiqu Chowdhury
Garment Manufacturer, Global Garment Sourcing Partners
11.15.16
7PM – 9PM
Saks Fifth Avenue
Men’s Store
5300 Wisconsin Ave
Chevy Chase, MD 20015
The Washington Business Hall of Fame recognizes the professional and philanthropic accomplishments of outstanding business leaders in our region who have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Greater Washington. The annual black-tie gala and awards ceremony brings together 1,200 business and civic leaders and raises over $1 million annually to support Junior Achievement of Greater Washington’s innovative financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs for K-12 students.
More than 100 remarkable laureates have been inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame since its founding in 1988 by Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, The Greater Washington Board of Trade, and The Washingtonian. Honorees must be either in the capstone years of their career or retired from the company most closely associated with their business accomplishments. A call for nominations from the general public is made several months in advance of the event. Final selections are made by a nomination committee composed of members from the three founding organizations.
For profiles of this year’s laureates as well as ticket and sponsorship information, please visit www.washingtonbusinesshalloffame.org.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 30, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: National Building Museum
440 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
WHO: Ed Grenier, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
James Schenck, President and CEO, PenFed Credit Union, and
Chair, 2016 Washington Business Hall of Fame
2016 Laureates:
Diane Hoskins, Co-CEO, Gensler
- M. (Tony) Nicely, Chairman and CEO, GEICO
Kenneth A. Samet, President and CEO, MedStar Health
Gary H. Tabach, Managing Partner, Greater Washington, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Presenting Sponsor:
Capital One
The Washington Business Hall of Fame recognizes the professional and philanthropic accomplishments of outstanding business leaders in our region who have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Greater Washington. The annual black-tie gala and awards ceremony brings together 1,200 business and civic leaders and raises over $1 million annually to support Junior Achievement of Greater Washington’s innovative financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs for K-12 students.
More than 100 remarkable laureates have been inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame since its founding in 1988 by Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, The Greater Washington Board of Trade, andThe Washingtonian. Honorees must be either in the capstone years of their career or retired from the company most closely associated with their business accomplishments. A call for nominations from the general public is made several months in advance of the event. Final selections are made by a nomination committee composed of members from the three founding organizations.
For profiles of this year’s laureates as well as ticket and sponsorship information, please visit www.washingtonbusinesshalloffame.org.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 30, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: National Building Museum
440 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
WHO: Ed Grenier, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
James Schenck, President and CEO, PenFed Credit Union, and
Chair, 2016 Washington Business Hall of Fame
2016 Laureates:
Diane Hoskins, Co-CEO, Gensler
- M. (Tony) Nicely, Chairman and CEO, GEICO
Kenneth A. Samet, President and CEO, MedStar Health
Gary H. Tabach, Managing Partner, Greater Washington, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Presenting Sponsor:
Capital One
PHOTO OPPS: All laureates will be available for photos along with the more than 1,200 business and elected leaders who will be in attendance.
About Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Since 1965, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JAGW) has inspired the next generation to be financially capable and tenacious, equipped with the tools to solve problems creatively, manage risk effectively, and welcome opportunity. Through our experiential financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship K-12 programs and capstone experiences taught by volunteer role models from the community, JA® inspires the next generation to answer the demands of the 21st century with “I can.”
During the 2015-2016 academic year, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington delivered its programs to more than 65,000 students in over 20 counties and independent cities in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia through more than 700,000 instructional hours of in-classroom and after-school programs taught by nearly 5,400 volunteer role models from the community. JAGW and its partners provide middle school students a real-world experience of finance and the modern economy through Junior Achievement Finance Parks in Fairfax, VA, and Prince George’s County, MD, with a third JA Finance Park slated to open in Montgomery County, MD in 2018. Over the past 50 years, JAGW has impacted the lives of more than 800,000 young people throughout the region.
Learn more at www.myJA.org. Follow JAGW on Facebook, Instagram @juniorachievementdc, and Twitter @JA_GW.
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All-Inclusive Gala @ The Historic Union Station
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Multiple Open Bar Stations
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4-Hour Premium Open
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Hors d’oeuvres & Dessert Bar
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Music by DJ Phlipz
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Access to Main Hall, East Hall, Columbus Club & Palm Court
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Midnight Celebration & Champagne Toast
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Multi-level Entertainment Areas
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Complimentary Coat Check
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Discounted room rates at Kimpton The George (while availability lasts)
The longest running annual designer warehouse sale today announced the date for its once a year winter event. Deemed in the region as the “Super Bowl of Shopping Event” (always occurring the Saturday of Super Bowl weekend), the 12th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale is set for Saturday, February 4th in Alexandria. Due to the growing popularity of the sale, last year’s event had to expand and move to a new location at the Westin Alexandria and will be held again at the hotel located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria. The fun, yet casual, free to enter event will include a variety of new boutiques and retailers not only located in Alexandria, but throughout the Metro region. Over the past several years, the sale has averaged approximately 1,000 shoppers throughout the day.
Deal seekers will find the very best from Alexandria’s and the regions finest retailers and indie brands with various brands of clothing, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings and more up to 80 percent off retail prices. Experienced sale shoppers line up early in the morning hours to get first grabs at top label merchandise, and throughout the day the sale has a steady pace of shoppers. Folks that decide to wait until the last few hours of the sale can score even more markdown deals with merchants looking to move seasonal merchandise.
Participating merchants include (as of January 5th):
Clothing
Beau and Ro
Brit Ryan
CCH Collection
Duchess M
Ellsworth and Ivey
Gossypia
J McLaughlin
Kiki Lynn
Lettie Gooch
Lululemon
Lynn Louisa
Periwinkle
Sara Campbell
Sherman Pickey
Shop Refine
Stifel & Carpe Vintage
The Hive
TSALT
Wrabyn
Home & Culinary
Coco Blanca
Olio Tasting Room
Stuart Nordin
Jewelry & Accessories
Eye to Eye
Queen Bee
Mystique Jewelers
Top It Off Accessories
She’s Unique
Kids
Bambeeno Cashmere
Little Birdie
Shoes
Bishop Boutique
Eight Royale
The Shoe Hive
The event is also giving away early entry into the Warehouse Sale to four lucky shoppers. Visit www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com or Facebook atwww.facebook.com/ALXWarehouse for details.
Shoppers can enjoy ample street parking and $5 garage parking at select garages surrounding the Westin Alexandria (visit website for location details). The Westin will also offer a shuttle the King Street Metro starting at 7 a.m.
EVENT DETAILS
What: 12th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale
Presented by: Old Town Boutique District
When: Saturday, February 4, 2017
Where: The Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA (located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria)
(Ample Street & Garage Parking. There will also be a free shuttle from the King Street Metro)
Time: 9AM-4PM
Admission: Free
Website: www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com or www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com
Twitter: @OTBoutiques
Tony Duquette: Wild Child of Hollywood Design
Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 5:30-8 p.m.
Internationally acclaimed designer Hutton Wilkinson will present an illustrated lecture about his friend, mentor, and business partner, American design icon, Tony Duquette.
$20, $10 Hillwood member, $7 student
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Join FGIDC for a workshop that explores the international RTW runway trends curated by FGI, and the impact they make on today’s fashion and beauty professionals.
Theresa Watts
Owner, Lettie Gooch Boutique
Sophie Blake
Jewelry Designer, Sophie Blake NY
Jeff Enriquez
Celebrity Makeup Artist, Jeff Enriquez Makeup
Kait Elizabeth
Fashion & Lifestyle Blogger, Basking in Burgundy
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Canvas Co/Work
1203 19th Street NW
Washington DC 20036
Members – $25
Non-Members – $35
Fashion | Networking | Open Bar
The 30th Anniversary Leukemia Ball presented by PhRMA reigns as one of Washington, D.C.’s largest non-political, black-tie fundraising galas—the extraordinary star studded evening is expected to raise $3.5 million for the fight against leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma.
Nearly 2,000 attendees will laugh along with the comedy of Jim Gaffigan and dance the night away to the music of Andy Grammer. The festivities also include dinner, a world-class silent auction and the Mercedes-Benz raffle. All proceeds benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), National Capital Area Chapter.
For more info, please visit: www.leukemiaball.orgEntertainment & Media
Among those anticipated to be in attendance:
Jim Gaffigan; Grammy nominated comedian
Andy Grammer; Platinum-selling recording artist
Lindsay Czarniak, Co-Emcee; ESPN SportsCenter Anchor
Craig Melvin, Co-Emcee; MSNBC Anchor and Today Show National Correspondent
Bruce Allen, President of the Washington Redskins
Ryan Kerrigan, Washington Redskins Linebacker
Bobby Mitchell, NFL Hall-of-Famer, Former Washington Redskin
Holly Morris, Anchor, Fox 5
Jim Lokay, Anchor and reporter, Fox5
Loo Katz, iHeartMedia Radio Host of 97.1 WASH-FM Morning Show
Business Leaders
Dr. Brian Druker, M.D., Director of the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
Dr. Louis DeGennaro, Ph.D. President & CEO, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Steve Ubl, Presenting Sponsor; CEO, PhRMA
Wayne Berson, Co-Chair; CEO, BDO USA, LLP
David DiLuigi, Co-Chair; Market President, Greater Washington & Central Virginia for Wilmington Trust, N.A.
Ed & Donna Offterdinger, James L. Eichberg Lifetime Achievement Award recipient; Executive Managing Partner of Baker Tilly
Beth Gorman; Executive Director, LLS National Capital Area Chapter
WHEN:Saturday, March 11, 2017 6:00 p.m. – Chairman’s Reception 6:30 p.m. – General Reception & Silent Auction open
7:30 p.m. – Dinner
9:00* p.m. – Entertainment by Jim Gaffigan & Andy Grammer (Approximately*).
Celebrating its 30th year as one of the Washington area’s most prominent charity events, the Leukemia Ball, presented by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Since the first Leukemia Ball in 1987, the event has raised more than $52 million and continues to dedicate efforts to raising money for life-saving cancer research and patient programs funded by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). PhRMA, the trade association representing the country’s leading innovative biopharmaceutical research companies, is continuing its presenting sponsorship.
“PhRMA is proud to continue our partnership with LLS to further its mission of improving the outlook for cancer patients and their families, particularly in this milestone year for the Leukemia Ball,” said Stephen J. Ubl, president and chief executive officer, PhRMA. “Together, we are dedicated to finding new treatments and cures for cancer patients. Significant advances in recent years give us hope that we are closer than ever to a world without blood cancers.”
Guests at the 2017 gala will enjoy entertainment from actor, New York Times bestselling author and Grammy nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan, known for his family-focused “clean” comedy. In 2015, Gaffigan became one of only ten comedians in history to sell out the famed Madison Square Garden arena for the finale of his “Contagious” tour, he opened for Pope Francis in front of more than one million people in Philadelphia, and his television show, “The Jim Gaffigan Show,” debuted on TV Land to enormous ratings and reviews. Most recently during Super Bowl 50, it was revealed that Gaffigan is KFC’s new Colonel Sanders.
The crowd will also sing along to triple platinum smash hit “Honey, I’m Good” and other songs from pop star Andy Grammer. Grammer famously began his career as a street performer, logging 10,000 hours of practice on the boulevards of Los Angeles with his car battery powered amplifier and acoustic guitar. Named one of Billboard Magazine’s 2011 Artists to Watch, Grammer now resides at the epicenter of the music industry. Fresh off a tour with Gavin Degraw, Grammar recently released a new single, “Fresh Eyes,” which has become an online phenomenon with more than 70 million streams.
The Leukemia Ball is one of Washington, D.C.’s largest non-political black-tie events and is expected to raise more than $3.5 million for LLS’s National Capital Area Chapter and its mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
“LLS recently committed $40.3 million in new research investments which is comprised of 75 new research grants that will fund a diverse array of cancer research to find better treatments and cures for patients,” said Beth Gorman, National Capital Area Chapter Executive Director. “Fundraising events such as the Leukemia Ball make that research possible, are critical to raising awareness, and directly impact the lives of blood cancer patients everywhere.”
The 2017 Leukemia Ball is co-chaired by Wayne Berson, CEO of BDO, and David DiLuigi, Market President, Greater Washington & Central Virginia for Wilmington Trust, N.A. They lead an esteemed volunteer Executive Committee of more than 50 high-ranking executives representing major organizations across the Washington, D.C. area who volunteer their time and efforts to create a memorable evening and raise millions of dollars in support of LLS’s mission.
“I am inspired by the Washington, D.C. metro community and the ability of the most influential companies to come together to support the cancer research and programs that are funded by LLS,” said Berson. “The mission of LLS is of personal importance to me but also critical so that we may see cures to cancer in our lifetime, and as such I am truly humbled to continue serving as the Ball’s co-chair especially for the 30th anniversary.”
Seventy-four cents of every dollar spent by LLS funds its mission, and LLS’s commitment to funding innovative research projects has contributed to an unprecedented rise in survival rates over recent years. For example, today, the five-year survival rate for the most common form of childhood leukemia is more than 90 percent, up from 3 percent in 1964.
“LLS has been at the forefront of advances in blood cancer treatments for decades. With the support of LLS funding and advocacy, nearly 40 percent of all cancer drugs approved by the FDA since 2000 are being used to treat blood cancers,” said DiLuigi. “However, the fight is not over. Nearly one-third of all blood cancer patients still do not survive five years past diagnosis. I am committed to supporting LLS’s goal of a world without blood cancers.”
The Leukemia Ball has long been recognized as one of Washington, D.C.’s most popular black-tie galas. The silent auction, which raised nearly $265,000 in 2016, is one of the area’s largest, featuring a variety of travel packages, including American Airlines air travel to exotic locations. The event also boasts a Mercedes-Benz raffle featuring a first prize of 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic Sedan (MSRP$52,150) and second prize of 2 spots at AMG Driving Academy at Laguna Seca Raceway in Salinas, CA including hotel & airfare (Value: $6,300) Tickets are $100, and only 5,000 are printed.
The event’s popularity over the past 30 years is also largely due to the featured entertainment. Past headliners have included Howie Mandel, Diana Ross, Jay Leno, Dennis Miller, John Mellencamp, Liza Minnelli, Jerry Seinfeld, Reba McIntyre, Jim Belushi, Dan Ackroyd and Lionel Richie.
N Street Village, the award-winning social services agency that provides shelter and support to homeless and low-income women in the Washington, DC metro area, is hosting its Annual Gala to honor the clients, volunteers and supporters of the organization on Tuesday, March 14 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The event will feature special musical guest, two-time Grammy-nominated artist, Andra Day.
Hillary and Tom Baltimore are the Gala Honorary Steering Committee Chairs together with Sandra and Tom McCoy. N Street Village will be honoring Ruth and Arne Sorenson for their incredible and continuing support of N Street Village. Those efforts have provided new opportunities for the most vulnerable in our society.
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
6:00pm EST: Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
7:30pm EST: Program and Dinner
