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It certainly is no easy feat to create the event of your dreams, satisfy all of your guests, and stick to a budget. Here are some of our budget wedding tips to help you in your wedding journey!
Are you planning a new building project that surrounds the world of woodworking, welding, or other mechanically crafted expertise? Then you could benefit from some expert research and development. Luckily, Building Momentum offers just what you need to get your project started inside and out of our state of the art welding and woodworking workspace.
It’s all going down on Sunday, September 5th from 2 - 8 pm. We look forward to seeing you at Creations and Libations at The Garden.
Are you looking for the perfect location for your upcoming event that will have your guests talking about it for weeks? Then you need an unforgettable location. The Garden is that location.
As more companies celebrate and participate in pride events, it puts pressure on the entire ecosystem to do better. Businesses feel the pressure to assure their customer base and hiring pool that they too are an ally to LGBTQ+ community.
Does your corporate training need an adrenaline shot to jolt your employees awake and into action? Want to really come together as a team this summer? Then plan something new, bold, and exciting inside The Garden’s corporate training even space.
The spread of COVID-19 is starting to slow down in Northern Virginia, and the Governor has updated the social gathering restrictions accordingly…
Building Momentum is pleased to introduce Innovation Academy, after-school clubs and summer camps run through our event space, The Garden. Not the average club or camp, Innovation Academy will teach creative problem solving and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) with students achieving real results and learning skills for life.
Although most people think of training when hiring new employees, some organizations also offer training at the start of new projects or on a yearly basis. This helps ensure employees are equipped with the skill to handle any challenges that may arise.
Maintaining and nurturing positive work relationships is critical. Without regular interaction, employee communication and satisfaction can suffer. This can impact work performance and productivity - making employee satisfaction diminish. Planning a corporate event shows that you are invested in your employees. It also helps encourage collaboration and boosts employee morale.
In order to comply with state mandates and help prevent the spread of illness, we have adjusted our practices and policies at our event facility. Thinking of planning an event with us? Here are some things to consider as you start planning or adjust your current plans.
Throughout the pandemic, weddings and receptions have been put on hold. As states start to reopen, couples everywhere are excited for the opportunity to finally tie the knot. It’s important to note that weddings after COVID will look a little different. Couples and wedding planners must adjust to state restrictions regarding events. Each state has rules in place to prevent the spread of disease.
When something breaks that needs welding, it can take a lot of time and money to find someone to fix it. If you learn to weld, you can fix your personal belongings yourself. You can even offer welding services to your friends and family for extra income. In addition to the feeling of accomplishment you gain from fixing or creating something yourself, welding offers the unique opportunity to earn revenue as well.
As much of the country relaxes stay at home orders, people everywhere are starting to plan events. Because of the warm weather and increased daylight hours, late summer and early fall are popular times for reunions, weddings, and corporate events.
On Wednesday, July 1st, 2020, Virginia officially moved into phase three of Governor Northam’s “Forward Virginia” reopening plan. During this phase, capacity limits for stores, restaurants, and bars have been lifted. Phase three also provides some good news for Virginia residents anxiously awaiting to plan their next event.
Although several large corporations will probably return to a modified version of business as normal, many are making adjustments to reduce operational costs to make-up for lost income. Another factor, many small business owners can no longer afford an expensive private office. Although working from home isn’t expected to become permanent for most workers or business owners, many are starting to realize the benefits of co-working spaces.
We denounce systemic racism and social injustice. As a team and also individual human beings, we stand firmly that Black Lives Matter. In every disaster zone, battlefield and community we work in, we know that actionable change is all that matters. Talk is, even if from the heart and profoundly felt, easier than doing the hard work to make a difference.
As businesses start to reopen and restrictions get lifted in cities and states across the nation, many people are excited to get together with friends, family, and co-workers. Although it’s important to ensure the continued safety and protection of your loved ones, many people are starting to plan small, intimate gatherings.
“I made it at work,” was a phrase Laurel used many times to describe the Mass Effect 2 costume she created to wear to the Cosplay Convention she attended in the fall of 2019. Encouraged by her manager, Allen Brooks, to explore her creativity and flex her master-maker skills, she decided to take on the project of fashioning black foam workout mats into the N7 armor that the main character wears.
Allen Brooks, the Chief Operating Officer of Building Momentum, is recognized with a 2020 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 Award for his professional accomplishments, scholastic achievements and community impact.