Business Leader August 13, 2024 Networking Program

An invitation-only networking event hosted by AEG. Meet executives, entrepreneurs, business advisors, investors, and regional centers of influence. All of us are focused on helping each other grow business in the DMV. We'll also hear from a local business leader about growing a business in the evolving, post-pandemic business environment.

Agenda:

5:00-5:45: Networking and introductions

5:45-6:00: Welcome. Share AEG-wide initiatives. Member and Guest intros.

6:00-6:30: Fireside chat with Jon Norton CEO of Great American Restaurants (see below)

6:30-7:30: Intentional networking

7:30-8:30: Happy Hour

Great American Restaurants owns and operates 14 high volume, upscale casual restaurants and 3 artisan bakeries in the DMV. These include: Patsy's American and Randy's Prime Seafood & Steaks in Tysons, Ozzie's Good Eats in Fairfax, Jackson's in Reston, Artie's in Fairfax, Carlyle in Arlington, Mikes American in Springfield, Silverado in Annandale, Best Buns in Arlington, Springfield and Tysons, Coastal Flats in Tysons, Fairfax and Gaithersburg and Sweetwater Tavern in Merrifield, Sterling and Centreville.