Summary: Kirk Wiles made his first wine in 2007 and opened Paradise Springs Winery in 2010, after a ringer of a fight with the county about whether or not growing grapes counted as agriculture. Wiles won that battle and is now writing the script of the wine industry in Virginia and sharing his story and...

The Rundown Ciao Osteria is a family restaurant in more ways than one. You’re at home when you’re at Ciao Osteria. Food that is as Italian as you get. The customer is king. Being married to the restaurant. Summary Cousins Sal and Anthony went in together to open Ciao Osteria, the best and most Italian...

The Rundown Love of a lost dog inspires a woman to become a trainer. There’s no such thing as a bad dog. Training the right end of the leash. You can teach an old dog new tricks. Dog training is inadvertent life coaching. There’s a big difference between a response and a reaction. Summary Behaviors...

Northern VA Advice Givers:  Mark Guttenberg of Guttenberg’s Golf Development Programs The Rundown A father’s hobby inspires a boy to be a golf pro. You can pursue your dreams from a young age. The gratification when a student leaves with a smile is heartwarming. The love of helping students is passed from generation to generation through...

Northern VA Advice Givers:  Brian Eastman of Safeguard Advisors The Rundown      Most people don’t realize their ability to have control over their investments.      There are two things the tax code prohibits for IRA investments.      Safeguard Advisors don’t offer investments; they offer guidelines and advice regarding investment possibilities.      The three things every investor needs are capital,...

Northern VA Advice Givers:  Sheyna Burt The Rundown A little girl with a big dream creates a fulfilling life for herself. Role models and mentors are all around you. Life is richer when you give back through service. The value of pursuing your dreams. How to find rewarding ways to be of service in your...

The Rundown: Seventeen years in the U.S. military taught Danish-born Campana the skills and mental toughness she would need to build her own successful business. Lack of a college education doesn’t have to be a roadblock. Eighteen months in the corporate world was all Campana needed to decide she wanted something better. Actively searching for...

The Rundown: Rural life with limited health care inspires Ruth Anderson’s lifelong commitment to service. Twenty-one years in the United States Air Force cultivates Anderson’s innate leadership skills. Ongoing challenges in county government include budgets, land use management issues, and a continued need for community engagement. Countless opportunities exist for citizens to get involved and...

The Rundown: 1776 is a global incubator and seed fund. Noelle London explains what that means. Entrepreneurs in developing countries are innovating to improve education, energy, health, and transportation systems. Why every new business needs a strong technology component. Developing social entrepreneurs and mission-driven companies. How the Challenge Cup promotes international entrepreneurship through a global...

The Rundown: Would you pay to be locked in a room with 10 people and solve a murder? How Angie Curtis turned her artistic flair for theater design into Escape Room Woodbridge. Escape Room offers three different themed rooms with puzzles appropriate for different age levels. You won’t believe what some people do in the...