This is the last week and here are the final 5 businesses to thank for their support of the Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair!

Work Opportunities Unlimited: Founded in 1982, Work Opportunities Unlimited is a community-based employment service provider specializing in placing job seekers who experience barriers to employment. The company has grown from one person to a workforce of hundreds that serves thousands of adults and students annually.  In 2007, Work Opportunities Unlimited began providing job placement and supported employment services in Montgomery and Prince George's counties.

Zipcar: Zipcar is the world's largest car sharing and car club service. It is an alternative to traditional car rental and car ownership. Car sharing seems like a simple enough idea, but there's a reason that Zipcar has become the leader for cars on demand. Zipcar is the industry's gold standard service, allowing members 24/7 access to thousands of cars around the globe. 

ArtSpring: ArtSpring is the Pyramid Atlantic Community Arts Store featuring the work of local artists from the Greater Washington, DC Area and was ranked in Washingtonian Magazine's Top 10 Gift Shops in the Washington area!  At Artspring you will find prints, books, jewelry, pottery and so much more.

Change Matters: ChangeMatters started in 1999, as a one-person shop, with a focus on strategic planning and fundraising services for charities and community-based organizations.  Since then, the portfolio has grown to include larger strategy, training, funding, and coaching projects for small businesses, government agencies, and philanthropy, requiring collaboration and “accordion staffing.”

School of Art & Design at Montgomery College: The School of Art + Design (SA+D) is an innovative transfer program at Montgomery College. The program offers a rigorous, highly structured, portfolio-intensive "art school" experience for college students majoring in studio art or graphic design and noncredit students seeking new or improved skills in fine and digital arts.

These are 5 of the businesses in Silver Spring that help make it the coolest place to work and play!  Thank you all for your support & see you at the Book Arts Fair!

Thank You For Your Support

Only a few weeks left and 4 more to thank for their support of the Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair!

The Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair is grateful for the support of businesses like these whose investments in the book arts fair will make possible a creative weekend for all.

Shepherds Table: Shepherd's Table is a nonprofit organization in downtown Silver Spring, supported by volunteers, religious organizations, government, businesses, foundations, and individual donors. Their mission is to provide help to people who are homeless or in need by providing basic services, including meals, social services, medical support, clothing, and other assistance in an effective and compassionate manner.

Statland & Katz: Statland & Katz , Ltd.offers their clients more than 36 years and two generations of insurance expertise, experience managing more than 6,000 insurance policies, experience in offering their clients insurance products and services from the nation’s best-known and most-respected insurers,  and a personal, client-focused philosophy that has earned them the business and the trust of thousands of business owners and managers, families, and individuals including Pyramid Atlantic Art Center.

Urban Alarm: Urban Alarm was started in 2003 by Miles Fawcett, a lifetime resident of Northwest DC. He set out to create a different kind of security company -- one that is invested in the community and lives of the people in it. Urban Alarm employs the best systems and technologies, maintaining high standards for training and expertise and filling the gap between large multi-national and smaller, local companies.

Washington Property Company: Located in Bethesda, Maryland, Washington Property Company (WPC) is a full-service commercial and residential real estate firm offering diversified expertise in acquisition, land use, design, development, finance, leasing, construction and property management. Through a quality portfolio of services, WPC has become an award-winning company with commercial, residential, retail and mixed-use projects throughout the region.

These are just 4 of the businesses in Silver Spring that help make it the coolest place to work and play!

Thank you all for your support.

Never Enough Tanks To Go Around

Only a few weeks left and 4 more to "tank" for their support of the The Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair!

This week we are highlighting 4 more businesses that value creativity in the workplace and in the community.  The Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair is grateful for the support of businesses like these whose investments in the book arts fair will make possible a creative weekend for all.

Olazzo Restaurant: Born the sons of Italian immigrants, brothers Riccardo and Roberto Pietrobono opened Olazzo Bethesda in 2002 and transformed the place into a critically-acclaimed neighborhood spot. Using only the freshest ingredients, Olazzo offers concise, well-executed classics such as Lasagna Bolognese, Linguine with Sausage and Peppers, and Penne Pasta with Homemade Meatballs. In 2007, Riccardo and Roberto picked their childhood home of Silver Spring to launch the second outpost of Olazzo.

Plaza Artist Materials: When you shop at Plaza you are continuing an over 50 year tradition of offering great products at great prices with unmatched customer service. Whether you're an artist looking to get started, create your next masterpiece or frame a special treasure with their expert framing team you have come to the right place.  Besides a huge selection of art materials, creative gifts and custom framing, Plaza also offers Gift Cards, Workshops, Demos and Classes, Delivery, Special Orders and Bulk Discounts.  If you don't see what you are looking for, just ask and they'll do everything they can to fulfill your particular needs.

Pure Energy Real Estate Team: The Pure Energy Real Estate Team is a high producing, award winning, top dollar getting, design loving, market knowing, highly talented team of real estate professionals! Since 1998, the Pure Energy Real Estate Team has been adding value to buyer and seller home sale transactions in the most creative ways possible. No one matches their enthusiasm, advanced home search technologies, local market statistics, neighborhood knowledge, design expertise, creative marketing, negotiation skills or real estate savvy.  There's never been a better time to have an expert on your side.

Ryan & Wetmore PC: Ryan & Wetmore PC is a full-service accounting and management-consulting firm, servicing the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region since 1988. What makes them different from other accounting firms is their proactive approach. Through numerous management engagements, they have become trusted, unbiased advisors by riding the fine line between keeping an objective perspective and being a clients' advocate.  Ryan & Wetmore PC belong to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

These are just 4 more of the wonderful creative businesses in Silver Spring that help make it the coolest place to work and play!

Thank you all for your support.

Only a few weeks left and four more to recognize!





This week we are highlighting four more businesses that value creativity in the workplace and in the community.  The Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair is grateful for the support of businesses like these whose investments in the book arts fair will make possible a creative weekend for all.

The Law Offices of Lerch, Early & Brewer:  Lerch, Early & Brewer believe a great law practice is more than just legal statutes, filings and technicalities. They believe their clients want – and deserve – more. That’s why they bring enthusiasm, personality, responsiveness and engagement to the table along with extensive legal knowledge. That’s how they create ideas that work and how they deliver great solutions to a loyal clientele.

Kefa Cafe: Kefa Cafe is truly an oasis of peace and friendliness in the more bustling urban environment of Silver Spring. It is a neighborhood cafe whose warm walls offer community, light lunch fare, coffee, soup and other tasty treats. Kefa attracts both local residents and nearby office workers.  Inside Kefa Cafe, is Space 7:10, an organic artspace exhibiting an evolving mix of contemporary, outsider, visionary, and world cultural artwork.

The Law Offices of Phil Zipin: The Law Offices of Phil Zipin represents individuals and businesses throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in federal and state court, in administrative hearings, and in alternative dispute resolution.   They work closely with their clients to map out a case-specific strategy, and to determine at the outset how to best direct their efforts and the client's resources toward achieving the desired results.

Meineke Car Care Center Silver Spring: Located at 8220 Georgia Avenue,  Meineke Car Care Center Silver Spring takes care of everything from oil changes to brakes, and their complete car care model provides consumers with high quality services at affordable prices.

These are just four more of the wonderful creative businesses in Silver Spring that help make it the coolest place to work and play!  Thank you all for your support.

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Thank You, Thank You Very Much

This week we are highlighting four more businesses that value creativity in the workplace and in the community.  The Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair is grateful for the support of businesses like these whose investments in the book arts fair will make possible a creative weekend for all.

Innovative Business Interiors: Choosing the right furniture for your organization can have a significant impact on your operations. Innovative Business Interiors can help you create a more healthful and efficient workspace, make happy employees, and make a better impression on customers.  They are experts at helping customers find the perfect furniture solution — and at managing the entire process, including selection, ordering, purchase, project management, and installation.

Impact Silver Spring: Impact Silver Spring's mission is a thriving, multicultural community where all people are engaged and have the power to bring about the changes they need to live a full and quality life. They seek to create the environments and capacity needed to build and sustain a thriving, multicultural community. Taken altogether, IMPACT’s work is about helping people share power in a diverse community. IMPACT believes that power is infinite and can be shared for the good of all.

The Law Offices of Jay Marks: Liberty. Justice. All. These are not just words but a credo. Jay has been defending the rights of immigrants, especially those with criminal convictions, in immigration courts nationwide since 1998. He also vigorously pursues the labor rights of immigrants in state and federal court to recover their unpaid wages and overtime from employers.

Legal Shield: Rebecca Silvestre and Legal Shield provides legal service to families and individuals.  Customers can access legal counsel and advice from qualified lawyers simply by calling a toll-free number. Many other benefits are included, but even at the most basic level our plans allow you to have peace of mind, knowing that the promise of Equal Justice Under Law is a reality.

These are just four more of the wonderful creative businesses in Silver Spring that help make it the coolest place to work and play!  Thank you all for your support.

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UPSCALE YARD SALE

Wow, so many new and interesting things have been donated for the Upscale Yard Sale happening on Saturday! We have gotten a variety of items starting from paper cutters to Moroccan leather shoes.

If you have anything that you would like to donate please stop by and drop them off, one man's trsh could be another's treasure.

Upscale Yard Sale happening on Saturday, October 13, fro, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Thank You Creative Businesses

This week, two more businesses that value creativity in the workplace and in the community.  

The Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair is grateful for the support of businesses whose investment make possible a creative weekend for all.

First Call Office Products: All office supply companies purchase their stock - paper, pens, envelopes, ink cartridges, janitorial supplies, etc. from the same major suppliers. So not only can you get the same office and technology supplies from First Call Office Products at competitive prices, but you're supporting your own local economy when you do. Great products, great prices, great service and folks.

On The Purple Couch: A Consignment Experience: On The Purple Couch, is not just a consignment store, its a consignment experience.  It’s a store with a purpose and a mission, where you will beautiful clothing and accessories and Annie Sloan Chalk Paint(by British interior designer Annie Sloan) used to refurbish furniture. This Sunday, October 7th come to On the Purple Couch for Chalk Paint 101 from 12 - 3 PM and learn all you need to get started. Click here to register and for more information.

These are just two places that help make Silver Spring the coolest place to work and play!  Thank you for your support. 

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