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View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ February 3-7 Monday, February 3 Ambassador Committee Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom 4:00-5:00 p.m. Directions Wednesday, February 5 Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz will discuss local government management with the committee 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Directions Arlington Chamber LeadShare Networking Group Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom Exclusive to LeadShare members, for more information email [email protected] 11:45 - 1:00 p.m. Directions Thursday, February 6 SMART Start Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. Directions Friday, February 7 Sustainability Committee Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Directions VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR Chamber Honors Employees in Arlington Hospitality Industry at the 16th Annual Hospitality Awards The Chamber honored 98 front-line workers in Arlington's hospitality industry on Tuesday, January 28 at the 16th Annual Hospitality Awards at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel. These prestigious awards are presented each year to hospitality workers who deliver outstanding customer service, exhibit excellence in their roles, and continuously exceed their job descriptions. During the ceremony, Chamber President & CEO Kate Bates read inspiring testimonials of how each Hospitality Superstar Award winner has displayed integrity and dedication in his or her work, along with examples of how they have gone above and beyond their job requirements. The ceremony also honored 23 individuals with the Bob Klein Legendary Service Award for their 25 or more years of service in the Arlington hospitality industry. Congratulations to all of our award winners! View the photos from the 16th Annual Hospitality Awards in the Chamber's Facebook album and view our press release for a more detailed account of this event. Grand Sponsor Premier Sponsor SMART Start Thursday, February 6 | 4:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Arlington Chamber of Commerce - VIDA Fitness Boardroom A free networking seminar for new, existing, and prospective members, SMART Start is your opportunity to learn how to maximize your Chamber membership. Learn about the Chamber and the many ways you can get involved through events, networking, sponsorship opportunities, and joining committees. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet our staff, future clients and associates, and expand your membership potential. REGISTER Grand Sponsor Breakfast Connection Combined with the Northern Virginia Hispanic American Chamber Thursday, February 13 | 7:30-9:00 a.m. Residence Inn by Marriott - Rosslyn Join us for our combined Breakfast Connection, where you'll have the opportunity to make connections with members of both chambers, exchange business cards, and share a 60-second pitch with each table.The format of Breakfast Connection focuses on roundtable power networking. Bring plenty of business cards - you'll need them! Registration includes a full buffet breakfast with coffee, tea and juice. Members have the opportunity to donate a door prize that all attendees will be eligible to win. Be sure to drop your business card at the registration table in order to be in the running! REGISTER Check Out the Events that Your Fellow Chamber Members are Hosting! Looking to meet more members and attend exciting events in Arlington? Then check out the Chamber's Community Calendar! We accept submissions from members who want to promote their events and invite the Chamber membership. Upcoming events include educational workshops, grand openings, anniversary parties, and more! VIEW MEMBER EVENTS The Benefits of the Arts in Arlington By Janet Kopenhaver, Embracing Arlington Arts It is a pretty well-known fact that arts and culture is immensely beneficial to a wide range of community sectors in Arlington. For example, it has been proven that students who have arts included in their school curriculum score higher on SATs and tests, and achieve higher GPAs. Also our nation’s Veterans suffering from PTSD greatly benefit from art therapy to help them adapt to civilian life. The list of ways that the inclusion of arts and culture benefits peoples daily lives goes on and on. READ MORE Join today Find out about all the benefits for your business of becoming a member with the Chamber. Grand opening assistance We'll help you make your celebration a success. 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