May 15 - May 19

Tuesday, May 16

LeadShare Networking Group

8:45-10:00 a.m.

Virtual

Best Business Awards

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Army Navy Country Club

Wednesday, May 17

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee

9:00-10:00 a.m.

Virtual

LeadShare Networking Group

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Virtual

Thursday, May 18

LeadShare Networking Group

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Chamber Boardroom

37th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards

Tuesday, May 16 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Army Navy Country Club

Grand Sponsor

More than 230 people are registered to recognize outstanding community businesses, and Arlington Business Hall of Fame inductees Bert Johnson, Robert Hawthorne, and Lola C. Reinsch at the prestigious 37th Annual Best Business Awards. These awards celebrate area businesses that go above and beyond serving their clients to make Arlington a great place to work and live. Awards are earned by businesses that deliver exceptional quality of service to their customers, are industry leaders or offer a unique approach to the delivery of its goods or services, and display an interest in and concern for the Arlington community.

To check on last minute ticket availability, please call Elizabeth Addington, Operations Manager, at (703) 525-2400.

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee

Wednesday, May 17 | 9:00-10:00 a.m. | Virtual

During the meeting, we will be focusing on government engagement and communication with businesses. Our guest speakers will be Bryna Helfer, County Deputy Manager for Communications; Kelly Rindfusz, Communications Director, Arlington Economic Development; and Erika Moore, Communications Director, Community Planning, Housing and Development.

This meeting is open to members of the Chamber. To receive the link for this meeting, please contact Elizabeth Addington, Operations Manager, at [email protected].

Business After Business

Thursday, May 25 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Placemakr Marymount Ballston

Join us for our May Business After Business. Build your network while enjoying food, beer, wine, and soft drinks (all included in your registration). Creating connections in this relaxed setting is a great way to end your business day. This month's Business After Business will be hosted by Placemakr.

All attendees present at the event have the opportunity to win door prizes, and members also have the chance to win a cash jackpot! Members have the opportunity to donate a door prize that all attendees will be eligible to win.

Brunch and Business: Honoring Asian Entrepreneurship

Tuesday, May 23 | 11:00-1:00 p.m. | Hyatt Regency Crystal City

The Chamber is proud to serve as a Marketing Partner for BizLaunch’s Brunch and Business: Honoring Asian Entrepreneurship. This premier event will include networking, cultural entertainment, and an opportunity to hear from the business owners. Attendees will leave feeling inspired and wanting to honor their own ideas and story, too.

Registration for this event is free.

Grand Sponsor

Small Business Roundtable: Virginia Values Veterans Program

Wednesday, May 24 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Virtual

Make sure to register for the Chamber's free Small Business Roundtable. We will be joined by Michael Glascock, Membership Manager at Virginia Values Veterans, as he presents on how the V3 Program helps employers develop and implement successful, long-term strategies to recruit, hire, and retain Virginia Veterans.

Hiring Veterans is not only the right thing to do but also a smart business decision. The knowledge and abilities today’s service members and Veterans gain in our modern military make them an extremely valuable talent pool for companies that wish to grow and improve organizational performance. Attend this Small Business Roundtable to learn more about this program and how you can take advantage of it in your business.

Registration for this event is free. Please register online here.