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Vol. CI, No. 3 July/August/September 2023 Issue

BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Governor Signs Workforce Development Bill Championed by Chamber

On May 31, Governor Glenn Youngkin held a ceremonial bill signing for the legislation creating a consolidated Department of Workforce Development in the Commonwealth. This legislation was the topic advocacy priority for the Chamber this past General Assembly Session. We advocated for this legislation to Arlington members of the General Assembly and others on the relevant committees, and it passed both Chambers with bipartisan majorities. Chamber President & CEO Kate Bates, Past Chair Scott McGeary, and Member of the Board of Directors Joe Oyler attended the Governor’s bill signing in Chesterfield.

Read more on page 6.

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EVENT REVIEW

Arlington Businesses Honored at the 37th Annual Best Business Awards



In May, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 37th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards at Army Navy Country Club, sponsored by Arlington Community Federal Credit Union. The Best Business Awards are presented to area businesses that consistently deliver exceptional quality of service to their customers, are industry leaders or offer a unique approach to delivery of goods or services, achieve significant growth or stability over the lifetime of their business, display an interest and concern for the success of the Arlington community, and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Read more and see award winners on page 8.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

8th Annual Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit



The region’s business leaders will get the opportunity to hear from our elected officials about the economic climate in the region, initiatives they have completed or are undertaking to foster economic growth, and thoughts on how each jurisdiction can work together to improve our regional economy, at this Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit. The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is hosting this summit with premier partner, the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and co-hosts, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, Prince William Chamber of Commerce, and Northern Virginia Regional Commission.

Read more on page 11.

The Arlingtonian is the Chamber’s quarterly print newsletter featuring Chamber news and events, as well as information on key issues, initiatives, and happenings in and around Arlington. This publication is sent to more than 3,000 individuals. The readership is business-oriented and includes small business owners, corporate executives, community leaders, and more. View the Arlingtonian archives or learn more about the ways to promote your business in the Arlingtonian.