August 21 - 25

Tuesday, August 22

8th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit - Sold Out

8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Marymount University - Ballston Center

Membership Engagement Committee

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Virtual

Grand Sponsor

Small Business Roundtable: Lending Prep 101

Wednesday, August 30 | 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Virtual

The Chamber's free monthly Small Business Roundtable is an important educational and networking opportunity for small businesses.

This month, attendees will learn how to find lenders, learn what lenders need to fulfill requirements and which documents you will need to prepare. What are all the considerations and lending products available and what does your small business need to fulfill your unique goals? Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) Small Business Relationship Manger, Eric Alston will discuss the steps every business owner should take to make their business eligible for small business loan financing. 

Business After Business

Thursday, August 31 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | AWS Skills Center

Join the Chamber at our Business After Business event! Creating connections in this relaxed setting is a great way to end your business day. Build your network while enjoying food, beer, wine, and soft drinks, all of which are included in your registration. Attendees are eligible to win door prizes donated by members and members have double the chance to win our $3,000 cash jackpot this month.

Board of Directors: Call for Nomination

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is calling for nominations to our Board of Directors. We are looking for enthusiastic, driven leaders that are passionate about the Chamber and want to help us expand membership and achieve our mission.  

To be considered for Board service, a Chamber member must be in good standing and be able to fulfill the following responsibilities listed here.

Please email nominations, including self-nominations, which are always encouraged, with the subject line "Board of Directors Nomination" to Kate Bates, Chamber President & CEO, at [email protected]. All nominees will be sent a survey for completion. The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 25.

Presenting Sponsor

Young Professionals Series: Professional Development

Tuesday, September 12 | 9:00-10:30 a.m. | Crystal City Sports Pub

This event focuses on the Chamber’s pillar of Professional Development and will provide Young Professionals with avenues to explore individual leadership skills both personally and professionally. Ann Rosser, Principal with Finding Resolution Consulting will present a program featuring an interactive “mini assessment” that will provide some insight into your personal leadership style! After the program, there will be a Professional Development Fair with representatives who can provide insight into educational opportunities to expand your career to the next level!

We encourage our Chamber members to share this event with the young professionals in their network.

Grand Sponsor

Join the Gala Committee and support the 100th Arlington Business Gala

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is looking for dynamic volunteers to join the committee to help us plan for our 100th Annual Arlington Business Gala. This event is a celebration of the business community, and helps our Chamber continue our mission of strengthening businesses and the economic environment for those who work, live, and do business in Arlington.

Members of the committee will be tasked with soliciting silent auction items, securing sponsorships, selling raffle rickets and helping with the special touches for the 100^th anniversary, to help make our largest event of the year a success. This is an excellent way to connect with fellow members, show your support for the Chamber, and leave your footprint on Arlington’s Best Night Out.

Our first Gala Committee meeting is Tuesday, August 29 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. To RSVP for the meeting, or to indicate your interest event if you're unable to attend this meeting, please contact Malena Malone Blevins, Events Director, at [email protected] or (703) 525-2400 ext. 204.