September 18 - 22

Tuesday, September 19

LeadShare Networking Group

8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual

Wednesday, September 20

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual

LeadShare Networking Group

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

Virtual

Thursday, September 21

LeadShare Networking Group

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

Chamber Boardroom

Friday, September 22

Board of Directors Meeting

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee:

Childcare Policies & Incentives

Wednesday, September 20 | 9:00-10:30 a.m. | Virtual

Our next Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 20 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on the Zoom platform. We will welcome Caitlin Hutchinson, Assistant Director, Department of Human Services who will be discussing County policies on childcare and how they pertain to business and the economic environment of Arlington.

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

Reserve the Chamber Boardroom

One benefit to membership in the Arlington Chamber is the ability to rent our Boardroom or Small Conference Room free of charge. This opportunity is perfect for the entrepreneur that may not have a meeting space, a nonprofit organization that wants to have a Board of Directors meeting, or a potential client meeting where you may not want to meet at a public location.

Both rooms are available to members on a first come first serve basis, and available during normal business hours, Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The rooms can be reserved as long as the Chamber does not have a previously scheduled meeting reserved.

Click here to view the full list of our conference room booking guidelines. To book or learn more contact Elizabeth Addington, Operations Manager, at [email protected] or (703) 525-2400. ​

Business After Business

Thursday, September 28 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

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 a chance to win our cash jackpot.

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Small Business Roundtable: Equal Employment Opportunity Best Practices

Wednesday, September 27 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Virtual

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

This month's topic on Equal Employment Opportunity Best Practices, will be presented by Gurjit Chima, Assistant County Manager, Human Rights, EEO & ADA at the County Manager’s Office. Gurjit Chima will provide an overview of Arlington County’ Office of Human Rights and how it serves the community. She will share information about the County's Human Rights Ordinance and discuss how EEO requirements may affect workplace racial equity initiatives. This program will provide valuable information for business owners and HR professionals to help you keep your hiring practices in compliance while keeping diversity in mind.