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Vol. CI, No. 4 October/November/December 2023 Issue

COMING THIS FALL

First look at the top of the Arlingtonopoly Box



The Arlington Chamber of Commerce has been working year round to create a one of a kind, customized, Arlington themed board game! The game will feature landmarks, businesses, and icons that are unique to our community. We are excited to share the design of the top of the Arlingtonopoly inside this Arlingtonian edition.

Special thank you to Design Powers for designing the box.

Read more and see the design on page 10.

BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Arlington Chamber Supports Permanent Outdoor Dining Framework

On July 15, the Arlington County Board adopted amendments to the Zoning Ordinance that established regulations for outdoor cafes in public rights-of-way and on private property. This was a welcome development for our restaurant members, as they will finally have the means to apply for the permanent retention of their Temporary Outdoor Seating Areas (TOSAs) that were granted due to pandemic-era temporary rules. This process will allow TOSA operators to prepare for their long-term future with outdoor dining as a revenue source, keeping many restaurants alive during the pandemic.

The adopted regulations include a two-month gap between the expiration of temporary rules and the adoption of the new permitting process. The Chamber expressed concern about this length of transition period to the County Board. The County has reiterated that TOSAs will still be allowed to operate in the interim provided applicants work in good faith. The Chamber sent detailed information about the process via email and will continue to be engaged with the County to ensure that the transition process to permanent outdoor dining is seamless for our restaurants.



Read more on page 6.

Grand Sponsor

UPCOMING EVENTS

99th Annual Meeting



A key event for the Arlington business community, the 99th Annual Meeting will celebrate the Chamber’s 2023 accomplishments while looking ahead to what’s to come in 2024. The event will also include the presentation of the prestigious Chair’s Award, President’s Award, and Committee of the Year Award. The Annual Meeting is a can’t-miss event for Arlington business and community leaders. Robert M. Blue, Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Dominion Energy will be the keynote speaker for this event. Join us for this exciting celebration of Arlington businesses!



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.