November 13 - 17

Tuesday, November 14

Membership Development Committee Meeting

11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Virtual

Wednesday, November 15

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Meeting

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual

LeadShare Group Meeting: Business MindShare - Using Marketing Techniques in Your Networking Strategy

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

Chamber Boardroom

Thursday, November 16

LeadShare Group Meeting

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

Chamber Boardroom

Business After Business

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

WHINO

Friday, November 17

Board of Directors Meeting

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

Arlington Public Schools

Business After Business

Thursday, November 16 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | WHINO

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.

Pre-registration closes on Thursday, November 16 at noon. Walks-in are welcome at an additional price.

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee

Wednesday, November 15 | 9:00-10:00 a.m. | Virtual

On Wednesday, November 15, the Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will hear from Committee Co-Chair Scott Pedowitz and Chamber Vice Chair for Advocacy Bismah Ahmed of the Apartment Office & Building Association, who will provide a review of the General Assembly elections on November 7, as well as analysis for what the elections mean for the Chamber’s policy interests in Richmond.

Additionally, we will conduct a work session to draft the Chamber’s response to the Arlington County General Assembly Priorities.

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].

Grand Sponsor

Small Business Roundtable: Attracting & Supporting Working Parents at Your Small Business

Wednesday, November 29 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Virtual

This month's roundtable on Attracting & Supporting Working Parents at Your Small Business will be presented by Whytni H. Kernodle, Esq., CEO of Arlington Independent Media.

Join Whytni Kernodle, human rights attorney, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion coach and CEO of Arlington Independent Media, as she provides insight on how to create an inclusive and supportive work environment that can help you retain your current workforce and build a culture that attracts a diverse range of candidates, including working moms and dads. 

This event is free for members.

Is your business looking to support educational programming for small businesses? The Grand Sponsorship is available for this series in 2024. To learn more see the sponsorship document or contact Will Mulligan, Membership Engagement Director, at [email protected] or 703-525-2400 ext.201

Donate to the 100th Annual Arlington Business Gala Auction

The Chamber is accepting donations for the 100th Annual Arlington Business Gala Silent Auction. We are especially looking for access to VIP experiences, sporting event tickets, and vacation stays This is a great way for your organization to gain exposure while supporting the Chamber. To submit your item, please send the completed Silent Auction Donation Form to [email protected].

County Board Adopts Langston Boulevard Area Plan

​On Saturday, November 11 the Arlington County Board voted to adopt the Langston Boulevard Area Plan. This was the culmination of a decade-long process by community advocates and County Staff to develop a vision for the corridor. 

The Chamber requested that the General Land Use Plan (GLUP) designations be incorporated for properties within the Plan Area as soon as possible. We asked that the Board adopt the GLUP designations within the first half of 2024

The Chamber also requested that the Board insert two additional Goals into the Area Plan - the retention or expansion of retail use, and the provision of parking resources. Including these as Plan Goals would allow for both policies to be considered as community benefits, comparable to those of the existing Plan Goals. 

While the Chamber's requests were not included in the adopted plan, advocacy on Langston Boulevard will continue in the Plan implementation phase. The Chamber summarized these requests in a Letter to the Board and in testimony that Government Affairs Manager John Musso gave to the Board.