December 4 - 8

Monday, December 4

Ambassador Committee Meeting

4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Virtual

Tuesday, December 5

LeadShare Group Meeting

8:45 - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual

Wednesday, December 6

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual

LeadShare Group Meeting

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

Chamber Boardroom

Gala Committee Meeting

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Virtual

Thursday, December 7

LeadShare Group Meeting

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

Chamber Boardroom

Chamber 101

4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Virtual

Friday, December 8

2024 Organizational Board Meeting

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

99th Annual Meeting

11:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

Last Chance to Register for the

99th Annual Meeting

Friday, December 8 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

Join us as we commemorate our 99th year at our Annual Meeting with keynote speaker Robert M. Blue, Chair, President and CEO of Dominion Energy. A key event for the Arlington business community, the Annual Meeting will celebrate the Chamber's accomplishments of 2023, while looking ahead to what's to come in 2024. All attendees will receive a lapel pin celebrating the Chamber’s 100^th Anniversary in 2024.

The program includes the presentation of the prestigious Chair's Award, President's Award, and Committee of the Year Award.

2023 Committee of the Year

The Committee of the Year Award recognizes a committee that has done an exceptional job of executing the mission of the Chamber membership and Arlington business community.

Winner: Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee

Co-Chaired by Tad Lunger, Impresa Legal Group & Scott Pedowitz, Apartment and Office Building Association

2023 President's Award

The President's Award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution of volunteer assistance to the Chamber.  

Winner: R. Doug Taylor, Bean, Kinney & Korman P.C.

2023 Chair's Award

The Chair's Award recognizes a member organization and its representative(s) who have made an outstanding contribution of resources to the Chamber and the business community in Arlington.

Winner: Amazon

Grand Sponsor

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee

Wednesday, December 6 | 9:00-10:00 a.m. | Virtual

The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will welcome the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington County and Falls Church, Parisa Dehghani-Tafti. The Commonwealth’s Attorney will be part of a moderated discussion on public safety as it pertains to the business sector.

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

Sponsor

Chamber 101

Thursday, December 7 | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | Chamber Boardroom

Chamber 101 is a free networking seminar for new, existing, and prospective members, and is your opportunity to learn how to maximize your Chamber membership. Learn about the Chamber and the many ways you can get involved through events, networking, sponsorship opportunities, and joining committees. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet our staff, future clients and associates, and expand your membership potential at Chamber 101!

Presenting Sponsor

Young Professionals Series: Networking

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

Our final Young Professionals series event of 2023 focuses on the Chamber’s pillar of Networking. Young Professionals will be able to connect with like-minded individuals and gain fresh insights into networking techniques by learning from a Chamber member. Through interactive exercises and open networking opportunities, attendees will get to know each other on a personal and professional level, and learn why networking is so important in building relationships. 

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

Grand Sponsor

Breakfast Connection Combined with the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, December 14 | 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Crystal City Sports Pub

Promote your business before the workday even begins. The format of the Breakfast Connection gives attendees a chance to bring their business to the table, literally. This event focuses on roundtable power networking and provides attendees the chance to exchange business cards, develop new prospects and share a 60 second pitch with each table. Double your connections this month at our combined event with the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Bring plenty of business cards- you'll need them!

Grand Sponsor

100th Annual Arlington Business Gala

Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 6:30 PM- 11:30 PM | The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

More than 175 people have registered for the 100th Annual Arlington Business Gala. Secure your spot now for Arlington's Best Night Out! Join us in celebrating this milestone with a spectacular silent auction, dinner, dancing, premium networking, and fun.

Purchase a raffle ticket today for a chance to win the best of the best from the auction items. Winners will pick from our top auction items. A maximum of 100 raffle tickets will be sold. You do not need to be present to win. Any of our Live Auction items will be available to choose from.

The Chamber is accepting donations for the 100th Annual Arlington Business Gala Silent Auction. To submit your item, please send the completed Silent Auction Donation Form to [email protected].