2024 Signature Events Calendar

If you’re looking to get more involved in your community this year, the Chamber is the best place to start! In addition to our monthly networking events, the Chamber hosts several annual, mission-focused events, many geared toward a specific issue or industry. These events provide attendees with unparalleled access to a crowd of decision-makers from the business community as well as elected and appointed officials.

Whether you’re seeking visibility for your company through sponsorship, connections through networking or you simply want to enjoy the company of fellow business leaders, the Chamber’s Signature Events can help you achieve your business goals. Explore our Signature Events and mark your calendars using the 2024 calendar below to decide where you want to plug in.

100th Annual Arlington Business Gala

We kicked off the Arlington Chamber’s 100th year with the Arlington Business Gala where members and friends commemorated this important milestone. The celebration featured a video celebrating milestones in the history of the Chamber, a champagne toast, and a slide show of past Galas. The video and slide show can be viewed on our website.

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18th Annual Hospitality Awards

Friday, February 16 | 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Hilton Arlington National Landing

This event focuses on those who make Arlington County a wonderful place to live and visit by recognizing front-line workers in the hospitality industry - from restaurants and tourist attractions to transportation companies and hotels. At the ceremony, the Chamber will present the Hospitality Superstar Awards to employees who have been nominated based on their superior dedication and customer service. The Bob Klein Legendary Service Awards are also given to those who have completed 25 or more years of service.

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AWE Women in Business Summit

Thursday, March 7 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Northeastern University - Arlington

The Chamber's 2024 AWE Women in Business Summit is a professional development and networking event designed for women entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals eager to grow their businesses or enhance their careers. Featuring a welcome keynote from Andrea Fava, Vice President of US Public Policy at Amazon, panel discussions, and presentations from experienced leaders, this summit will provide education, inspiration, and connections to foster your success and help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

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Legislative Breakfast

Tuesday, April 2 | 8:00-9:30 a.m. | Army Navy Country Club

Join the Chamber as we meet the state legislators who represent us in Richmond. Arlington’s members of the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates will discuss legislation they patroned, the recent General Assembly Session, and the outlook for Arlington and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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Arlington Chamber Volunteer Day

Friday, April 19 | 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Give back to the community and connect with local nonprofit organizations as part of Arlington Chamber Volunteer Day. This annual tradition pairs members of the business community with rewarding half-day service projects throughout Arlington County.

Nonprofit members can submit volunteer projects by Friday, February 24 here.

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Best Business Awards

Tuesday, May 14 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Army Navy Country Club

The Arlington Best Business Awards celebrate area businesses that go above and beyond serving their clients to make Arlington a great place to work and live. These awards are earned by businesses that deliver exceptional quality of service to their customers, are industry leaders or offer a unique approach to delivery of goods and services. Each business displays an interest in and concern for the Arlington community. Don't miss the opportunity to network with the best of the best in Arlington business!

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State of the County and Public Safety Awards

Tuesday, June 25 | 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Army Navy Country Club

The State of the County & Public Safety Awards include an address by the Arlington County Board Chair, who highlights the economic and development status of Arlington. This event also honors our public safety personnel and first responders from Arlington County’s Fire Department, Police Department, Public Communications and Emergency Management, and Office of the Sheriff, who have exemplified extraordinary heroic actions and exceptional performance of their duties.

View last year's photos here.

Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit

Tuesday, August 20 | 8:00-10:00 a.m.

The Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit offers the region’s business leaders the opportunity to hear from our local elected leaders about the economic climate in the region, initiatives they have completed or are undertaking to foster economic growth, and thoughts on how each jurisdiction can work together to improve our regional economy. 

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100th Annual Meeting

Friday, December 6 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Annual Meeting is a celebration of the year and the exciting future that lies ahead. This meeting details the Chamber's highly anticipated key initiatives and developmental plans for the coming year. The annual President's Award, Chair's Award, and Committee of the Year Award are also presented. Attended by the who's who of Arlington, the Annual Meeting provides guests with high-level networking opportunities.

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For more information on our Signature Events, contact [email protected].