May 13 - 17

Tuesday, May 14

Membership Development Committee

11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Virtual

38th Annual Best Business Awards

5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Army Navy Country Club

Wednesday, May 15

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual

Thursday, May 16

LeadShare Group Meeting

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

Chamber Boardroom

38th Annual Best Business Awards

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

The prestigious 38th Annual Best Business Awards will recognize outstanding community businesses and our new Arlington Business Hall of Fame Inductee, Randy Anderson. 

These awards celebrate area businesses that go above and beyond serving their clients to make Arlington a great place to work and live. Awards are earned by businesses that deliver exceptional quality of service to their customers, are industry leaders or offer a unique approach to the delivery of their goods or services, and display an interest in and concern for the Arlington community. View the list of our Finalists for the 38th Annual Best Business Awards.

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Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee: Guest Speaker Director Samia Byrd

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

Join us as we welcome Samia Byrd, Director of Arlington County Community Planning and Housing Development (CPHD). Samia will be discussing her tenure as Director thus far, elaborate on major planning and housing priorities for CPHD this year, and take questions from committee members.

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

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Small Business Roundtable: Strategy for Getting More 5-Star Reviews From Your Clients/Customers

Wednesday, May 22 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Virtual

This month's Small Business Roundtable topic is Strategy for Getting More 5-Star Reviews From Your Clients/Customers presented by Evelyn Powers, founder of Design Powers.

The Chamber's small business roundtable is free for members. You will learn proven strategies for effectively monitoring, responding to, and leveraging reviews to boost your business's credibility and attract more customers. Register now to unlock the secrets to mastering review management for your business!

Business After Business

Thursday, May 23 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Movement Crystal City

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. This event will be co-hosted by Pinstripes, who is providing the catering.

Register below. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at [email protected] or (703) 525-2400.

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Nonprofit Forum: Good Governance in your Organization - Best Practices for Success

Wednesday, May 29 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. | AWS Skills Center, National Landing

Join us for an insightful discussion on the essence of good governance within your organization. Our distinguished panelists, including Lisa Fikes, President and CEO of Leadership Center of Arlington, Catherine Hedgeman, Owner of Hedgeman Law Firm, and Carrie Schum, Governance Chair of the Museum of Contemporary Art, bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.

Guiding the conversation is Patrick Phillippi, Senior Manager of Community Engagement at Amazon, ensuring a dynamic and enlightening dialogue.

Register below. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at [email protected] or (703) 525-2400.