Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ This Week at a Glance: August 12-16 Tuesday, August 13 · Membership Development Committee Meeting · 2:00-3:00 p.m. · Conference Call Wednesday, August 14 · Executive Committee Meeting · 8:15-9:45 a.m. · Arlington Chamber of Commerce – VIDA Fitness Boardroom · Directions Thursday, August 15 · Business After Business · 5:00-7:00 p.m. · Arlington Community Federal Credit Union · Directions Visit Our Events Calendar Want a chance to win $2,300? Come to Business After Business! Build your network while enjoying food, beer, wine, and soft drinks at Business After Business this Thursday, August 15 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Arlington Community Federal Credit Union! Creating connections in this relaxed setting is a great way to end your business day. Refreshments are included in your registration. Those present at the event have the opportunity to win door prizes, and there's also a cash jackpot for members only. Members have the opportunity to donate a door prize that all attendees will be eligible to win. The cash jackpot is now up to $2,300! Exclusive to members REGISTER HERE! Thank you to our Hosts Coming Soon! 4th Annual Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit Monday, August 26 8:00-10:00 a.m. George Mason University - Van Metre Hall Register Here! 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. The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is hosting this summit with premier partner, the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and cohosts, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, Prince William Chamber of Commerce, and Northern Virginia Regional Commission. Speakers The Honorable Christian Dorsey Chair, Arlington County Board The Honorable Penelope Gross Vice Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors The Honorable Phyllis Randall Chair, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors The Honorable Corey Stewart At-Large Chairman, Prince William County The Honorable Justin Wilson Mayor, Alexandria Moderator Julie Carey, Northern Virginia Bureau Chief for NBC4 Grand Sponsor Premier Partner Co-Hosts Arlington County Opening Local Recovery Center in Response to July 8 Flooding The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved low-interest loans for Arlington businesses and residents who suffered losses from damage sustained in the July 8 flooding. The SBA will have a Loan Outreach Center and Arlington County will have a Local Recovery Center at the Arlington County Trades Center, 2700 S Taylor Street (Parks and Natural Resources Conference Center) at select times between Tuesday, August 13 and Monday, August 19. The loan application filing deadline for physical property damage will be October 7, 2019 and for economic injury applications will be May 7, 2020. For additional information, please see this press release from the Arlington County Government. 3 Reasons to Use a Website Accessibility Checker By Anna Dievendorf, User1st There is increased demand for people of all abilities to experience and use web content equally. While web accessibility and the ramifications for noncompliance can seem daunting, don’t let that apprehension scare you into inaction. The rise in lawsuits is just as much cautionary note as it is a signal for opportunity.​ ...To continue reading, view our blog. Contribute to the Chamber Blog! Writing for the Chamber Blog is an excellent way to establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry. This is a free opportunity, available exclusively to Chamber members. You can get started on your post by downloading the Chamber Blog Guidelines and Blog Template. Contact Morgan Mentzer, Communications Coordinator, at [email protected] or (703) 525-2400. Free Member Benefit: Post Your Coupon! Did you know that one of the exclusive benefits of your Chamber Membership is the ability to post your coupons to our website? Get free exposure for your business by posting your deals on the Chamber's Coupons & Discounts page! Browsing through Coupons & Discounts is a great way to support Chamber members and bring business to Arlington. Don't miss out on the great coupons that are currently posted! Interested in posting a coupon? Add A Coupon on the Chamber site by simply completing the form and submitting for approval. Contact Olivia McKay, Operations Coordinator, at [email protected] or (703) 525-2400 for questions. Annual Corporate Sponsors ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Arlington Chamber of Commerce | 2009 14th Street, North, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!