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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
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
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Coming Soon!
Monday, August 26
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. 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
Moderator
Julie Carey, Northern Virginia Bureau Chief for NBC4 
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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.
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