August 5 - 9

Monday, August 5

Ambassador Committee

4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Virtual

Tuesday, August 6

LeadShare Networking Group

8:45 - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual

Wednesday, August 7

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee: Sign Ordinance Closed Work Session

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual

LeadShare Group Meeting

11:45 - 1:00 p.m.

Off Site Lunch

Women In Business Networking

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

NOVA Optique + Eyecare

Women In Business Networking

Wednesday, August 7 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | NOVA Optique + Eyecare

This series of women-focused networking events is open to those who want to expand their network, share knowledge, exchange ideas, and offer advice. The events focus on networking to grow your business opportunities and support others who appreciate what it's like to be a woman in business.

Co-Grand Sponsors

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee: Sign Ordinance Closed Work Session

Wednesday, August 7 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Virtual

Our upcoming Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee meeting will be a closed work session, exclusively for private sector members of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. The focus will be on sharing experiences with signage and discussing suggestions for revising the Arlington County sign ordinance.

As part of the Commercial Market Resiliency Initiative (CMRI) 2.0, Arlington County is studying potential revisions to the sign ordinance to make the process more flexible. The Chamber will work collaboratively with the County and advocate for a sign ordinance revision that reflects our members' priorities.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may also send any input you would like shared at this meeting to Government Affairs Manager John Musso at [email protected], by Tuesday, August 6. 

Presenting Sponsor

Arlington Chamber Young Professionals Happy Hour - Advocacy

Tuesday, August 13 | 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. | Crystal City Sports Pub

Mix and mingle with fellow young professionals from various industries, exchange ideas, and uncover exciting opportunities for collaboration at this event.

We're excited to welcome Gaston Araoz, External Affairs Representative at Dominion Energy, as our featured guest speaker. Prior to his current role, Gaston worked as Government and Community Relations Manager for Marymount University, and was Regional Director for U.S. Senator Tim Kaine’s Northern Virginia office.

Registration includes one drink ticket and appetizers. Cash bar will also be available. Advance registration is only $20 for members and $35 for nonmembers, helping keep this event accessible to all. Walk-in registrations are available, but subject to an additional fee.

Please help us spread the word and share this email with young professionals in your network.

Grand Sponsor

9th Annual Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit

Tuesday, August 13 | 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. | Crystal City Sports Pub

Less than 40 tickets remaining for the Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit. This event offers 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 their 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 NVC, and co-hosts, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, and Northern Virginia Regional Commission.

Looking to see what’s going on in Arlington this summer? Our Community Calendar is the perfect place to find events. Check out a few upcoming events:

Monday, August 5 | Arlington Thrive

Arlington Thrive x Pupatella Pizzeria GroupRaise Fundraiser

Tuesday, August 6 | Melwood

National Night Out

Friday, August 9 | Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington Innovation Studio + Store

Meet & Greet Innovation Studio Resident Artist: Zhenya Parish

Members can add an event by visiting the Members Only portal of the Chamber website. Email [email protected] or call the Chamber at (703) 525-2400 with questions.