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View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ May 4-8 Tuesday, May 5 Arlington Chamber Tuesday Morning LeadShare Group Virtual Meeting Exclusive to LeadShare members, for more information email [email protected] 8:45-10:00 a.m. Webinar Explained: Arlington's Small Business Emergency GRANT Co-hosted by the Chamber and Arlington Economic Development BizLaunch Free Webinar 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Register Wednesday, May 6 Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Meeting Virtual Meeting Ben Aiken and Katelyn Thomas, the Arlington County Ombudspeople, discuss proposed changes to the County Noise Control Ordinance 9:00-10:30 a.m. RSVP for meeting link Arlington Chamber Wednesday Lunchtime LeadShare Group Virtual Meeting Exclusive to LeadShare members, for more information email [email protected] 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7 SMART Start Virtual Event 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Register Friday, May 8 Sustainability Committee Meeting Virtual Meeting 9:00-10:00 a.m. VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR Arlington Best Business Awards 2020 Finalists Announced As a way to celebrate Business Appreciation Month and to recognize and support Arlington businesses during this challenging time, the Chamber announced its 2020 finalists for the 34th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards. The Chamber received many noteworthy submissions this year, ensuring a highly competitive selection process. The winners will be announced at the Best Business Awards, which has been postponed until the fall due to COVID-19. This prestigious event recognizes businesses in the Arlington community that go above and beyond to make Arlington a great place to work and live. To purchase tickets, please contact the Chamber at [email protected]. Grand Sponsor Congratulations To Our Finalists! Large Business: AT&T Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge Virginia Hospital Center Nonprofit: Arlington Free Clinic OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church YMCA Arlington Service: Arlington Strategy MMA & Sports Rehab Northwest Federal Credit Union TriVistaUSA Design + Build Retail: Agents in Style Casual Adventure Good Sweat Home-Based: Capital MarCom Design Powers MovementX Technology: DTS NextUp Solutions LEARN MORE Arlington’s Small Business Emergency GRANT Program Explained in Free Webinar The Arlington Chamber of Commerce and Arlington Economic Development (AED) BizLaunch are co-hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, May 5 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. covering Arlington’s Small Business Emergency GRANT Program. Join us for this interactive webinar which will explain the key components of the program, including: Program Eligibility Application Process Required Documents Resources available to help applicants apply Funding for the $1.2 million program is coming from existing AED FY2020 budget with additional contributions from the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) as well as the Rosslyn and Crystal City BIDs. Register today to get your questions answered about Arlington’s new GRANT program for small businesses. REGISTER Support Local Nonprofits Through Giving Tuesday Support Chamber member nonprofits and other local nonprofits on Tuesday, May 5 through Giving Tuesday! People can show their generosity in a variety of ways on #GivingTuesdayNow–whether it’s helping a neighbor, advocating for an issue, sharing a skill, or giving to causes, every act of generosity counts. The movement is currently focused on opportunities to give back to communities and causes in safe ways that allow for social connection and kindness even while practicing social distancing. LEARN MORE Grand Sponsor Grand Sponsor SMART Start Wednesday, April 1 | 4:00-5:15 p.m. Virtual Event A free virtual event for new, existing, and prospective members, SMART Start is your opportunity to learn how to maximize your Chamber membership. Learn about the Chamber and the many ways you can get involved through events, networking, sponsorship opportunities, and joining committees. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet our staff, future clients and associates, and expand your membership potential. REGISTER Good News Spotlight United Way of the National Capital Area partnered with Windows Catering to deliver 8,000 meals to hospital personnel. See more good news stories here. If you are a Chamber member and have any stories to share of your business supporting the local community during this difficult time, please tag the Chamber on social media and use the #Biz4Good, also contact Morgan Mentzer, Communications Coordinator, for consideration to be included in a future e-newsletter. SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS Securing Your Remote Work By Alexander Chamandy, ​Envescent Businesses are adapting to a new world, where working remotely is a necessity for safety and continuing to stay productive. Remote work has major implications for security, both because home networks and systems tend to be less secure, and because the threats targeting remote workers are significantly on the rise. READ MORE 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!