Email from Arlington Chamber of Commerce   THIS WEEK AT YOUR CHAMBER OCTOBER 14 - 18 MONDAY, OCTOBER 14-21 Arlington Restaurant Week TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 LeadShare 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. Virtual TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Young Professionals Happy Hour 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Crystal City Sports Pub WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Chamber Boardroom THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 LeadShare 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Chamber Boardroom THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 Business After Business 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Wreaths Across America at Ireland's Four Courts   VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR   ARLINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK Monday, October 14 - Monday, October 21 Restaurant Week begins today! Gather your family and friends to get a taste of some of the best food the area has to offer at special prices. With more than 60 restaurants participating, diners will have a chance to explore Arlington’s diverse restaurant scene and discover new dining favorites. Visit our website to view the exclusive specials and plan your week-long culinary journey. For a chance to win Arlingtonopoly during Arlington Restaurant Week, post a picture of your dining experience to Facebook, Instagram or X. Just make sure to tag the restaurant and the Chamber (@ArlVAChamber on Instagram and X, and @ArlingtonChamberVA on Facebook), and use #ARLRestaurant Week!   Presenting Sponsor Premier Sponsor ARLINGTON CHAMBER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HAPPY HOUR - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Tuesday, October 15 | 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 the Arlington Chamber's Young Professionals Happy Hour. This month's focus will be on Professional Development, featuring speaker Hannah Dannenfelser with Advance Arlington. Whether you're looking to expand your network, seek mentorship, or simply connect with like-minded peers, this event promises to be a great opportunity for your professional growth. REGISTER     GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: 2025 PUBLIC POLICIES POSITIONS Wednesday, October 16 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Chamber Boardroom The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will hold its annual workshop to draft the 2025 Public Policy Positions on Wednesday, October 16. All private sectors members are invited to attend this in-person meeting at the Chamber office to discuss the current Public Policy Positions and discuss changes to best reflect the opinions of the business community. RSVPs are requested for this meeting. REGISTER     BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS Thursday, October 17 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Hosted by Wreaths Across America at Ireland's Four Courts 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. REGISTER     Grand Sponsor UPCOMING ADAPTIVE REUSE EVENTS Arlington County is grappling with unprecedented commercial office vacancies, requiring innovative and forward-thinking solutions to navigate this shifting economic landscape. Arlington Economic Development will be hosting a “Lunch and Learn” webinar on their Commercial Market Resiliency Initiative and proposed adaptive reuse policy, on Thursday, October 17 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. You may register for this policy discussion here. As the County explores options for repurposing and transforming commercial spaces, critical questions remain about the path forward. On Tuesday, October 29 from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m., the Chamber will host Adapting to the New Normal, which will explore how Arlington can adapt to these new challenges and examine the policy choices that will strengthen the commercial real estate sector and therefore the overall community. The event will feature an overview presentation by Ryan Touhill, Director of Arlington Economic Development, followed by a dynamic panel discussion featuring Kate Ange, Deputy Director of Arlington Economic Development; Bob Bushkoff, Vice President of Dittmar Company; Kevin Yam, Vice Chair of Arlington County Economic Development Commission. The panel will be moderated by Andrew Painter of Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh, P.C. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of Arlington’s real estate market, and impact on our broader community. REGISTER     ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSORS     Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage Arlington Chamber of Commerce | 2009 14th Street, North Suite 100 | Arlington, VA 22201 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice