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View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ May 18-22 Tuesday, May 19 Arlington Chamber LeadShare Group Meeting Virtual Meeting Exclusive to LeadShare members, for more information email [email protected] 8:45-10:00 a.m. Nonprofit Forum: Pivoting Strategies Virtual Event 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Register Membership Development Committee Meeting Virtual Meeting 2:00-3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Meeting Virtual Meeting Work session on Forward Virginia 9:00-10:30 a.m. RSVP for meeting link Arlington Chamber LeadShare Group Meeting Virtual Meeting Exclusive to LeadShare members, for more information email [email protected] 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 21 Virtual Member Social Hour Virtual Event 4:30-6:00 p.m. This event is free & exclusive to members Register VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR Learn to Pivot Strategies for Organizational Success Join the Arlington Chamber for the Nonprofit Forum: Pivoting Strategies on Tuesday, May 19, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on the Zoom platform, presented by the Chamber’s Community Action Committee. During this time of uncertainty, strategies for both nonprofits and businesses in the community are changing drastically. This forum will utilize breakout sessions to dive deep into the different areas of change. Each room will be moderated by an industry professional, who will facilitate a discussion between both nonprofit and business attendees. The breakout room participants will brainstorm on their topic areas, and the Chamber will compile the list of all notes to distribute to attendees. Register soon to ensure a spot in your preferred breakout session! Grand Sponsor REGISTER Virtual Social Hour for Arlington Chamber Members Working remotely from home? Need a break from the COVID-19 webinars? Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for a free Virtual Member Social Hour to unwind and connect with your fellow members on Thursday, May 21 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Hosted over the Zoom platform, this virtual meeting will give members a chance to connect and catch up while we are all socially distanced. Feel free to stop by the Social Hour anytime from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.! Registration is open to all current members of the Chamber. All registrants will receive the Zoom meeting link in the confirmation email upon registration. Register soon, as spots are limited! If you have any questions concerning the event or registration, please contact Operations Manager Olivia McKay at [email protected]. REGISTER Governor Northam Delays Phase One of Forward Virginia Governor Northam has delayed Phase One of the Forward Virginia reopening plan for Northern Virginia, including Arlington, until at least Thursday, May 28 at 11:59 p.m. to allow more time to meet certain health metrics. Other regions across Virginia began Phase One on May 15. Responding to a request from local government, Governor Northam issued Executive Order Sixty-Two extending of the restrictions of Executive Orders Fifty-Three and Fifty-Five. To prepare for Phase One, the Commonwealth of Virginia has set up a Forward Virginia website with guidance. LEARN MORE Chamber President & CEO Interviewed for a Fireside Chat with ARLnow Chamber President & CEO Kate Bates sat down with Scott Brodbeck of ARLnow for a virtual fireside chat. Kate discussed with Scott the state of the Arlington business community during the pandemic, what the future might look like, and the work that the Chamber is doing during this time. WATCH THE VIDEO Grand Sponsor Small Business Roundtable Wednesday, May 27 | 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Controlling Healthcare Costs and Keeping Things Simple Joe Appelbaum, Potomac Companies, Inc. Virtual Event In this month’s Small Business Roundtable, Joe Applebaum of Potomac Companies, Inc. will present on how to control healthcare costs for an organization and structure benefits in a way that entices employees to remain healthy. During the presentation, Joe will cover solutions and strategies for small, mid-sized, and large employers to manage their healthcare costs and simplify their human capital management. This event is free for members and $20 for non-members. REGISTER Good News Spotlight Claritas Creative Coffee for Caregivers program has provided hot coffee, tea, and hot chocolate for healthcare workers 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 Maximizing Your Impact In A Time of Need By Hannah Dannenfelser, ​Arlington Community Federal Credit Union & Todd Ihrig, ​Avantax Investment Services ​Crisis situations often shine a spotlight on the best aspects of our society. Simultaneously, these situations also highlight where we have room to improve and opportunities to fill gaps. As with many previous crises, our first responders and health care professionals continue to step up and put others before themselves. We have seen tremendous acts of kindness and generosity and we are all sacrificing in both small and big ways in service to the community health. 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!