Email from Arlington Chamber of Commerce THIS WEEK AT YOUR CHAMBER JUNE 2 - 6 MONDAY, JUNE 2 Membership Engagement Committee Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Virtual MONDAY, JUNE 2 Ambassador Committee Meeting 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Virtual TUESDAY, JUNE 3 LeadShare Group Meeting 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. Virtual WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Meeting 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Virtual WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 LeadShare Group Meeting 11:45 - 1:00 p.m. Offsite Lunch THURSDAY, JUNE 5 Equality in Business: A Pride Month Breakfast Connection 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Crystal City Sports Pub THURSDAY, JUNE 5 LeadShare Group Meeting 11:45 - 1:00 p.m. Chamber Boardroom THURSDAY, JUNE 5 Chamber 101 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. Chamber Boardroom VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR   NARCAN TRAINING SESSION WITH AARI Tuesday, June 10 I 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. I Chamber Boardroom Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Foundation for a free training on recognizing and responding to opioid overdoses. Led by Narcan trainer Jim Dooley with the Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative, this hands-on session covers how to identify an overdose and administer Naloxone (Narcan). Attendees will receive Narcan after the training and have the chance to ask questions. The event is free for Chamber members and will take place at the Chamber office. Registration is required. REGISTER   GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING: WMATA UPDATES Wednesday, June 4 I 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. I Virtual On June 4, the Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will welcome Gregory Potts, Virginia Government Relations Officer at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Gregory will provide updates on Metro issues such as funding and policies and take questions from our members. For more information and the link to the Zoom meeting, please reach out to DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at [email protected]. REGISTER   Grand Sponsor EQUALITY IN BUSINESS: A PRIDE MONTH BREAKFAST CONNECTION Thursday, June 5 I 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. I Crystal City Sports Pub Start your day right with a mix of great food and even better connections. Our signature speed networking format gives you the chance to meet a variety of DC-area professionals, exchange business cards, and build valuable relationships – all before your workday begins. For our next event, we’re thrilled to partner with the Equality Chamber of Commerce, a driving force for LGBTQIA+ economic empowerment in the DMV. By joining us this month, you’ll be standing in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ business community, and showing what it means to be an ally in action. Let’s build an inclusive community, one connection at a time. REGISTER SHOW YOUR PRIDE Thanks to our partners at Arlington Convention and Visitors Service, we’re pleased to help distribute “All in Arlington Pride” window clings in celebration of WorldPride 2025, taking place in our region from May 17 to June 8. The window clings can also be picked up from the Chamber office on weekdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Grand Sponsor   CHAMBER 101 Thursday, June 5 I 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. I Chamber Boardroom A free networking seminar for new, existing, and prospective members, Chamber 101 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 at Chamber 101! REGISTER COMING SOON   BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS Thursday, June 12 I 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. I Life Time End your work day on a high note and create lasting professional connections at Business After Business. This monthly event is the perfect opportunity to build your network while enjoying delicious food, beer, wine, and soft drinks, all of which are included in your registration. Special for 2025: We are giving away $250 to a member who pre-registers by noon the day before the event. This exclusive giveaway is only available this year, so don’t wait—pre-register and increase your chances to win! Attendees will also have the chance to win exciting door prizes donated by our Chamber members. Interested in donating a door prize? Please bring your donation to the registration table during the event. We kindly request that each donated item have a minimum value of $25. REGISTER   Grand Sponsor Community Champion Sponsor NONPROFIT FORUM: LANDSCAPE OF HUMAN SERVICES IN ARLINGTON Friday, June 13 I 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. I AWS Skills Center, National Landing Limited tickets available: Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for our Nonprofit Forum: Landscape of Human Services in Arlington. The event will feature a timely conversation exploring the evolving needs of our community and the organizations working to meet them. This engaging morning event will kick off with opening remarks by Brian Marroquin, Director of Grants and Initiatives, Arlington Community Foundation followed by an engaged panel featuring Lesley E. Daigle, CEO of Arlington Free Clinic, Anita Friedman, Director of Arlington County's Department of Human Services, Charlie Meng, CEO of Arlington Food Assistance Center and Fraser Murdoch, CEO of Bridges to Independence. The panel will be moderatorated by Patrick Phillippi, Senior Manager, Community Engagement at Amazon. The program will also include open networking, audience Q&A, and small group discussions designed to foster collaboration and deepen understanding of the challenges and opportunities in human services today. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and be part of the conversation shaping Arlington’s future! REGISTER Co-Grand Sponsors   WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING Wednesday, June 18 I 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. I Wagamama Clarendon Join us for an evening filled with women empowerment, uplifting conversations, networking, and unstoppable energy. Our Women in Business Networking series are women-focused events, open to all members who want to expand their network, share knowledge, exchange ideas, and offer advice. This is the perfect opportunity to grow your business and support others who appreciate what it's like to be a woman in business! REGISTER   Looking to see what’s going on in Arlington this Summer? Our Community Calendar is the perfect place to find new and exciting events. Check out a few upcoming events: Columbia Pike Partnership |Thursday, June 5 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Columbia Pike Happy Hour for World Pride - William Jeffrey's Tavern Culpepper Garden | Saturday, June 7 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. BBQ and Blooms Summer Bash Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington | Saturday, June 14 | 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Botanical Silhouettes: Gelplate & Solar Printmaking Workshop COMMUNITY CALENDAR Members can add an event by visiting the Members Only Portal of the Chamber website. Please email [email protected] call the Chamber at (703) 525-2400 for questions.   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