Having trouble viewing this email? View as Webpage ‌ ‌ ‌ June 29 - July 3 Wednesday, July 1 LeadShare Group Meeting Virtual Meeting Exclusive to LeadShare members, for more information email [email protected] 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Friday, July 3 Chamber closed for Fourth of July Observance VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR Virginia to Enter Phase Three on Wednesday, July 1 Governor Northam announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia will begin Phase Three of the Forward Virginia reopening plan on Wednesday, July 1. Phase Three further relaxes some of the restrictions currently in force in Phase Two. Many of the numerical caps are removed, but many of the space-based rules remain to promote social distancing. The Phase Three Guidelines include guidance to all sectors on best practices for physical distancing, enhanced cleaning and disinfection, and enhanced workplace safety. As with the Phase One and Two guidelines, they also include many industry-specific requirements and best practices. Please consult the full Phase Three Guideline document for all requirements that apply to your sector and to all businesses. Highlights of the changes are in this slide presentation. The Chamber is here to support our members through the reopening process. Please visit our COVID-19 Resource Center for more reopening resources, and please reach out to us at [email protected] if there is anything we can do to help you PHASE THREE GUIDELINES Grand Sponsor Breakfast Connection Gone Virtual: Nonprofit Focused Join us for the socially distanced version of the Chamber's Breakfast Connection on July 9 at 7:45 a.m.! Held virtually over Zoom, this event focuses on power networking through virtual breakout rooms and will provide attendees the chance to share a 60-second pitch with their fellow participants. Come to this Nonprofit Focused Breakfast to form connections to either deepen your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, or to explore relationships to help you get started. Register to attend and connect with community leaders to learn about their opportunities to be engaged locally. Breakfast Connection Gone Virtual will give you the opportunity to network from the comfort of your computer. Members: $10 Prospective Members: $20 REGISTER The National Summit on Equality of Opportunity: Next Steps The Arlington Chamber of Commerce was pleased to partner with the U.S. Chamber & nearly 500 chambers and associations for the National Summit on Equality of Opportunity. On Thursday, June 25, we heard from over 20 panelists, covering topics from "Creating Systemic Opportunity: How the Business Community Can Lead" to "Building the Infrastructure for Racial Equity: Education, Health, Housing, and Criminal Justice." The full Chamber staff was able to participate in the summit. As we move into the next stages of the Initiative with our partners, we hope you will continue to connect with the program in the following ways: Read the report: Dive in to America's Opportunity Gaps: By the Numbers for a compilation of research showing the magnitude of the racial divide in six key areas. Join the conversation on social media: Share your thoughts, takeaways and learning from the Summit using #EqualityOfOpportunity and tag @USChamber & @ArlVAChamber. Find social media graphics and resources in this digital toolkit. Rewatch the Summit: Take a closer look at our program and catch up on segments you might have missed here. How to deal with the uncertainty in the business world, and cope with worry and anxiety By Jelena Kecmanovic, Ph.D., Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute (ABTI) We all face unprecedented uncertainty right now, with limited control over many factors influencing our business and personal lives. Psychologically, worry and anxiety flourish during uncertain times. In an attempt to resolve the tension of not knowing, our minds get stuck in a loop of repetitive thinking, often going down the rabbit hole of worsening “what if” scenarios. This process of filling up the gaps of uncertainty with potential negative outcomes, often called “catastrophizing,” leaves us feeling anxious, unmotivated, and pessimistic. 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!