THIS WEEK AT YOUR CHAMBER

OCTOBER 13 - 17

MONDAY,

OCTOBER 13-20

Arlington Restaurant Week

TUESDAY,

OCTOBER 14

Young Professionals Happy Hour

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

WEDNESDAY,

OCTOBER 15

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Meeting: Policy Positions Work Session

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Chamber Boardroom

THURSDAY,

OCTOBER 16

LeadShare Group Meeting

11:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Chamber Boardroom

ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

NATIONAL LANDING

National Landing is one of the D.C. region’s most exciting transformation stories. The thriving, urban core of Northern Virginia, National Landing is comprised of three distinct neighborhoods: Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard. Located just minutes from Washington, D.C., National Landing is home to an innovation ecosystem—with major anchors like Amazon HQ2, the Virginia Tech Institute for Advanced Computing, tech start-ups, hotels, and a booming local restaurant scene. With $4.5 billion in transportation investments underway, National Landing is rapidly becoming one of the most accessible and well-connected hubs in the country, prioritizing pedestrian-friendly design at every turn. Already a destination for city living, the area features a dozen parks, hundreds of cultural and community events each year and a growing residential population with over 10,000 new housing units in the pipeline.

Check out the newly released National Landing Data Dashboard for the latest stats on the area’s growth and follow @nationallanding on social media.

Presenting Sponsor

ARLINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK

Monday October 13 - Monday, October 20

Arlington 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 70 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 be featured on our social media channels and win one of the two Arlingtonopoly games, post a picture of your dining experience on social media using the hashtag #ARLRestaurantWeek and tag the Chamber.

The first winner will be announced on Thursday, October 16 and the second winner will be announced on Monday, October 20.

Presenting Sponsor

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HAPPY HOUR

Tuesday, October 14 I 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. I Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Join us for our upcoming Young Professionals Happy Hour for an evening crafted especially for emerging leaders. Enjoy thoughtfully selected food and beverages while building meaningful connections in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Each event is hosted by a different Chamber member business, offering a unique opportunity to explore Arlington’s dynamic industries and engage with a broader range of professionals.

Whether you’re new to the area or hoping to strengthen your local ties, this event is an excellent way to get involved.

We invite all Chamber members to share this event with the young professionals in their networks, and encourage all young professionals to register today!

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING: POLICY POSITIONS WORK SESSION

Wednesday, October 15 I 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. I Chamber Boardroom

RSVP today for the Government Affairs and Economic Development Committee's annual work session for drafting the 2026 Arlington Chamber Policy Positions.

Our Policy Positions are written by our members, and this work session is open to all private sector members to gain input for next year's Policy Positions. Join us to offer your perspective into how the Chamber will advocate on behalf of the business community in 2026.

RSVPs are requested for this meeting. Please RSVP via the link below. If you cannot attend but have input to share on the Policy Positions, please contact Government Affairs Manager John Musso at [email protected]. The final draft of the 2026 Policy Positions will be adopted by our Board of Directors in November.

COMING SOON

BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS

Thursday, October 23 I 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. I George Mason University, FUSE at Mason Square

Create connections in a relaxed setting at Business After Business. These monthly events are a great opportunity to build your professional network. Join us and end the day building valuable relationships while enjoying delicious food and drinks, all included with your registration!

The Chamber will give away a $250 cash prize to a member that registers by noon the day before the event. Attendees are eligible to win door prizes donated by members.

Grand Sponsor

NONPROFIT FORUM: ADDRESSING TODAY'S CHALLENGES: EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Wednesday, October 29 I 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. I Mastercard

Following June's engaging forum, the Nonprofit Forum: Addressing Today's Challenges: Effective Strategies for Nonprofits and Community Partners will facilitate an engaging discussion on collaboration, innovation, and the critical role of cross-sector partnerships in addressing community needs.

Stacy Foster from Mastercard will provide an overview highlighting how a global corporation engages with and supports community needs. Panelists Jewelyn Cosgrove from Melwood, Paula Fynboh from Aspire! Afterschool Learning, and Karen Vallegos Corrales from Dream Project VA will then share how their organizations are tackling today’s challenges and implementing effective strategies to serve our community.

Grand Sponsor

STATE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ARLINGTON PANEL

Thursday, October 30 I 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. I Monday Properties

This panel will convene the leaders of Arlington’s major commercial districts to discuss the State of Economic Development in Arlington – how these major economic development wins have shaped their commercial corridors, what’s at stake for landlords and tenants, what’s the future for retail and restaurants, and how adaptive reuse and public-private partnerships can convert vacancy into community value.

The panel will be moderated by Andrew Painter from Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh, P.C. We will hear from Mary-Claire Burick from the Rosslyn BID, Danette Nguyen from the Ballston BID, and Tracy Sayegh Gabriel from the National Landing BID.

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