Email from Arlington Chamber of Commerce Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email THIS WEEK AT YOUR CHAMBER NOVEMBER 3 - 7 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Membership Engagement Committee Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Virtual MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Ambassador Committee Meeting 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Virtual WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee Meeting: Arlington County Business Ombudsperson 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Chamber Boardroom WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 LeadShare Group Meeting 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Off-site Lunch THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Job Shadow Day 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Amazon Visitor Landing THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 LeadShare Group Meeting 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Chamber Boardroom THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Chamber 101 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. Chamber Boardroom VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT UNITED BANK United Bank is a premier community bank headquartered in Virginia. A subsidiary of United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI), United has consolidated assets of approximately $33 billion with over 240 offices located throughout Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, as well as Washington, D.C. United is dedicated to growing the relationships it has built since 1839 and offering a competitive suite of banking and lending products, treasury management, wealth management, mortgage services, personal and business credit cards, and more. United is also committed to providing excellence in service to the communities throughout its footprint, strategically aligning resources to move the needle on pressing challenges in vital impact areas, including financial literacy, children and education, affordable housing, health, and economic vitality. LEARN MORE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING: ARLINGTON COUNTY BUSINESS OMBUNDSPERSON Wednesday, November 5 I 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. I Chamber Boardroom The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee will welcome Katelyn Thomas, Arlington County Business Ombudsperson. In her role as Business Ombudsperson, Katelyn advocates for the business community with Arlington County government and resolves problems or issues facing businesses when interacting with the County. She will present her role and take questions from members. RSVPs are requested for this meeting. REGISTER Grand Sponsor Premier Sponsor CHAMBER 101 Thursday, November 6 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 BREAKFAST CONNECTION WITH THE ALEXANDRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Thursday, November 13 I 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. I Crystal City Sports Pub Join the Arlington and Alexandria Chambers of Commerce for a joint Breakfast Connection. The speed networking format of the Breakfast Connection program not only allows you to perfect your 60-second elevator pitch but gives you the chance to develop new prospects and make new connections as you move from table to table. Double your connections with this joint event and bring your business to the table! REGISTER SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE: BEING A QUEER CELEBRATORY BUSINESS OWNER TO YOUR EMPLOYEES & CLIENTS Wednesday, November 19 I 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. I Virtual Led by SC Nealy, LPC, and other employees at LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative, this discussion will focus on tips for business owners on how to create a safe space for their queer and trans employees and clients all year long. Specific tips will include creating a physical office space that showcases diversity and representation, important policy wordings and paperwork revisions that increase inclusion, and team culture shifts that can improve morale among team members. This space will also invite questions from the audience, both anonymously or not. The Chamber's free monthly Small Business Roundtable is an important educational and networking opportunity for small businesses. It provides expert speakers on topics to help you grow your business and gives you the opportunity to grow your professional network. REGISTER Looking to see what’s going on in Arlington this fall? Our Community Calendar is the perfect place to find events. Check out a few upcoming events: Thursday, November 13 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Wagamama Clarendon Give Thanks Party at Wagamama Saturday, November 15 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Bluemont Park | Latinas Leading Tomorrow Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk Saturday, November 22 | 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | 5115 Little Falls Rd, Arlington | Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation JBLF 5k & Family Carnival COMMUNITY CALENDAR Members can add an event by visiting the Members Only portal of the Chamber website. Email [email protected] or call the Chamber at (703) 525-2400 with questions.     ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSORS   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