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

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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.

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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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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