The Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s 101^st Annual Meeting will honor the Chamber’s achievements in 2025 and look ahead to the opportunities and initiatives of 2026. The event will feature keynote speakers Peter Alexander, Co-Anchor, "Saturday TODAY" and NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and Alison Starling, former Co-Anchor for WJLA-TV. Their keynote address, From Local Roots to National Voices: A Dialogue on Leadership, Communication, and Staying Grounded, will offer a dynamic look at how authentic storytelling and purpose-driven leadership can inspire connection in a rapidly changing world.

Peter Alexander's reporting appears across all platforms of NBC News including “NBC Nightly News,” TODAY, “Meet the Press,” and NBC News NOW. Alexander has covered four presidential administrations, four Supreme Court confirmations, and four presidential campaigns. A recipient of the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award, Alexander has also been recognized by the Associated Press, the Radio-Television News Directors Association and the Society of Professional Journalists.

After 20 years as a main local news anchor in the nation’s capital, Alison Starling is now sharing those communication skills to train executives, individuals and groups to deliver successful

interviews, presentations and more. She also hosts and co-produces the Women’s Health and Wellness podcast “Living Well with Alison Starling” in partnership with VHC Health and the Washington Business Journal.

The event will also include the presentation of the prestigious Chair's Award, President's Award, and Committee of the Year Award. The Annual Meeting is a can't-miss event for Arlington business and community leaders. Join us for this exciting celebration of Arlington businesses!

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